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GOLDEN    MANUAL: 


THE 


BBINO  A 


GrUfDE  TO  CATHOLIC  DEVOTION 


PUBLIC  AND   PRIVATE, 


VOMPILBD  FROM  APPROVED  SOURCSS. 


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Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1851, 

By  D.  &  J.  Saduer  &  Co., 

In  the  Clerk's  OflTice  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  Stiitea 

for  the  Southern  District  of  New  Yorlt. 


"The  Golden  Manual"  iiavikg  been  duly  fx, 

AMINKD.  ^VE   IIEKEBY   APPKOVE   OF   ITS   PULLK  ATIO^! 

►^  JOHN, 

AllClOJISHOP   OK   NEW    YOJtK. 


m2"J'7""^^  ''  •"^^^•^'"^'^^•-^-^O^OF  "THEGOLnEN 
M  A.N  UAL.      AND    KECOMMEND    TT   TO    THE    USE    OF   THE 


Faithful. 


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+  NICPIOLAS, 

CAKDINAL  AIU  Iir.iSIIOP  op  WESTMINSTElt. 


QlbtJcrtisfmcnt. 


T„«  Manual  contains,  in  acMitlon  to  forms  in  <>cneral  use. 
V  no„H  dovot  ons  deleted  from  approved  continci"  wo  k!* 
The  1  rayers  L.tunies,  Ac,  have  been  collected  from  the  L.tin 

^mmrison  Of-  H      "'  ''''  ^'"'"'  ^"^^'^  ^^^"  constructed  by  a 
U)mparjaon  ot  tlio  author  zed  Douav  tevf-  Ct^  wi.i^v   •         u 

«.„oe  it  adl,ero»,)  with  the  ....^Z^lJZ:^':^,^  iH^ 

nme  to  ,me  have  bcc„  ™„c.ti„„ed  for  the  purpo"  'oTde v ,  „,? 

r  le  md  Igoneed  prayen.  have  bean  liteJ„Ily%ra„.I  rclfmn 

^;.eb„„„addi,.:i^r„;^:trn\^-;ri^^^^^^^^^^ 

w»         ",'•"'.  °™  W°Priate  and  well  exe,"  ,ed  "' 

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PiiAVKR  i8  a  raising  up  (»f  tho  lionrt  to  0;m!    m  which 
ex.|rns«  we  lay  our  u.cJsiii,,  bof<.ru  hi.n.  t<,  I,'!'    "J    ce 

i..Mf  V   V  *''^/'"^^  !»f    P'-'^y^r   '8  indispouMuble,  foil,  wh 
Huloutlv  tro,„  tho  consideiatio,,  of  hi.s  «oiorei.r„  r<,  vor  on 

work,,  0  KinHf  r;  ''•wT.''lh™l'„Tf"'^'r  "'^ 

oiajjiiify  thy  nime  ?  """»»»"  not  few  thee,  and 


PRAYER. 

For  our  part,  W(j  are  weak  in  everv  ro^nori      \.  + 
prmont  be/,«,  »„  „nmen™rabl.  otSy  Xcedcd  i    which 

ami  t<,fBl  ilepct„l»nce.     How  our  bo<iv  was  i  ,rm  .,1  il  = 

riu'rutrTr;"";  *""''' ''  ""!*»<!  to  il:;-™? 
jho„,,fe^:,;!,;t\^'til;rb„fLTC^^^^^^^ 


PRATER.  9 

proportionably;  but  if  we  wing  imagination  beyond  the 
planetary   system,  through  the  boundless  expa^L  of  ihl 

But  how  weak  soever  we  be  in  the  order  of  nature  we 
are  beyond  all  comparison,  weaker  in  the  order  of  ^ic7 
that  IS  with  regard  to  the  great  end  of  our  b^  nS!the 
eternal  enjoyment  of  God  in  the  next  life,  as  the  reward  of 

niculcates.- H^e  have  nothing  that  we  did  not  JMuiU-^ 
are  not  sufficient  to  think  any  thing  of  <mr^dteiZ^of'<^ 
selves,  but  our  sufficiency  i^fr<y>nGoi-2^1^E^^^ 
best  g,ft  and  every  perfect  gift,  is  from  a6^;JW^SC 
from  the  Father  of  lights.±J  ames,  I  l£  WSkW         ^ 
^oorketh   m   us  both  to  will  ar^  to  a^^Mm-P 
Without  me   says  Christ,  you  can  do  ^oiL.^JL.  Jkr 
Netherhethatplanteth  is  any  thine,,  n^l^^^er^h 
but  he  that  giveth  the  increase.-l  Cor.     ^^^^f^m^Ti 

S  .h'  '^  ^^^^P^'fSe^  of  the  same  irA^ti;f^w1^ 
that  the  only  rational  ground  of  our  confidehc^is- i/t^I^ 
powerful  help  of  God!  which,  therefore  w^^^^^K,^^^^ 

for  It,  though  m  no  respect  due  to  us.  but  a  free  invaSlf 
opmednnto'Z     f  '^^^  fi^ ^  knock,  and  it  shall  be 

to  bl  wnf .hf!  1  ^  "°'  ^^'^  ^""'  ♦  ^«  »»•«  cautioned  by  \7Z 
to  DO  watchful,  pravino-  at  all  tim«a      tk^  :      •     i    -^  . 

which  l^'lXli  t  tTe*  wrr7SL"'t"*p'r "« ' 

r.i.w    "  "i^tJie  dayof  our  trouble  upon  God.  who  will 

ronioVeiGod\r;nf ''  '^^'L"*^'    ^"^'^^  desii^e's  Kk 
on  lo  uzess  God  ai  all  times,  and  beg  of  God  to  direct  him. 


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PRAT£B. 


But  this  dul-y  la  not  only  recommended  by  their  advice. 

tissMll  aT.k.ngy  urged  by  their  practice^     Christ  wa8 

most  assiduous  ,n  .t.  though  we  are  fully  convinced  he  needed 

vals^':?"'hi'"  'r?"T^'-     '''  ^*i"^"^'>-  '-^^i'*-^  -  th    inter 
va  s  of  his  labor,  to  pass  whole  hours,  sometimes  whole, 

nights  in  prayer;  convincing  us,  by  iiis  own  example,  how 

neeessai^  p.ayer  is ;  and  exciting  our  fervor  to  the  frequent 

use  ot  It.     His  most  illustrious  servants,  both  before  and 

br;airP.'^'-'"?Ji'",  -course  to  him  on  all  oclsions 
but  particularly  in  difhculties  and  trials.  We  see  that  the 
apostles  gave  themselves  up  continually  to  prayer  that 
Iw  th'^  werepreparing  for  the  deWnt  ^of  {he 'l  oly 
Ghost,  they  remained  with  one  accord  in  it  When  thev 
were  about  to  elect  St.  Mathias,  or  to  choose  the  seven 
deacons  or  to  send  St.  Paul  aiid  Barnabas  to  preach  oTto 
undertake  any  thing  of  consequence,  they  earnestly  besought 
be  Aunghty  to  enlighten  them,  and  to  interpose  in  the  r 
behalt:  so  sensible  were  they  of  their  own  weakness  Ind 
or  the  consequent  necessity  of  this  important  exercise,  ^ow 

"Tt^o."yr.r'\'^'"l^  '•"'  "^  ^"'«^^^^«  ^>«  i"  ^«'^  need 
ot  It  or  that  the  obstacles  to  our  salvation  are  fewer  or  our 

spiritual  enemies  less  formidable  than  theirs.     Let  m  then 
hesitate  no  longer ;  our  all  is  at  stake ;  without  pra>^r  it "^ 
impossible  to  be  saved  ;  nor-if  we  pray  as  we  sh^oidd  di    s 
t  possible  to  be  lost-Gods  own  promise  is  our  seem i'tv 
Let  not  only  morning  and  evening  have  their  stated  devo^ 
tionsbu  let  our  thoughts,  words,  and  actions  be  constantly 
directed  to  God;  m  general,  by  their  moral  rectitude  as   a 
particular,  by  devout  aspirations,  and  a  constant  att^itioa 
to  his  presence.     To  derive  all  the  advantage  from  prayer 
which  God  has  annexed  to  it,  it  should  be  performed^lhe 
state  ot  grace      Tins  condition  is  strongly  laid  down   both 
in  the  Od  and  Kew  Testament;  for  the%rayer  onhose 
who  wiltully  persist  in  mortal  sin,  is  odious  to  him-he  turna 
away  trom  it—it  is  an  abomination  in  his  sight.     If  our  con- 
science  upbraid  us  with  the  guilt  of  mortal  sin,  prayer  how- 
over.  18  still  necessary  for  us :  it  is  indeed  our  oJily  i-esource 
But  in  praying  tor  the  grace  of  our  conversion,  and  imnlorl 
ing  the  mercy  of  God,  we  must  forsake  our  eWl  wa>^  and 
acvompany  our  petition  with  the  most  serious  etfoi'ts  at 

amendments     Let  us  prav  with  ftt,f«niinn  wM 

witOx  perseverance:  lor  God  likes-to-be'4mp;nuu;irS 

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PRAYER. 

wUl  certainly  grant  to  the  assiduous  petitioner 
as  certainly  refuse  to  those  who  ask  reniissl^'ftfei 
our  prayers,  seek  first  the  kingdom  of  God  and 
we  may  also  solicit  him  for  temjx^ral  favors  ] 
KiTvatir  ^"^  ^""^  soliciting  be  conj 

Finally,  let  our  prayer  be  humble,  that  is,  \]^«es»U.'H 
presump.on  upon  our  csvn  merits,  and  groundeJW^lS^iia 
with  unshaken  confidence,  upon  the  merit/ of  Chri.T^^'l® 
shall  we  m  alhbly  obtain  all  that  is  truly  desimb  J     1^^ 
pray  w.th  the  greater  advantage,  it  is  of  the  utm'm  imnor 

o  "ti'chr'riaVrr"^'^  ''V'^'^y  "p-  -me  g;:it  s ; 

nln        .       -f    '^I'^'on.and  upon  the  actual  state  of  „ur 

uu.nicss  ot  salvation,  it  is  at  least  extremely  diffirnk  in 
ettect  that  ffreat  ol)iect  It  i^  th  .  e  """"'^y  V™^""  "^ 
most  (lan-erous  k  d  fo  i  ^\''^^'>'^^  f  J^^lusion  of  the 
nravpr  ZtJr^     I     '        Persuade  ourselves  tlmt  mental 

come  ni  competiti,)n  with  it  •  yet  witlL^t  aL  *  "'^'^ 
serious  consideration  such  nrnVtiai  '"^"^'""^  I'^q^ent  and 
esteem  is  not  to  brexuected  A  ^^'P^''^^''}^^^  ''"  our 
severance  in  the  nursuff  r>f  ll  ''^^'.  '"?^  *""'^""'«  P^'- 

the  apathy  of  the    If  I/h  ^  "'•  ^"'"•,^"  looked  fo!-  in 

gospefam;^ng  those  w  do  not  w  TlT"^"^  ^''^'''''  ''^  ^''« 
tation  s  not  such  a  7-X  1  ^  7T^^'  '*?  incentives.  Medi- 
The  same  sort  of  at  en^ion  Jr  f  1^  ^^'  «P*  *«  '"«''^'"'^te. 
commerce,  the  mecha    c  to  H       '^'  ''f '^r  S^^es  to  his 

^hoiar  tj  his  il^p^Lj;;,  ^i^;;^\l^.-:.  -  ^'! 

mc-uituuon  ;  and  the  m«»«t   cirv.»,]„  ^  '"■i    •  «di    jur 


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FRAYEB. 


trutk ;  but  the  law  of  God,  of  which  the  ten  commandments 
are  the  practical  abridgment,  will  be  found  the  most  useful. 
Let  us,  then,  every  day  reflect  upon  this  holy  law ;  let  us 
apply  it  to  our  conduct,  and  always  with  a  renewed  inteii 
tion  of  becoming  better ;  humbly  deploring  our  past  trans- 
gressions, and  exciting  ourselves  to  greater  fidelity  for  the 
time  to  come.  The  incarnation  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
his  passion,  the  four  last  things,  the  enormity  of  mortal  sin, 
are  abundant  sources  of  reflection :  numberless  pious  books 
detail  all  these  truths,  and  many  other  most  affecting  points 
of  religion;  which,  while  they  facilitate  the  practice  of 
mental  prayer,  must  render  the  omission  of  it  the  more 
inexcusable.  May  God,  of  his  infinite  mercy,  pour  down  his 
Spirit  upon  us ;  may  he  teach  us  how  to  pray  ;  for  so  shall 
we  serve  him  faithfully,  persevere  to  the  end,  and  be  united 
to  himself  forever 


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®l)e  noman  ^aietibar,  ' 

keM  nSIfcflf  ''  *  '^^^J^  containing  the  Feasts  which  are 
kept  during  the  year.  Tliey  are  of  two  aorta:  some  are 
aMxed  to  certain  days,  and  are  called  mrnc>.ai/';  other! 
have  no  fixed  days,  and  are  called  movable.    The  vC'a 

^o{:tf/crL^oT  T'f^  distinguished  in  the  cSar. 
tho?p  J^      V      1  ^^^'g^tion,  are  printed  in  large  capitals  • 

^Zft^Zf'^'TtT'r-  I"  ^'^^^^^-n-^;  the  oWra^in  or' 

whY^l*'^*^^''^?  u'-^"''*^*  ^^P^^^  «?«« the  feast  of  Easter 
which  18  regulated  by  the  full  moon  of  the  vernal  eqidnol' 

trSclr^K-^^^l^''^  ^^^«*«  '«  »^^'e  affixed^    S 

fe  stof  Slf  «^''^^K^^  325.  decreed  that  the 

mi  th/ f.  n        ^""^  u.  ^^  celebrated  on  the  Sunday  follow 

Ml   h  i!l"  ™oon  which  falls  either  on  the  2l8t  li  C^h 

(which  was  looked  upon,  at  that  time,  as  the  day  of  thJ 

a  sSrHV^  i" "  moon  fall  on  the  2l8t  of  March,  and  this  be 
fall  on  the^oo^h  1w'  ^^^  ^"!,^  Easter-Sunda>.  But  if  h 
chal  moon  . ^h^      !  ?;f°  ^^  "«*  ^«  considered  the  pas 

th^ugh^rZlet^h^r"' *'''''*?'*«  ">«  Sunday, 

"°lh^«  irt"^  part  of  the  yjar    ^""'    *'''  »"'^'-  ^'- 
In  th',  „'fw/"'"*^  '^  contained  in  a  cycle  of  19  years 

Hence  the  different  nnn^bers  J  thrE^a^trSrS'to 


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THE    ROMAN   METHOD. 


desi(fnate  the  new  moon,  an.l  to  determine  the  feast  of 
Easter,  always  correspond  with  the  same  gohJen  numbers 
in  every  cycle. 

The  hidiction  is  a  revolution  of  fifteen  vears,  from  1  to 
16,  which  beii»g  completed,  the  cy^^le  again  returns,  to  1, 
and  each  year  of  this  cycle  dates  its  commencement  from 
January,  in  the  Pontifical  Hulls  ;  and  since  the  Indiction  is 
of  frequent  use  in  diplomatic  transactions  and  public  rec- 
ords, a  table  of  the  years  of  tlie  Indiction,  corresponding  to 
each  current  year,  has  been  inserted  in  the  Table  of  Mova- 
ble Feasts. 


ABBREVIATIONS  USED  IN  THE  ROM  \N  CALENDAR. 


A.— Apostle. 
A  A. — ApuHtlea. 
Ab.— Abbot. 
B.— Bishop. 
C. — Coil  lessor. 
Cuinp. — Companions. 
Com,— Coaxmeinorution. 
D.— Duct<»r. 


Den. — Deacon. 
Du.— A  Double. 
II. — Hermit. 
K.— Kim?. 
M. — MHftyr. 
MM.— Marty  ns. 
Oct,— Octave. 
i?— Fop«. 


Pr.— Priest. 
Q.— Queen. 
S.— Saint. 
SS.— Saints. 
SDu.— A    Semt- 

double, 
v.— Virgin. 
W.-Widovf. 


•-"*"'••'"■  1  T'l  a  iri  I 


J 


16 


TABLE  OP  THE  MOVABLE  FEASTS. 


Yp.ir       Dnini.    GoIJen        _, 
of  our       n.  Ill     ..1.1...  I      Tn« 
Lord.       L.iiHT, 


1851  j  e 

1852  !  d  c 

1853  I  b 

1854  A 


1555  !  g 

1556  fe 

1857  d 

1858  c 


1S59      b 
1860 
ISGl 
1862 


f 
e 


Spptiinirpsiiiui 


Km  tar 

Suuiiuy. 


Feb.  16  I  Mar.     6  |  April  20 


1863  I    (1 
1S64     cb 
1865      A 
1S66  I   g 

1867  I     f 

1868  ed 

1869  I    c 

1870  !    b 


,  1871   ..   A 

1872  gf 

1873  e 

1874  i    d 


2 
S 
4 
5 


xxij 
iii 

XIV 


Feb.  8 
Jan.  23 
Feb.    12 

Feb.  4 

Jmb.  80 

Feb.  8 

Jan.  1 

Feb.  20 

Feb  5 

Jan.  27 

FeK  16 


Feb.  25  April  11 
Feb.  9  Mar.  27 
Mar.     l[  April  U) 

April  8 
Mar  2:^ 
April  12 
April    4 


Feb.  1 
Jan.  24 
Feb.  12 


Feb.  21 

Feb.  6 

Feb.  25 

Feb  17 

Mar.  9 

Feb.  22 

Feb.  13 

Mar.  5 

Feb.  18 

Feb.  10 

Mar.  1 


Jan.  28  Feb.  14 


1875  i  c 

1876  bA 

1877 
1878 


April  21 
April  8 
Mar.  31 
April  20 

April  5 
Mar.  27 
April  10 
April    1 


S 
f 


14 
15 
16 
17 


xxiij 
iv 

XV 

xxvj 


1879      e      18       vif 
.J880ldc|  19  I  xyij 


Jan.  24 

Feb.  13 

Jan.  28 

Feb.  17 

Feb.  9 

Jan.  25 


Mar.  a!  April  21 

Feb.  26  I  April  12 

Feb.  10   Mar.  28 

Mar.  2  I  April  17 

Feb.   22  I  April    9 
^"^^    "'    Mar.  31 
April  13 
April   5  1 


Feb.  14 
Feb.  26 
Feb.   18 


Feb.  10 
Mar.  1 
Feb.  14 
Mar.  6 
Feb.  26 

PoK     11 


Mar.  28 
April  16 
April    1 
April  21 
April  13 


"HIM.     so  [ 


16 


f 

TLBLti  OF  THE 

MOVABLE  FEASTS. 

Year 
of  our 
Lord. 

A«c«iigion- 
Day. 

WhiU 
Sunday. 

CorptiB 
Chrr.ti. 

Indic- 
tion. 

Sun- 
day* 
after 
Pent. 

Fir.t 

Sunday 

«f   Advent. 

1851 

May   29 

June    S 

June  19 

9 

24 

Nov.  80 

1852 

May   20 

May  30 

June  10 

10 

25 

Nov.  28 

1863 

May     6 

May  16 

May   26 

11 

27 

Nov.  27 

1854    May   25 

June    4 

June  16 

12 

26 

Dec.     8 

185ft 

May   17 

May  27 

June    7 

13 

26 

Dec.     2 

1856 

May      1 

May   11 

May  22 

14 

28 

Nov.  80 

1867 

May   21 

May  31 

June  11 

15 

25 

Nov.  29 

1858    May   13 

May  23 

June    3 

1 

26 

Nov.  28 

1859 

June     2 

June  12 

June  23 

2 

23 

Nov.  27 

1860 

May   17 

May  27 

June    7 

3 

26 

Dec.     2 

1861 

May     9 

May   19 

May   30 

4 

27 

Dec.     1 

1862 

May   29 

June    8 

June  19 

5 

24 

Nov.  30 

1863 

May   14 

May  24 

June    4 

6 

26 

Nov.  29 

1864 

May     5 

May  15 

May  26 

7 

27 

Nov.  27 

1865 

May  25 

June    4 

June  15 

8 

26 

Dec.     8 

1866 

May   10 

May  20 

May  31 

9 

27 

Dec,    2 

1867 

May   30 

June    9 

June  20 

10 

24 

Dec.     1 

1 868 

May  21 

May   31 

June  11 

11 

25 

Nov.  29 

1869 

May     6 

May  16 

May  27 

12 

27 

Nov.  28 

1870 

May  26 

June    5 

May  16 

13 

26 

Nov.  27 

1871  iMay   18 

May  28 

June    8 

14 

26 

Dec.     3 

1872  'May     9 

May  19 

May  30 

16 

27 

Dec.     1 

1873  iMay  22 

June     1 

June  12 

1 

25 

Nov.  80 

1874  !  May   14 

May  24 

June    4 

2 

26 

Nov.  29 

1875 

May     6 

May   16 

May  27 

3 

27 

Nov.  28 

1876    May    26 

June    4 

June  15 

4 

25 

Dec.     8 

1877    May  10 

May  20 

May  81 

5 

27 

Dec     2 

1878    May  30 

June    9 

June  20 

6 

24 

Dec.     1 

1879    May   22 

June     1 

June  12 

7 

26 

Nov.  80 

1880    May     6    May   16  j  May   27 

8 

27 

Nov.  28  j 

THE   ROMAN   CALENDAR. 


17 


JANUARY,_HAa  XXXI  Days. 

So  cnllod,  because  it  was  dedicated  to  the  God,  Janns. 
Zodiacal  Sign-Aquarius,  The  Waterbearer. 


t  CIKCUAlCfSIOlV  OP  OUR  lORn    /. 

^  John,  A.  „n„V  ;mK,?e«if  •/>«  ^""'  ^  *^'"'"-  ^ct.  8. 

^  InJ:Sr"'  ''-^^^  '^.Johnii.^.  and  Comm.  ss 

t  epiph.Inv  oV  nun  KS  JS'"''*"^'  «^«- 

««.  ./«/*««  4-  tiaiiuSu'  --or  th«  o'  •  "♦, ^P'.P'»='»y,  «i>w. 

J  /^'iV//.^,  C.-0f  the  Oci.  o   EnfnMnv    v',?"""^'  *^^"- 
H.  Hymnus,  P.  M.~Of  the  6  t  »    i       ^^'  ^''^If' 

S.  Ma;;eltus,  PrV'^iiJi''''""^-  "'S- Taurus,  Ab. 
S.  Anthony,  A b.,y;tt. 

"Kd^il'^Ma  ^""■'••'  -""-Con.",,  of  S.  w«.,.  V, 

S  Xf,n  iVl^  «el,u6tiun,  MM.,  i,>2:„ 
H.  Atfncs,  V.  M.,  /;„  •'  *'-^'** 

SS   Vincnt  and  Anastashis,  MM.,  SDu 
S.  liayinoiid  o/ PenijaCort  C    <f/i,     r"' 
niiitiana^  V.  M  '     '  '^^"•-C'omm.  of  S.  Eme- 

S.  Timothy,  B.  M.,  SI)n. 

Conversion  oCS.  Paul   A     n,.      r, 

S.  Pulycarp,  B.  A^'S^t'  ^"-Comm.  of  S.  Peter,  A. 

S.  John  Chry.sostom,  B.  C.,  Du. 
8.  Peter  NoIh»co,  0.,  y^w. 


I—. 


d4«t.  ^'"^  '''^''  "^^'^^•'^  ^'^^  a  t  are  days  of  Plenary   In- 


]J 


}T" 


18                               THE    ROMAN   CALENDAR. 

FEBRUARY,— IlAfl  XXVIII  or  XXIX  Days. 

So  called  from  the  word  Fobruatio,  Puriflcation,  because  the 

Romans  oflfcred  Saciiflces  of  Puriflcation  during  this  montli. 

Zodiacal  Sign— Pisces,  The  Fishes. 

1 

d 

a.  Ignatius,  B.  M.,  SDu. 

2 

e 

t  Pi'RiricATioN  or  THK  B.  V.  Mary,  Du. 

3 

f 

t  8.  Blase,  B.  M. 

4 

« 

t  8.  Andrew  Corslnl,  B.  C-  Vu. 

5 

A 

t  S.  Agatha,  V.  M.  Du. 

6 

b 

t  a.  Dorothy,  V.  M. 

7 

c 

t  8.  Romuad,  Ab.,  Du. 

8 

d 

t  S.  John  of  Mariho,  C,  Du, 

0 

e 

t  8.  Apollonia,  V.  M. 

10 

f 

8.  8chola8tlcAi  V.  M.,  Du. 

11 

X 

SS.  Saturninut  and  his  companiont,  MM, 

12 

S.  Meletius,  B.  of  Jintioch,  C. 

13 

b 

S.  Catharine  de  Rica,  V. 

14 

c 

8.  Valentine,  Pr.  M. 

15 

d 

88.  Faustlnus  and  Jovlta,  MM. 

l(i 

e 

S.  Onesimus,  B.  of  Ephesus,  M. 

17 

f 

S.  Theodulus^  M. 

Iti 

g 

8.  Simeon,  B.  of  Jerusalem,  M. 

10 

A 

S.  Mansuetua,  B.  of  Milan,  C, 

9U 

b 

S.  Eucherius,  B.  C, 

21 

c 

S,  Scverian,  B.  M. 

22 

d 

Chair  of  St.  Peter  at  Antioch,  Du.— Coram,  of  8.  Paul,  A. 

2:i 

e 

S.  Polycarp,  Pr.  J!/.— Vigil  of  S.  Matthias. 

8.  Matthias,  A.,  Du.~(in  Leap  years,  oh  theSSth.) 

S.  Felix,  P.  C. 

24 

f 

25 

g 

26 

A 

S.  Mexander,  B .  of  Mexandria,  C. 

27 

b 

S.  Ltander,  B.  of  Seville,  C. 

28 

c 

S.  Romanus,  M. 

29 

d 

8.  Oswald,  B.  of  Worcester,  C. 

111  J^eap  Years  this  month  has  29  days,  and  the  Feast  of  St.  Mat- 

thins  H  celtibrated  un  the  25th.     And  the  Duniinicui  Letter  which 

was  taken  In  the  munth  uf  January  is  changed  to  the  preceding  uue. 

Thus,  if  in  January.,  the  Doininiciil  Letter  whs  A  it  is  changed  to 

the  preceding  letter,  which  is  O,  and  the  letter  F serves  twice;  for 
the  24th  and  25th. 

The  Wednesday,  Friday,  and  Saturday  which  follow  the  first  Stm- 
day  iu  Lent  are  Embkr  Days. 

THE   ROMAK   CAT.ENDAR. 


19 


MARCH,-Ha«  XXXI  Dayb. 

So  called,  hacause  it  was  dedicated  to  the  God,  Mara. 
Zodiacal  Sign— Aries,  The  Ram. 


5.  ^Ibinua,  B.C.—S.  David,  B.  C.  '        "  ' 

<S.  Simplicius,  P.  C. 

S.  Cunegundia^  V. 

S.  Casimir,  C.,  SDu.-Qomm.  of  S.  Luciiia,  F  M 

SS.rtclar  and  Comp^  MM.        ^  *^- 

'•an!lTeK;,^^^^S.^  ^- ^-^  ^"---^"^--^  SS.  Perpetu. 

S.  John  ot  Gud,  C,  Du. 

S.  FruncBa,  a  Ruraan  widow,  Du. 

Thejbriy  Martyrs  of  Sebaste,  SDu. 

A.  Eutogius,  Pr.  M. 

8.  Gregory  the  Greut,  P.  C.  D^  Du. 

A.  Euphrasia^  f,  ^ 

S.  Matilda^  fV. 

S,  Longinua,  M. 

S.  Abraham,  ff. 

S.  Patrick  BC^AposUe  of  freland,  SDu. 
S.  Edward,  K.  of  England,  M. 

I  t'S  ,?i'S""  "  ™"  »•  "•  ""••  ^«- 

S.  Benedict,  Ab. 
«.  Basil,  Pr.  M. 

i'  JT'*'"**  «•  of  Lima,  C. 

?■  /;,1^^?^''  -^rehangeL  Du.  i 

t  «.  John,  //.—«.  floftert,  fi.  C. 

T  *.  Ountram,  K.  C. 

t  «.  Cyrillua,  Dea.  M.  ^ 

T  "S.  i/«A«  Ciiniacus,  M. 

t  ^.  Balbina,  V. 


B.'v.  mS^  Pas«ioa-week,  the  Feast  of  the  Companion  of  the 
The  Vernal  Equinox  falls  on  the  2l8tof  this  month. 
March  was  the  first  month  of  the  ancient  Roman  year. 


_J 


20 


int  ummah  cal  '''vbar. 


APMILr-IfAa  XXX  DaVs. 
So  called  from  the  v»<^(l  Apen/fi,  to  o;p«« — the  oitrtb  op«cia 

to  |iioi^uce. 
Zodiacal  Sign— Tuurua,  The  BuU. 


1 

K 

2 

A 

3 

b 

4 

c 

T) 

il 

6 

e 

7 

f 

8 

K 

y 

A 

10 

b 

11 

c 

lii 

d 

13 

14 

15 

» 

l<» 

A 

17 

b 

18 

c 

19 

d 

20 

e 

21 

1" 

22 

K 

23 

A 

24 

b 

25 

c 

2t5 

d 

27 

e 

28 

1" 

29 

« 

30 

A 

t  A',  f/iiffh,  n.  of  Orenob/e,  C. 

H.  Francis  ol  Puiil.i,  C,  JJu, 

S.  Kickard^  li.  V, 

a.  laidore,  B.  «»r  Seville,  C,  Du. 

H.  Viuctiil  Ferrer,  C.  iJu, 

A'.  Veientian  /.,  /'.  C,  JJu. 

S.  Hegcsiitpits,  C. 

A'.  /Jioni/.siu.i,  li,  of  Corinth. 

!S,  Mary  of  Cleophan,  sister  of  B,  V,  Mary, 

S.  jMacariuf,  B.  of  .^ntioch,  C, 

a.  Leo  the  (irout,  F.  C.  D.,  Du. 

S.  Victor,  M. 

S.  Jl^rmeiifiild,  K.  M.,  SJ)u. 

SS^.      burtiiis,  Viilerian,  ui»d  Maximius,  MM. 

<S&       iidiliniia  and  ,Ana»ta8ia^  MM, 

a.  J.nmbcrt.,  M. 

S,   ^  iiicelua,  1'.  M. 

S.  Perfect  us,  Pr.  M. 

S.  'rimou,  Dea.  M, 

S.  ^ffnes,  y. 

y.  Anselin,  H.  oC  CanterbuiT,  C.  D.,  Du, 

SS.  tioier  and  Cains,  Fl\  IVIM.,  S/^m. 

y.  (-Jeor^e,  Falron  of  Fiigiaiid,  M^  SDu, 

S.  Fidelia  of  8iginariii.i(a,  M.,  Du, 

fcj.  Mark,  TiiK  EvANUKLisr,  Du. 

Sd.  CletU8  and  Marcelliims,  PP.  MM.,  SDu, 

S.  John,  Ao.  C, 

S.  Vitiilis,  M. 

S.  Peter,  M. 

S.  Catharine  of  Sienna. 


On  the  third  Sunday  after  Easl-  r,  Patrunaqe  or  St.  Johehh,  Dn. 
(ritb  coniui.  of  thui  Sunday. 


H,  Dm. 


THE   R0MA5  CALBMl   IE. 

MAY,~Ha«  X^XI  Dats. 
So  caU«.l,  because  it  was  dedicated  to  the  Go<ldt«.  Maia. 
Zodiacal  Sign— Gemini,  The  Twins. 


SI 


b 


SS  Philp  am,  .UMiis  A  A.,  Du. 

S.  Athanasiiw  B.  (,r  Alexandria,  C.  D. 

s.  Pirn,  v^  p.  0,  Du. 

|.  *ai«m«««.,  B.  „/  r,>«„,  c. 

Mm:™'2.^""""^»°''  DomWlKV,.™,  p^craUuis 
£.  ^oAn,  the  Silent,  H. 
8.  Bonirace,  M. 
SS,  Torquatun  end  Como    MM      q   rt  „ 

8.  Paschal  Baylon,  C,  Du. 
S.  Venantius,  M.,  «/>„. 

5.  Desideriua,  B.  M 

I  &pVn'  ;i'6''-^f^"-vf  e.  Urban,  P.  M. 

S.  Mar/  M\Siet  of  '^'"f  "  ^'^,f "  E'eutheriua,  P.  M. 
P.  M.       "«'*"""^  or  ,  am,  \  -c^mm.  of  8.  John. 

|.  Oermanus,  B.  oj  Pari*,  c. 

I'  "^V  "'X''>  ^'  "f  Triers,  t. 
^.  Felix,  P.  M._s.  Einijy.' 

S.  Petronllla,  V.  ^ 


8.c;//^te,roV^,t^..^«^-<>f^'P^  ^^•^-  ^^^  -^^  of  the 
PeS:S«^'S:'?J^.^fe'«>^  ^-'-''^y  Which  faU  i.  the  w«„r  of 


22 


THE    KOMAN    CAi,EftI>AK. 


JUNE,— Has  XXX  Days. 

So  called,  becimse  it  was  dedicatoJ  to  the  Goddesa  Juno. 

Zodiacal  Sign — Cancer,  The  Crab. 


r 

e 

2 

r 

3 

i{ 

4 

A 

r> 

b 

li 

c 

7 

(1 

8 

0 

y 

f 

10 

K 

11 

A 

la 

b 

i:» 

c 

14 

d 

i'> 

u 

i(> 

r 

17 

a 

18 

A 

19 

b 

20 

c 

21 

4 

22 

e 

2;{ 

r 

24 

K 

25 

A 

2<» 

b 

27 

c 

2H 

a 

29 

9 

:«) 

f 

.^.  Pnmphi/ait,  Pr.  M. 

Hrf,  MiircHlJiijis,  I'tjteraiul  Enminiis,  MM. 

H.  (:ioU/(/ib,  ({.  of  France. — S.  Kevin,  B.  C,  Patron  ef 

Dublin. 
H,  Francis  Oaracciola,  C,  Du. 
S.  Hiinifacr.  H.,  Ji.  of  Gvrmnny. 

H.  Norbert,  H.  (J,,  Du.S.  Jerldih,  B.  C,  Patron  of  Tuam. 
S.  HohrrU  M. 
S.  Mtdarilux,  li,  C. 

HH,  PrirniiH  iiB(l  Folician,  MM. — S.  Columkillc,  M. 
H.  Margaret,  li.  of  Scotland. 
S.  Haniabiis.  ,\.,  Du. 
8.  John  a  ."^ariclo  Kaciindo,  0.,  Du. — Comin.  of  SS.  Busil- 

l«l«!«i,  C;>rinii?,  Niibor,  and  Nazarius,  MM. 
H.  Anthony  ot  Padua,  C,  Du. 
8,  Batiil  the  (iicat,  U,  D.  C,  Du. 
HH,  Vitus.  iModcHtiis,  and  Cresceutia,  MM. 
S.  ,/ii/in  Francis  liigis,  C. 
.S.  Jinitun,  Pr.  C. 

HS.  Marcn.s  and  Marcollianns,  MM. 
H.  .liiliana  of  KalcoiRTy,  V.,  SDu.—Comm.  of  SS.  Gervase 

and  Prolase,  MM. 
8.  HiJvcriiw,  I'.  M. 
H.  /tliiyrtiiH  (ionzayra.  C,  Du. 
H,  Pan)iiMi»,  H.  of  Nola,  C. 
H,  Aurippina,  V,  M. — Vit,nl. 
Nativity  ok  S,  ,1oiin  thk  Baptist,  Da. 
H,  William,  Ah.,  /Ju. — Conun.  of  Oct.  of  S.  John. 
HH.  John  an<l  Paul,  MM.,  y;«.-Coinra.  of  Oct. 
8.  Cn'fjcfnt,  H,  M.— Comin.  of  Oct. 
H.  Ia;o  II,,  P,  C  S/)u.~Comm.  of  Oct.  and  Vigil. 


f  HH,  Pktek  and  Paul,  A. A., 
t  <;onim.  of  S.  Paul,  A.,  Du.- 
(Jc,  of  .H.John. 


Du. 

■Comm.  of  S.  Peter  and  of 


I'he  SuMMiCR  HoLsiicE  takes  place  on  the  ttoanty-Jirat  of  this 
iiMjiith. 


3 
3 


C 


THE   ROMAN   CALENDAR. 


23 


Juno. 


JULY,— Has  XXXI  Days.  • 

8c»  called,  in  honor  of  tlie  birth  of  Julius  Casur. 
Zodiacal  Sign—Leo,  The  Lion. 


tron  ef 


Tuam. 


Basil- 


iervase 


and  of 


>f  this 


2<J 


C 


g 


^  Api'-'"'"  ''""^''''^  ^>«.-Comm.  of  Oct.  of  tl.e" 
t  Visit vnoN  or  B.  V.  M.,  /^M.-Ooinin  of  Oct   ,.f  a  a 

t  A.  ku.funus  and  vomp.,  J!M. 

T  *.  f  annul,  H.  uf  Jintioch.  ^ 

t  >S.  JlLkanusiu^,  Den,  Jl 

t  Ociavo  of  SS.  Ptnur  un,l  "I'aul,  nu. 

KlX^li)""'-  ''  -"'-'■  ''"'"""'  '^  ^-^^''  ^-  -^  (- 
S.  Wizalnali,  Q.  of  Portui,Ml,  VV.,  SDu. 

^'tt'i'ii^r^''''  ^''•'  ^«-^o'"'n-ofSS.Nabora«d 
S.  An.iclelus,  P.  M.,  «/>„. 
^.  Buouaventure,  B.  C.  D.,  Du. 

S''E^:iir  "'^^•••"-'^'  C-'  «^— S.  Swithin.  B. 
B.  V  Mahy  of  Mt.  Carmel,  />«. 

S.   AlHXlUH,  C,  AV>»/;,. 

S.  Vrnwiii  o(  Paula,  C.,  />»«. 

fe.  Jenan  ^.:.uiliu„u«,  c,  Z>«.-Co,nm.  of  S.  Marg^u^t, 

.**.  Praxedes,  V. 

g.  iMury  Magdalen,  Du. 

».  I'iimahuwi,  M. 

'tS"'"S!:  lv!r '"'  '''''"^' '''''  ^'*'-'  «"j  s-  '"no- 

Fau«li„u8,  and  Beatrice,  Mvi.  '  ^ ''''*'  ^""P""'"'' 

sS.  Abddii  and  Sciinuii,  MM. 
H.  Jgnallus,  C,  Founder  of  Soc.  Jesua,  Du, 


24 


THE   ROMAN   CALENDAR. 


AUGUST,— Has  XXXI  Dxrs. 

So  called,  in  honor  of  the  birth  of  Augustus  CaesAr. 
Zodiacal  Sign — Virgo,  The  Virgin. 


1 

c 

2 

d 

3 

e 

4 

f 

A 

a 

6 

A 

7 

b 

8 

c 

9 

(1 

10 

e 

11 

f 

12 

K 

13 

A 

14 

b 

15 

c 

16 

d 

17 

u 

18 

f 

J  9 

R 

20 

A 

21 

b 

22 

c 

23 

d 

24 

e 

25 

r 

26 

« 

27 

A 

28 

b 

29 

c 

30 

d 

31 

3 

S.  Peter's  Chains,  Du.—Comm.  of  SS.  Macchabees,  MM. 

S.  Stephen,  P.  M. 

Finding  of  the  Relics  of  P.  Stephen,  Ist  M.,  SDu. 

S.  Dominicli,  C,  Du. 

Dedication  of  S.  Miu-y  ad  Nives,  Du. 

Tbanskiquration   or  our   Lord,  Du, — Comm.  of  S. 
Xystiis,  P.,  Folicisaimus  and  Agapetus,  MM. 

S.  Cajetan,  C,  Du.—Cumm.  of  S.  Donatus,  B.  M. 

SS.  Uyriacus,  Largus,  and  Sniaragdus,  MM.,  SDu. 

Vigil. — Coram,  of  S.  Romanua,  MM. 

S.  Laurence,  M.,  Du. 

SS.  TiburtiuB  and  Susanna,  MM. 

S.  Clara,  V.,  Du. 

SS.  Hypolitiis  and  Cassianus,  MM. 

Vigil  and  Fast.— Coram,  of  S.  Eusebius,  C. 

t  ASSUMPTION  OF  B.  V.  MARY,  Du. 

t  S.  Hyacinth,  C,  Du. 

t  Oct.  of  S.  Laurence,  Du. 

t  S.  Helen.,  mother  of  Conatantine  the  Cfreat, 

t  S.  Louis,  B.  of  Tolosa,  C. 

t  S  Bernard,  Ab.  of  Clairvaux,  Du. 

t  S.  Juiie  Frances  Fremioi  de  Chantal,  W. 

t  Oct.  of  Assumpt.  of  B.  V.  M.,  i>M.-Comm.  of  S8.  Tim- 
othy, Hypolitus,  and  Syinphorianus,  MM. 

S.  Philip  Beniti,  C,  />«.— Comm.  of  Vigil. 

S.  Bartiiolomkw,  a.,  Du. 

S.  Louis,  K.  of  France,  C,  SDu, 

S.  Zephirinus,  P.  M. 

S.  Joseph  Calasanctus,  C. 

S.  Augustine,  B.  C.  D.,  Du.—Comm.  of  S.  Hermes,  M. 

Decollation  of  S.  John  Baptist,  £>«.— Comm.  of  S.  9abina,M. 

8.  Rose  of  Lima,  V.,  Du.—Comm.  of  SS.  Felix  and  Adauo- 
tu^  MM. 

S.  Raymundus  Nonnatus,  C,  Du. _____^ 


On  the  Sunday  within  tlie  Octave  of  the  Afli«»mpUon,*the  Feaat  of 
S.  Joachim,  father  of  the  B  V.  Mary. 


sar. 


ee%  MM. 


D.  of  S. 


u. 


SS.  Tlm- 


les,  M. 
Stibina,M. 
ud  Adauo 


3  Feait  of 


,1 


THiJ    ItOMAN   CALENDAR. 


25 


SEPTEMBER,-!!^  XXX  I).vvs. 
80  c^ecl,  hoc.u,o  it  was  tl.  se.entk  month  of  the  ancient 
Ivoiimu  year,  vvliieh  couunenced  in  March. 
^odiacul  Sign-Libra,  Tlie  Balance. 


16 


^.  Laiinnce  Justiniiin,  B.  C,  «/>« 

Aci;;:.':^,"'^  """^  ''•  ^-  *^-'-'  ^«.-comm.  of  s. 

t.>Nu;l,ol,,.sTol,.„ti„,,s  c.^ 

J*;I^n,t.,aa„iJnyaciml,;AIAl. 
t  •^.  .hincntius,  li.  Q. 
t  •*>.  Jiiiuttas^  Jib. 

'  den;;' ,^A;:'"'^  "'  «•  ^^  ^i.,  y^«.-Comm.   of  S.  Nico- 

.'lnr,"',;^f:'i;iiV"  "•  ^^  '•'"■-CO"".  Of  s,  ,,auw- 

SfS  CyprinnaiidJustina,  MM.  i 

bh.  Cosmas  j.r„|  Dnniian,  MM.,  5/j„  ' 

HcH,^  NlMro;''M!u;'"alIl^<?,?'r  r"^''^'  ^'"-'^^  ^^e  Feast  af  n.e 
S«VKN  Dolors.  '^  '""^  "'"  *'""^'">-  'ollowiny  the  Feast  of  the 

*^'^  !r^t^r&^;ts  £:!.2s;:^7  ^'^'^^^  '^"- "-  ^-^'^ 

The  Autun^al  E.uinux  takes  p.ace  on'the  21st  of  this  ^onth. 


36 


THE    ROMAN   CALENI  AR. 


OCTOBER,— Ha3  XXXI  Days. 

So  called,  because  it  was  the  eighth  month  of  the  ancient 

liomun  year. 

Zodiacal  Sign— Scorpio,  The  Scorpion. 


1 

A 

2 

b 

3 

c 

4 

(1 

5 

e 

6 

f 

7 

g 

8 

A 

9 

b 

lU 

c 

11 

d 

12 

e 

13 

f 

14 

R 

15 

A 

1() 

b 

17 

0 

18 

d 

19 

e 

2(» 

f 

21 

g 

22 

A 

2:1 

b 

24 

c 

25 

d 

26 

e 

27 

f 

28 

g 

29 

A 

3U 

b 

31 

c 

t  S.  Remiglus,  B.  of  Rheims. 

t  'i'liK  Holy  Guakdian  Anukls,  Du. 

■f  S,  CaiiUidus,  J\I. 

t  S.  I'Viiiicis  of  Assisium,  C,  Du. 

t  SS.  Plticidus  and  Ouinp.,  MM. 

t  S.  Bruno,  C,  Uu. 

S.  Mark,  P.  C— Coinm.  of  SS.  Sergiiw,  Bacchus,  Marcel- 

lus,  and  Apuleitis,  MM. 
P.  Brid«nl,  \V'.,  Du. 

SS.  Denis,  Ruslicns,  and  Eleutherius,  MM.,  SDu. 
S.  I'riuicia  Horgiii, (J.,  mJJu. 

S.  Ocrmnnus,  B.  M.S.  Canice^  M.  (tn  Osaory). 
S.  Wilfrid.,  B.  C. 

S.  Edward,  K.  of  England,  C,  SDu, 
S.  Culistus,  P.  M.,  SJJu. 
S.  Teresa,  V.,  Du. 
S.  Lullus,  B.  of  Mentz. 
S.  Hedwigea,  VV.,  HDu. 
S.  LuKK  TiiK  Evangelist,  Du. 
S.  Peler  of  Alcanlara,  C,  Du. 
S.  John  Cantius,  C,  SDu. 
S.  Hilarlan,  Ab.— Comm.of  SS.  Ursula  and  Comp.,  VV., 

MM. 
S.  Mark,  B.  of  Jerusalem,  M. 
S.  Ignatius,  B.  of  Constautinople,  M. 
S.  Raphael,  the  Archangel. 
SS.  Chrysanthusund  Duria.  MM. 
S.  Evaristus,?.  M. 
Vigil.— S.  FSoreriiinus,  M. 
SS.  Simon  and  Judb,  AA.,  Du. 
S.  Theodorus,  Jib.— Venerable  Bede,  Pr.  C. 
S.  Sernpion,  B.  C. 
SS.  J^emesiua  and  Lucullus,  JtfJI/.— Vigil  and  Faat 


The  first  Simday  of  October,  the  Featt  of  the  Holy  Robary  or 
THE  B.  V.  Mary. 


L 


i 


obary  or 


THE   ROMAN   CALENDAR. 


21 


N0VEMBER,-IlA3  XXX  Days. 
So  called,  because  it  was  the  ninth  month  of  the  ancient 

lioman  year. 

Zodiacal  Sign— Sagittarius,  The  Archer. 


10 
11 
i:{ 

14 

15 
IG 
17 

18 
J  9 
20 
21 

2;} 

24 

25 

26 
27 
28 
2U 
30 


l|d 


f 

S 

A 

b 
c 
d 


A 

b 
c 
(1 
e 
f 

S 
A 

b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 


t  FEAST  OF  ALL  SAINTS,  Du. 

t  COMMKMORATIUN    OF    ALL    TllK    FaITHFUL    DePARTKU, 

t  -S.  Jifalac/uj,  B.  of  Armagh. 

^  Kud'ASc  "l^'Jir  "•  ^^  ^«-C«"'°-  «f  SS.  Vitalis 
t  S,  Eliz'Melk,  mother  of  S,  John  Baptist. 
T  ».  I^eimard^  Hermit. 
t  -*>.  Engclbert.,  B.  JI. 

*"ShL"V»l'.  "?"^  ^«-C„m„.  of  f„„  „„„„e„ 

S.  Didacus,  C,  SDu. 

S.  Laurence^  B.  of  Dublin. 

S.  tJertrude,  V.,  Du. 

S.  Edmund,  B.  C. 

M.  (.jregory  Thaurnatiirgus,  B.  C,  SDu. 

silTTfflb''  V^ '"•«»'««  "fSS.  Peter  and  Paul,  Du 

S.  Cle.neiit,  P.  M.,  /;«.-Corain.  of  S.  Felicitt*.  V 

S.  Catharine,  V.  M.,  /)«. 
S.  Peter,  B.  of  Alexandria,  M. 
■S.  Sevcrtnus,  Hermit. 
S.  Qregtry  II l.^  p,  C. 

Vigil.-Oomm.  of  S.  Saturainus,  M. 
g.  Andrkw,  A. 


iwIm^SAfSNo^lr."  ""  '^"""■^  '■""■edlaw,  after  U>e 


28 


THE    ROMAN   CALENDAR. 


!t| 

i 


DECEMBEK  — Has  XXXI  Days. 

So  called,  because  it  was  the  tenth  -jionth  of  the  ancient 

Koman  year. 

Zodiacal  Sign — Caprice rnus.  The  Gout. 


1 

f 

3 

I 

4 

b 

5 

c 

6 

d 

7 

e 

8 

f 

10 

A 

11 

b 

li 

c 

n 

cl 

14 

e 

If) 

f 

1(5 
17 

A 

iS 

b 

19 

c 

20 

d 

21 

e 

22 

f 

2:{ 

21 

A 

25 

b 

26 

c 

27 

(1 

28 

e 

2!> 

f 

30 
31 

S 
A 

■S.  Kligiua^  B.  C. 

S.  Bibiiuiii,  V.  M.,  SDu. 

S.  Francis  Xiivior,  CJ. 

S,  Peter  Ciirysologus,  B.  C,  Z>m.— Comin.  of  S.  Barbtira, 

V.  M. 
S.  Sabbaa,  A!).,  Comm. 
S.  Nicliolas,  B.  of  Myrn,  C,  Du. 
S.  Ainbroms  H.  C.  1).,  Du. 
t  CoNCKPTioN  or  TiiK  b.  V.  Mary,  Du.* 
t  iS.  J^cdcndia,  F.  j\f. 
t  S.  Melchiadea,  P.  M.      • 
t  S.  Datnasus,  P.  C,  SDu. 
t  S.  Si/iic.siiis^  J\I. 
t  S.  lAicy,  V.  M.,  Du. 
f  S'.  Sjn'ridio/i,  U.  C. 
i  Oct.  of  Conception  of  B.  V.  Mary,  Du. 
S.  EusebiiiM,  B.  M.,  SDu. 
S.  Olympiada^  IV, 

S.  Oratian,  li.  of  Tours.— Expectation  of  B.  V.  Mary. 
S.  Timothy.,  Dea.  M. 
S.  Dojiiinick,  Jib. — Vigil. 
S.  Thomas,  A.,  Du 
S.  Ischyrion.,  J\f. 
S,  Victoria,  V,  M. 
Viy:il  and  Fast. 
NATIVITY  OF  OUR  LORD,  Z?m.— Comm.  of  S.  Anas- 

tiisia. 
S.  Stephen,  first  Martyr. 

Holy  Innocents,  MM.,  /->«.— Comm.  of  Oct.  of  Nativity. 
S.  John,  A.  and  Evanokust. 
S.  Thomas,  B.  of  Canterbury.  M.,  SDu, 
S  Sabinus,  li.  and  Comp.  MM. 
S.  Sylvester,  P.  C.  ^ 


The  Wednesday,  Friday,  and  Saturday  which  fall  in  the  third 
weeli  of  Advent  are  Ember  Days.  • 

The  Winter  Solstice  falls  on  the  2l8t  of  this  month. 

*  The  B.  V.  Maiy  "  conceived  withoiit  sin,"  is  the  patroness  of  the 
United  States.  The  feast  of  the  Conception  is  solcm  lized  on  the  Sun- 
day within  the  Octave, 


s 

W 

t 


k 
Si 
2. 

S< 


»n 


IS  < 

• 

Du 
QlUi 


ancient 


[jarbiira, 


Marp. 


S.  Ana8- 
itivity. 


,he  third 


»98  of  the 
the  Sun- 


i^'»?asts  anh  iTasts  tljronigbont  t\)c  jO 


ear. 


COM'  ^-VV.   0       WHIOir   Tr.KRE   IS    A    STKICT  OBUOATION  TO    HKAB 
MASS,    AND   KEFKAIN   FROM   8ERVU,K   WORK. 

All  Sundays  in  the  year. 

The  Fejust  of  the  Circumcision  of  our  Lord  Jan  1  * 
The  Kpipluuiy,  Jan.  6*  '        '  ^' 

Tlie  Annunciation  of  the  B.  Virgin,  March  25.* 

Ascension  of  our  Lord 

Feast  of  All  Saints,  November'l      "^      ' 
Nativity  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Dec...25. 


Fastiiiff  Days  on  one  Meat, 

All  days  in  Lent,  except  Sundaya 
I         The  Eve  of  Whitsuntide.  ^ 

-«r;     .  InLi;t^r£te^S-;t.:^  ^ 

^'^^Z^^Sf^  ^^  ^^^^  ^^--^  V-^-  Mary,    | 
Every  Friday  in  Advent,  and  CJiristmas-Eve 

•  In   the  dioceses  of  JVm  Orleano    <if    r      ■      . 

auuq,  r,  ^^ituc  Hock,  and  Vbicairo    Mm  ^^i;         ''.  V"""'"'   ^'mceu.ies. 


iiii 


sc 


FKASTS    AND    FAH'i'S 
V,tift<"f  Ahsf'infihr  from  Flnh  Mmt. 


All  tlio  SundavH  iit  I.«miI,  t^xc«M» 


Ih  it 


lluw.ul  l.v  (1.0  A^•hl.i^l.np«.^•  Irisl.uiM.rtl.o  Diorcso 


(  \\\w\\  tlio  iiHC   of  inmit 


All  Fritlav.Miiiul  SutiirdavH,  t'X.'q 


t  tUu.-*t!  Siilurdav^^  w 


liich 


fall  luitWHH'll  t 

iuclu.'-iv«'lv 


ho  'Jftth  of  Di-comluir  mul  I  lie  tA  of  Kolaimry, 


If  t'hristmas.lnv  fall  iipuii  a  I'rida)-  or  Saturday,  «a-i 


tluT 


UvA  nor  ahstiiu'uct^  is  ohst-rvm 


Tho  .solonmiitatiou  »•!  loarna^^o  -s 


foihiddi-n,  fn»iM  IIh'  •ii>*t 


Sun 


Ht^iniiu 


lav  of  AdvoMl   until  .  I'lor  'I'vflftli-da) 


at 


id   iVoui   till) 


I'' of  Lent  luitii  liOW-Si  .iday. 


N.  IV— Tho  Catholu'  (Muiivh  n>nuna 


lids  all  luT  rliildrfa 


t»»  ho  piosi'nt  at   tho  \^\\ 


t    Kui'haji-<tio  Sjiciilico  whirh  wo 


I'U 


II  th»^  Mass;  and  to  rost  Ironi  st 


rvilo  woiU  on  Sundiiya 


Hu«l  llolvtlava 


iidh 


\\^  ahstain  from  tlosh  on  all  tho  duyn  of  fasting  and 


ftbstintMu't\  aui 


dlv.  To  oontoss 


I  on  fasting'  days  t.«»  luit  but  one  inoi 
frss  thou"  sins  at  least  uuco  ii  y«iar. 


-ItlAv.  Torocoivo  the  hlossod  suoranuuit  at  h-ast  onoo  a 
year,  and  that  at  Kustor,  viz.  hetNvouu  /'../m  and  IrinUn 
Buuday. 


*^i.*  Tho  tluHi 


appointod  for  i>on\plyiu^'  with  tho  Kastcr 
dutv  Logins  tm  tho  tirst  Sunday  i>f  Lout,  and  toruunatos  on 
Trinitv    Suudav.      Thov 


who,    without    soino     roasoi 


la 


hU) 


causo.'noijloot  this  important  iluty.  aro  hahlo  to  bo  oxooni- 
nuunoatod  whilst  living-,  and  whon  thoy  d.o  to  I'O  doyr.vod 
ofinuistianburiiU,  nm.rdiugtotho   tourth  touucil  ol  Lat- 

cvuu.  Can.  iil. 

;«',  lun,  a  last  .alls  on  Sa.uMay.     !l»;..co  the  ^^^^^".^^^[^ 
ncnc*  li\)in^iJ»A  meat. 


*»i 


lllg  UlUI 


t  onot!  ft 
Triniti/ 


'usoimble 

cli'piiviHl 
I  of  Lut- 


ho  ftilH.fwJ 
in  |.-K»,  ««x- 
I  Lent  iinti 
li  1)1'  absli' 


4 


^n  QlbrilJgmciU  of  €l)nstiim  rDoctrine 


The  Ten  CuminandmmtH  of  Ood. — Exodus 


XX. 


1    r  AM  tl.o  Lor.l  thy  flo,l.  wlio  Irouirl.t  thoo  (..it  r.f  tho 
liiiiil  oi  l'-;^'}'|)t,  jiiidun 


-.  (nr  (Ih.    llOIISC  (.CholldjIMO.        'I'llOll    Hllldt 

not  l.uvc!  stnmu;,,  (Ljo.l.s  hHurc  n.c^     Tlw.ii  Hhalt  n..(.  )n,,k.!  to 

CHS  (»r  liny  tliiiii,^  (liat  is 


tl 


ill  I 


iVMt'll  11  ffrnvi'ii  thill'',  iiur  the  hk-ii 


.fav'cii  alji.vc!.  oriii  thcM-iirth  hc^iiciiih,  iK.r  of  those  ih. 
that  arc  in  tho  wiitciH  under  the  t-arth.     'I'hoii  shalt  not  ad 


tl 


inin,  iKir  st 


iint;rt 
( »io 


ons.  VI.' 


rvo  thoin:  I  am  the  Lord  thy  (Jod.  miidity   jcal- 
lUn-  till!  iniijuity  of  lathcrM  npon'thciir  dyldnMi]  onto 


hird  and  ronrth  frcncralion  of  thoso  that  hat 
Willi;  nicrey  unto  thoiiHandH  of  tliosi)  that  1 


c  nio 


ana 


tho  I 

Hhow..,^  ...cey  unio  inouHan.lH  ot  tJiosi)  that  h)vo  jnu,  uimI 
kocp  my  coinnjandnkJiitH. 

;2.  Thou  shalt  not  talio  tho  nanio  of  tli«  Lord  thv  Ch.d  in 
yam  ;  lor  the  Lord  will  not  hohl  him  ^'uiltit.8.s  that  .hall  tako 
till!  name  ot  the  Lonl  his  (Jod  in  vain. 

Ji.  Kememher  that  thou  kiiep  holy  tho  Sabhatli-day.  Six 
days  Shalt  thou  lahor,  and  shalt  .lo  all  thy  works;  hut  on 
tho  seventh  day  is  the  Sahhath  of  the  Lord  thy  (Jod  :  thou 
Hlialt  (io  no  work  on  it.  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  tiiy  daughter 
nor  thy  num-servant,  nor  thy  maidservant,  no/  thy  beast' 
nor  the  stranpr  tluit  is  within  thy  frutes.  For  in  six  .lay. 
1 10  L..rd  made  heaven  and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  all  thin -., 

mt  are  m  them  and  rested  .n  the  seventh  day  ;  therolo^o 
tho  Lord  bii:ssed  tho  seventh  day,  and  sanctiHed  it. 

4.  Honor  tliy  lather  and  thy  mother,  that  thou  mayost  bo 
L-ULr-hved  upon  tho  knd  whicJi  tho  Lord  thy  God  will  givo 

6.  Tlnu  slialt  not  kill. 

6.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

7    Tiiou  shall  not  steal. 

8.  'i;i.ou  shall  not  bear  false  witness  a-ainst  thy  neiirlibor. 

J.   1  iHHi  shalt  no^  covet  thy  nei^dlbor  8  wife 

^rvtn    Zti''^^  ""^  "/'"^  '^'^  neio.hbor's  house,  nor  lii. 
servant  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  iis.s.  uor  aov  ti.i..,r  tu..t  ;.  k:.. 


Uoj'  any  tiling  that  is 


1 


'iia 


^^  CHRISTIAN   DOCTKJ«E. 

The  Six  Precepts  of  the  Church. 

1.  To  hear  Miiss  on  Sundays,  and  all  liulydays  of  obligatioa 

2.  lo  lawt  and  abstain  on  the  duy.s  coiinnanded. 
8.  To  confe«.s  our  sins  at  leant  once  a  year, 

4.  To  receive  the  Messed  Eucharist  at  Easter 
6.  'lo  contribute  to  the  support  of  our  pastors. 
fi.  Not  to  solemnize  marriage  at  the  forbidden  times ;  nor 
to  marry  persons  within  the  forbidden  degrees  of  kindred,  or 
otherwise  prohibited  by  the  Cimrch ;  iior  clandestinely. 

Seven-^acrainents, 

'^i^Vtiam Matt,  xxviil  10. 

Conhrmation Ads  viii.  17. 

Eucharist Matt.  xvi.  26. 

i*«»""t^« John  XX.  23. 

Extreme  Unction     .    .    .  James  v.  14. 

Holy  Orders Znke  xxii.  19. 

Matrimony Matt.  xix.  6. 

The  Three  Theological  Virtues. 
Faith— Hope— and  Charity. 

The  Four  Cardinal  Virtues. 

•Prudence— Justice— Fortitude— and  Temperance. 

The  Seven  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost.— Isa.  xi.  2,  3. 

Wisdom,  Fortitude,  The  fear  of  the 

Understanding,        Knowledge,  Lord 

Counsel,  Piety,  and 

The  Twelve  Fruits  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Charity,  Longanimity,  FideUty, 

Joy.  Goodness,  Modesty, 

1  eace,  Benignity,  Continency,  and 

Patience,  Madness,  Chastity. 

The  Spiritual  Works  of  Mercy. 
To  counsel  tlie  doubtful.  To  forgive  offences. 

To  instruct  tlie  ignorant.  To  bear  A^-rongs  patiently, 

lo  admonish  sinners.  To  pray  for  the  living  and  the 
lo  comiort  the  afflicted,  dead 


ubligatioa 


times ;  nor 
kindred,  or 
:iucly. 


19. 


*ance. 

2,  3. 
f  the 


fy  and 


entljr, 
g  and  the 


*i 


M 


CHRISTIAN    DlCTRINE. 
rh^  Corporal  Works  of  Meraj. 
To  fee,!  the  hungry.  To  vinit  the  sick 

2  »•  give  drink  to  the  thirst v    T„  vi.  f  r  '• 

To  ch,the  the  nukud  ^'   T    i  f  captive,  and 

Tu  harbor  the  h.rborles..         ^"  ^"^^  '''"  ^-'^'• 

^'A^  ^V^  Beatitudes.-  -Matt.  v. 

of  he^r'^  ""'  ''"^  ^'"''  "^  ^i^^'-'^  5  ^'^  tl^-ira  is  tlie  kingdom 
2.  lilti-saed  are  the  meek  •  ff>r  tlw.,.  oT    n 

^   3.  )ile.sed  are  thoy  t  nt  ,Z„    .  "^  f    '    P^'T''^  *''^  ^'^^^J- 
f()rt(;.i.  ^  "''^^  '""""»;  f<^r  they  shall  be  com- 

'•  lll.'«„l  ,!ro     ^  „,  ;     , ,'  """■'  •/'"■  *l»y  ••'''■■'"  "'■•c-  (l.« 
".<..  d,il,lr„„  ,    o, ;     l"^^""'"'"'"^"  ;  for  tLoy  ,l,all  bo  c-cllc 


0(1. 

Hod 


7'/..  .SW..  i>.a,,,^  sin.,  and  tke  o,,oMe  Virtue. 


Pride, 

Covetousness, 

Lust, 

Anger, 

Gluttony, 

Envy, 

Sloth, 


Humility. 

Liberality. 

Chastity. 

Meekness. 

Temperance. 

Brotherly  love. 

Diligence. 


Sins  against  the  Holy  Ghost 
m  «m-Final  hnpenitencP  «P'ntual  good-ObstiuiU3y 


m  sm— Final  hnpeuitence 

Sins  crying  to  Heaven  for  Vengeance. 
VVilful  murder-The  sia  of  qndrm     r 
poor^i>eira^uding  laborers  of  th^i^tagls^^'"'*"'^     of  the 


i 


34 


CHRISTIAN   DOCTKINE. 
Nine  Ways  of  being  accessory  to  anothtrra  Sin. 

By  couiiael— By  conimaiul— By  coiiHent— By  provocation 
--Jiy  priiiso  or  flattery— By  coiicealinuiit— By  piirtukiiig' - 
By  Hilunce— By  defuuco  of  tlio  ill  doiio. 

27i,ree  E.ninent  Good  Works. 
Alros-deeds,  or  works  of  mercy—Prayer— and  Fasting. 

21ie  Evanyelical  Counsels. 
Voluntary  poverty— Chastity— and  Obedience. 

The  Four  last  Things  to  be  remembered. 
Death — Judgment — Hell— and  Heaven. 

Subjects  for  Daily  Meditation. 

Remember,  Christian  soul,  that  tliou  hast  this  day,  and  every 

day  of  thy  hfe, — 

God  to  glorify.  Heaven  to  gain, 

Jesus  to  imitate,  Eternity  to  prepare  for, 

The  angels  and  saints  to  in-     Time  to  profit  of, 

voke,  Neighbors  to  edify, 

A  soul  to  save,  The  world  to  despise, 

A  body  to  mortify,  Devils  to  combat, 

Sius  to  expiate.  Passions  to  subdue, 

Virtues  to  acquire,  Death  perhaps  to  suflfer. 

Hell  to  avoid,  And  Judgment  to  undergo 


—•— 


Za^  Baptism. 


Provided  an  infant  is  in  danger  of  dying  before  a  Prieet 
can  be  procured,  any  other  person,  wliether  man,  woman, 
or  child,  may  baptize  it  in  the  following  manner : 

Whilst  pouring  common  water  on  the  head  or  face  of  the 
infant,  pronounce  the  words,  "  I  baptize  thee  in  the  name  of 


L 


the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holv  aiu.cf 


.f 


AS' 


uce. 


and  every 


ire  for, 

pise, 

e, 

suffer, 
)  uuciergo 


e  a  Prieet 
n,  woman, 

'ace  of  the 
e  name  of 


Amen, 


>f 


EXPLANATION  OP  TUB 

Sunbass  anJ)  Princijittl  fcslwah  of  i|,c  Qcor. 


TllotroH  tl 


FEASTS  LY  OEIVERAL. 


lere  is 


spt'r.'l  ill  a  holi 


no  (lav  which  the  Christian  shouM 


goo.1  wrks-he  r:;::^,!i:  i^'^^'^'-i'i'^^r-''^^'^^ 

particularly  .caind  V.  V      hr    l   ''^''''  *"  -"x'tify  nu>re 
the  Church  nets  an-  rV  '''"'''''"'  *"  '"'•"''^'If  m.,1 

S.uHhtvs  an.l  Hoi;!l;;;«  ^'"^  '^''"'  P»'-P«««-     'J^J'-^'^"  <lay«  are 

menc^Mhll'Salllc*!':/;;:''  ''?{'  '^  V'^^  ""  ^'^'^  ^-'  -- 
roso  from  the  X  t    !  k^  !''   ,' ""/  , '"•'  '^'''^•''  '""•  «'^^'i'""- 

Sabbath  whi,.       ui  ri      •.    ''^  'jy  ^'l»nHtian.s  in  hCu  (,f  the 

,  The  Church  ;^:uk:!i^^^j:^::;;'-'"?7at.,l  tl.e  worM. 
children  the  „bli<r..f !,,„;•  ^'' ''-  '*  Proper  to  nn pose  on  her 
in  honor  ol\^^;^:^  :^':;^y!J  ••tl-r  day.  In  the  yj, 
orate  the  enunent  v    tue    o    tl  o   iT''  ''^^^        t.,  cmrnern:  . 

Saints,  and  t<,  place  bef)r?n!tl!r°^^^  '^"'^  *''« 

The  sanctiticitinn  nf  f  f    "V     '    '^'''""■«l>'e  example. 

from  serW  worrf?om^^^^^^  '  '^'^  '"""''^'  V"*'  '"  '^''^-•'""ng 
wludi  is  not  neces^irv  L  tl.  "'"V'"^  ""^^  '"•"'"'''  ''i«">r, 
port  of  life:  ITiTZuJlJ^^^^^^^^  ""'^  the  sup-' 

our  conscience,  receivi  E  s.r^^  by  penance,  cleansing' 
other  duties  of  So"  aI  ^'^'^'"f "^«"*«;  «'"!  P'TfornnnJ 
«i.stin.at  the  1  oly  Sfice  ,  E J  •  "f,  duties,  that  of  as"- 
bindn.g  under  pain  o/  mm-  nl  •  '1  "'^  prmeipal,  and  is 
other  important^  roa.o,,rn.n'  ""l"''  ''"^'"^'^'^  '"•  '^^'"•e 

TlmughaVrsonmari^^.3T:be;[T  '1"^  ^^'■■^'"*'^'"- 
cept  of  the  Church  L  Ln  •   *"  ^^ey  to  tlie  letter  the  pre- 

wh.ch  the  law  of  God  ptescribes^'  Tnh       ?■  T?'^''''^'"^ 
fi«tmg  at  low  Mass  without  n.r7V    ■  ^^^''^^^  with  as- 

%ion,  as  many  ChrisTh  nrifl;'      '"^'  ''"^"'''^'•'  ""'^  ''^  >•« 
the  Church  in  that  mrticu  ar  .     ^''  "?'"'^  ^^^«  T'-'t  "^ 

other  com^andmentsC^i^^riTL^^^^^^^^^ 

-i»v  tuiuiiianunieuta  of  God.  ^     --, -i.vc  „„;,  i^  suiisij 


fc<*aW«^ai*aaiwww;-«**i*«i,*.-.  .-^"- 


■■-'f-'itfi'trmiri'R  (■»»-■  CM 


30 


EXI'LANATION   OF   FESTIVALS. 


PARTICULAR  FESTIVALS. 

New  Vkau's  Day, — On  tliis  day,  which  is  the  first  of  the 
year,  th(?  Church  celebrates  the  octave  of  tlie  Nativity  of 
our  Jjord,  his  circumcision,  and  tlie  blessed  name  of  Jesus 
whidi  waH  given  him  on  that  occasion.  The  devout  (Chris- 
tian, therefore,  Avill  find  much  to  occupy  him,  in  ajj^ain  ador- 
lri|f  JvMiH  Christ  in  the  humiliation  of  liis  birth,  in  contem- 
plating; that  infinite  h)ve  for  man  whicii  he  already  maiii- 
fc«t»j  by  the  effusion  of  his  blootl,  and  in  reneAvinij^  his  cou- 
tiduiiiX'  irj  tlie  mercy  and  goodness  of  Ilim  who  taiics  the 
nanuj  of  Saviour,  because  he  is  to  save  us  from  sin  and 
hell.  Ho  should  also  look  back  with  regret  upon  the 
paxt  year.s  of  liis  life,  and  form  a  generous  resolution  to 
employ  more  j)rofitably  tlie  year  which  has  just  com- 
n»en<;ed,  imploring  for  that  purpose  the  light  and  grace  of 
the  Jloly  Ghost, 

Ei'Ji'iiAXV, — Tlie  Church  commemorates  on  this  feast  three 
different  mysteries,  in  which  Jesus  Christ  made  himself 
known  to  mnn  and  manifested  his  glory;  the  adoration  paid 
him  by  the  Wise  Men  of  the  East,  the  baptism  he  received 
from  Saint  John,  and  the  first  miracle  wrought  by  him  at 
Cana  of  (ialilee,  by  changing  water  into  wine.  She  dwells, 
however,  more  particu'  u-ly  on  the  first  of  these  myst.eries, 
and  exhorts  us  to  imitate  the  example  of  the  magi,  the  first 
fruits  of  the  Gentiles  converted  to  the  faith,  by  offering  to 
hira  the  gold  of  pure  and  ardent  chiU'ity,  the  incense  of /er 
vent  prayer,  and  the  myrrh  of  penance  and  self-denial, 
without  which  we  are  Ciuistians  only  hi  name. 

SkI'TUAGESIMA,  SeXAGESIMA,  and  QuINQUAGESIMA   SlTNDAVa, 

arc  da^ys  set  apart  by  the  Chmcli  for  acts  of  penance  and 
mortification,  and  are  a  certain  gradation  or  preparation  to 
the  devotion  of  Lent,  being  more  proper  and  immediate  to 
tho  iHimim  and  resurrection  of  Christ ;  taking  their  numeral 
deuomination.s  from  their  being  about  seventy,  sixty,  and 
fifty  day*  before  Easter. 

oiittovKTiDE  signifies  the  time  of  confession ;  for  our  an- 
eestoTM  u«ed  to  say,  we  vnll  rfo  shrift ;  and  in  the  more  prim- 
itive times,  it  was  the  custom  of*  all  good  Christians  then 
to  confess  their  sins  to  a  priest,  the  better  to  prepare  them- 
nelves  for  a  holy  observance  of  Lent,  and  worthy  receiving 
of  tiu5  bletujed.  sacrament  at  Easter. 


f" 


EXPLANATION    OF    FESTIVALS 


whnlusoine  iulmomtion,  Jimmnlifr  man  //.,,/ ,/,,.,  ,t 

of  t, .Mr  mortality,  ,u,d  prepare  ti.em    or\l  e  h"  y  fa"   o 

mHkH.g  them  partake   in   sl^di    ^^^^ 

are  allowe.i  tc.wards  evening  ^.j/;/;'''^"'  this  repast,  wo 
<^ollaaon,^^,\,,^xl\^,:^Zh^;'J^^}^  commonly  called  a 

i-nore  than  one-fonrth  of    n  n.  1  ^'t\  ""^  ^"  ^^^^c^' 

tention  of  tl J^^  t  permi  tJn^tT'' V^^"^^  *''^  ^"- 
much  to  L-rant  tl.P  i  ul     P^'^'^^ttm^r  tins  refection  is  not  so 

use  the  ^^^:^^;^T  f^i"  '-^P'^^*'  -  ^'' 
vent   weaknes  .  ^Sk  e'xZ  .  '''"'"'  '"'"'^  P''^* 

arinmlt^'hS;^:^;^;;;;!  -  -i-  fve  .uck,  they  who 

out  L^reat  nremd  ch   o  H?^         u  "  "'**  P^""^*  *«  f^st  witb- 

enlption  froni  the  hw  of  h  1?.^"'  ^n  '"^.""•^^  ^^'^  «"  ^^' 
from  the  fas  Ev^ry  liuif  S'  ^"  ^'''  '"  ^'^P^^^^tion 
other  transient  and  Sn  Spr-  hi  •''  '"^""^  ^^  «'^«P'   «r 

fieient  reasons  to    ust^fv  nth         '"'^'^"P^^f^^ion,  are  not'^^nf- 

prudernly  and  with  a  tfe  ^^^  ™'  "'  ''^^'  "*^^^'--  ^o  act 
should  always  c^nsu^^t^r.^^^^^^^^^  !"  this  matter,  we 

om-  «pritual^veliure/and 'Mow'wridvt^^^      "^^"^  ^'"^ 


38 


EXPLANATION    OF    FESTIVAL'S. 


It  tlie  bishop  of  the  diocese  grants  a  general  dispensation 
to  eat  flesh-meat  at  our  meal  on  certain  days  in  the  week, 
tliose  days  do  not,  on  that  account,  cease  to  be  fasting  days , 
and  it  should  be  further  observed  that  fish  and  meat  are 
not  allowed  to  be  taken  at  the  same  meal. 

Besides  this  obligation  of  penance,  there  is  another  duty 
innmibent  on  the  Christian,  during  the  time  of  Lent,  from 
whicli  no  one  can  plead  an  exemption.  To  fast  spiritually 
by  avoiding  sin  and  the  occasions  of  it,  by  combating  oui 
bad  habits  and  restraining  the  passions;  to  expiate  ;ur 
offences ;  to  bring  forth  worthy  fruits  of  penance ;  to  give 
alms ;  to  offer  frequent  prayerto  God ;— all  these  things  ar** 
equally  necessary  to  those  wlio  fast,  and  those  who  are  dis 
pensed  from  fasting. 

Passion  Sunday.— So  called  from  the  Passion  of  Christ, 
is  intended  to  prepare  us  more  particularly  for  the  conimeni 
oration  of  that  important  event.  On  the  evenmg  previous, 
tlie  crucifixes  and  pictures  in  the  churches  are  covered  Avith 
purple,  to  give  them  a  more  solemn  and  mournful  appear 
anco,  and  likewise  to  represent  the  privacy  of  our  divine 
Saviour  before  his  passion. 

Palm  Sunday  takes  its  name  from  the  ceremony  perform 
ed  on  this  day  of  blessing  palms  or  other  green  boughs, 
after  which  a  procession  is  made  to  honor  the  triumphant 
entry  of  our  Saviour  into  Jerusalem,  five  days  before  liij 
crucifixion.  Like  the  faithful  people  who  paid  their  sin- 
cere homago  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  received  him  with  accla 
mations  and  '^leartfelt  joy,  we  should  welcome  him  to  our 
souls,  adore  him  as  our  suprem.e  Lord  and  Master,  and  en- 
treat him  to  come  and  reign  in  our  hearts,  by  subjecting 
them  to  the  maxims  of  the  gospel.  This  is  the  first  "day  of 
the  Holv  Week,  which  is  consecrated  to  the  special  com- 
memoration of  our  divine  Saviour's  sufferings  and  death. 
At  mass,  the  history  of  the  passion  is  recited  or  sung.  "When 
circumstances  permit,  the  passion  is  chanted  bv  three  cler- 
gymen, one  of  whom  takes  the  part  of  the  evangelist  or  nar- 
rator, another  that  of  the  synagogue,  and  the  third,  that  of 
Jesus  Christ. 

On  Wednesday/,  Thursday,  and  Friday  of  Holy  Week,  the 
oflice  of  Tenchrw,  .which  consists  of  the  Matins  and  Lauds  of 
the  last  three  days,  is  recited  or  chanted ;  during  which 
fourteen  yellow  lights,  mounted  on  a  triangular  candlestick 


other  duty 
Lent,  from 
spiritually 
bating  oui 
xpiate  :ur 
!e ;  to  giv€ 
things  ar'» 
ho  are  dis 

I  of  Christ, 
e  commem 
w  previous, 
vered  with 
'ul  appear 
our  divine 

y  perform 
3n  boughs, 
riumphant 
before  hij 
their  sin- 
with  accla 
lira  to  our 
er,  and  en- 
subjecting 
irst  day  of 
ecial  com- 
uid  death. 
ng.  "When 
three  cler- 
list  or  nar- 
rd,  that  of 

Week,  the 
1  Lauds  of 
ing  which 
andlestiok 


EXPLANATION    OF    FESTIVALS.  39 

ire  oxtmgmshed.one  by  or.e,  after  each  psalm.  leavin-  only 
the  white  one  at  the  summit,  lighted.  Also,  kt  the  ?nd^ 
every  second  verse  of  the  Benedictus,  one  of  the  ligh  s  on 
the  altar  is  put  out,  till  all  are  extinguished.  Th^  evtinG 
tionoi  the  lights  typifies  the  aband^onment  of  our  di line 
baviour  dunng  his  pission.  He  is  represented  by  the  whke 
CHudle  at  lie  top  of  the  candlestick,Vhich  during  the  ..^, 
neve  is  taken  Irom  the  triangular  stand,  a-^d  conLaled  >  1 
bmd  tlie  altar,  until  a  slight  ntise  is  mad'e  at  tSee^d  o^  tt 
ofhce  in  ended  to  signify  the  convulsed  state  of  nature  u1 
the  death  ot  Christ  when  it  is  brought  forth  agairi  and  re 
placed  on  the  candlestick  from  wliich  it  was  taken  to  re 

^^  t^:^''^'  ''  ^"^  ^^^'  ^''  ^-^^^^ 

Maumd-.-Thuiisday,  in  memory  of  our  Lord'-  kat  «iinn„,- 
when  he  mstituted  the  Me.ue/ ,acra>Juo{hh'^Sui 

Welshing  those  of  Ins  disciples,  before  he  instituted  tint' 

ea  oacrament  IS  removed  finni +i.o\.„:     •     i    1,    ^"t:  uiess-    i 
alao  dive.t«d  ofinZ-\  P™'P*^  altar,  which  i« 

u.  .a.i  11.  „aual  oniaments,  to  represent  the 


40 


EXPLANATION    OF    FESTIVALS. 


destitution  of  our  Saviour  in  his  passion,  and  thci  grief  of  the 
Church  in  recalling  his  surferings. 

Good  Fhiday.— Christ  crucified  is  the  great  object  that 
engrosses  the  attention  of  the  Church  on  this  day,  and  for 
this  end  she  reads  such  lessons  and  tracts  as  lelate  to  the 
nwsv  nj  of  redemption.  Tlie  passion  is  sung  in  the  morn- 
ing-office, and  prayers  are  offered  up  for  all  sorts  of  persona, 
to  show  that  none  are  excluded  from  the  suffrages  of  the 
Church,  since  Jesus  Christ  offered  himself  a  victim  for  the 
sins  of  all  mankind.  Next,  the  clergy  and  laity  adore  Jesus 
Christ  crucified,  which  they  express  by  the  veneration  paid 
to  the  cross.  After  this  ceremony,  the  sacred  host  is 
brought  from  the  repository  to  the  altar,  and  the  service  is 
concluded  by  tlie  priest's  receiving  the  divilie  victim  that 
was  slain  on  this  day. 

Holy  SATURnAV.— The  Tcnehra:,  or  Matins,  with  the  other 
canonical  honr.s  for  this  day,  are  consecrated  to  the  memory 
•  of  our  Lord  in  his  sepulclire ;  at  Mass,  he  is  represented  to 
the  faithful  as  coming  out  of  the  grave,  and  triumphing  over 
death  by  his  resunection.  The  word  Mt^/if,  used  in  the 
benediciinn  of  the  Paschal  Candle,  in  the  collect  of  the  Mass, 
m  tiie  Prefiice  and  Cowmumcayitcs,  shows  that  the  oflfice  and 
Mass,  now  said  in  the  middle  of  the  day,  were  formerly  said 
m  the  f'ollo^ving  night,  to  honor  the  time  of  our  Saviour's 
resurrection,  wliicli  happened  in  this  night. 

The  altars  deprived  of  their  ornaments  on  J/a?.«??c;?/-7'A?<r«- 
day,  are  again  clothed  with  them,  and  a  new  Fire  is'  blessed 
to  illuminate  them.  The  office  begins  with  lighting  a  Triple 
Cm>die,  which  is  emblematic  of  the  Liqht  of  Christ,  and  sio-- 
nifies  that  the  faith  of  the  Blessed  Trinity  proceeds  from  the 
light  communicated  to  us  by  Christ  risen  from  the  dead. 
The  Pa^i-hal  Cavdlc,  blessed  in  the  next  place  by  the  Dea- 
con, is  a  figure  of  the  body  of  Jecus  Christ,  and  not  bein«y 
ligl  ed  at  first,  represents  him  dead ;  and  the  five  blessed 
grains  of  incense  fixed  in  it,  denote  tlie  aromatic  spices  that 
embalmed  lum  in  the  sepulchre.  The  Ughting  of  the  Pas- 
chal Candle,  is  a  representation  of  his  rising  again  to  a  new 
life ;  and  the  ''ghting  of  the  lamps,  and  other  candles  after- 
wards, teaches  the  faithful,  tliat  the  resurrection  of  the 
Head  will  be  followed  by  that  of  the  members. 

After  this  ceremony,  the  Churcji  disposes  tho  cntefhu- 
mens  for  a  worthy  receiving  of  bapt  sm  ;  for  which  purpose 


I 


grief  of  the 

object  that 
lay,  and  for 
[ilate  to  the 
1  tlie  morn- 
!  of  persons, 
ages  of  the 
tim  for  the 
idore  Jesus 
!ration  paid 
ed  host  i» 
e  service  is 
victim  that 

h  the  other 
ho  memory 
•esented  to 
ipliing  over 
ised  in  tl.a 
)f  the  Mass, 
e  office  and 
"merly  said 
r  Saviour's 

ndy-Tlmrs- 
?  is  blessed, 
[ig  a  Trij)le 
'st,  and  sig- 
Is  from  the 

the  dead. 
y  the  Dea- 

not  being 
ve  blessed 
spices  that 
f  the  Fas- 
n  to  a  new 
idles  after- 
ion  of  the 

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:h  purpose 


EXPLANATION   OF   FEaJliVALS.  4] 

8hp  reads  twelve  lessons  out  of  the  Old  Testament  caHed 
I^rophecies  and  after  each  says  a  solemn  prayer    bv  both 
of  which  she  not  only  instructs  them  in  the  effects  and  fn^ 
of  tliat  sacrament  but  begs  for  them,  of  Alnughty  Gcx       1 
tlie  advantages  of  it.     The  Cliurch  could  not  have  -m    .'in 
ed  a  more  suitable  time  for  the  soienm  ad  n  n.'VZ  " 
b  p  .sm,  which  IS  a  lively  representation  of  our  Lc   d"     e 
anoction.      As  he  was  laid   in  the  sepulchre  trulv  dc -id 
ami  came  out  again  truly  alive ;  so  th^sinner  L  Sied  J 
tlie  baptismal  water,  as  in  a  mystical  grave,  and  is  tak^ » 
out  agam  anunated  with  a  new  life  of  grace  ^o^^^t" 
Ur>ed    oye  her  with  hhn  by  baptism  unto   death    that  Z 
Chn,t  is  risen  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  oftZFaZr  - 
we  also  may  walk  in  newness  of  life.   \Z%[  4  ' 

Before  the  administration  of  the  Sacrament,  the  Baptismal 
fontx,  blessed  with  ceremonies  that  are  full  of  my^  erTeT 
1.  The  Pnest  divides  the  water  in  the  form  of  a  chks  to 

v^niisi  uucine  1.     2.  He  touches  the  Avater  with  his  h-mH 

Sf  Tv  ''  -"'^^-A^,  ^?-^^   ^--  -11  impressls  of     wi 
spirits      6   lie  signs  it  thrice  with  the  sign  of  the  cross  to 
bless  It  m  the  name  of  the  Holy  Trinity.     4    He  semrUp? 
It  with  hi.  hand,  and  casts  out  iome  of  it  towfrl  the  f  ,^r 
parts  of  the  world,  to  instruct  us,  that  the  grace  of  binttn 
.ke  the  rivers  of  Paradise,  flows  all  over  the  earth     5    H« 
breathes  thrice  upon  it  in  the  form  of  a  cross  desL^P^H 
to  b  ess  It  with  the  infusion  of  his  Holy  Soirit  tW  if  ^ 

rn^y  discen^'to^^^^^^^  "'X  Vr^'^f  *^^*  "^«  Holy^Ghos 
hfwatrrrof  Eu     ?  M  "^''^  ^*  i*^f  ^'^P*'^^'"  ^^  Christ  in 

s;efo?r!;!ii^^  ™^^^«  -^^^^--^  o~:^^z 

ment :  but  na  U,r)>fc,  .1  „„^  :    ,    '^'^  ^.*^  ^*V^  Saviour's  monu- 


42 


EXPLANATION   OF    FESTIVALS. 


Which  rea,«.on  also  the  Creed  is  not  said.     Tlie  offertory  the 

Euchanst  at  this  Mass,  but  ^raited  till  Easter-day 

ExsTKR  SuNHAY.-The  Church  has  always  consfdered  this 

b  at'       r^  T'  ''^r"  ^'^^  "^^'''^^  which  ^hecU^ 
brates.     Fhe  passion  of  our  Lord  is  commemorated  wifV 

tears  and  works  of  penance,  only  to  celebrate  The  mo  eToy 
fully  the  mystery  of  the  resurrection  ;  for  as  St  Fiu^  one  p, 
us,  th.s  mystery  is  the  foundation\,f  Ch  istiunit;    'je4^^^ 
Chnst  directed  the  attention  of  his  adyersarie  "n^^  s^d"? 
nianner    o  this  great  event,  as  a  proof  of  his  1  ^aye'ilv  mi 
^on  and  his  diy.ne  character,     nince  the  apo  tirsayj."  If 

rteTfrom';it  7Z  TT  ^'''''  ^"*^^  ^«  ^'^^•^"    But^haying 
risen  fiom  the  dead,  he  has  proyed  the  truth  of  his  decl-ira 

tions.     His  teachings  are  from  God,  and  fiiith  h  Mm  is  the 

only  means  of  salvation.     The  festival  of  Easter  isTlso  em 

Phaticallv  styles!  by  the  Church  the  "day  wLh  ft  W 

hjth  made, '  it  being  the  day  of  his  triumph  over  the  power 

of  his  enemn^  and  the  darkness  of  the  tomb.     The  princbal 

d.sjrosition  of  the  devout  Christian,  in  comnK^mor-Snlfhl 

gjmons  event  of  Christ's  resurrection  from    iT  ck  "f  'on 

s.stsm  renewing  his  faith  in  the  truths (,f  religion  lis  1^^^^^^^^^^ 

o;y  rising  to  a  lite  of  fervor  in  the  service  of  God 
Low-SuND..Y  m  Latin  Domink-a  in  a/Ms,  is  the  octave  of 

mpntT'lV'"'^  '^''^""^  ^'-"^  *'^«  3atecluimens'  white  .ar 
Tnent.s^  emblems  of  innocence  and  joy,  which  they  nut  nrfTt 
their  baptism,  and  solemnly  put  off  tliis  day       ^  ^        "  ^* 

met™ChHs/'sll  ^"'"''   "^    ^'bl%'f^tion,f  solemnized    in 
rnemory  ot  thrist  s  glorious  ascension   nto  heaven  on  tlio  frr 
tieth  day  after  ha  resurrection    in  tlm  <>u.hilfV-  , 

ard  disciples,  (^c.,  i.  9,)  TXch";  tnte  ^LclnfCn! 

Ilie  faithful  Christian  should  then  detach  himseff  from  the 
earth,  sigh  after  ^he  happiness  of  heaven,  which  wa  2^^^^^^^ 
to  h  m  on  tins  day,  and  invoke  upon  himself,  by  ^^ 

W"hIT-SijNDAV,  or    PeNTFCOST    n    «!nl<Mim    f„oo*     • 

and  h„„  ,  „f  ,he  .i,.ee„t  „f  tS  Holf  ILf  .    ^Te  Z2Z 
the  apostles,  m  flie  simpe  of  tongues  cf  fire.    (aJJ  f  s!) 


EXPLANATION  OF   FESTIVALS.  43 

Pentecost  in  Greek  signifies  the  fiftieth,  it  beinr.  the  fiftieth 
day  after  the  resurrection ;  and  it  i^  callpH  wl;^^    T 
from  the  catechumens  being  andently  ckS  Zlllt'^'^i 
admitted  on  the  eve  of  this  foa  Jfn  h  ^"^'''  '^"'^ 

tism      I'hp   r,U  «„  1,    ,   .    *®  *"®  sacrament  of  Bap- 

tian  should  make  a  renewal  of  hlff  ,i,l,      »  •  ^'  "-  °'""^ 
tun,  fervent  tLanka  to"™/etX.te V-s  nri.Ttv'w" 

we  hare  been  taught  from  our  inf^^J^,  /'""tj,  by  wlucli 
tenuiuate  our  aetioSs  inZZ^.^H'^^^rr"  ""' 

-oul,  with  his  preSs'bnd;  a^^^^'bYoVd"' The'dluv"  f"  ' 

srii^-^h-in^i^vr;-^^ 

quent  the  holy  sacrifice  to  vi'hftt  ffl.  1    ^^'"'<""'<'-  '"  '■•«■ 

tl.B  Christian  I'd  w^Ih    praT"!^^-  d  "  ""-'"'  *"  'tj^ 
•hould  snfF/^r  ««  ,i„    Z'"*''^"'  pray,  and  do  penance.     He 

from  tllem.  ^  ^^"°  '''"'  "'"o  «•"  deliver  him 

tiu'l"Tp?.bIfe7r'^'"r'rt""'°T''«^'  '"  ««  .V-.  - 
("ted  for  the  .^,e™i?ui  ™-  ioSi"'"'  Procession,  paVtly  in«ti. 
istiTs  of  thV  OhTc  ,    '",''.'""'.""  "'  P^sts  a,id  other  min- 

«ar,h  and  in>plore  a  coutinuanc;;  of  thlm.'    SnCday  d" 


44 


EXPLANATION   OF    FESTIVALS. 


rives  its  name  from  tlie  ancient  religious  custom  of  eating 
nothing  on  those  days  till  night,  and  then  only  a  cake  baked 
anchor  the  embers,  called  ember-bread. 

Tlie  observance  of  ember-tlays  is  of  great  antiquity  in  the 
Cliurch.  Tlieir  coimection  with  the  ordination  of  the  ruin- 
inters  of  religion  rentiers  them  particularly  wortliy  the  re- 
gard of  the  fuitliful.  We  cannot  be  too  deeply  impressed 
with  the  blessing  granted  a  people,  v/hose  priests  are  ac- 
cording to  God's  own  heart.  To  obtain  sucn,  no  humilia- 
tion should  be  deemetl  too  great ;  no  supplication  should  be 
neglected.  Whilst,  therefore,  we  thank  God  for  the  fruits  of 
the  earth,  and  humble  ourselves  for  the  sins  we  have  com 
niitted,  we  should  beg  God  to  supply  his  Church  witli  wor- 
thy [)astors. 

RoGATioN-WEEK  being  always  the  next  but  one  before 
Whit-Sunchiy,  is  so  called,  because  on  Monday,  I'uesday, 
and  Wednesday,  rogations  (from  rogo^  to  ask  or  pray)  arid 
litanies  of  the  saints  are  used,  with  abstinence  from  iiesh 
enjoined  by  the  Church  to  all  persons,  not  only  for  a  devout 
preparation  to  the  feast  of  Christ's  glorious  Ascension  and 
Pentecost ;  but  also  to  beg  and  supplicate  the  blessing  of 
God  on  the  fruits  of  the  earth.  The  Belgians  call  it  cruis- 
week,  i.  e.  cross-week,  and  so  it  is  called  in  some  parts  of 
England  ;  because  when  the  priest  goes  on  those  days  in 

{)rocession,  the  cross  is  carried  before  him.     In  the  north  of 
tlngland  it  is  called  gang-week,  from  the  ganging  or  going  in 
procession  then  used. 

The  Church  has  established  festivals  in  honor  of  the 
Blessed  Vu-gin  and  the  Saints  ;  that  is,  she  has  appointed 
certain  days  for  the  purpose  of  glorifying  God  and  giving 
liim  thanks  for  the  admirable  graces  bestowed  upon  his 
favorite  servants,  hi  whom  he  has  thought  fit  to  exhibit,  in 
'\  special  manner,  the  wonders  of  his  goodness  and  love ; 
*lso,  in  order  to  invoke  their  intercession,  not  that  they  can 
jasist  us  by  any  power  inherent  in  themselves,  but  by  "their 
prayers  Avhich,  in  consequence  of  their  purity  and  perfect 
stf..te  in  neaven,  are  much  more  efficacious  than  ours  ;  lastly, 
to  place  before  us  their  eminent  virtues,  which,  having  been 
practised  in  every  condition  in  life,  prove  to  us  that  we  also 
may  observe  the  maxims  of  the  gospel,  and  that  to  secure 
for  ourselves  a  share  in  their  happiness,  we  must  imitate 
tlieir  holy  example. 


EXPLANATI'^N   OF    FESTIVALS.  45 

cut,,r  ro„.lere,l  hh„  an  a,K«tle.    (AclsZ'  '  "  ''"■•"'• 

well  to  hear  U'l^^     hTT\'^  '  *'"  ^''"  ^""'  '^^""»^i  «l3 

c.   punty.n^.,  bein^.  tho  m^.ther  ui'  n  .rfty  iue      b^         T'"^' 
other  Avornen  worn  hv  tl.la  «-.^        I'.'""'/  iwt.it,  but  because 

leiral  inipuri  y^  f  chiidb   tl.         "r'l"''  '■'^"'  ^■'•^'^'^'  *''^'»  ^'^ 
;>«;>fc  Amrf.     L„ke  ii  S»       """"'"•  '^'^  "«  S-'o'-i'  «/  Ai. 

-   i.>  .notu.x,  because  7    wa«  on  t}  i.  day  that  the  Word  wiw 


1 


46 


explanajIOw  of  ffstivals. 


mu'lu  fldwh,  ntul  Mury  becnnio  the  mother  of  God.  To  re* 
niliul  us  of  thifi  mystery,  wliich  shouhl  excite  our  most  fer- 
vent j^nititudo,  the  Church  exhorts  us  to  recite  the  Angelui 
throe  times  every  day,  and  calls  our  attention  to  it  by  the 
souiul  of  the  bell.  In  saying  this  prayer,  we  sliould  en- 
deavor also  to  secure  to  ourselves  the  prote<!tion  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin,  repeatiiv;?  with  all  possible  devotion  the 
lidutation  of  the  JUigel,  hail  full  of  grace,  <fec. 

April  '25. — 67.  J/arAr,  evangelist,  (a  feast  of  devotion,)  wm 
disciple  and  interpreter  to  8t.  I'cter,  who,  writing  hia 
pospel  at  the  request  of  the  Christians  at  Rome,  took  it  with 
him  into  Egypt,  where,  first  preaching  at  Alexandria,  he 
foundeil  that  church ;  and  afterwards,  being  apprehended 
for  the  faith  of  Christ,  was  bound  with  cords,  dragged  upon 
stones,  and  shut  up  in  a  close  prison,  where  he  was  comfort- 
ed by  an  angelic  vision,  and  an  apparition  of  our  Lord.  Fi- 
nally, h(j  was  called  to  lieaven,  in  the  eighth  year  of  Nero. 
On  this  day  the  long  litanies  art)  said,  and  abstinence  from 
flesh  is  observed,  to  oijtain  a  blessing  on  the  fruits  of  the  earth. 

Maif  1. — SS.  I^h'dip  and  Juims,  apostles,  (a  feast  of  de- 
votion.) After  the  tirst  had  converted  almost  all  Scythia 
to  the  faith  of  Christ,  being  fastened  to  a  cross,  he  was 
stoned  to  deaith,  making  a  glorious  end  at  Ilierapolis  in  Asia, 
aimo  6^.  The  second,  calleil  our  Lord's  brother,  was  the 
first  Bishop  of  Jerusalem,  where,  being  thrown  from  a  pinna- 
cle of  the  temple,  his  thighs  broken,  and  wounded  in  the 
head  with  a  fuller's  club,  he  gave  up  the  ghost,  and  was 
buried  near  the  temple,  anno  63. 

Mai/  55. — Finding  the  Holy  Cross,  otherwise  called  Holy 
Jiood-JJay,  a  feast  in  memory  of  the  miraculous  finding  of 
the  holy  cross,  whereon  our  blessed  Saviour  suffered,  by  St. 
Helen,  mother  of  Constantine  the  Great,  anno  826,  after  it 
bad  been  hid  by  the  iriidels  180  years,  who  had  erected  a 
statue  of  Venus  in  place  of  it. 

June  11. — St.  Barnabi/,  (a  feast  of  devotion,)  born  in  Cy- 
prus and  ordamed  apostle  of  the  Gentiles  by  St.  Paul,  trav- 
elled with  him  uito  many  provinces,  exercising  the  function 
of  preaching  the  gospel  connnitted  to  him ;  and  lastly,  gohig 
intc  Cyprus,  there  adorned  his  apostleship  with  a  glorious 
crown  of  martyrdom,  aimo  50,  whose  body,  himself  reveal- 
ing it,  was  fouitd  in  the  time  of  Zeno  the  emperor,  with  St. 

Mnf.tlw>u''a  orncnul  in  his  nxtrn  hnnfliJ^ritino?. 


,  To  re- 
most  fer- 
!  A7igiln8 
it  by  the 
lould  cn- 
)n  of  the 
ution  the 

tion,)  WM 
•iting  hia 
»k  it  with 
ludria,  he 
rohcnded 
ged  upon 
J  comfort- 
jord.  Fi- 
•  of  Nero, 
mice  from 
the  eurth. 
irtt  of  do- 
ll Scytliia 
,  liu  was 
is  in  Asia, 
,  was  tlie 
1  a  pinna- 
lhI  ill  the 
,  and  was 

[\cd  Ifoli, 
finding  of 
ed,  by  St. 
6,  after  it 
erected  a 

trn  in  Cy- 
*aul,  trav- 
e  function 
5tly,  gouig 
i  glorious 
If  reveal- 
'.  with  St. 


EXPLANATION   OF   FES'^IVALS. 


47 


71- 


who.  b(Mny  vt^.t  in  h  «  iyw»Mw,..'„ ,  •'       '  '  .'■'"^'"Dein 


the  Holy  (jIioHt 


>ere  wonab,  was  replenished  with 


w,.rl,l,  the'  lirst  c.,„v,.r,  „.  ,        „;    Z  ^i^^^'?-  '"•['"' 
M,,  2,-  k7«V„,,-„„,     On  ti  i,  f   ,.^„,  ^^  c„mmc.„„r„te 


'.he  wonilcira  wrou^jht  tlirou.rl,  JI„ 


T?i:       I      x\  ,..  «V'»"W     JUKI    HCl(»re    Ilia    Kcth'cllinr         «♦ 

Ehzubeth  was  hkewise  filled  with  the  Holv  n  nl         ^ 

pain  and  ignominy  to  expiate  them  "^'^ 

ed  ViS  ?^-As«i'MPTioN.-The  Assumption  of  the  Bless- 
ed  Virgni  is  the  greatest  of  all  her  feasts     On  fl,L   i 

ardently  desires  to  promote  our  re,l  iniJZ.  ^^''  """^ 

^ugu,i  24.-.^t.  -Martholomeu,,  apostle;  (a  "feast  of  devo. 


48 


EXPLANATION   OF   fESTIVALS. 


tion,)  who.  having  proachod  tlio  gospel  in  India,  and  pnssinff 
tJicnct!  into  tho  gruater  Armenia,  alter  he  liad  converted  in- 
nuiner.i"ble  peojile  to  the  faith,  was  barbarouHly  flayed  aUvo 
by  eonunandot  iving  Astirages  ;and  tiien  beheaded,  anno  44 
i^rpf.  S.—'J/te  Nativitif  of  the  lUtmrd  Virqin,  (a  fea«t  of 
devotion,)  i«  in  memory  of  her  happy  and  glorious  birth  by 
wliom  tlie  Author  of  idl   hfe  and  safety  was  born  to'thf 
world.     We  should   beg  of  her  to  preserve  in  us  by  he- 
prayers  what  she  has  obtained  for  us  from  heaven. 
^t^]d.  ^n. —St.  Matthew,  apostle  and  evangelist,  (a   feast 
ot  (levi)tion,)  wins   ,)reuehing  the  gospel  in   Ethiopia,  was 
slain  at   the  altar  us  he  celebrated  the   divine  mysteries 
anno  44.  "^  '  ' 

Srpt.2^.-.St.  Mkhad  A-chauffcl,  or  Mkhaclmas-l)ay,  ,a 
lea8t  ol  devotion,)  signifies  a  solemnity  or  solemn  mass  in 
honor  ot  him,  and  all  the  nine  orders  of  angels:  as  also' to 
commend  the  whole  Church  of  God  to  tlieir  patronage  and 
prayers,  by  whose  charitable  ministry  we  have  rec(.ived  of 
God,  the  original  source,  so  many  benetits.  Ami  it  is  called 
the  dedication  of  St.  Michael,  from  the  dedicating  a  church 
to  him,  m  Home,  by  l^)pe  lioniface  III.,  anno  60C 

Oct.  18.— ^V.  Lnk-e,  evangelist,  who,  after  he  had  endured 
many  atllictions  for  tho  name  of  Christ,  tilled  with  the  IJoly 
Ghost,  died  in  Bithynia,  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  74,  whose 
sacred  bones  were  brought  to  Constantinople,  and  thence 
translated  to  J'adua. 

/  ?''^•p'^^^^^  ^'""''"  "'"^•^'"^'S  otherwise  called  Tluuldeus. 
(a  least  of  devotion  ;)  th^;  first  preached  the  gospel  in  Iv. -^pt 
the  other  in  Mesopotamia ;  and  afterwards  going  to"etJ)Vr 
into  Persia,  after  having  converted  an  infinite  multitude  of 
that  nation  to  the  faiUi,  they  uccomi^lished  their  martvidom 
m  the  year  08.  J       ^ 

iTot,  1  — Fkast  of  all  Saints.— The  Church  lin  instituted 
ft  single  least  m  men  D»y  of  all  the  Sauits,  to  obtain  abun- 
iant  mercy  hom  God,  by  employing  a  great  multitude  of 
mtercessurs ;  to  exhibit  that  union  which  exists  between  the 
saints  on  earth,  and  those  who  are  in  heaven,  and  to  show' 
that  we  are  called  to  a  holy  life;  because,  there  being 
ainong  th;>  Smnts  persons  of  all  ages,  of  all  sexivs,  and  of 
al  conditi^Tis,  no  one  can  find  a  pretext  for  not  becoming 
solidly  vu-«uous.  * 

Nw.  2."  'Ownmemoration  o/  uli  oW/i«.— To  pray  for  the 


111(1  passing 
tiverffd  in- 
layotl  iilive 
Jii,atin()44. 

(U    tVlJlMt  of 

iH  birth,  by 
orii  to  thf 
us  by  her 
11. 

tt,  (ji   Tca^t 

liopiu,  was 

niyst«'ru!8, 

as- Day,  ^a 
n  luiis.s,  in 
as  \i\»u  to 
oiiHjL^c  and 
'ec(fiv«(l  of 
it  is  calU'd 
^  u  cl lurch 

• 

d  endured 
I  the  iloly 
74,  whose 
tid  thence 

rhath](!U8, 
in  KiL;-_\j>t, 
'  togijtlur 
iltitude  of 
lartyidom 

insfitiite«l 
ain  abun- 
iltitude  of 
Aveen  the 

i    to  JjJlOW 

jre  bfcing 
!»,  and  of 
becoming 

y  for  tLe 


EXPLAllArUN   OP   FESTIVALS.  49 

dond  is  a  pious  duty  which  f  ho  nil., ..„i       xt     . 

«he  h«.s  al'ways  relil^im  1  p^^^^^^^         author.zeM,  anJ  ^hlch 

d'iy  is,  that  the  faithfi.  ^C.  i"  "''^'"^^^"^"»"  >"  thia 
God  for  the  reponeai  1  '  rnt  ;.  :i  7^  '  "'""  ^''T^  ^" 
i-on-  that  ther  Hiipplic'  H  ^"1^  Y    v     ''"'''''^^^^^^ 

al;n^.leed«.  mortiS  l^^'"  V^he  t^T'T^  "'^^^ 
which  will  maice  thorn  mrVrl    '^"^'.  ^^'»'^1<«  <>f  witisfaotion, 

they  reflect  upon  t  idr  own  exit^:'"'''";'' '  '^"'^  '"''^l^'  *'"5 
induce  them  to  be  more  Lrp  •  .1  "'  ^''*:7^'"-»^'- ^hf^.h  wiU 
forniin,.  the  dutijr<,iTchrr;tiiuif;  '""""^^  «'"  ""^'  P^^' 
Vr.M\^'±:^l  ^^  i-  ^-t  of  devotion,)  who, 
liended  by  Kkc.is  Uie  m.l  »nd  Scythia;  but,  appro- 
mo.  t  cruelly  Lte  laK  vl-  ?'  ?*  ""I>n.soned,  then 
he  lived  two  day«  preucl  i^  t^.  H  ''"'*  V^  "  '''''''  ^'''«'-''<'n 
8.>uffht  our  Lj;urttS  ]^n  W';"r^  ^V"'^  ^'^ 
compassed  with  a  c^reat  E  .TV         i       ''*'  **'^''"  <J'^^^"'  «"- 

b^.!  soul  at  ^^\r!'^i:iz!r^r '-  ^-^  -^  ^'-^ 

bratd  irmem7/rtfe tesf  ^Y^'-rThis  feast  is  cele- 
the  mother  oH  fd  of  t  n^  n  •''  f'*^""'^'^  ^"•""^'''^  *« 
and  exempted  from  all  sin  ^Onlir'i  '"  "'"^'"'^^  J""^*^^- 
to  obtain  i  .r  us  the  V^ace  of  w  "^""l  ^e  should  ask  her 
i>^c.  21.~^r7y,orrlP.  f  P""ty  of  souland  body. 
Imvmg  preacTied  t  r^^^^^  ^-o^'- )  wl^^) 

fiians,  and  Hyrcaniam  went  in  n  *.^%^  "^^bians,  ,v       ,,  p^r. 
fclmt  pec,ple  in  the  ciiristll^^  "^.^.^r*  ^^  "»«tructed 

through  L  bod;';i^l;c;t'^^^^^^^^^^ 

at  Calamma,  anno  44.  ^  P    ^  oleseed  soul 

aoift  tltTo/owtiZTy^     f^r'^  '^fr  ^"--'  (* 

lie  Church,  even  f  ™  the  aCstt'';  'n.  "'"^  ^^  **^"  ^^*^ 
Saviour's  birth  at  liethlehem  and  i-  i''  ?nT''"°''^  °^«'« 
the  mass  celebrated  otW  'i  •  '\^"^"«*i  Christmas,  from 
We  should  all  p^^^^^^^^^^^^  bi«  holy  birth, 

ancrels  announced  ^  the  shent^  '^  J.'^*^  J**^  ^'"^^  *^« 
wliich  consists  ip  IZ  l?v  to  Vh  f  "*  "^^'""'  «"^ 
ble  a  lavor,  and  en,?^n^  tCZ  ?'"^  5''  '«  mconipara- 
will,  to  those  who'  iarn  from^  tl  '  ^r«?^^*i«  '"«"  of  good 

-notify  their  -rs/a^  s^Te  trhemtTve'sX^^^^  *^ 
*'f  redemption.  mt-mseives  the  blessings 

Dec.  2S.~.St  Stej^hev  (a  feast  of  devotion.)  the  first  mar 


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SUMMARY   OF    FAITH   AND    PRACTICE. 


tyr  nftvr  Christ's  ascension,  was  stoned  to  death  by  the 
Jc\v«,  anno  34. 

IM;.  "l.—h(.  John,  npostle  and  evangelist,  (a  feast  of  de- 
votion,; who,  after  writing  hia  gospel,  his  banishment,  and 
rewfivinjj  the  revelations,  lived  to  the  time  of  Trajan  the 
enijM;r'<r,  and  both  f<nii.ded  and  governed  the  churches  of 
Awia.  Kinnlly,  w(nn  on  with  old  iige,  he  died  at  Ephesu*, 
ftgi'd  y^,  anno  fi8,  nnd  wan  buried  near  the  same  city. 

J)i'i:.  2S, — Uohi  hirtoeeits,  (a  feast  of  devotion,)  in  memory 
of  the  babes  hlain  by  Herod,  when  he  sought  our  blessed 
Saviour;  and  is  called  Childermass,  from  the  particular 
ctjmniemoration  of  tliose  martyred  children  in  the  mass  of 
that  day. 


^  Swmmara 


OF 


CHRISTIAN  FAITH  AND  PRACTICE 


I.   What  every  Christian  mxist  believe. 

1.  EvEBV  Christian  must  believe  that  there  is  one  God, 
and  no  more  thnn  one  Ood  :  that  this  God  is  a  pure  Spirit,  the 
Lonl  and  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  who  has  neither  be- 
ginning nor  en«l,  but  is  always  the  same;  is  everywhere 
present ;  knows  and  sees  all  things ;  can  do  all  things  what 
tioever  he  pleases ;  and  is  hitinite  in  all  perfections. 

2,  Every  Christian  in  bound  to  believe  that  in  this  on-? 
God  there  are  three  several  Persons,  perfectly  equal,  an  \ 
of  the  Nune  substance :  the  Father,  who  proceeds  froR^ 
none;  the  Son,  wIk)  is  born  of  the  Father  before  all  nm-.s  • 
and  the  Holy  Gliost,  who  proceeds  eternally  from  tho; 
Father  and  the  Son ;  and  t-hat  the^:e  thre.e  Persons  are  all 
equally  eternal,  equal  in  wisdom  and  power,  and  are  all 
three  one  and  the  same  Lord,  one  and  the  same  God. 

8,  We  must  all  believe  that  this  God  created  the  angela 
t<>  be  with  him  forever,  and  that  one  pari  of  them  fell  from 
vloix  i>y  sin,  and  bccun  e  devils:  tha  "God  also  created  Ada?i» 


SUMMARY  OF  FA..TH  AND  IRACTICE.  61 

and  Eve  the  first  parents  of  all  mankind,  and  placed  thorn  in 
he  earthly  paradise,  from  whence  they  were  justirbaniSbed 
tor   he  8in  they  committed  in  eating  of  the  Cit  ot"  iZ  Ir 
bidden  tree  ;  and  that  by  tliia  trans|ression  of  Adam  tt^  te 

mu.> ;  perfect  God  from  all  eternity,' equal  to  hi's  vlolZ 
ail  dnngs;  and  perfect  man,  from ^he^tfrnfohi^c'tin" 
downtrom  heaven  for  U8,  having  a  body  and  sou   1  ke  u"^ 

wlfo.!^?>f"'S^'^^'  *^^^*  this  Jesu3  Christ,  our  SLbur 
who  bad  been  long  foretold  by  the  prophets  Wasnt  aod'^' 
appunted  time,  conceived  in  the  womb  of  th;  vK  M^t 

re  viiSi^''^^      T''  ^"'.?  ""'}'''  '^''  «^i"  remainig  a 

pmeviigm     that,  during  the  time  of  his  mortal  life    ho 

ounded  the  Christimi  religion  by  his  heavenly  doctrh^.nd 

vonderfui  miracles  and  then  olfered  hiniself  ^a    aSceXr 

the  sins  of  the  whole  world,  by  dyin-  unon  irrn^^T 

cnase  mercy,  grace,  and  salvation,  for  us ;  and  that  npitl.pr 

mercy  nor  grace,  nor  salvation,  e  ther  can  or  ever  r  m  ^r 

smce  Adam's  fall,  be  obtained  any  othurwrse  than  thro     h   ^ 

this  death  and  passion  of  the  Son  of  God  "^^ 

6    We  niust  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  after  he  hid  boon 

e  cedes  for  n,     T  ^^iV  "^^'u'"'  ^'  '"'^"'  ^«  continually  in- 
loiceaes  tor  us.     Irom  thence  he  sent  down  the  Holv  Gl,f.«* 

apon  his  disciples,  to  abide  with  them  forever  a    itd 

Poised,  and  to  guide  thorn  and  their  success'ors  ill  aU 

(^l.Lf^^"'?*!^"^'^^  **^^  ^^*'^«l'c  «'  universal  Church  of 

flock;  St." John  xi   6  Te  17  "Tl,'f    '=™"""«<«".is  whole 
ijo.  JO,  lb,  17.    iius  saiug  Church  is  alwaya 


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SUMMARY  OF  FAITH  AND  PRACTICE. 


holy,  by  teaching  a  lioly  doctrine,  by  inviting  all  to  a  holy 
life,  and  by  tlje  eminent  holiness  of  many  of  her  childrea 
She  is  Catholic,  or  universal,  by  subsistir'g  in  all  ages,  by 
teacliing  all  natit)n8,  imd  maintaining  all  truth :  she  is  apos- 
tolical, by  deriving  her  doctrine,  hfir  coamunion,  her  orders, 
and  her  mission,  by  an  uninterrupted  succession,  from  the 
Apostles  of  Clirist. 

8.  With  this  Catholic  Chui'ch,  the  Scriptures,  both  of  the 
Old  and  New  Testament,  were  deposited  by  the  Apostles ; 
she  is,  in  her  pastors,  the  guardian  and  interpreter  t)f  Ihem, 
and  the  judge  of  all  controversies  relating  to  them.     These 
Scriptures,  thus  interpreted,  together  with  the  tradil.ons  of 
the  Apostles,  are  to  le  received  and  adnutted  by  all  Chris- 
tians for  the  rule  of  their  faith  ami  practice. 
^  9.  We  must  beUeve  that  Jesus  Cluist  has  instituted  in  his 
Church  seven  sacraments,  or  mysterious  signs  and  instru- 
mental causes  of  divine  grace  in  our  souls.     Baptism,  by 
way  of  a  new  birth,  by  which  we  are  made  children  of 
God,  and  washed  from   sin.     Confirmation,  by  which  we 
receive  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of 
the    successors  of   the  Apostles;   Acts  viii.     The   blessed 
Eucharist,  which  feeds  and  nourishes  our  souls  with  the 
body  and  blood  of  Christ,  really  present  imder  the  forms  of 
bread  and  wine,  or  under  either  of  them.     Penance,  by 
which  penitent  shiners  are  absolved  from  then-  sins,  by 
virtue  of  the  commission  given  by  Christ  to  his  ministers ; 
St.  John  XX.,  and  St.  Matt,  xviii.     Extreme  Unction,  wliich 
wipes  away  the  remains  of  sin,  and  arms  the  soul  with  the 
grace  of  God  in  the  time  of  sickness ;  St.  James  v.     Holy 
Orders,  by  which  the  ministers  of  God  are  consecrated. 
And  Matrimony,  which,  as  a  sacred  sign  of  the  indiseoluble 
union  of  Christ  and  his  Church,  unites  the  married  couple  in 
a  holy  band,  and  imparts  a  grace  to  them  suitable  to  that 
state ;  Eph.  v. 

10.  We  must  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  has  also  instituted 
^the  great  Eucharistic  Sacrifice  of  his  body  and  blood  in 
remembrance  of  his  death  and  passion.  Jn  this  sacrifice  he 
is  mystically  immolated  every  day  upoi.  our  altars,  being 
himself  both  priest  and  victim.  This  sacrifice  is  the  princi- 
pal worship  of  the  new  law,  in  which,  and  by  which,  wo 
unite  ourselves  to  Jesus  Chi  ist,  and  with  hun  and  through 
hiui  we  adore  God  in  .spirit  and  truth,  give  him  thanks  ftff 


SUMMARY  or  FAITH  AND  PRACTICE.  53 

world.  tfKS  ai?  r "  '''  ^"T^-«  -^  t^e  -J-le 
and  tlie  "lead  "  ''"'  '"^''  ^"^  *^"^«  ^^  t^^e  living 

Jl'i;',irs.     We  conununLa  e  witf  tl^tinJsInT^^  '"  ""  ^'^^^ 
gix  e  tluuiks  to  God  for  Lis  ^iS  to  t  -.         '''*  x'^^'"'^  =    ^'^ 

eartir[n'7;?an/sL  :;;;;enir^^^  f  ^'^^  '^^'^  "I-» 

u.uon  of  faith  and  ch  itv  An  .  '''^"^^^'  '"''*  '"  '^  ^'"i/ 
fuitJiful,  who  have  e  2tc.d1  is  n?  ^?»^"^"'"«^^te  ^ith  thi 
state,,  and  who.  by  S  aw  of  PoH'f '  '".'^  """''"  ^"'P^*-*"^'^* 
i»  .1  place  of  buffer  nc/hv  ?i'  ?  •^"'*'^*''  ^"'^  ^°^  ^  ^^^^i^^ 
sacrifice  to  GodtW  thSm  ^  ^^'  P''^'^"'"'  '^'^^  ^^^"«  ^»d 

wiL^Slet;:tt^:^r  :  Iff  ^  «^  ^-  grace, 
heaven;  and  that  all  our  Sod  a  ,  Z.  /  n  ""''•f^'P  ^^''^^^ 
of  God  ;  that  Cliri^st  dKor  Si  ntn  "tl'^fn  '  f-'  *''"  ^'^^ 
autiior  of  sin-  and  th,t  h L  .     '  *''''*  ^"^  '«  "^t  the 

free  will.        '  *^'''*  '"'  ^""^^^  '^"^s  not  take  away  our 

both  good  and  S  £1  n^f^'"  "!.''^  '  *^'''*  '^'^  *^'^  ^«^^^. 
of  th?  last  trumpei  and  "halfr  -^T  f'^'  ^<^  *^^«  «'^"nd 
to  their  woiks  that^e  S  f  if^^"^  ,^^  ^'"^  according 
body  and  soul  to  be  hannff  'lf\  ^''  .*^  ''"'^^^'^  ^i^h  him, 
of  the  Sovereign  Good^^Ll^if  ,1?""*^!"  '^''  enjoyment 
den.ned,  both  bod>  a  ml  so"  to  f  '"  ''''^'"^  *^^^^"  ^^  ^"n* 
are  most  grievous  In  "iv:ll^/j"  '""""'^  «^  ^^"'  ^'^^^ 

II.    TT7ia;  «;wy  Christian  must  do 

i«  to  bo  porf,,,  f&     ?5f  ?,^  '"f  f"''-    This  w,„-„l,ip 

these  truths  w),id  G«n  as     '     J  f  II''"''''  "'"'  f"'*'"^"  "" 


',>' 


54 


SUMMARY  OF  FAITH  AND  PRACTICii. 


these  grounds,  raises  the  soul  to  an  assured  rxpectacion  of 
mercy,  grace,  and  salvation,  through  the  merits  oi  Jesus 
Christ.  3dly,  By  charity,  which  teaches  us  to  love  God 
with  our  whoJfe  hearts,  for  his  cvn  sake,  and  our  neigh- 
bors as  ourselves,  for  God's  sake.  4thly,  By  the  virtue 
of  religion,  the  chief  acts  of  which  are  adoration,  praise, 
thanksgiving,  oblation  of  ourse.ves  to  God,  s.icrifico,  and 
prayer,  which  ought  to  be  the  daily  employments  of  a 
Christian  soul. 

2.  We  must  fly  all  idolatry,  all  false  religions  and  sujer- 
stition ;  under  which  name  are  comprehended  all  manner  of 
divinations  or  pretensions  to  fortune-telling ;  all  witchcraft, 
charms,  spells,  observations  of  omens,  dreams,  <fec.  All  these 
things  are  heathenish,  and  contrary  to  the  worship  of  the 
true  and  living  God,  and  to  that  dependence  a  Christian 
soul  ought \o  have  on  him. 

8.  We  must  reverence  the  name  of  God  and  his  truth  by 
a  religious  observance  of  all  lawful  oaths  and  vows,  and  by 
carefully  avoiding  all  false,  rash,  imjust,  or  blasphemous 
oaths  and  curses. 

4.  We  must  dedicate  some  notable  part  of  our  time  to 
his  divine  service  ;  and,  more  especially,  consecrate  to  him 
those  days  that  he  has  ordered  to  be  sanctified  or  kept 
holy. 

5.  Under  God,  we  must  love,  reverence,  and  obey  our 
parents  and  other  lawful  superiors,  spiritual  and  temporal, 
and  observe  the  laws  of  the  Church  and  State  ;  as  also,  we 
must  have  a  due  care  of  our  chiltlren,  and  of  others  that 
are  under  our  charge,  both  as  to  their  souls  and  bodies. 

6.  We  must  abstain  from  all  injuries  to  our  neighbor's 
person,  by  murder  or  any  other  violence ;  and  from  all  hatred, 
envy,  and  desire  of  revenge ;  as  also  from  spiritual  murder, 
which  is  committed  by  drnwuig  liim  into  sm,  by  wordsj  ae- 
tiyns,  or  ill  example. 

7.  We  must  abstain  from  adultery,  and  from  alv  unclean- 
ness  of  thoughts,  words,  and  actions,  beyond  the  lawful  use 
of  the  marriage-bed. 

8.  We  must  not  steal,  cheat,  or  any  other  way  wrong  our 
neighbor  in  his  goods  and  possessions ;  we  must  give  every 
one  his  own,  pay  our  debts,  and  make  restitution  for  all  un- 
just damages  which  we  have  caused. 

9.  We  must  not  wroi  g  ouf  neighboi  in  his  ci  aract«r  or 


SITMMAKY  OF  FAITH  AND  FRACTICP,  55 

good  name,  by  detraction  or  rash  iu(]frmpnt  •  nr  ;«  1,;.  i. 

by  reproaches  and  affronts  •  o    mh  hi^nf  m  '  ^T?""' 

10.  As  we  ai:e  commanded  to  abstain  from  all  deed,  c^f 
!ust  and  mjus  ,ce,  so  are  we  also  strictly  oblSed  to  restrain 
a  I  drsires  xn  these  kinds,  and  to  resist  the  ir  ?^ular  mo  Z 
of  concupiscence.     So  far  thp  T«n  n«r..        7^         motions 


$ater 

Pater  noster,  qui  es  in  cce- 
hs.     Sanctificetur  nomen  tu- 
um.   Adveniat  regnum  tuum. 
Fiat   voluntas   tua,  sicut   in 
ccbIo  et    in    terra.      Panem 
nostrum  quotidianum  da  no- 
bis hodio.     Et  dimitte  nobis 
dobita  nostra,   sicut   et  nos 
dinuttimus    debitoribus  noa- 
tris.     Et  ne  noa  inducas  in 
tentationem.     Sed  libera  nos 
a  malo.    Amen. 


noster. 

Our   Father,   who  art  in 
heaven.      Hallowed   be  thy 
name.     Thy  kingdom  come, 
lliy  will  be  done  on  earth  as 
It  is  m  heaven.     Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread.     And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  them  that   tres- 
pass against  us.     And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation;  but 
dehver  us^from  evil.     Amen. 


^be  MaxlH. 


Ave,  Maria,  gratia  plena  • 
Donimus  tecum:  benedicta 
tu  m  mulieribus,  et  benedic- 
tus  fiuctus  ventris  tui,  Jesus 
bancta  Maria,  Mater  Dei,  ora 
pro  nobis  peccatoj-ibus,  nunc 
et  m  hora  mortis  nostri© 
Amen. 


Hail,  Mary,  full  of  grace 
the  Lord  is  with  the^  : 
Blessed  art  thou  among  avo-' 
men,  and  blessed  is  the  fruit 
of  thy  womb,  Jesus.  Holy 
Mary,  Mother  of  God,  pray 
for  us  sinners,  now  and  at  the 
hour  of  our  death.     Amen. 


56 
Ctetio  fit  Bcum. 


Orkdo  in  Deum,  Patrtim 
oinnipo^?ntem,  Creatorem 
cceli  et  terras.  Et  in  Josum 
Christum,  Filiuni  ejus  inii- 
cuni,  Dominum  nostrum ;  qui 
conoeptus  est  de  Spiritu 
Sancto,  natus  ex  Maria  Vir- 
gine,  passus  sub  Pontic)  Pila- 
to,  crucifixus,  mortuus,  et 
sepultus ;  (Jescendit  ad  in- 
feros ;  tertia  die  resurrexit  a^ 
niortuis;  ascendit  ad  cceIos, 
eedct  ad  dexteram  Dei  Pa- 
tris  omnipoteutis ;  intie  ven- 
turus  est  judicare  vivos  et 
inortuos.  Credo  in  Spiritum 
Sanctum,  sanctam  Eeclesiam 
Catholicam,  Sanctorum  com- 
nuHiionem,  remissionera  pec- 
catorum,  carnis  resurrectio- 
nem,  vitara  aster  nam.    Amen. 


I  BELIEVE  in  Q^d,  the 
Father  Ahnighty,  Creator  of 
heaven  and  earth.  And  in 
Jesus  Christ,  his  only  Sun, 
our  Lord;  wU)  was  conceiv- 
ed by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born 
of  the  Vir<;in  Mary,  suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  was 
cruciiied,  dead,  and  buried; 
he  descended  into  liell ;  tiie 
third  day  he  rose  a^'ain  from 
the  dead ;  he  ascentled  into 
heaven,  and  sitteth  at  the 
rif^ht  hand  of  God,  the  Fatiier 
Alnu'ghty ;  from  thence  he 
shall  come  to  judge  tlie  iivhig 
and  tlie  dead.  I  believe  in 
the  Holy  Ghost,  the  holy 
Catholic  Church,  the  com 
m union  of  Saints,  the  for- 
giveness of  sins,  tlie  resur- 
rection of  the  body,  and  the 
life  everlasting.     Amen 


<!i:oHflLteor. 


R.  CoNKiTEOR  Deo  omnipo- 
tenti,  beatie  Mari«)  acmpei 
Vii'^ini,  beato  Michaeli  Areh- 
angulo,  beato  Joanui  Baptis- 
ta;,  Sanctis  Apostolis  Petro  et 
Paido,  omnibus  Sanctis,  et  ti- 
ll, Pater,  quia  peccavi  nimis, 
C),u;itatione,  verbo,  et  opere, 
n.eii  culpa,  nmH  culpa,  meit 
maximft,  culp.t.  Ideo  precor 
beatam  Mariam  semper  Vir- 
ginem,  beatum  Michaelera 
Archangehmi,  beatum  Joan- 
acni  Baptiotani,  sanctos  Apus- 


R.  I  coM'Ess  to  Alniigljty 
God,  to  blessed  Mary  ever 
Virgin,  to  blessed  MiclcieJ  thu 
Archangel,  to  blessed  John 
Baptist,  to  the  holy  Ajjostlca 
Peter  and  Paul,  "to  ai)  the 
saints,  and  to  you,  Fatlicr, 
that  I  have  sinned  exceeding- 
ly in  thought,  word,  and  det^d, 
tln-ough  my  fault,  through  my 
fault,  through  my  most  griev- 
ous fiiult.  Therefore  I  be- 
seech the  blessed  Mary  e\ei 
Virgin,   blessed  Michael  tb#i 


tolws  Petrum  et  Panluni,  nm- 
nos  sunctos,  et  te,  Pator,  orurc 
pro  me  ad  Doininuni  Deutn 
nostrum. 

P.  Misereatur  vestri  omni- 
potons  Dous,  et,  dimissis  pec- 
cutis  vostri.s,  perducut  vos  ad 
»^itam  ajternam. 
It.  Amen. 

P.  Indul^rentiahi,  absolii- 
tioiKMi),  et  remissionem  pec- 
oatorum  no.stroruin,  tribuat 
nobis  omnipotens  et  miseri- 
cors  Dominua. 
11.  Amen. 


67 

Archangel,  blessed  Jolin  Bap- 
tist  the  holy  Apostles  Peter 
and  Paul,  and  ail  the  sninta, 
and  you,  Father,  to  pray  to 
our  Lord  God  for  uie. 

P.  May  Aln)ighty  God  be 
nierciful  unto  you,  and,  for- 
giving  you  your  sins,  bring 
.>ou  to  life  everlasting. 
R.  Amen. 

P-May  the  Almighty  and 
merciful  Lord  gnmt  us  par- 
don,  absolution,  and  remission 
01  our  sins. 


a.  Amen. 


-  principio,  et  nunc  et  sem-  h">V  Gltt  A^'".'  *"  '^' 
per  et  m  saroula  sa^culorum.  the  bc4  m t.  it  ""'''  ''! 
Amen.  ucgmnmg,  is  now,  and 

ever  shall  be,  world  without 
•  end.    Amen, 

Salbe  jKeflfna. 
ric'rT«:  '"''''"'•  "■"*'  "--^     f  H.„,  holy  Que™,  Mother 
Vita,  dulcedo,  ot  spes  „os-       oTrl/e,  our    sweotnesa. 

id  onr  lif^nn    r.11  i,„:i  ^ 


tra,  salve. 

-.,.A;i  <^«   olamamus,   exules 
lilu  Hevae ; 

Ad  te  suspiramus,  gemen 
;a  fit  flpnfoa  I'r.   k„„  1 


marura  valle  •>^"   f ""  'n™™ng  in  this  vale  of 

17.  •  •  .  tears. 


marum  valle. 
Eia  ergo,  Advocata  nostra. 

Illos  tuos  misei-icordes  ocu- 
los  a(hnos  converte ; 

Et  Jesum,  benedictum  fruc- 
ixm,  veutrls  tui 


,      «v».         one 

and  our  hope,  all  hail. 

•  J"  *^e«  we  cry,  poor  ban- 
ished sons  of  Eve ; 

Jo  thee  we  sigii,  weepng 


tears. 

Therefore,   0    our    Advo- 
cate. 

Turn  thou  on  us  those  mer- 
ciful eyes  of  thine ; 

And    afior    *^J''    •! 

...vcr  inia  OUT  exiJa 
snow  us  ^ 


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Nobis  post  hic  exilium  os- 
teiide, 

O  clt'inens,  0  pia,  O  dulcis 
Virjio  Miiriii. 

\'.  Oia  pro  nobis,  sancta 
D(  i  (rciKitrix. 

R.  Ut  iligni  efficiainur  pro- 
luissionibus  Cliristi. 


The   blessed  fruit  of  thy 
\»  omb,  Jksu8, 

O  merciful,  0  kind,  0  sweet 
Virgin  Mary. 

V.  Pray    for    us,  0   holy 
Mother  of  (Jod. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made 
worthy   of  the   jiromisses 
Clirist. 


iHemorare. 


Memorakk,  O  piissima  Vir- 
go Maria,  non  esse  auditutu 
a  s.'uculo,  quemqiiam  ad  tua 
currentem  piitsidia,  tua  iui- 
ploranteiu  auxilia,  tua  ]>f  ten- 
tem  sutfragia,  esse  derelic- 
tum.  Ego,  tali  aniuiatus 
coi.tidentia,  ad  to,  Virgo  vir- 
giim.n.  Mater,  curro.  Ad  te 
vciiio;  coram  t,e  gemens  pec- 
cator  assisto.  Noli,  Mater 
Verbi,  verba  mca  dcspicere. 
Bed  audi  nropitia  et  exaudi. 
Amen. 

•  ritro  you  may  make  you/  re- 


Rkmkmbkk,  u  most  gra 
cious  Virgin  Mary. that  never 
was  it  known,  tliat  any  one 
who  Ihid  to  thy  protection, 
implored  tliy  help,  and  sought 
thy  interc(;ssi()n,  was  left  x\n- 
aiiled.  Inspired  witii  this 
confidence,  I  fly  unto  th(;e, 
0  Virgin  of  virgins,  my  Mo- 
ther. To  thee  I  come  •,  be- 
fore thee  T  stand,  HJnful  and 
sorrowful*  O  Mother  of 
the  Word  Uncarnate,  despise 
not  my  petitions,  but  in  thy 
me"cy  heai*  and  answer  me. 
Am*.', 


ff» 


Inetrnrtiona  anh  JOtmiom  for  illorninfl. 

A,  soon  „,  ,o„  „w„ko,  make  the  ai«„  .J.  „r  .h„  ,„„. 

G  orT  be"  t'o  M  "  «""'*"■•,  "'"'  •'«''  -««t«d  me 
^^    0  y  be  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  Imth  sanctified 

On  min^.  from  your  bed,  say, 

MayhfbC;:L:";:r/o:::^.r::;;^ 

mo  to  everlasting  life.     Amen  '"""S 

Cptti&tL<^:^j^Hrrr^ 

;.~&!T:nfi%H-'™-   °  »y  your  .orni,^. 

It  IS  well  or  ill  performHo  w  1    h    I       \    ^^^^^drng  as 
clay  ;  ami  our  lifers  mXu;'  f  duv«   %  7"'*'^  t  ^''«      ' 
your  prayers,  theref<,re,  rZl^t  vourilf  "'"Z^"  ^''^''" 
your  mind.     Think  who  von  7.V  >^«  "«elf,  and  compose 

you  are  about  to  adTro  J  "  T'L?^  ""^^^  ^«  ^^  ^f^<"n 
sc-lf  with  those  senSmei^  ^f  huminfr^"''  *"  "^"*^«  ^^"^ 
Avhich  become  you  on  such  on  n^-"^'  '"^^'^''^^"ce,  and  awe, 
Then  kneeling.  irAntrnd^'r"'  f  ^  ^^  «"^^^  ^  *'"'« 

°iSf-rd£~=o..o„.t.. 

f»«.on  „r  „„  ,ins,  re«,lutio„-of  Imo'X.SrSaln"'^ 


60 


PRIVATE   PRAYEIS. 


cirselves  to  GoiTs  service,  prayers  for  pardon  and  grace, 
and  prayers  in  behalf  of  others,  Ac. 
All  forms  of  prayer  are  composed,  more  or  less,  of  these 
parts,  though  not  always  in  the  same  order.  Each  parson 
18  at  liberty  to  ])\eme  himself  both  as  to  the  form  and  ' 
arrangement  of  his  prayers.  Some  forms  are  useful  if  not 
necessary  for  all.  We  nhall  give  several  of  those  form* 
which  have  been  most  approved,  and  are  most  used,  to 
suit  the  different  tastes  of  different  minds,  and  to  afford 
to  all  the  advantages  of  occasional  variety.  A  greater 
variety  may  be  gained  by  adding  at  choice  one  or  more 
of  the  "  Occasional  Prayers." 


IWorntnfl  Stager. 

Make  the  sign  of  the  cross ;  saying, 

In  the  name  of  the«-f-  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Trinity  now 
and  forever.     Amen. 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  fill  the  hearts  of  thy  faithful, 
and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  thy  love. 

Send  forth  thy  Spirit,  and  they  shall  be  created, 
and  thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 

O  God,  who  hast  taught  the  hearts  of  the  faith- 
ful by  the  light  of  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  grant  us,  by 
the  same  Spirit,  to  have  a  right  judgment  in  all 
things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  consolation, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1.  An  Act  of  Faith  in  the  Presence  of  God. 

0  my  God !  I  firmly  believe  that  thou  art  here 
present,  and  perfectly  seest  me,  and  observest  all 
my  actions,  all  my  thoughts,  and  the  most  secret 
motions  of  my  heart.     1  acknowledge  that  I   am 


MORNING.  g. 

not  worthy  to  olme  into  thy  presence  r-.r  f.  vr. 
my  eyes  unto  thee,  because  f  We  s'ooL  ^^  ^  "J 
against  thee.  But  thy  goodness  «nd  1  '•''"'^ 
me  to  come  unto  thee  aS  L  fu  ""T^  ^"^'^« 
thy  Holy  Spirit  imulnn-^.^'  therefore,  with 
ought.    ^  ^     '    ""^  ^""'^  "^^  '°  P'-ay  to  thee  as  I 

Our  Father,  cfec.     Hail,  Mary,  &c.     I  believe,  cfeo. 
2.  An  Act  of  Adoration  and  Thanksgiving 

profound  hu^mllit    "l  Pr  fsra  d".  7"',;;''^  ""^' 

give  thee  thanks  for  all  tl,»  h!    «.       *"^  ""'«•  ""^ 

conferred  upon  me    tL  A.       ?^"  '''"•='>  "'<»'  >>■■«" 

of  nothing,  Cade  mlAll'l,-'"  "''"''.•''^  ™«  ""' 

likeness,  fede™Zd  me  w  h    he"*;;""  '"'tF  """ 

thy  Son,  and  sanctified  me  with  thv T?'  « '""'^  "' 

thank  thoe  that  thou  bos?  pJIh     ^     °'^  ®P'"'-    ' 

assisted  me  by  thy  'mce  so  nf^ '"^^^  ^-'^^  F""^^^^^^^ 

thy  sacrament^,  bc-n!  tith  mf  •     "f-""^'"'^  ™«  '» 

watched  over  me  8^*)!      '"7,"'S'"»t,tude  so  long. 

ed  me,  notwiferanLXf^  Zl'^T  ■  "''"'■ 
thiness,  with  the  contim^.e  „f  ^f  """'.'"  ""^°'- 
tection  •  and  for   ,,  ™t"]»ance  of  thy  gracious  pro- 

I  owe  t'oX  u„d  e.td'br?''''''.'""'"'"?^  -^i-'h 
-norning,   /thank  tW  fZ^^'-    ^^'-^^-'^ly  this 

during  Ihe  niW  t  Ll,  7  "T'"?  P'''^^"^^   "o 

to  the\eginnf„g^7t:  .tXT^rorf '^ 
good  art  thou  unto  me  I     wZ'  r„,    ^      t  '  ''""^ 

unto  thee  for  all  that  tho„  i?  .  f    ™  """  ^  ""'''« 

will  bless  thy  howiiira  rse:i"''r°r/ 1 

'he  uays  of  my  life.     Bless'tt,:  r™.,'"^"'  '™'y 


my  lite.     Bless  the  Lord,  0 


6 


my  soul, 


■m: 


62 


PRIVATE   PRATER8. 


and  let  all  that  is  within  me  praise  his  holy  name. 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  that 
he  hath  done  for  thee. 

Here  call  to  mind  the  hief  sins  of  your  past  life,  and  mak« 
resolutions  against  the  t(  mptations  and  dangerous  occa 
sions  yjou  may  probably  meet  with  this  day 

3    An  Act  of  Contrition,  with  good  Resolutions. 

0  my  God,  liow  little  have  I  served  thee  in  time 
past !  how  greatly  ha\  3  I  sinned  against  thee  !  I 
acknowledge  niy  iniquity,  and  my  sin  is  always  be- 
fore me.  But  I  repenl,  0  Lord,  I  repent.  I  am 
heartily  sorry  that  I  have  lost  that  time  in  offending 
thee  which  thou  gavest  me  to  be  employed  in  thy 
service,  in  advancing  the  good  of  my  own  soul,  and 
obtaining  *  everlasting  life.  I  detest  all  the  sins 
which  I  have  committed  against  thy  divine  Majesty, 
and  I  resolve  never  to  commit  them  any  more. 
I  am  sorry,  above  all  things,  that  I  have  offended 
thee,  because  thou  art  infinitely  good,  and  sin  is  in- 
finitely displeasing  to  thee.  1  love  thee  with  my 
whole  heart, — at  least  1  desire  so  to  do  ,  and  I  firm- 
ly purpose,  by  the  help  of  thy  grace,  to  serve  thee 
more  faithfully  for  the  time  to  come. 

Receive,  I  beseech  thee,  tlie  offering  I  now  make 
to  thee  of  the  remainder  of  my  life.  I  renew  the 
vows  and  promises  made  in  my  baptism.  1  re- 
nounce the  devil,  and  all  his  works ;  the  world,  and 
all  its  pomps.  I  now  begin,  and  will  endeavor  to 
spend  this  day  according  to  thy  holy  will,  perform- 
ing all  my  actions  so  that  they  may  be  pleasing  unto 
thee.  I  will  take  particular  care  '.o  avoid  the  fail- 
liigD  I  am  so  apt  to  conjmit.  Bn{    to  exercisp.  th(> 


orpiep 


MORNING.  -_ 

.  03 

4.  iln  Oblation. 

;"/  benefits,  ■„  satisfLc^o;    or't^rS t""    ;" 
tmn  the  assistance  ol  tliv  smce     .h^?'  ■'"■ 

to  the  end  in  don,,,  chy\„Yv  will   I       P''^  «'"'g 
enjoy  thee  forever  i'n  tl^  Sy  '"'  ^  ""y '""^  '''«' 

5.  A  Pelilion. 

aJt'no'^oT''i°..?;l''°^r''  ^""^  --^'^  I 
fully  to  e„n/p,p  .iu;':hU"  .of^^:.e::,in?i:r  't- 

lighten  my  understandincr  with  a  iv„l,  f  ",t  "' 
«P  my  will  to  a  firm  hope  and  Infl  ^  f' "'•  ,''""*'' 
a.de„t  charity.  Streng^Cn  mj  i^;'  i::^*  ''" 
the  corruption  of  my  heart;  granrtharnl       ''^"' 

;uretfSir:£^ 

V.  Unto  thee,  0  Lord  T  Imva  i,-f+^j 
^.  And  eari;  in  the  morJn        "^  "^  "^  '"''<'*• 
come  before  thee.  ^  "^  '"•''^'"  «'>"" 

fi   ThlT  ""'"•''  ""Tf  ^"^''  ^i'h  'hy  praises 
long- o/^hj  ^gr^S^  °^  '"^  ^'-^-  -''  ^"  the  ?«;• 
K  Turn  awiiy  thy  face,  0  Lord,  from  my  sins. 


64  PRIVATE    PRAYERS. 

Ji,  And  bl»)t  out  all  my  iniquities. 

V.  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  Gcd. 
R.,  And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

V.  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence. 
R.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

V.  Restore  urto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation. 
R.  And  strengthen  me  v/ith  a  perfect  spirit. 

V.  Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
11.  Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

V.  Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  this  day, 
R.  To  keep  us  without  sin. 

V.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Lord. 
R.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 

V.  Let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  0  Lord. 
R.  As  we  have  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

A  Collect. 

0  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  hast  safely  brought 
me  to  the  beginning  of  this  day,  defend  me  in  the 
same  by  thy  mighty  power;  that  this  day  I  may  fall 
into  no  sin,  but  that  my  words  may  always  proceed, 
and  my  thoughts  and  actions  be  directed,  to  the 
performance  of  thy  justice,  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  thy  Son,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  -vith  thee 
in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  Gcd,  forever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

O  Lord  God,  King  of  heaven  and  earth,  vf  uch- 
safe  this  day  to  direct  and  sanctify,  to  rule  and  gov- 
ern, our  hearts  and  bodies,  our  thoughts,  words, 
and  deeds,  in  thy  law,  and  in  the  works  of  thy  com- 
mandments ;  that  henceforth  \nd  forever,  O  Saviour 
o»    vxi£  worxd,  YtTc   may  be  prDtcctcd  and   saved, 


MORNING. 


65 


dians ;  give  ear  to   hi  «.     'r-^^  ?"S'^'^  '^°'-  <>">•  gi^r- 

fl'ay  be  added  to  he  rt  'LC»h    "f'  '"f,  """  ^« 
Amen.  •"  •   "'  lumoer  for  all  eternity. 

May  the  blessed  Virgin  Mnrv  «jt    t        i. 

evil,  aL  briW  „s  o lifr'e'i  ^'''''''  "^  fr°'"  «« 
souls  of  the  faUhwl'Srted  tC'^i  l""*  "^^  ">« 
God,  rest  in  peace   TmeL  ^^    ""*  "'*'''=y  ''^ 


A    SECOND    POEM    OF   MOBNINO   PBArtu. 

-.  and  confir^'^Tn'^i*,  J    'd'wCrth"V™'''«i 
forever ;  and  after  this  short  and  m  scTib  e  ""^ 

oyes,  that  I  n^lfy  L  er  sLr  "'''V  '"^'S^''"  ""7 
Ihc  deceits  of  The  eneml  ^  ""'  '"''  "'  '^"^  '™« 
should  prevail  ^i:rr'  "'  "^  °""  ^'"^P'^--' 

wuraes  into  thi«  world  •  t^\^r.^f  ,,  ","^1   '     -^  ""^  ''"'^^ 
world ,  disH  all  clouds  of  ignorance. 


66 


PRIVATE    ;?KAYERS. 


and  give  me  a  r.^ht  understanding,  that  in  thee,  and 
through  thee,  X  may  see  and  know  the  Father ; 
whom  to  know  is  to  hve ;  and  to  serve,  is  to  reign 
forever. 

0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  i'lflamest  the  wills 
of  all  those  in  whom  thou  vouchsafest  to  dwell  Jvith 
heavenly  affection ;  pour  into  my  mind  the  gifts  of 
holy  charity,  that,  despising  all  vain  and  transi* 
tory  things,  I  may,  with  a  continual  desire,  long 
for  the  true  and  everlasting  joys  of  thy  heavenly 
kingdom. 

0  holy  Trinity,  one  God,  defend  me  this  day  from 
the  deceits  and  temptations  of  the  devil,  keep  me 
from  all  sin,  and  presei've  me  from  sudden  and  un- 
provided death.  Raise  up,  0  God,  my  body  from 
sleep  and  drowsiness,  and  my  soul  from  sin,  that  I 
may  praise  and  glorify  thy  holy  name,  to  whom  be- 
longs all  benediction,  and  honor,  and  wisdom,  and 
thanksjjivinLC,  now  and  forever.     Amen. 

In  the  name  of  the  Father,  <fec. 

Blessed  be  tlie  holy  and  undivided,  (fee. 

Our  Father,  &c.     Hail  Mary,  (fee.     I  believe,  (fee. 

1  confess  to  Almighty  God,  to  the  blessed  Mary 
ever  Virgin,  to  blessed  Michael  the  Archangel,  to 
blessed  John  the  Baptist,  to  the  holy  Apostles  Peter 
and  Paul,  and  to  all  the  saints,  that  I  have  sinred 
exceedingly,  in  thought,  word,  and  deed,  through 
my  fault,  through  my  fault,  through  my  most  griev- 
ous fault.  Therefore  I  beseech  the  blessed  Mary 
ever  Vir";in,  blessed  Michael  the  Archanwl  blessed 
John  the  Baptist,  the  holy  Apostles  Peter  and  Paul, 
and  all  the  saints,  to  pi-ay  to  the  Lord  our  God  for  me. 

May  Almighty  God  have  mercy  on  me,  forgive 
me  my  sins,  and  brino-  me  to  life  e  ferlasting.  Amen, 


r 


HORNINS. 


67 


May  Ihe  Almighty  and  merciful  Lord  grant  me 
Om-don,  absolufon,  and  remission  of  alfmy  li!;!! 

0  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  hast  safely  brou<rht 
me  to  the  beginning  of  this  day,  defend  meTn  the 
same  by  thy  mighty  power;  tlmt  this  d^I  may 
fall  nto  no  sm,  but  that  my  words  may  alwU  nr7 
ceed,  and  my  thoughts  and  actions  b^  dWeZIZ 
the  performance  of  thy  justice,  through  o,  r  Lo  d 
Jesus  Clmst  thy  Son,  who  liveth  and  Teigneth  wi  h 

anreVV'^Zr  ''"  ""'^  «"-''  «"'•'  ^~ 

my^lZf /nTr'  ^T"'  ^"""^  f">™t'  °P«n  thou 
^L„  1-?^  iT'-*"  P™'*''  ''"d  !?lorify  thy  holv 
m,me  which  ,s  blessed  above  all  naSies ;  purL  mv 
soul  from  all  ev,l  and  peryerse  though  s^ha[  my 
nmd  may  eontmually  meditate  on  thee    my    "ns 

U   ru^t^hr'  7  ''"  S'°"fy  thee.     And  beL  Je 

li.ough  thy  goodness  alone,  I  have  been  created 

to  the  pra,se  and  glory  of  thy  holy  name,  gmnt  f 

and  etlJlT'  *'"'  ^  ""J  ff^'fully '.serve  thfe  kL, 
and  eteinaliy  moice  w.tl,  thee  hereafter;  who,  with 
the  Father  and  tl,e  Holy  Ghost,  livcst  and  reig  es 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Almighty   God,   who,  dwelling   i„   the   hin-hest 

en  eaith,  I  humbly  adore  thy  sacred  Majesly  and 
witl,  a  the  powers  of  my  soul  e.xalt  and  p  -2;  by 
name  for  the  mfinite  blessings  thou  hast'^.o  freeh^ 
bestowed  on  me  ;  for  electin|  me  i„  thy  lovo  a  ^J 
creatmg  me  in  thy  own  ima|e  ;  for  rode,™  m/me 
by  thy  Son,  and  sanctifvin.r  me  wi.i,  ,1,-  p, .    "^. "" 


S8 


PllIVATE  PRAYERS. 


for  preserving  me  in  all  the  chances  and  accidents 
ot  this  life,  and  raising  up  my  thoughts  to  the  hope 
ot  a  better  ;  and  particularly  this  morning,  that  thou 
hast  protected  me  from  the  dangers  of  the  night 
and  hast  brought  me  safely  to  the  beginning  of  this 
day.  Continue,  0  Lord,  thy  mercy  to  me ;  and  as 
thou  hast  awakened  my  body  from  sleep,  so  raise 
my  soul  from  sin,  that  I  may  walk  soberly  and 
chastely,  as  in  the  day,  in  all  holy  obedience  before 
thy  face. 

Deliver  me,  0  merciful  God,  from  the  evils  of  this 
day,  and  guide  my  feet  in  the  way  of  peace,  strenrrth- 
en  ray  resolution  to  embrace  with  gladness  all  op- 
portunities of  doing  good,  and  carefully  to  avoid  alj 
occasions  of  sin,  especially  those  which  I  have  found, 
by  experience,  to  be  most  dangerous  to  my  soul  • 
and  when,  through  frailty,  I  forget  thee,  do  thou' 
m  thy  mercy,  remember  me ;  that  as  I  often  fall  by 
the  evil  propensity  of  my  nature,  I  may  always  rise 
again  by  the  assistance  of  thy  grace.     Make  me  dili- 
gent m  the  duties  of  my  calling  and  station,  and 
not  too  solicitous  about  the  things  of  this  life  •  but 
in  all  the  miseries  and  crosses  of  the  world,  abso- 
lutely to  submit  to  thy  divine  pleasure,  and  wholly 
to  rely  on  thy  merciful  providence.     Let  thy  bless- 
ings be  upon  my  actions,  and  thy  grace  direct  my 
intentions  ;  that  the  whole  course  of  my  life  and 
the  pniici])al  design  of  my  hoart,  may  always'tend 
to  the  advancement  of  thy  glory,  the  good  of  others, 
and  the  eternal  salvation  of  my  own  soul,  throuirh 
Josus  Christ  our  Lord  and  only  Saviour,  who  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


MORNING. 


69 


Give  me  grace,  0  Lord,  to  do  what  thou  com 
mandest,  and  command  what  thou  pleasest 

4;™Twrru;t;r'^' '"-  p------ 

me  under  thy  protection  this  dayf  '         '''''* 

mnXol^°^''^''  "'•'  "y  g-'^dian,  enlighten, 
guard,  duect,  and  govern  me,  who  have  been  com 

And  ye,  0  holy  saints  (N.  N.),  my  chosen  Tn'd 

an/praise  him  l-e^eT  and  irfclSfy oT 'b? 
hold  h,s  face  for  all  eternity.     Amen.  ^     '  ^'' 

Ihe  blessmg  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father  qr,n 


A  THIRD  FORM  OF  MORNING  PRAYEil. 

1.  An  Act  of  Adoration. 

and^ei^i^h'lT//"""''^''''?  ^"^^  Lord  of  heaven 
and  earth   behold  I,  a  poor  worm  of  the  earth   and 

a  most  miserable  sinner,  presume  to  a^pem  before 
tl.ee,  and  speak  to  thee,  the  Holy  of  Holies  and  th! 

now  t\t% ''°"'  """""''y  '°'-<'^  ■>  but  assist  me 
and'^flfe  l"!pf47''"^f  "g  "y^^'f  tby  creature. 


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PRIVAl'K    t  liAYERS. 


dependence  on  thee, — I  desire  to  praise  and  glorify 
thee,  and  to  pay  thee  the  best  homage  i  am  able, 
in  union  with  that  which  is  paid  to  thee  by  all  that 
fear  thee  and  love  thee  upon  earth,  and  by  all  the 
blessed  angels  and  saints  in  heaven,  and  by  thy  Son 
my  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  in  his  humanity.'  I  adore 
thy  sovereign  Majesty,  prostrate  in  soul  and  body 
before  thee.  I  ofier  up  myself,  and  all  thai  i  have 
or  am,  to  thee  ns  to  my  first  beginning ;  and  I 
aspire  to  thee  as  my  last  end,  with  whom  I  hope  to 
live  forever. 

2.  An  Act  of  TJupik^frhifi^, 

I  give  thee  thanks,  from  the  bctlom  of  my  heart, 
for  all  thy  benefits  ;  for  haviiig  ttjought  of  me  from 
sli  eternity  ;  for  having  made  me  out  of  nothing, 
preserved  me  from  innumerable  evils,  borne  with  me 
so  long  in  my  sins,  when  there  was  but  a  hair's- 
breadth  bet  <ixt  my  soul  and  hell ;  redeemed  me  by 
the  death  ano'  passion  of  thy  only  Son  ;  called  -me 
to  the  true  Church,  in  preference  to  millions  of 
others  ;  so  often  admitted  me  to  thy  sacraments ; 
favored  me  with  thy  giaces  and  inspirations  ; 
watched  over  me  night  and  day ;  appointed  thy  an- 
gels to  guard  me,  and  prepared  a  happy  eteniity 
for  me.  I  thank  thee  especially  this  morning  for 
having  preserved  me  in  the  past  night,  and  brought 
me  safely  to  the  beginning  pf  the  day.  For  these 
and  all  thy  other  blessings  bestowed  upon  me,  a  most 
unworthy  sinner,  and  upon  thy  whole  Church,  and 
every  member  thereof,  whether  triumphant  in 
heaven,  suffering  in  purgatory,  or  militant  on  earth, 
and  especially  those  bestowed  on  our  head,  Jesus 
Christ;  and  for  thy  own  great  glorx  .laanifested  in 


MORNING, 


I'C  creation  and  redemption  of  the  world    T  „• 
he':  most  hurnble  and  hearty  ^i^--^'      -       •  ^  ^'"^-^ 


t] 

the':  most  humble  and  heartv  thnr^h^  '•  •  ^  ^l''*^ 
a.e  thanksgiving  of  the  stt'Lo,^"  J^^"^  crL':;'" 
•^ou ;  and  of  tl,v  „hole  Church  in  hea^  a,ld':l't;.^ 

3.  An  Act  of  ContrUion. 

What  a  wretched  return  havp  T  i^.m     * 
thee,  0  niv  God   for   m  fi.  '  itherto  made  to 

greater  than  my  iniuuS   .o      .  ^^  """"y  '^ 

-eturn  to  thee  L  T  p"'d  "       '^ir^r^J^  '■? 

most  humbly  beo-  nardnn  fr^r  tu^       n     ,  -^     '*"^  »  ^ 

i    'sire   bv Tw  '^  """"'''  ""-l  h-^ble  h«,rt. 

J  .1  .sire,  by    hy  grace,  to.  make  satisfaction  for  mv 

^.J.  by  worthy  fruits  of  penance ;  and  I  wlV^,,,!!! 

-eep.  uom  u,y  hands  whatever  pains,  Crosse..''^; 


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PRIVATE   PRAYEKS. 


Bufferings  I  shsill  meet  with  during  the  remainder  of 
my  life,  or  at  my  death,  as  just  punishments  of  my 
iniquities,  begging  that  they  may  be  united  to  the 
surferings  and  death  of  my  Redeemer,  and  sancti- 
fied by  his  passion,  in  which  is  all  my  hope  for 
mercy,  grace,  and  salvation. 

A.  An  Oblation. 

I  desire  to  spend  this  day  in  thy  divine  service ; 
and  therefore  I  now  offer  up  to  thee  all  my 
thoughts,  words,  and  actions,  that  they  may  be  all 
consecrated  to  thee  by  a  pure  intention  of  thy 
greater  glory,  in  union  with  that  pure  intention  with 
which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  performed  all  his  ac- 
tions in  his  mortal  life.  1  beg  that  my  whole  soul, 
with  all  its  powers,  may  be  ever  thine ;  that  ir/ 
memory  may  be  always  recollected  in  thee,  that  my 
understanding  may  always  be  enlightened  by  thy 
truth,  and  my  will  always  inflamed  by  thy  love. 

5.  Resolutions  and  Petitions  for  Grace. 

I  humbly  beg  thy  grace,  through  the  death  and 
passion  of  Jesus  Christ,  that  I  may  not  fall  into 
any  sin  this  day,  and  especially  that  I  may  be  pre- 
served from  those  faults  to  which  I  am  most  subject. 
I  resolve  to  renounce  them,  O  my  God,  now  and 
forever ;  and,  to  the  best  of  my  power,  to  fly  all 
dangerous  occasions,  and  to  resist  the  first  motion 
towards  them.  But  of  myself  I  can  do  nothing, 
and  therefore  my  whole  trust  and  confidence  are  in 
thy  power,  goodness,  and  mercy,  arid  in  the  assist- 
ance of  thy  divine  grace.-  Oh,  look  upon  me,  dear 
Lord,  or,  like  another  Judas,  I  shall  betray  thee  this 
uay.    Or,  rather  let  me  die  than  be  so  miserable. 


MORNINO. 


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and  tru  h   by  WthL::":  'T  *''  '■'"^  '"  «?«' 

late  my  conduct^o^Vne^h'boirT,!"  ■'"*•"'• 
carry  me  safe  through  all  diS  '  ^"""''«  '" 
and  temperance  to  restrain  1  i  "'n  ''™S'="' 
pleasures  and  passion,  ?»!  i  ^''°'".""  "nl""ful 
humble  of  hearrrd'tit;  2X^:^7^'^ 
up  my  cross  and  follow  thee^  2d  „  "n  /•"  "''" 
know  and  to  do  thy  holy  will;  "  """8*  '^   , 

6.  Intercession. 
member;  give  her  safntf  ^he '^hfTf  Wshn""  '"T 

^hX^JST^^rpK  K^^  ^^^^^^'^^^"^ 

and  abuses;  ionvml  "'L'tT"''-  ''^'"''-  «n-ors. 
perseverance  to  I'  that  ^re  i''",!."^  '°  *"•*=  8"'"' 
pmyers  and  good  works  I  H  ^  ^^J'  '"  ""^"^ 
ted  ;  let  thy  rS  iZw  •  ^'"'f  '°  ''«  ^^^O"'*- 
elergv  and  reSus  '^nH  T"  ""1  ?'<"«<='  ""  the 

throUut^^rid  ■ii^^^i^i.Ttr^^^^^ 

and  pri,C  and  on     r*"'^  ■"  ""  ^''"^"■'"'  W"?* 

and  reverence  L  Church      i„     ""''  '^"*  "''«' 
nation,  and  remov^e  from  „,  ^        "'^'"^  °"  ''>» 

our  manifold  sins  have  deserved  ™H  1"°"^  "l^"^ 
wandering  steos  to  l'^^'"'^'^-  ana  brmg  back  our 

Have  mercy  on  mv  In    ^T  "!  P^'"'^  ^"'1  truth. 

benefactorsTanS  on^fl  thos^  /''"'r^'  ''™"''''  «»«' 
B--..,....  ,,  '.         ,"  •'"  those  for  whom  T  »m  ~„..- 

i  uouiia  to  pray,  or  who  have  desired  my 


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prayers ;  on  my  superiors  ;  on  all  tho«5«^  yho  are 
under  my  charge  ;  on  all  those  who       '   '  "       in- 
jured, or  to  wliom  I  have  given  s<m  i  i  ',  uy  word, 
action,  or  bad  example.     Have  mv.i-^.y  also  upon  my 
enemies ;  forgive  them  their  sins,  and  fill  both  their 
hearts  and  mine  with    thy   charity.     Comfort  ali 
those  who  are  in  affliction,  sickness,  or  pain  ;  assist  •^^' 
:that  are  in  slavery  or  capti\ity  ;  defend  all  that  aie 
under  temptation,  and  grant  a  happy  passage  to  all 
that  are  in  their  agony  ;  grant  to  us  all  relief  m  our 
respective  necessities,  the  remission  of  all  our  sins, 
the  "-race  of  final  perse-crance,  and  life  everlasting. 
Kenrember  also,  0  Lord,  all  the  faithful  departed 
that  have  slept  in  thy  faith  and  in  thy  grace,  and 
especially  those  whom  I  am  more  particularly  bound 
or  accustomed  to  pray  for;  deliver  them  from  all 
their  pains,  and  grant  them  rest,  light,  and  peace 
everlasting,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

7.  Prayer  to  the  Blessed   Virgin  Mary. 
0  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  unspotted  Mother  of  my 
God  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  be  thou  a  mother 
to  me,  since  thy  adorable  Son  has  been  pleased  U 
call  us  all  his  brethren,  and  to  recoir    end   is  all  ^ 
thee,  in  the  person  of  his  beloved  ciisciple.     Take 
me  and  mine  under  thy  holy  protection,  and  con- 
tinually represent  to  the  eternal  Fathar,  in  our  be 
half,  the  merits  of  the  death  and  passion  of  thy  Son 
our  Saviour. 

8.  Prayer  to  all  Saints  and  Angels. 
0  all  ye  glorious  angels  and  saints,  and  you  in 
particular,  my  holy  patrons,  N.  and  N.,  happy  citi- 
zens of  the  heavenly  Sion,  pray  for  us  poor  siuidren 


/ 


mohning. 


7fl 


1 


of  Eve,  to  our  common  Lord,  by  the  merits  of  our 
common  Mediator,  that  we  may  evor  love  him  and 
serve  him  here,  till  we  come  with  you  to  love, 
praise,  and  enjoj'  him  for  all  eternity. 

9.  Prayer  to  your  Guardian  Angel. 

Angel  of  God,  who  art  my  guardian,  enlighten, 
guard,  direct,  and  gcvern  me,  who  have  been  com- 
mitted  to  thee  by  the  supernal  clemency.     Amen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  (fee. 


LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  NAME  OF  JESUS.* 


Kyrie  '>leison. 
Kyi  lo  eieison. 
Christe  eieison. 
Christe  elewt>' 
Kyrie  eieison. 
Kyrie  eleisoiu 
Christe  iiudi  nos. 
Christe  exaudi  nos. 
Pater  de  coelis  Deus, 
Fill  Redemptor  mundi 

Deus, 
Spiri^us  Sancte  Deus, 
Surv'ta    Trinitas,   unus 

Deus, 
Jesu,  Fill  1    i  vivi, 

Tesu,  JSplen  J  >r  Patris, 


S5 

a* 
O 


Lord  have  mercy. 

Lord  haie  mercy. 

Christ  have  mercy. 

Chriai  have  mercy. 

Lord  have  mercy. 

Lmf  have  mercy. 

C,      '  ht  .r  us. 

Chi  I.  gracixifudy  hear  us. 

God  the  i  ..  i  her  of  l\jBaven, 

God  the  Soil,  Redeemer  tr) 

of  the  world,  I 

God  the  Holy  Ghos^        a 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God,    | 

••« 
Jesus  Son  of  the  livi^^g  § 

God,  ^ 

Je«u8,  Splendor  of  the 

Father, 


'  This  Litany  is  taken,  word  *or  word,  from  he  .ktest  editions  of  the 
Paradii^us  ^nima  and  the  Calesie  Pa.rnetum,  m  which  latter  i  niial  it 
■  deciat<^u  io  have  beeu  iniitilgeuced  hy  to^a  aexias  V.,  July  li    ^^- 


"'  '■ 

1    ' 

i 

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PRIVATE  PRATIES. 


JcbU,  Candor   lucis  8d- 

ternas, 
Jesu,  Rex  glorias, 
Jesu,  Sol  justitise, 
Jesu,  Fill  MaricB  Virgi- 

nis, 
Jesu,  admirabilis, 
Jesu,  Deus  fortis, 
Jesu,  Pater  futuri  sjbcuH, 

Jesu,  roagni  consilii  An- 

gele, 
Jesu,  potentissime, 
Jesu,  patientissime, 
Jesu,  obedient  issiine, 
Jesu,  mitia  et  humilis 

corde, 
Jesu,  Amator  castitatis, 
Jesu,  Amor  noster, 
Jesu,  Deus  pacis, 
Jesu,  Auctor  vitne, 
Jesu,   Exemplar   virtu- 

tum, 
Jesu,  Zelator  animarum, 

Jesu,  Deus  noster, 
Jesu,  Refugium  nostrum, 
Jesu,  Pater  pauperum, 

Jesu,  Tliesaurus  fidelium, 

Jesu,  Bone  Pastor, 

Jesu,  Lux  vera, 

Jesu,  Sapientia  iEterna, 

Jesu,  Bonitas  infinita, 
Josu,  Via  et  Vita  nostra, 


Co 


JesuH,  Brightness  of  tter. 

nal  light, 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 
Jesus,  the  Sun  of  justice, 
Jesus,  Son  of  t'  >  Virgin 

Mary, 
Jesus,  most  admirable, 
Jesus,  tlie  miglity  God, 
Jesus,  the  Father  of  the 

w  rid  to  come, 
Jesus,  the  Angel  of  great 

counsel, 
Jesus,  most  powerful, 
Jesus,  most  patient, 
Jesus,  most  obeident, 
Jesus,  meek  and  humble 

of  heart, 
Jesus,  Lover  of  chastity, 
Jesus,  our  Beloved,  ^ 

Jesus,  the  God  of  peace, '« 
Jesus,  the  Author  of  life,  | 
Jesus,  the  example  of  all  g 

virtues, 
Jesus,  the  zealous  Lover 
'  of  souls, 
Jesus,  our  God, 
Jesus,  our  Refuge, 
Jesus,  the  Father  of  the 

poor, 
Jesus,  the  Treasure  of 

the  faithful, 
Jesus,  the  Good  Shep- 
herd, 
Jesus,  the  true  Light, 
Jesus,  the  Eternal  Wis- 
dom, 
Jesus,  infinite  Goodness, 
Jesus,  our  Way  and  our 
Life, 


MOBNINO. 


JeHu,  Gaudiuir.  Angelo- 
ruin, 

Jesu,  Magistcr  Apo^tol- 
oriiin, 

Jesu,  Doctor  Evangcliat- 
uniin, 

Jesu,  Fortitude  Marty- 
rum, 

Jesu,  Lumen  Confesso- 

ruin, 
Jeau,  Puritas  Virginum, 

Jesu,  Corona  Sanctorum 

omnium, 
Propitiua  esto. 
Parce  nobis^  Jesu, 
Pn»pitius  esto. 
Exaudi  710S,  Jesu. 


Ab  oniiii  peecato, 

Ab  ira  tua, 

Ab  insidiis  diaboli, 

A  spiritu  fornicationis, 

A  morte  perpetua, 
Aiiegltictu  inspiration  urn 

tuarum, 
Per   mysterium   sanctse 

Inciirnationis  ^ute, 
Per  Nalivitutom  tuam, 
Per  Infantiam  tuam, 
i'er  diviniasiiuam  Vitam 

tuam. 
Per  Labores  tuos, 
Per  Agoniam  et  Passion- 

em  tuam, 
Per  Crueem  et  Derelicti- 

oncm  tuam, 


o 


Jesus,  tlie  Joy  of  Angels, 

Jesus,  the  Master  of  Uio 

Apostles, 
Jesus,  the  Teacher  of  the 
^       Kvangelists, 
5^   Jesus,  the   Strength  of 
5        Martyrs,  ^ 

;5    Jesus,  the  Liglit  of  Con- 
I        fessors, 
g:   Jesus,  the  Purity  of  Vir- 
•         gins, 

Jesus,  the  Crown  of  all 

Saints, 
Be  merciful. 
Spare  us,  O  Jesus. 
Be  merciful. 
Graciously  hear  ws,   O 

Jesus. 
From  all  sin, 
From  thy  wrath. 

From  the  snares  of  the 
devil, 

From  the  spirit  of  for- 
nication. 
From  everlasting  death. 
From  neglect  of  thy  in- 

spirations, 
Tln-ough  the  mystery  of 
thy  holy  Incarnulion, 
llirough  thy  Nativity, 
Through  thine  Ijifancy, 
Through  tliy  most  divine 

Life, 
Through  thy  Labors, 
Through    thine   Agony 

and  Passion, 
Through  thy  Cross  and 
J^ereiiction, 


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TRIVATE  PRAYERS. 


r 


^ 


Per  Lttiiguorcs  tuos, 

Per  Mortem  ot  Scpultn- 

rnii)  til  am, 
Per  KeHUiTeetioucm  tu- 

tiin, 
Pit  AHccnsionoin  tuam, 

Per  Caiuliii  tun, 
Per  (iloriam  tuum, 
AgniiH  IM,<|ui  tollispec- 
cutii  xnuiuli, 

Parcc  vnhis,  Jesiu 
AiJ^iMiM  Dei,  qui  tollia  pec- 
catu  tiituuli, 

llxauiJi  7/05,  Jesii. 
A^iiiiM  1  Vi,  (|ui  tollis  pcc- 
eatu  muiidi, 

Miserere  nobis j  Jesu. 
JcMii,  audi  no». 
Jt'sUf  ex  audi  nos, 

V,    Confitebimur     tibi, 

HtMIH. 

R.  Et  invocabimus  No- 
mcii  tuum. 

Oremus. 

Domine  Jesu  Chriatc,  qui 
dixiHti,  "Petite,  et  aocipie- 
tin;  quicrite,  et  inveni(ti8; 
pulsate,  et  nperietur  vobis ;" 
qua^Kumu.H.  da  uobin  poton- 
tibuK  divini.-*Himi  tui  anions 
affeetum,  lit  te  toto  corde, 
ore  et  opere  diligamua,  et  a 


^ 


S- 


Tliroujfh  thj  WearincsH 

and  FaintnesH, 
Throujrb  thy  Death  and 

Burial, 
Through  thy  Resurrec- 
tion, 
Through    thine   Aseen-  ^ 

sion,  g 

Through  thy  Joys, 
Through  thy  Glory, 
Lamb  of  Cod,  who  takost 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Spare,  vs,  O  Jesus. 
L:unb  of  God,  who  takcst 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
G  ncionsly  hear  vs,  O  Jesus. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  lakest 

away    the    sins    of    the 

world, 
Hare  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus. 
Jesus,  hear  us. 
Jesus,  graciously  hear  us. 

V.  We  will  praise  thee, 
O  God. 

R.  And  wo  will  call  upon 

thy  name. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
hnst  said,  "Ask,  and  ye  shah 
receive ;  seek,  and  ye  shall 
find ;  knock,  and  it  siinll  bo 
opened  unto  you;"  grant, 
we  beseech  thee,  to  us  who 
ask  the  gift  of  thy  divine 
love,  that  we  may  love  thee 


MORNIlfO. 


tua  nunqimm  laudo  cesBe-  with   our  uholc   heart,  in 

word  and  work,  and  never 
cenHo  from  showing  forth 

JUJL  (J  itaionis  niHtituiH.  slruc,l<.,st  in  thv  trno  -nu] 
Qui  viviH  et  re^rnns  Deus  in  solid  love.  W  ^  1  v  't  ;  d 
s^'cuia  sa3cuIorunK    Au.on.    rd,.u.t,  God,  Ibrever  und 

D(MH,qniunig(.nituniFi.       Q    God,    who    h-ist    -m 
»"»  tuum  c.M.HtiluiHti  hu.   pointed  thncolJ;ttic^; 
innn,  ^rn.eri«  Salvatoreni,  v,t   Lu  the Savi  ,u  (^f-nu.nk    d 

tuK.  pi()|)itiu8,  ut  ciijus  he  .should  be  c'ilh'd  Jcsii^- 
H^uict.nn  Nomen  veneranuir  mercifully  x'ra'  thai  we 
1"   terns,  ejus   quoque  as-    may  enjoy  Yn   heaven   the 

e.irtii.     Ihrough  the  same 
our  Lord.    Ame.f. 


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Vel, 

Dens,  qui  j,Woriosissimum 
Nomen  Domini  nostri  Jesu 
Christi,  uninrcniti  Fllli  tui, 
ft 'isti  tidelibus  tuis  summo 
BUI  yit.-itis  atfeetu  amabile,  et 
niaiiirnis  spiritibus  tremen- 
dum  at(jue  terribile;   con- 
cede  propilius,  ut   omnes, 
qui  hoc  nomen  Jesu  devote 
"enerantur  in  terris,  saiictaj 
consolationis  dulcodinem  in 
praisenti   percipiant,  et'in 


Or, 

O  God,  who  hast   m.-ide 
the  most  jrlorious  N.'ime  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  thine 
only-begotten  Son,  so  love- 
ly to  thy  faithful,  that  their 
hearts  jire  ravished  with  de- 
lij/ht,  and  so  terrible  to  the 
spirits   of   evil,   that    they 
tremble  before  it:  mercifully 
grant,  that  all  who  devoutly 
vener.ttc  this  nan)e  Jesus  on 
earth,  may  experience  the 


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PRIVATE  PRAYERS. 


futiirogaiidium  cxultjitionis, 
et  intcnniiiabilia  jubiktionis 
obiiiu'jitit  in  co-Uh.  Per 
cundeni  Doininum  noHtrum 
Josnm  Christuiu  Filium 
luuin,  (jui  tecum  vivit  et 
ro^niiit  ill  unitate  Spirituw 
tSaiicti  Dcu8,  per  omnia  sffi- 
cula  sauculorum.     Amen. 


sweetnoHs  of  a  holy  conso- 
lation in  the  present  life,  and 
attain  unto  joys  unspeak- 
able, and  never-endintr  jrlorj 
hereafterinlieaven.Tbrou^rh. 
the  same  our  Lord  .lesua 
Christ,  thy  Son,  who  liveth 
and  rei<,Mieth  with  thee,  in 
the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


A  DEVOUT  RECOMMENDATION, 
Which  may  he  used  every  Morning,  or  at  any  other  time.  . 

I  ADOiiE  and  glorify  thee,  0  blessed  Trinity,  God 
Ami^rhty,  Father,  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost ;  I  otter 
myself  to  thy  divine  Majesty,  humbly  beseeching 
thee  to  take  from  me,  and  from  all  the  taithtul, 
whatever  displeases  thee,  and  to  give  us  that  which 
is  u-rateful  in  thy  sight.  Grant  that  we  may  here 
do  what  thou  commandest,  and  hereafter  receive 
what  thou  promisest. 

To  thee,  0  Lord,  I  commend  my  soul  and  body 
\mu  wife  and  children,  my  father  and  another,  my 
brothers  and  sisters]  ;  all  my  relations,  benefactors, 
friends,  and  acquaintances ;  all  who  have  injured  or 
offended  me  ;  and  all  whom  I  have  in  any  way  scan- 
dalized, injured,  or  offended;  all  who  have  asked 
my  prayers,  or  for  whom  I  am  acci-^*omed  or  bound 
to'  pray ;  supply  all  their  uecessities,  comiort  an.* 


MORNING. 


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heT?™™'?/.'!""  "'^''"  '""'^  '"'^  ^"""tions.  deliver 

spread  of  truth  and     .V| ,  '„ Ltl         ""  "T^-'T'." 
ou.  country,  that  thou  rrS ^-.i,  ,  J^yJ-/'- 

"and-'gote  "i'^   Cr^fr^r;/  '-'• 
souls  departed,  re'st  S  pete.     Are^'.  ''"  *°  "'^ 


ili  going  forth. 
»o  .njustice  .ay  ru,e"o;er^;;;r-Mit^X't; 


g2  PRIVATE  PRAYERS. 

walking  in  thy  paihs,  that  my  footsteps  may  not  be 
moved. 

0  divine  wisdom,  the  eternal  ^vord  of  the  Father 
I  humbly  beseech  thee,  by  thy  grace  to  P^g^ry 
i    TrZ  all  wicked  and  -Ff  Jf  ^7;^:;  t1 
„V  mouth  may  never  open  but  to  thy  praise  ana 
honor,  and  to  the  benefit  of  others. 
On  going  in^^  Church. 
O  Lord  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies,  I  will 
ent^r^nto  thy  house,  and  worship  thee  m  thy  holy 
temple,  and  praise  thy  name. 

At  taking  Holy  Water. 

t  n  the  'snow.     Create  in  me  a  clean  heart.  0  God. 
and  renew  a  right  spirit  withm  me. 


GRACE  BEFORE  MEAT, 
rr    T3      a:.    Ttnmme         V.  Bless  us,  0  Lord, 

J.  irttdo^~  ^^^t^^rt 

l^mSH^;rCh=l^toS  through 
SnumnLtrum.         .  Ch.st  o.  Lord. 
B.  Amen.  •"" 


GRACE  AFTER  MEAT, 
tibi    ^ratias,       We  give  thee  thants, 
almighty  uoa,  lor  uii  Mi; 


A  mmns 


cmnipotens     Deus,     p-' 


jQ,  iOr  ilil  I  njf 


MORNING. 


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rsis   beneficiis  tuis;   benefits;  who  livest  nnd 

lino     £\T     ««^^  ^-«  --»«-» ,^     --._._  _  • 


reignest,    world    without 


nnivc 

qui  vivis  et  regnas  in  sui- 

rula  soDculorum.     Amen.   end.     Amen 

Retnbuere  dignere,  Do-        Vouchsafe,  0  Lord    to 
mine,  omnibus  nobis  b.,na   render  to  all  who  do' u« 
fr.cientibus  propter  nomen   good  for  thy  name's  sake 
tiium,     vitam     oeternam.    hfe  everlastincr.     Amen 
Amen.  °      ^ujcu. 


THE  ANGELUS. 
To  be  said  Morning,  Noon,  and  Night. 

I.    V,  Angelas  Domini        I.  Tlio 
nuntiavit  Mari^  Lord     annourrced      unto 

i?^  Et  concepit  de  Spi-   Mary  and  she  conceived 
iituSancto.,  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Ave,  Maria,  gratia  pie-        Hail,     Mary,     full    of 
na   Dominus  tecum;  be-   grace,  the   Lord   is  with 
nedicta   tu  mter  mulieri-    thee;    blessed    art     thou 
bus,  et  benedictus  fruc-   among  women,  and  bless 
tus    ventris    tui,    Jesus,    ed    is    the   fruit    of    thy 
fenncta  Maria,  mater  Dei,    womb,  Jesus.  Holy  Mary 
ora  pro  nobis  peccatori-   mother  of  God,  pray  iox 
bus,  nunc  et  in  hora  mor-   us  sinners,  now  and  k  the 
tis  nostras      Amen  hour  of  our  death.  Am- n. 

11.  F-.EcceancillaDo.       XL  Behold    the  hand- 


angel    of    the 


mini 

R-  Fiat    mill!    secun- 
dum verbum  tuum. 

Ave,  Maria,  (fee. 

ni.    V.    Ec     Verbum 
caro  factum  est. 

R.  Et  habitavit  in  no-   amonc?  us. 
^"^-  Haii,  Marir,  Jcc. 


maid  of  the  Lord  ;  be  it 
done  unto  me  accordintr 
to  thy  word. 

Hail,  Mary,  dc. 

in.  And'  d  -  Word 
was  made  flei ".;  .uid  dwelt 


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PRIVATE   PRAYERS. 


Ave,  Maria,  <fec. 

Gratiam  tuam,  quaesu- 
mus,  Domine,  mentibus 
nostris  infunde,  ut  qui, 
angelo  nuntiante,  Chris- 
ti  tilii  tui  incarnationem 
cognovimus,  per  passio- 
nem  ejus  et  crucem  ad 
resurrectionisgloriam  per- 
ducamur  ;  per  eumdem 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum.    Amen. 


Pour  forth,  we  beseech 
thee,  0  Lord,  thy  grace 
into  our  hearts ;  that  we, 
to  whom  the  incarnation 
of   Christ   thy  Son    was 
made  known  by  the  mes- 
sage of  an  angel,  may,  by 
his  passion  and  cross,  be 
brought  to  the  glory  of 
his  resurrection ;  through 
the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


-♦♦♦- 


a^tjening  |)ra||er0. 

In  the  name  of  the  +  Fathe-r,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen.        ,    ^  .  . 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Trmity,  now 
and  forever.     Amen. 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  fill  the  hearts  of  thy  faithful, 
and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  thy  love. 

Send  forth  thy  Spirit,  and  they  shall  be  created, 
and  thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 

Our  Father,  <fec. 

Hail,  Mary,  <fec. 

I  believe,  &c. 

1.  Place  yourself  in  the  Presence  of  God. 

0  almighty  and  eternal  God,  whose  majesty  fill- 
eth  heaven  and  earth,  1  firmly  believe  that  ihou  art 


EVENING. 


86 


here  present ;  that  thy  adorable  eye  is  on  me  •  that 

tmu  telj  p.esent  m  the  very  centre  ofmy  soul. 

I  desire  to  bow  down  all  the  powers  of  mv  soul 
to  adore  thee ;  I  desire  to  join  m/ voice  with  aVthv 
blessed  angels  and  saints,  !o  pra4  Te  and  1  ff^ 
tbee  now  and  forever.  S'""'7 

2.  Give  Thanh. 

fj  t.l  '''"^  *"''"'''•  '■'•°'"  ">«  •'""om  of  my  heart 

for  all  thy  merces  and  blessings  bestowed  upon  me 

nd  upon  thy  whole  Church  r  and  particZlv  for 

those  I  have  received  from  thee  thU  d<!y    i„  thv 

CMb,  and  favonng  me  with  so  many  irraces  nnd 
mspn-ations,   &c.      [ff,re  pame,   and   SL„n 
Sod  »  n^erae,.]     Oh,  let  me  never  mor.  be  un«  ate 
ful  unto  thee,  my  God,  who  art  so  .ovl  Xl 
cious  unto  me.  ^       '"i"  gM- 


3.  Ask  for  Light  to  discover  your  Siv. 
And  now,  dear  Lord,  add  this  one  bjcssmo.  to 
he  rest :  that  I  may  clearly  discover  the  sins  ,^,ich 
I  fcive  committed  this  day,  by  thought,  word  and 
deed,  or  by  any  omission  of  any  part'of  my  duty  to 
thee,  to  my  neighbor,  or  to  myself;  that  no  mrt 
of  jny  gmlt  may  be  hidden  from  my  own  eyes.  C 

attest  them  as  they  ought  to  be  detested.  ^ 

4.  Daily  Examirmtion. 

^elJSIeTUv^"^'^  your  prayers,  and  other  spiritual 
exercises  f    Have  you  ne{,'lected  them,  or  «lmrfe"-d  *h^-' 
^   or  saia  tiiem  with  hurry  and  indevotion?  -""'^-'^  ^^'^"^ 

8 


86 


PKtVATE    PRAYERS. 


Have  yoii  endeavored  to  live  aa  in  God's  presence  this  day, 
and'triud  in  all  thinyfa  to  please  him?  Have  you  been 
iguiltv  of  murmuring  or  impatience  under  the  will  and  ap- 
pointments of  God  {  Have  you  diligently  performed  all 
your  ordinary  duties,  without  sloth,  carelessness,  or  pro 
crastination  ? 

Have  you  been  gnilty  of  any  act  or  word  contrary  to  truth 
honesty,  or  purity  < 

Have  you  given  way  to  any  evil  temper — pride,  passion, 
vanity,  envy,  hatred,  ttc.  ?  Have  you  spoken  evil  of  any 
one,  or  unnecessarily  of  other  persona'  faults  ?  Have  you 
striven  agauist  your  besetting  sins  ?  Have  you  carefully 
avoided  jJl  dangerous  occasions  of  sin  ? 

Are  you  endeavoring  to  make  advances  in  the  spiritual  life, 
— in  iioliness,  h)ve  of  God,  and  superiority  to  the  world, 
anil  not  only  abstaining  from  actual  sin  ? 

Are  you  using  the  necessary  means  of  a  holy  life, — prayer, 
nieditaiion,  and  tlie  reading  of  the  word  of  God  and  de- 
vout books? 

(Whenever  you  find  that  you  have  been  gnilty  of  any  ein, 
note  it,  with  its  aggravating  circumstances,  in  order  to 
make  full  confession 'of  it  when  you  next  go  to  confession.) 

Having  carefully  examined  yourself,  and  called  to  mind 
your  faults,  recollect  the  chief  sins  of  your  past  life  also, 
and  make  an  act  of  contrition  for  all. 


6.  An  Act  of  Confrition, 

0  Father  of  mercies!  who  desirest  not  the  death 
of  sinners  ;  look  upon  me,  a  miserable  sinner,  accord- 
ing to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies.  I  acknowledge 
and  confess,  and  am  heartily  sorry  for  all  the  sins 
of  my  past  life,  and  of  this  day  in  paiticular.  I  cast 
myself  at  thy  feet,  and  beseech  thee  to  cover  all  my 
sins  with  that  infinite  love  with  which  thou  hast 
loved  us  from  all  eternity.  I  grieve  from  the  bot- 
tom of  my  heart  that  I  have  been  so  ungrateful  to 
thee  for  thv  benefits,  and  have  so  often  offended 


thi 


->  —J 


O-aA  an  A  rntT  o.h.\of  ""ood.     Sr^auG  m6-.  I  hft- 


— t  '-'^-t     1'  ;i  vt 


Uii 


m.^ 


EVENUfG. 


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seech  thee,  by  the  death  and  love  of  Jesn^  Christ 

I  have  this  day,  or  heretofore,  committed  against 
thee,  my  neighbor,  or  myself.  ^ 

(Here  you  may  say  the  50th  Psalm,  or  any  other  act  of 

penance.) 

6.  A  Resolution  of  Amendment. 

0  Almighty  God!  I  firmly  resolve,  here  in  thy 
presence,  and  before  the  whole  company  of  heaven 
to  ive  more  exactly  in  conformity  to  thy  will  and 
to  the  ru  e  of  thy  commandmentsf  hereafter      I  r" 
solve  to  keep  a  more  strict  watch  over  myself-  to 

d  lioently   o  my  dut.es ;  and  to  avoid  more  carefully 
all  sm,  and  all  temptations  and  occasions  of  sin 

13ut  without  thy  assistance,  0  Lord,  there  is  no 
strength  m  man  Thou,  therefore,  who  makest  me 
to  will  that  which  IS  good,  give  me  also  the  power 
to  perform  ,t.  Give  what  thou  commandest,  and 
command  what  thou  wilt,  that  I  may  live  soberly 
righteously,  and  piously  in  this  world,  and  praiJe 
thee  foi;ever  with  thy  saints  in  the  world  to  come 

Despise  not,  0  Lord,  my  petitions,  for  thine  in- 
finite  mercies  sake,  but  accept  this  my  evening  sac- 
ntice,  anrf  let  it  ascend  as  incense  in  thy  si^^ht 

farst,  0  holy  Virgin,  mother  of  my  God ;  thou  too, 
mj  an^rel  guardian ,  and  ye,  my  chosen  patrons,  K 

samts,  who  praise  God  unceasingly,  even  while  we 
^eep ;  take  me  under  your  protection,  and  commend 
—  ^^  „„„^  ^.^^j^  ^  jjj^^  j.^  protected  from  all  the 


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PRIVATE    IRAYERS. 


snares  of  c  ur  enemies,  who  ave  eve/  ready  U>  hurt 
us  while  we  sleep. 

7.  Intercession. 

O  Lord  God,  grant  us  an  increase  of  faith,  hope, 
and  charity.     Root  out  from  among  us  all  sin  and 
vice,  infidelity,  dissensions,  and  erroneous  opinions. 
Reprov^,  the  wandering  ;   correct  the  unbelieving ; 
show  to  all  in  schism  the  light  of  thy  grace,  and  re- 
store them  to  the  unity  of  thy  Church.     Preserve 
the  pastors  and  rulers  of  thy  Church,  and  all  kings, 
princes,  and  rulers  in  the  same,  from  all  adversities, 
both  of  mind  and  body.     Give  to  all  sinners  true 
repentance.      Preserve  the  just  in   righteousness  ; 
establish  all  their  thoughts,  words,  and  works  for 
good.      Confirm  all  who  are  dedicated  to  thy  name 
in  tiu'ir  holy  resolutioas.     Have    nercy  upon  all,  O 
Loid.     Give  food  to  those  who  Itbor ;  comfort  those 
who  are  oppressed  with  sorrow  ;  heal  the  sick ;  sup- 
ply tlie  necessities  of  the  needy  ;  give  a  safe  return 
to  all  who  travel,  w nether  by  land  or  sea;  grant 
liberty  to  the  captive ;  and  consolation  to  all  women 
laboring  with  child. 

Foi  give  all  who  have  sinned  with  me,  or  whom  I 
have  led  into  sin.  Repay  a  hundred-fold  with  good 
all  whom  I  have  injured,  offended,  or  scandalized. 
Direct  in  the  way  of  salvation  all  my  relations  and 
friends  [my  parents,  brothers,  sisters,  o&c] ;  all  who 
pray  for  me,  all  who  have  commended  themselves 
to  my  prayers,  all  who  think  kindly  of  me.  Hear 
them,  0  Lord,  when  they  cry  unto  thee  in  any  trib- 
ulation. Bestow  perpetual  charity  both  on  us  and 
on  our  enemies.  May  all  be  filled  with  patience, 
kindness,  and  mercifufness.     May  envy,  hatred,  and 


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1,  hope, 
sin  and 
►piniv>n6j. 
ilicving ; 
and  rc- 
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dl  :  'tterness,  be  put  away.     Have  merrv  n1  -^  n 
mere,  ul   Father,  'on  all   w^ho  sleep  Tn^'n^t   'es 
pocia ly  on  [my  ^«,..V,1,  ,„d  those  .ith  w  L  j' 

them!  "^^  ""'^  ^''  P^^P^^^^^  ^'^''^t  shine  upon 

aeati.  ot  tiiy  beloved  Son,  and  bv  the  bowels  of  thv 
gooa  woiks,  and  die  in  thy  grace 

TnurVAf'  ""'        ^y  ^^'^   ^'''^   ^Ords    with  which 

thou  didst  c  .n.ucnd    thy  spiril    to  him  UDon   the 

cross,  reeeiv^en.y  soul  at  my  lasr    ..ur.       ^       '^'' 

u  Holy  Spirit,  have  mercy  on  me  and  bv  H 

On  getting  into  bed. 
In  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  crucifieH 
I  lay  me  down  to  rest ;  may  he  bless,  toveinnu; 

Composing  yourself  to  sleep. 
Into  thy  hands,  0  Lord,  I  commend  my  snirit 
r  ou  hast  redeemed  me,  0  Lord  God  of  7ut  ^    I    I 
^Mll  sleep  m  peace,  and  take  my  -est 


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PRIVATE   PRATKHS. 

Our  Father,  <fec. 
Hail,  Marj,  &c. 
I  believe,  <fec. 

on  %  unworthy  servant,  prostrate  at  the  feet  of 

transgressions  of  Sdly^  ''^*'  '"**  ''^P^'="'">'  ">« 

vJl^tt/"  "^J"^?'!'^  9°'^-  '"  '''««^«d  Mary  ever 
tI^  ;,     ^*''*!''^  **"'''*<^'  "le  Archan-rel  to  biesspH 

Paul  nd  to'^nlh*"  "?•'  '°{y  Apostles 'p^teJa'd 
ceedinX  in  ft  "","/«'"'''  'h«t  I  have  sinned  ex- 
f«nl/  a^  '"thought,  word,  and  deed,  throu<rh  mv 
fault,  through  my  fault,  through  my  iost  g.doi 

.efti^e-ritt'drct^^^^^^^^^^^ 

and  provoked  thy  wrath  anrl  inriL  ^!-  -^  ^^^''^' 

especially  for  m/SernttrhZTC  S 

God'^HaT''""^  »°  ^°  S™--  anTl^i'  TifuTa 
tbv  ire^  2"""""^  ?°"  "''  0  ^-'d,  according,  to 

-%i.t  spirit  within  :::'iZ%Zi?:troZi 

to  hear  me.  and  have  mercy  upon  me!    And  lie'. 


seecli  the  blessed  Mary  ever  Vir™.,  .i  i. 
cliael  the  Archangel,  thTblelsTlJ^'^u'^'^  ^'■ 
the  holy  Apostles^Peter  and  Si  and  al ft1,f "P-"''' 
to  pmy  to  the  Lord  our  God  for  me  """'"' 

May  Almighty  God  have  mer^  on  m„    f      ■ 
me  my  sins,  and  brino-  mp  t^i;t     ^        '""■  forgive 
Christ  our  Lord      Len  '  <'^«"^s«'>g.-  through 

bounty,  and  intended  whoIlVfo?  ^^"f^/"'"'  *'>y 
lurly  for  preservino-  me  th  ,  H.    .""^  2°"''  -•  Particu- 

«any  djgers  incidenTtotytndUi™   "If :,'  f  ^ 

"-preme  perfection  o?  my  nature     ml  ^T^'^'^ 
ow  of  thy  winirs  is  ner,li,    i  ^"^^''  t'>e  shad- 

and  the  night  to  ^ke  our  re  fas  l"  "^"^  '°  '"'""■' 
the  blessin|s  of  the  dav  so  T  ;  ,  P^'f  ">«  fo' 
tion  during  this  n  "ht  ^r' ?i  ""P'"'"«  "'?  P'otec- 
idence  waVh  ter^me  ,u,d  h'v  ?'?  "'  "'^  P™- 
their  tents  about  me  'th.t  h^  ''"'y  »"g«>s  pitch 
from  all  dan<rere   3l'         <•     "J^  "''^')'  deliv'ered 

moderate  sTeCi  tyTett'^  ^'''^^''^'^  *^"' 
perform  the  e&.pIoym7„t^!r 'i!i"^!i«  ^"»'^.'«'l  'o 


t/3    Ul 


my  calling  and  state 


9st 


PRIVATE  PEAYERS 


thJ^'/''^  /aithfully  persevere  in  the  discharge  of 
the  duties  of  thy  service  ;  and  so  daily  advance  to 
new  victones  over  mv  nassinna  o«^  *^  auvan^e  to 

taior,  and  rejoice  with  thee  forever  in  thv  heav/nW 
kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  on  r 
Saviour;  who  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  l^vS 
«d  reigneth,  one  God.  world  withoui  end     Amen! 

Prayer  for  the  Dead. 
0  God  the  Creator  and  Redeemer  of  all  the  faith- 
^mS^f  aifr''  ?^  %»«'v«nts  depicted  ',^; 

V.  Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  0  Lord. 

V  tf^     t  P''P''^^^  ''^''^^  ^^^"e  "Pon  them. 
V.  May  they  rest  in  peace.  ^ 

ii.  Amen. 


Prayer  of  St,  Aloysius  to  the  Blessed  Virgin, 

To  thee  0  holy  Mary,  my  sovereign  Mistress  t/> 
thy  blessed  trust  and  special  char/e  and  ?n  fk 
bosom  of  thy  mercy,  this  day  and  tv'erv  dav  'h 
at  the  hour  of  my 'death,  I  Lml  K^e^  '^ 
soul  and  my  body  ;  to  thee  I  commit  all  r^y  hZ 
and  all  my  consolation,  my  distresses  and  m/mT 


EVENING. 


advance  to 
more  per- 
till,  having 
lem  in  thy 
y  heavenly 
1  and  only 
lost  liveth 
i.    Amen. 


the  faith, 
arted  the 
>ious  sup- 
hich  they 
Jst,  world 


93 


itress,  to 
I  to  the 
lay,  and 
self,  my 
ly  hope 
y  miser- 
igh  thy 
irits,  all 
cording 


A  Prayer  to  your  Guardian  Angel 

mitted  to  thee  by  L  s^^e^al  1°J„^;;. '^'="  -- 

The  Blessing. 

Lord  Jesu^,  retet  Vso^-     '""  "^  ''''"'• 

^^^^^  you  go  to  bed,  my: 

I  lav  1%"""?^  '""■  ^"'^  J«^"«  Christ  +  crucified 
1  iay  me  down  to  rest    Blf  <?«!  mom     j  j  ^  "^  °®"' 

ffovern  me-  nnri  Jf.    ,1^^^"^^' ^ I^o^d,  defend  and 
A  Prayer  at  settling  to  Sleep. 

twi"it;;:r'^Lt;itrL"t""T'^  ^^«  -- 

whit  tTiJX  Lr"'*""'"";  "'"1  s-"'-  t''«t 

thee,  and^ffiraf  hr;ea7er°bihT/  h'  ^^^"'^  '° 


(TAe  Trisagium. 

is  fc?h?±l^'  "^^^  ^^K^  ^^  t°«*«'  the  earth 

hp  fn  ?^.XJ^V'    .^-^ory  be  to  the  Father,  irlorv 

-  -.  .a.  „ou,  glory  be  to  tiie  Holy  Ghost.    '  °    " ' 


Ill 

h 


*'*  FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

Act  of  ResigruUion  to  the  Will  of  God, 

M«y  the  most  just,  most  high,  and  most  amiable 
will  ot  God,  be  done.  pmi«ed,  and  eternaliy  exalted 
in  all  things.     Amen. 


— ' ♦•■#. 


iTamilu  Praters  for  iHorning  anh  ©uening.* 

In  the  name  of  the  +  Father,  and  of  the  Son 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     /2.  Amen.  ' 

V.  Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Trinity, 
now  and  forever.     H.  Amen. 

V,  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  iill  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful.  ^ 

i?.  And  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  thy  love. 
V.  Send   fo.th   thy   Spirit,  and  they   shall   be 
created. 

i?.  And  thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 

F.  0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

B.  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  ihy  pniise. 

V.  0  God,  come  to  our  assistance. 

E.  0  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  us. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy 

me :  thy  kingdom  come ;  thy  will  be  done  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  dailv 
bread :  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
them  that  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not 
uito  temptation, 

r  -*      -       1 

■  ■'  -      ^  1  i  .   V-       -.    ■-■ 

f.IiS'''"f  °^  *''®  previoui  prayers  for  private  use  may  also  be  nnd  in 
nmuiies,  by  using  the  plural  uuiuber.  "^   •■ 


MORir:»o. 


95 


u   1   M  ^^^'T  "'  ^'''"'  evil.     Amen 
Hh.  ,  Mury,  full  of  grace,  our  LordTs  wifh   .1, 
tl.^Hsed  art  thou  amons/  women  «n7  Ii  -^^^^ ' 

fruit  of  thy  womb,  Jesul         ^    "^  ^^'^'^^  '«  '^'' 

n   Holy  Mary,  Mother  of  God.  nrav  for  n«    • 
ncrs.  now  and  at  the  hour  of  our  (,£1^     A  '" 

Gliost,   born  of  the  Virrrin  M.,-.,  .      J     ,      ^^ 

be  b..|ic.vc.d,  because  tho^Oa^odX'"  ['7°^^^  '° 

-fl?.  In  this  faith  and  for  this  faith,  &c. 
An  Act  of  Hope. 

'■*""='  '='"™'"  '«e  ;  because  thou.  0  God.  „;»  Z 


i: 


06 


FJLMILT  PRAYERS, 


mighty,  and  infinitely  good  unto  us,  and  faithful  in 
thy  promises. 

B.  In  thee,  O  Lord,  have  we  hoped ;  let  us  not 
be  coniounded  everlastingly. 

An  Act  of  Love. 

We  love  thee,  0  God,  with  our  whole  soul,  and 
above  all  things,  because  thou  art  infinitely  worthy 
of  all  love.     We  love  thee  for  thine  own  sake ;  and 
tor  thy  sake  also  we  love  our  neighbor  as  ourselves 
Make  us  to  love  thee  ever  more  and  more 

M.  We  love  thee,  O  God,  with  our  whole  soul, 
and  above  all  things.  Make  us  to  love  thee  ever 
more  and  more. 

An  Act  of  Contrition, 
0  Lord  God,  we  grieve,  from  the  bottom  of  our 
hearts  for  the  sms  which  we  have  committed  against 
thee,  because  by  them  we  have  offended  thee,  whom 
we  ought  to  love  above  all  things ;  and  we  detest 
them,  because  they  are  displeasing  to  thee.  We 
firmly  resolve,  by  thy  grace,  to  sin  no  more ;  and 
henceforth  to  avoid  all  occasions  of  sin. 

M.  Wash  us  yet  more  from  our  iniquities,  and 
cleanse  us  from  our  sin. 

An  Act  of  Thanksgiving. 
We  give  thee  thanks.  Almighty  God,  for  thy  care 
and  preservation  of  us  in  the  night  past;  for  having 
brought  us  m  safety  to  the  beginning  of  another  dayl 
and  for  all  the  manifold  blessings  which  thouh.it 
bestowed  upon  us.     Grant  that  we  may  pass  the 


thy  care 
•  having 
ler  day  ; 
ou  hast 
>a&s  the 
lise  and 


MOANING. 

enemies'"'  *^"  ''"  ''^"^^'  ^  ^-^^'  ^or  all  thy 
voke;  ^"'"  '^"''  ^  ^''^'  ^^^«  ^«  lifted  up  our 

^.  Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  this  day, 
^.  lo  keep  us  without  sin. 

r.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Lord. 
-«.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 

P   w'i'  ^u\'^  ^",^^^  "^™«  «f  the  Lord; 
/?.  Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 


Z<c/  us  pray. 

same  b,  thy  ™jghe^olS  th^fth  ^llt 
tail  into  no  snj,  but  that  our  word«  mn,r    i  ^ 

ceed  and  our  t^o.,Us7:,Zt7Zt:i^n 

without  th2  ZCT;:t^rri  ^'"s-  »d 

%trara^roTLid^ur^^^^^^^ 

Here  ma^  be  said  the  Litany  of  tlie  Vfnlrr  w 
other  Litany  that  may  be 3pr L^  f  Holy  Ifame,  or  any 
of  tys  book-  or  at  les^f  th!     ^'*r'"°"'  *^^e  «*  the  enS 
any  of  the  Holy  N^*  wT^^'^^f  ?'*^^'"  ^^  ^^e  D^ 
said ;  after  wWeh  '  ^"^  '^'*^-  ^^'•**''  ^^^  should  be 


FAMHY  PSATERS. 

We  fly  to  thy  patronage,  0  holy  Mothei  of  God  I 
dcsp.s«  not  o..r  p,.tilions  i„  our  nec,«siti«  .  but  de 

blleTvlSr  ''"""  ""  •'""«''-  «  «'-'-«"" 

Holy  Michael,  th«  Arcliangel, 
«.   Di'fcnd  us  iiom  our  enemies. 

of  God!        '^''' """'  ^'''''"  '"'"'''  ""^  ^"  ^^^  «^^'»^« 

■ft.  Intercede  for  us. 

0  holy  angel-guardians,  to  whose  care  wo  have 
been  commated  by  the  divine  goodn'sreZhten 

SmtC  mat;:e"oo°d ';;:d  t  "  L'"  T"'"'  S™-' 
come  with  vn„  ^!  1      '       •  "'■*''' '""'  ''^'•«'  "'"i'  we 

S!  rn'',?fe^:ve:.hirg.''Tr"''  *"J"^  l^™  here. 

evil'a^H''h  ^°"'  '''''"  "'-  ""''  P^«»«™  "S  from  all 
ZU  the"?  n'r'?  «r^'"'""S  'if«  ;  «nd  may  the 


Hbenfnfl  ^vastt, 
J'of  theXfy  oVot:  *  ^''"""•'  ''"'^  °^  »•■«  Son. 

r  faitWul^'""''  "°'^  ^''•^'''   «»   *«  ''^'"•ts  of  thj 
A  And  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  thy  love. 


BVElfWO,  yy 

nit"'  '""'   "'^  «P'"''  ""•   t'-y  shall   be 

V  o'tI!'!""  ''"'"/«»«'^  the  face  of  the  earth 
y.  O  Lord,  open  tliou  our  lip.,.  ' 

A  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise 

V.  0  God.  come  to  our  assistance.       ^  '^        ' 

«.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  liclp  us 

I'revent,  we  beseech  (li..»  n   r      i 
by  thy  inspirations,  ,5  ^rU.'e^the™  '  T.r''"'"- 
tinual  help,  that  every  pnu^l.?  T"  "'^  "'*"• 
always  beirin  from  tlii    ^  i  .  '"^''  "^  ""^  ""y 

wise  Ld.^*^T|?,l''r;rr '''?".*''''  "•"«  ''"""'' 

Son.  who  liveth  mdtirth  :l{r'-^!',™'  "'^ 
of  the  Holy  Ghost  G,>  If!  .    "  '"  ""*  »"''y 

Our  Fa  he    r      /    i    x?"""  ""<'  «''<"••    Amen. 

Let  us  S:'ttnks":''God^tn  his  ''"'"'■  ""'■ 
pee^Wor  those  which  wen:-tJ:rdXd:;: 

™ei!i:stsitr„tt','i''"'s'.''ii  «°<^-  f-«»  thy 

tbathe3t:;;r^Ser:droir-''<'^-''^<>rali 

r*  ^f  "^'^Kf^.  ''"*•  ^^^^s  unto  the  Lord 
A    Before  all  his  people  * 

F.  We  will  walk  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord 

y.  JJIessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
^.  Henceforth  and  forever.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  light  to  see  into  our  cmscience. 
r.  iinlisfhten  our  evAa  n  t  ^-j 


I 


100 


FAMII^T  PRAYERS. 


R.  That  we  sleep  not  in  the  sleep  of  sin 
V.  Prove  us,  0  God,  and  know  our  hearts. 
li.  iixarame  us,  and  know  our  paths. 
V.  See  if  there  be  in  us  any  evil  way ; 
^^-  ^"^   ^^»d  "8  in  the  way  everlasting.      (A 

We  confess  unto  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
have  sinned  exceedingly  ,n  thought,  word,  and  dnf< 
through  our  fault,  through  our  fault,  through  our 
own  most  grievous  fault.     We  are  heartily  sorry  for 

^l.T  .r''/T'^'">^ '^^^'«  ^^'«h  ^«  l^ve  com- 
mitted  this  day  (a  pause) ;  and  we  resolve,  bv  thv 

grace,  never  more  to  sin  against  thee.     Therefore 

we  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  to  have  mercy  upon  us 

and  to  forgive  us  all  our  sins,  and  to  bring  us  to  life 

everlasting.     And  we  beseech  the  blessed^Mary  ever 

Virgin  the  blessed  Michael  the  Archangel,  the  bless- 

God  for  us  '^'"*^'  '"^  ^"^y  ^"^  "'^  ^°'^  °^^ 

H.  Have  miercy  upon  us,  0  Lord,  and  forgive  us 
our  sms,  and  bring  us  to  live  everlasting 
y.  Wash  us  yet  more  from  our  iniquity; 
re.  And  cleanse  us  from  our  sin. 
V.  Create  in  us  a  clean  heart,  6  God  • 
Ji.  And  renew  a  right  spirit  witliln  us! 

Collect  for  the  Week  and  Day, 

Or  this: 

Look  down,  we  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  upon  this 

thy  family  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  d"d  not 

refuse  to  be  delivered  into  the  hands  of  sinner^  and 

to  undergo  the  torment  of  the  cross ;  who  limh  and 


rts. 


that  we 

Jgh  our 
orry  for 
'e  corn- 
by  thy 
lerefore 
pon  us, 
s  to  life 
try  ever 
e  bless- 
ter  and 
>rd  our 

give  us 


n  this 
id  not 
s,  and 
h  and 


AvxiHIlfO. 


101 


eou^nsK.,raT.  Tu". 'dt  c'of ''^•-  ""  "^^' 
servants' that  peaie  wS  ,h.     '=''?V'' S'^"  to  thy 

tha<  our  hearts\efnjS,„'^V°  ^''''"r  ^''' 

mandments,  and  the  ffar  of  o,    ^       •"''''>'  "'>'  "=»'"- 

away,  the  times,  b;  %  lt::.^o"nT  'f «  "'''^° 

H  through  our  Jrd  ieC'cS;  :;:^  ^^^^ 

For  Peace. 

Give  peace,  0  Lord,  in  our  davs  •  for  ti.        - 
none  otW  that  Utrht^tu  e  .^  '  *^^  *"ere  is 

God.      ^  ^^^'^^^^  ^^^  "«  but  only  thou,  our 

J.  Let  peace  be  in  thy  strength. 
^.  And  plenteousness  in  thy  towers. 

""'oLTl^^^^^^^y^^^^e  BIe«ed  Vi,^„,orany 
which  ^  ^^^  ^^'  *^e  day  or  season;  aft^ 

t^t  us  pray  for  the  Dead. 

^^:  wfheXvt!  ^  "^^^  "-  "'-  0 
supill^'™*  ^"^  '=^"^'<'"  -«"  'he  voice  of  „,y 

.hall  t^el^"^'  '''^"  ""''  i»iq"ities,  Lord,  who 
raeir.„'i:.';!rrS^-'"='^  «-«"  until  ni^ht.  let  I«. 


102 


FAMILY  PR  ASTERS. 


For  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy ;  and  with  him 
iS  plenteous  redemption. 

And   he   shall   redeem   Israel  from   all   his  in- 
iquities. 

V.  Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  0  Lord. 
H.  And  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them. 
Here  may  follow  a  Collect  for  any  member  of  tlie  family,  or 
da   '  Then  ^  ^  deceased,  or  on  their  anuiversary 

0  God,  the  Creator  and  Redeemer  of  all  the  faith- 
ful, grant  to  the  souls  of  thy  servants  departed,  the 
remission  of  all  their  sins,  that  through  our  pious 
supplications  they  may  obtain  the  pardon  which 
they  have  always  desired;  who  hvest  and  reijrnest 
with  God  the  father,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
God,  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

V.  Let  us  pray  for  our  Sovereign  Pontiff,  N. 
R  The  Lord  preserve  him,  and  give  him  life 
and  make  him  blessed  upon  the  earth,  and  deliver 
him  not  up  to  the  will  of  his  enemies. 
V.  Let  us  pray  for  our  benefactors. 
i?.  Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake,  to 
reward  with  eternal  life  all  them  that  do  us  good. 
V.  Let  us  pray  for  our  absent  brethren. 
R  Save  thy  servants,  who  hope  in  thee,  0  my 
God.  -^ 

V.  Send  them  help  from  thy  holy  place, 

Ji,  And  defend  them  out  of  Sion. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  our  prayer.  " 

M.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thoe. 

We  fly  to  thy  patronage,  0  holy  Mother  of  God  ' 
despise  not  our  petitions  in  our  necessities,  but  de- 
liver us  always  from  all  dangers,  0  glorious  and 
Diessea  v  iigin. 


enemt.*""'""'''  *'"'  ^"^'"'S'^'  defend  us  from  our 
Ji.  Amen. 

of  God!  ^'^^^'  ■""■ '""™"  '''"''•  '"''  ""  *«  ««i"ts 
i?.  Intercede  for  us. 
0  holy  angel-guardians,  to  whose  care  we  hnv. 

^.  Amen. 

THK  HYMN. 

The  Compline,  or  mj  other  hymo,  mr.y  be  here  eaid  or 

sung. 

T1  Save  us,  0  Lord,  waking;  and  keen  us  whil^ 

I  rn%t:r  ^'^^  "^  -^-tchiith  chr't^  z:':': 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Preserve  us  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye. 
wing;.  ^'^''''  "'   ""^^^  ^^«  ^^^^dow  of  thy 

F.  Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  this  night, 
n.  lo  keep  us  without  sin. 
^.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Lord. 
K.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 
K  Let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  0  Lord. 
^.  As  we  have  hoped  in  thee. 
V.  O  Lord,  hear  our  prayer. 
A;  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee 

Jfp'lrl^^^ 

thy  holy  angels  dwell   herein    to  pre"er™e'us    L 

_,-..,  ^Ui  xjwiu.     Amen. 
May  the  Lord  bU.s  us,  and  keep  us,  and  deliver 


104 


FAMILY  PRAYERS. 


US  from  nil  evil ;  and  may  the  souls  of  the  faithful 
departed,  through  the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 
si.  Amen.  '^ 


In  the  name  of  the  f  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Trinity,  now 
And  forever.     Amen.  ^ 

Our  Father,  itc. 
Hail,  Mary,  <fec. 
I  believe  in  God,  (fee. 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  <fec. 

Let  MS  place  ourselves  in  the  presence  of  God,  and  irive  him 

0  my  God,  I  firmly  believe  timt  tliou  art  here 
present,  and  pcrteotly  seest  me.  and  that  thou  ob- 
servest  all  my  actions,  all  my  thoughts,  and  the 

ove,  me  with  an  mcomparable  love,  every  moment 
bestowmg   favors,  and   preserving  me  from   evil 
Bless.^  be  thy  holy  name;  and  Ly  all  creatu  ^ 
Mess  thy  g<H>dness  for  the  benefit/which  I  haTe 

m"  T""-^  ^'""1  ""'*•  ""''  P"rticularly  this  day. 
May  the  sanits  and  angels  supply  my  defect  in  ron 
de nng  thee  due  thanks.     Neve^r  permit  me  to  be^ 

gratitude,  and  thy  blessa-gs  with  offences  and  in- 
juneb. 

Lot  us  ask  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  grace  to  discover  the 
rt^uetrro^;"  '"'.'i  ■""""''/"•^  "-^  ^y  =  and  b^'oY  l^' 

»  ITUe  sorrow  lor  t.lmm    anA  n  ^: ,  !^  °         ^"* 

-  -  ,  «,,u  „  ciuvcre  rcpeniaiict'. 


HVENIlfO. 


lOA 


contrite  l.eart,  that  I  may  sfe  wl,^,li"  r  ^""'•'".  ""Z 

Offend  thee      I  relolvl     '^  ^'''\^^^er  more  to 
Bin-   r  wni       -^/^^^^^^   to  avoid  the  opcasions  of 
sin  ,  1  will  confess  mv  sins   anH  wWi        i 
make  satisfaction  for  them      R„  endeavor  to 


adoration  wink  i^^  to  ';r;'di:in:  SS  a'd 
i'slinient  justly  due  to  mv  sin.  ip  1^^?Z'."'u 


-1      jP"".—" ■■"-'"■  J"»"y  uue  to  mvsina  ip  ..^:„.-  ...:.i- 
.he  death  of  my  dear  Redeemer/and  asliTe"  ^nly 


106 


FAMILY  PEAYERS. 


mains  of  coming  to  thee,  my  beginning  and  last 

Cni  ^,':"^^3;  believe  all  the  sacred  truths  which  the 

Cathohc  CLurch  believeth  and   teacheth,  because 

hou  hast  revealed  them.     And  by  the  assistance  of 

hy  holy  grace,  I  am  resolved  to  live  and  die  in 

the  communion  of  this  thy  Church 

1  h^lr*^  T-  ^^'yg«°d"««S'Pow;r,and  promises, 
J  hope  to  obtam  pardon  of  my  sins,  and  life  ever- 
iastmg  through  the  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 

M.V':iW''^"''''/"^  ^y  the  intercession  of  b 
blessed  Mother,  and  all  the  saints. 

to  W  V^""  ""'iu  f  ,  "^^  ^^"''^'■^  ^"^  «^"^'  ^^»d  desire 
to  love  thee  as  the  blessed  do  in  heaven.     I  adore 

a^l  the  designs  of  thy  divine  Providence,  resigmW 
myself  entirely  to  thy  will.  'b""% 

mvJr  It  "^y^i^^?'  for  thy  sake,  as  I  lovo 
myself     I  sincerely  forgive  all  who  havt  injured 
me  and  ask  pardon  of  all  whom  I  have  injured 
1  renounce  the   devil,  with  all   his  wrrks-'the 

Jt.  Lord  Jesiis,  receive  my  soul. 

the  Z!','*  ''"''I''  ^''■^■"  **'"^'  St- Joseph,  and  all 
the  samta,  piay  for  us  to  our  Lord,  that  we  may  be 

preserved  th,s  night  from  sin  and  ill  evils.     Amen 

tie  tW  ^'-  **'°''«^'v'^rf«"d  "»  in  the  day  TbZ 
tie  hat  we  may  not  be  lost  at  the  dreadful  judg. 
ment.     Amen.  •'     » 

O  my  good  Angel,  whom  God,  by  his  divine  mercv 
tect  me,  direct  and  govern  me  this  ni|ht.    AmeS. 


LITANY  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN.  I07 

May  Almighty  God  have  mercy  on  ns  nnr?  f.    • 

F;nion,   ahsoluL/a„J^;^:SL^t^--^ 

V.  Vouchsafe.  0  Lord,  this  night, 

^.  lo  keep  us  without  sin. 

^.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Lord. 

if.  Wave  mercy  upon  us. 

V'  Let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  0  Lord 
^.  As  we  have  hoped  in  thee. 

y.  U  Lord,  hear  my  pinyer. 
H.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

through  our  Lord   i^""^""^  *>^  '''"'"ys  upon  us, 
^  Amen 


Citanj)  of  tl)e 

Sub  tuum  prajsidium  con- 
luguuuH,  sunctu  Dei  Geiii- 
trix,  nostnis  depreeutiones 
ne  dcHpicias  in  neceHsita- 
tibusnostris.-sedupericuiis 
cunctis  libera  nos  .seniper 
Virgo  gloriosa  et  benedicu! 


BIcsseb  birgm. 

Ojioly  Mother  of  God,  SJ 
spi.se  not  our  petitionn  in 

our  necessities;  but  deliver 
us  always  from  all  dangers. 
^ ,    ionous  and  blessed  Vir. 


L 


r 


108 


K^rie  eleison. 

liyrie  eleison. 
Christe  eleison. 

Christe  eleison. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Christe  audi  nos. 
Christe  exaudi  nos. 
Pater  de  coelis  Deus, 


LITA5Y  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIBQIN. 


r 


Fill  Redemptor  mundi 

Deus, 
Spiritus  Sancte  Deus, 
Sfincta    Trinitas,    unus 
Deus, 

Saneta  Maria,  Ora  pro  nobis. 

Sancta  Dei  Genitrix, 

Saneta  Virg-o  virginum, 

Mater  Christi, 

Mater  divinaB  gratiae, 

Mater  purissima, 

Mater  castissima, 

Mater  inviolata, 

Mater  intemerata, 

Mater  amabilia, 

Mater  admirabilis, 

Mater  Creatoris, 

Mater  Salvatoris,. 

Virgo  prudentisaima. 

Virgo  veneranda, 

Virgo  praedicanda, 

Virgo  potens, 
Virgo  Clemens^ 
Virgo  fidelis, 
Speculum  justitise, 
Sedea  sapientiae, 
Causa  nostraB  laetitije, 
Vas  spirituale, 
Vas  honorabile, 


o 


Lord  have  mercy. 
Lord  have  mercy. 
Christ  have  mercy. 
Christ  have  mercy. 
Lord  have  mercy. 
Lord  have  mercy. 
Christ  hear  us.  S 

Christ  graciously  hear  us.  3 
God  the  Father  of  hea-  '"^^ 
ven,  i 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  .§ 

of  the  world, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

Holy  Mary,  Pray  for  us. 
Holy  Mother  of  God, 
Holy  Virgin  of  virgins, 
Mother  of  Christ, 
Mother  of  divine  grace, 
Mother  most  pure, 
Mother  most  chaste, 
Mother  inviolate, 
Mother  undefiled. 
Mother  most  amiable. 
Mother  most  admirable, 
Mother  of  our  Creator,     )^ 
Mother  of  our  Saviour,     ^ 
Virgin  most  prudent,       ^ 
Virgin  most  \enerable,    ^ 
Virgin  most  renowned,     g 
Virgin  most  powerful,      ' 
Virgin  most  merciful. 
Virgin  most  faithful. 
Mirror  of  justice, 
Seat  of  wisdom. 
Cause  of  our  joy. 
Spiritual  Vessel, 
Vessel  of  honor, 


90 


Vm  Insigne  devotionis, 

Ro^ia  mystica, 
Turris  Davidica, 
Turris  eburnea, 
Domus  aurea, 
Ftuderisj  area, 
JanuA  cojli, 
Utiiila  inatutino, 
SaliiH  infinnorum, 
Refugiuni  peccatorum, 
CoiiHolatrix  afflictorum, 
Auxilium  Christianow 

rum, 
Rf^'itia  Angelorum, 
Re<rina  Patriarctiarura, 
Rt'i,'ina  Prophetaruni, 
Regiiia  Apostolorum, 
Ri'gina  Marty  rum, 
Reg'mti  Coiifessorum, 
Regina  Virginum, 
Regina    Sanctorum    orani- 

um, 

Regina  sine  labe  orio-inali 

concepta,  * 

Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollia  pec- 

eata  mundi, 
Parce  nobis,  Domine. 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  toUis  pec- 

cata  mundi, 
Exavdi  nos,  Domine. 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  pec- 

cata  mundi, 
Miserere  nobis. 
ChriHte  audi  nos. 
Chrisle  exaudi  nos. 

Ant.  Sub  tuum  praesi- 
j;"P^confugimus,  sancta 
-iii  uemtrix,  nostras  de- 


UTANY  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


109 


Singular  Vessel  of  devo- 
tion, 
Mystical  Rose, 
Tower  of  David, 
Tower  of  ivory. 
House  of  gold, 
Ark  of  the  covenant, 
Gate  of  heaven, 
Morning  star. 
Health  of  the  sick, 
Refuge  of  sinners,  "tf 

Comforter  of  the  afflicted,| 
Help  of  Christians,  S 


Queen  of  Angels,  ^ 

Queen  of  Patriarchs, 
Queen  of  Prophets, 
Queen  of  Apostles, 
Queen  of  Martyrs, 
Queen  of  Confessors, 
Queen  of  Virgins, 
Queen  of  all  Saints, 

Queen   conceived  without 

original  sin. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away  the  sins  of  the  wor^  d, 
Have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ  hear  us. 
Christ  gracimsly  hear  us. 

Ant.  We  fly  to  thy  pa- 
tronage, O  holv  Mother  nf 
God^""-'-~-  -"-^  •-* 


10 


despise  not  our  peti- 


no 


OCCASIONAL   PRATERS. 


rrfi«ationps  ne  deapicias  in 
necessitutibus  noatris;  sed 
a  periculis  cunctia  libera 
nos  semper,  Virgo  gloriosa 
et  benedicta. 

y.  Ora  pro  nobis,  sancta 
Dei  Genitnx. 

R.  Ut  digni  efficiamur 
promissionibus  Christi. 


Oremus. 
Gratiam    tuam,    quajsu- 
mus,     Domine,    mentibus 
nostris  infunde:  ut  qui,  An- 
gelo  nuntiante,  Christi  Filii 
tui  Incarnationem  cognovi- 
nius,  per  Passionem  +  ejus 
et   Crucem    ad    Resurrec- 
tionis  gloriam  perdueamur. 
Per  eundera  Christum  Do- 
minum  nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 

V.    Divinum    auxilium 
mjmeat  semper  nobiscum. 
R.  Amen. 


tions  in  our  necessities;  but 
deliver  us  always  from  all 
dangers,  O  glorious  and 
blessed  Virgin. 

>_V;  Pray  for  us,  O  holy 
Mother  of  God.  ' 

R.  That  we  may  be  rande 
worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 

Let  us  pray. 
Pour  forth,  we  beseech 

thee,  O  Lord,  thy  grace  into 
our    hearts;    that   we,   to 
whom  the  Incarnation  of 
Christ,  thy  Son,  was  made 
known  by  the  message  of  an 
Angel,  may,  by  his  Passion 
'^  and  Cross,  be  brought 
to  the  glory  of  his  Resur- 
rection.   Through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  May  the  divine  assist, 
ance  remain  always  with  ua. 

R.  Amen. 


(S>ccasiomi  ^tajins. 


For  the  Holy  Catholic  Church, 
^n  of  the  blessed  a„l  ^I^Z^Vy'^^lXTl 


S  from 
intor- 


I 


OCCASIONAL  PR4  JTERS.  211 

blessings  Jf  peace  aL't-S^  %Tt"'^'  Si"/ iSl 
errors  being  removed,  thy  Church  mnvfrLi       ?  , 

servo  thee ;  through  our  Lord'  &c^  ^'''^^  ^"^  ^^^"^^^V 

For  a//  D^rees  o/iWew  in  the  Church. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  by  whose  Snirif  in 
whole  body  of  the  Church  is  sanPtifi  J  „  I     ^  "*  ^^.^ 
mercifully  Lar  our  humble    uppSit s  for  aH'^ 
and  orders  therein;  that  by  tKf   nf  fK        ^^^'^ff 

isji^j.^.  r-'  ^"«-  '4%M;-Lrr*'; 

i^or  i^e  Pcpe. 
been  pleased  to  ap^nt  tL  pX  o^iCchureh  Vtt 

-/:mf tht?ot'  w'ht  t  ^^'"^  f-^"^"' 

«'ith  the  fiock  commLrd  to  hi!  1   '"'   ""^^  '•"S*"'" 
lasting  life;  through,  &c  <""•«.  °>ay  attain  ever- 


For  Bishops,  and  the  People  commuted  to  them. 
matvl^slL^H  ^^-^''^'ti-'SGod,  who  alone  doest  great 

gon  them  the  continual  irofX^b&grt\V„"gi: 
For  a  Congregation  or  Family. 

J'  J  _..u  merviiuijjr  protect  us,  now  prostrate 


112 


OCCASIONAL  PRAYERS. 


before  thee  with  our  whole  hearts,  from  all  the  snares  of 
our  enemies;  through,  &c. 

For  the  Preservation  of  Concord  in  a  Congregation. 

O  God,  who  art  the  giver  of  peace  and  lover  of  charity, 
pant  to  thy  servants  true  concord  and  union  with  thy 
hoI;jr  will,  that  we  may  be  delivered  from  all  temptations 
Which  assault  us;  through,  &c. 

Against  the  'Persecutors  oftJie  Church, 

Hear  the  prayers  of  thy  Church,  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
thee,  and  turn  away  thine  anger  from  us ;  that  all  ad- 
versities and  errors  being  done  away,  we  may  freely  and 
securely  servq  thee;  through,  &c.  • 

In  any  Necessity. 

O  God,  our  refuge  and  strength,  the  author  of  all 
godlmess,  give  ear  to  the  fervent  prayers  of  thy  Church  • 
throu'^h  1'''^  ask  in  laith  we  may  eifectually  obtain '; 

In  any  Tribulation. 

O  Almighty  God,  despise  not  thy  people  who  cry 
nnto  thee  in  their  affliction ;  but  for  the  glory  of  thy 
name,  turn  away  thine  anger,  and  help  us  in  our  tribula. 
tions ;  through,  «fec. 

In  Time  of  Famine  or  Pestilence. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  an  answer  to  our 
hearty  supplications ;  and,  thy  wrath  being  appeased, 
turn  away  from  us  this  famine  (or  pestilenc?)  ;  that  the 
hearts  of  men  may  know  that  these  scourges  proceed 
trom  thme  anger,  and  cease  by  thy  mercy ;  through,  &q. 


OCCASIONAL  PBAiEBS. 

F(n-  Forgiveness  of  Sins, 


118 


repent;  mc^ifulirZird  o,,r  ,1  ^"""^-"^  -'""''"  '^''O 

ful/U  U.y  ooLrndmen^sT'Jh^igh,  ^0.""'^  '"'  "'"''  '» 

for  (Ae  remyW  a„^  Afflicled. 

tl.y.Mnjesty  to  pfoTe'^t  fhy*  i'S  ^ItK^tt'i;  ""'"f 
asaiatance,  who  truat  in  thv  «.  ,      ^"^  heavenly 

by  thy  continual  p"?Jtio  7-  tiZtXf  ''^^»^"«  t^eii 
serve  thee,  and  fiv  no  t^mntt  f  v^  ""^  constantly 
thee  i  through,  &!«f        temptaUon  be  separated  from 

A  Prayer  for  Perseverance  in  Goodness. 

in  go:fpurp"oLa"^d''ln''fh^^"f  •  """  '  ""y  P^'^^vere 

•lutherto  donef  noLg?^  •'itf^  '"'^"'  *■"'•  ^'  '  '«'^« 

for  Heretics  and  Schismatics. 

Bio^  on'i^WwSsT""!  ?"?'  "•'"'  »-*  -"Pas- 
fcvorably  ook  dovvn  unci  n\h  I"'  T  ^'"'"'''  P''"^''.- 
the  deceit  of  Sato™  ?hZ'  1,  ^?  'T''."  "''^  »<''''"=«'l  '>y 
«.oved,  the  hea  Uof  u  ,  a  e  ?  mTv  ,""'"f  ^  ^'^'"°"  '''^ 
to  the  unity  of  thy  -u?h    «  rough  i"^""''  ""^  ''='"™ 


For  Jews. 


L 


.    ,       ^..  a  _  .».,  lox   uie  blindness  of  that  people; 


10* 


114 


OCGilMONAL  PRa  "^Bt. 


that  the  light  of  thy  truth,  Christ  our  Lord,  heing  known 
to  them,  they  /nay  b*  dolivered  from  their  darkness: 
through,  &c. 

For  Pagttns. 

O  almiffhty  and  everlasting  God,  who  dewirest  not 
the  deatli  but  the  life  of  sinners;  mercifully  accept  our 
prayers,  and,  delivering  pagans  from  the  worship  of 
idols,  unite  them  to  thy  Church,  to  the  praise  and  honor 
of  thy  glorious  name ;  through,  &c. 

For  our  Friends. 

•0  God,  who,  by  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  hast 
poured  into  the  hear  Is  of  :hy  fulthful  the  gifts  of  chari- 
ty;  grant  to  thy  servants,  for  whom  we  implore  thy 
mercy. '  alth  both  of  body  and  soul ;  that  they  may  love 
thee  wiui  all  U  ir  strength,  and  cheerfully  perform  those 
thm;^8  which  are  pleasing  unto  thee;  through,  &c. 

A  short  Recommendation  to  God. 

Into  the  hands  of  thy  unspeakable  mercy,  O  Lord,  I- 
commend  my  soul  and  body ;  my  senses,  my  words,  my 
thoughts,  and  all  my  actions,  with  all  the  necessities  of 
my  body  and  soul ;  my  going  forth  and  coming  in ;  my 
faith  and  conversation  ;  the  course  and  end  of  my  life ; 
the  day  and  hour  of  my  death ;  my  rest  and  resurrec- 
tion with  the  saints  and  elect.    Amen. 


For  the  Sick. 

V.  Heal  thy  servants,  O  Lord,  who  are  sick,  and  who 
put  their  trust  in  thee. 

R.  Send  them  help,  O  Lord,  and  comfort  them  from 
tliy  holy  place. 

O  almighty  and  everlastin^T  ,.  ^'  -'-.q  e+ernal  salvation 
or  them  that  believe  in  thee,  u ;;     u.^  i:\  behalf  of  thy 


0CCA»I01I*L  PHATEH*.  Jjs 

Bcrvnnts  Who  aie  iick;  for  whom  we  humbly  crnve  I. 
help  of  thy  mercy,  that  their  health  being TcS„ 

For  the  Dead. 

O  almighty  and  ctern.,1  (Jod,  Nvho  hast  dominion  over 
the  hving  and  the  dead,  and  art  merciful  t^a"    uhon 
thou  foreknowest  shall  be  tiu.e  by  taith  and  ^Ld  works 
we  hurnblv  beseech  (hee,  that  tlfey,  for  whom  vve  la^ 

ttl7ZM 't  •  "t:;  "P  ?"^P-y«-'  whether  tMs  I  re^:^^^ 
wo.  Id  still  detain  them  m  the  flesh,  or  the  world  to  come 
hath  already  received  them  out  of  their  bodies  nvnZ 
he  clemencv  of  thy  goodness  (all  thy  saints  inlercedin^ 
or  tnem),  okain  pai^on  and  full  remission  of  "l  ei  .ins 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  who  wl  h  thee 
wll'lft  S^  ^r;"^^^^  -'  reiU  one^GoTwo'rM^ 

Before  a  Journey. 

May  the  almighty  and  merciful  God  direct  us  in  th« 
way  of  pence  and  prosperity ;  and  may  the  Angel  Rap^^^^^^^ 
accompany  us  m  our  ourney,  that  we  may  return  to  o^^ 
home  with  joy,  in  peace  and  safety.  ^  ^  ""  ^ 

Lord,  have  mercy;  Christ,  have  mercy 

Lord,  have  mercy.    Our  Father,  &c. 

V.  have  thy  servants,  O  Lord. 

R.  Who  put  their  trust  in  thee. 

y    f^A^n^  us  help  from  thy  holy  place. 

,[?.  ^'J   '' ^lefend  T  s  .ut  of  Sion. 

P    i;*'  ^^'to  "J  O  Lord,  a  tower  of  strength. 

R.  From  the  face  of  the  enemy. 

V.  Let  not  the  enemy  prevail  against  us. 

V  wl  ^^^'ll!'^"'H^ify  approach  to  hurt  us. 
V.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  from  day  to  day 

R.  Prosper  thou  our  way,  O  God  of  A-  salvnfion 
''.  »5iio\)(  us  thy  ways,  O  lord. 


116 


(KCASIONAL  FBAY£RS. 


R.  And  teach  us  thy  paths. 

V.  Oh,  that  our  ways  were  directed, 

R.  To  k/^ep  thy  righteous  hiws. 

V.  Tlie  ^  rooiced  ways  shall  be  made  straight. 

R.  And  the  rough  places  smooth. 

V.  The  Lord  hath  given  his  angels  charge  over  thee 

R.  To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 

Give  ear,  we  be^sech  thee,  O  Lord,  to  our  supplica. 
tions,  and  farorably  direct  thy  servants  in  the  way  of 
thy  salvation ;  that  amidst  all  the  changes  of  this  our  life 
and  pilgnmage,  we  may  ever  be  protected  by  thy  help ; 
through,  &c.  ^ 

V.  Let  us  go  forth  in  peace. 

JR.  In  the  name  of  the  Lord. 


A  Prayer  before  Study  or  Instructions. 

O  incomprehensible  Creator,  the  true  Fountain  of 
light,  and  only  Author  of  all  knowledge;  vouchsafe 
we  beseech  thee,  to  enlighten  our  understandings,  and 
to  remove  from  us  all  darkness  of  sin  and  ignorance. 
L 1  hou,  who  makest  eloquent  the  tongues  of  those  that 
want  utterance,  direct  our  tongues,  and  pour  on  our 
lips  the  grace  of  thy  blessing.]  Give  us  a  diligent  and 
obedient  spirit,  quickness  of  apprehension,  capacity  of 
retaining,  and  the  powerful  assistance  of  thy  holy  crrace  • 
ihat  what  we  hear  or  learn,  we  may  apply  to  thylioiior 
ana  the  eternal  salvation  of  our  own  souls,  through  Jesus 
thribt  our  Lord.    Amen. 

F)r  a  Hushand  or  Wife. 

O  God,  who  hast  ordained  and  panctified  the  holy 
eatote  of  matrimony,  for  replenishing  the  earth,  for  mi/- 


t 

ver  thee 


supplica- 
e  way  of 
is  our  life 
thy  help ; 


ntain  of 
)uehsafe, 
ngs,  and 
:norance. 
lose  that 
on  our 
jent  and 
meity  of 
ly  grace ; 
ly  lionor 
jh  Jesus 


he  lioly 
for  m  u- 


OOCASIONAL  PRATERS.  117 

andSirChnr!?h"'  '"^  "'  ^  *yP?  ^^  *h^  ""ion  Of  Christ 

own  will  and  i„eli„„,i,P„  in  Vthings  ^  Let  ?"i  Z 
trials  and  crosses  of  tln'u  i;f«  ;.,^     ""'fe»-     i^ei  not  the 

Jesus  Christ     Amen     """•"'"  """>"  "'"'  "'«^.  'h^ouffh 

A  /'raj-er/or  Parents/or  llumsekes  and  for  their 

Children. 

cess  of  severity;  and  grant  that,  both  by  word  a^d  ex 
God,  forever  and  ever.    "  ^  ""''  rcig«c8i  one 


il8 


OCCASIONAL   FLAYERS. 


O  Hea  (jnly  Father,  1  commend  my  children  unto 
thee.  Be  thou  tlieir  God  and  Father;  and  mercifuLy 
supply  whatever  is  wanting  in  me,  through  frailty  or 
nejrlijrent'e.  Stren<rthen  them  to  overcome  the  corrup- 
tions"of  the  world,  to  resist  the  solicitations  of  evil, 
whether  from  within  or  without;  and  deliver  them  from 
the  Ht^ret  snares  of  the  enemy.  Pour  thy  grace  into 
their  hearts,  and  confirm  and  multiply  in  them  the  gifts 
of  thy  Holv  Spirit,  that  they  may  daily  grow  in  grace, 
and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  and  so 
faithfully  serving  thee  here,  may  come  to  rejoice  before 
thue  hereafter ;  througli  the  merits  of  the  same  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  livest 
and  reignest.     Amen. 

' '  For  a  Child. 

O  Almighty  God,  who  haat  given  unto  me  my  father 
and  mother,  and  made  them  to  be  an  image  of  thy  au- 
thority, and  love,  and  tender  watchfulness,  and  hast  com- 
manded me  to  love,  and  honor,  and  obey  them  in  all 
things;  give  me  grace  clieerfully  and  with  my  wliole 
hear^.  to  keep  this  thy  law.  Help  me  to  love  them  fer- 
vently, to  honor  them  truly,  to  yield  a  ready  obedience 
to  all  their  commands,  to  comply  with  all  their  wishes, 
to  study  their  happiness  in  every  thing,  and  to  bear  with 
patience  and  humility  all  their  rebukes.  Deliver  me,  O 
God,  from  pride,  rebellion,  and  wilfulness,  from  passion 
and  stubbornness,  from  sloth  and  carelessness.  Make 
nu  diligent  in  all  my  duties  and  studies,  and  patient  in 
all  my  trials;  thai  so  living,  I  may  deserve  to  be  thy 
I'hild,  who  art  our  Father  in  heaven,  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Ihine  only  Son  our  Lord.    Amen. 


A  Prayer  for  choosing  a  State  of  Life. 

O  Lord,  I  besee*  h  thee  to  grant  me  thy  divine  light, 
that  I  may  know  the  designs  of  thy  providence  concern- 
ing me,  and  that,  filled  with  a  siucere  deti'irc  for  my  aoura 


OCCASIONAL  PRAYERS.  jjg 

before  me;  but,  still  undTdded  wh^  ,1^TV^  ''*<-'  "™ 
commands,  I  offer  mvse  f T,?  .h         •"?  '''''  '  """''  'I'y 

witl>„„t  re  ervc,  witrr,nost "pettt  Snt  i'*^-^'™""'^ 
Far  be  it  from  me  O  I  ,J1  ,.       """""""X'"- 

%  wisdom,  and,  m^,  thfi  to  .J*''''''-  ">?  "'^'"  "^ 
gn,ee,  to  strive  to  sul  eit  i  will  „f  rPr''""  "^  "'y 
enprice  of  the  creatuif  irnow'r't^''"""  '"  '"" 
clioose  the  way  in  whieli  li,.  <^:<i  ,."  *"*"»"«  '» 

thou  lay  up„ni,e  wh     commTlT'''  '',"'  '"•■"'"•"•••  <'<' 
lot  is  in  thine  hand""    Hn  t     '     ""  P'";'"""*-     "»•/ 
chance  that  whid,  I  eWnt  he  ,hTt  "f-T"!"'  '"''  ''"'• 
and  because  I  4m  too  simr.    1     .5  "^^"^  ""'"  ""  ""t, 
future  the  differ  "ntZtZr"';?  *"  '^^"'"''  "'  «!'« 
out  thy  guidance,    male  mv  Jl '  i'l    ""f-,  '""''•  "'  ^"'"1- 
condu(!t     Speak  I  ,.rd  fV7        , '"  "'''"•'"'  "'  >"y  "wn 
didst  to  the  ChJ-rSam.,ern' '  Tl'''  '"  "^  '"  •''« 
thy  servant  Laretb  '•    !„ ,  s,   "^Vi^  l"  "«•  ^"''^ ;  for 
am  ready,  if  it  be  thv  will  .„       ^f  "^  "'  *''y  '''"^t'  ""<)  I 
to  thee  for  the  remJi,rde '  .^fZT^""  "'^''<'"''"'  "  "'^'w 
thou  Shalt  deem  Z     wwt  v  .7.1^'^'' '".  "'"''  "''«'  »» 
0  my  God,  overruleTh,.  *    •    ^  greatness. 

guide  ti.ir  projecracfo  d^!^rti?",r^°'^"  P'i"'""''  ""I 
eternal  wisdom      Lo,^  I  7^    .     '®  counsels  of  thine 

«r»cle  of  t™th,"since  eiv  anTwi-h"  f"™,"  ""'«  »"  'I'" 
that  they  also  marSra  tLl  ?' P'f"™"'';  g™"' 
faithfull/and  wi?ho^ut™eser"e     ™''°'  *»  "^  ^"^'""^ 

A  Prayer  in  Time.,  ofO^reatened  Calamity. 

Ha^et'y^!;;^:;  Ts  tdr.m"'?r  ""'^  ™-'^"'  «'"»■ 
%  holy  bloodXgire  ,w  bv  v"  !  T  u  f""''^  ""  ''y 
thy  holy  blood;  no^  l^d  fortvW     A^"""''' '"'''  "'  '>>' 


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IHebitations  for  et)er|)  SDag  in  t[)e  tOeek. 


FIRST  MEDITATION. 

ON   ETERNAL   HAPPINESS. 

Preparation  1.  Having  put  away  all  earthly  cares  and  af- 
fections, say, — 

Come,  Htily  Ghost,  fill  the  hearts  of  thy  faithful,  and 
kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  thy  love. 

Prayer. 

0  God,  who  hast  taught  the  hearts  of  the  faithful,  by  the 
light  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  grant  us,  by  the  samA  Spirit,  to 
have  a  right  understtuiding  in  all  things,  and  continue  to  re- 
joice in  his  consolation ;  through  Christ  our  Lord. 

2.  Picture  to  yourself,  as  weU  as  you  are  able,  the  spacious 
and  most  beautiful  mansions  of  the  blessed,  and  in  them  God, 
with  his  holy  angels,  ifcc,  <fec. 

3.  Ask  grace  of  God,  that,  as  far  as  may  be,  you  may  be 
able  to  see  and  appreciate  that  heavenly  glory. 

Mrat  Point  for  Consideration. 

Consider  what  the  happiness  of  heaven  is.  It  is  the  per- 
fect combination  of  every  good,  without  any  admixture  of 
evil,  in  which  the  blessed  repose  securely  in  the  fullest  sat- 
isfaction of  all  their  desires.  According  to  Psalm  xvL :  "  I 
diall  be  satisfied  when  thy  glory  shall  appear." 

Affections.  What  have  I  in  heaven,  and  what  do  I  desire 
upon  earth,  besides  thee  ? 

Second  Point. 

Consider  how  sweet,  in  that  heaveiily  city  (the  brightness 
(if  whose  walls  uiid  gateni  and  streets  are  deMcrii>ed  iu  Apuu. 


bat  do  I  desire 


MONDAY. 


12] 


^^^'Tirt^^L'^rAi  «■«  bl-e-^  Virgin 
Bhall  be  united  to  Qidlld  OM  luu"  "",?*»•  ^'"«'  "U 
l.iglmst  »iU  embrace  tte  Wert  tuh'.^^^^  ^"x^™  the 

of  contempt,  and  the  InwL  iTi  l**"  ""*  !Klmixt.r8 
any  envy  ^f  IheTr  supeJS  '"''"^  ""'  ''«'"*'  ^'"»"' 

Lord,"  &    r^.  kSf  ''*''  '"  "•"  <»"'»  »f  U« 

TTiird  Point. 

other  the  glory  of ^eTa'"    P„  S'^'y  °f  *•>«  ni«»i,  and  in- 

Co%wy.     Give  thanks  to  God  that  h^^ 
great  reward  for  siirh  slio-iw  .      •  '  ^®  "^  prepared  a 

him.     Reproach  tCe    tr  f iT'''  ^•'""  ^  ^^^d^''  "«to 

protection  of  the  blessed  Virgin  m  o^,^evotion  to  the 

thy  patronage.  Ax. ;  ^  lo^    ^  "  ^"'^ '  ^^  ^^^^  ^^  %  to 


_      SECOJVD  MEDITATIOIf. 

ON   DEATH. 

preparation,  swne  as  before  for  Sundav 

_Con8ider  that«it  ia  annoinf^H  *^  „ii  -__  

<-e^.  -);  but  that  the'Iafp  horru^c:?Sn''  ^^r" 


122 


MEDITATIONS   FOR   THE    WEEK. 


"  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall  so  come  aa  a  thief  in  the  night 
For  when  they  shall  say  peace  and  security)  then  shall  sud- 
den destruction  come  upon  them."  1  Thess.  v.  3.  The  wise 
man  truly  observes  (Ecclea.  ix.):  "As  fishes  are  taken  with 
the  hook,  and  as  birds  are  caught  with  the  snare,  so  men  are 
taken  in  the  evil  time." 

Affections.  Why,  then,  do  I  not  hold  myself  in  readiness 
every  day  and  every  hour,  as  Christ  exhorteth  ?  Matt,  xxiv.: 
"  Be  ye  reaely,  for  ye  know  not  at  wluit  hour  the  Son  of  man 
will  come." 

Second  Point. 

Consider  how  great  may  be  at  that  time  your  bodily  pain : 
on  account  of  which,  you  may  neither  be  able  to  pray,  or 
to  repent,  or  even  to  remember  your  sins.  For  that  shall 
be  fulfilled;  Ps.  xl. :  "  Thou  hast  turned  all  his  couch  in  his 
sickness." 

Affections.  "  Therefore,  while  we  have  time  let  us  do 
good."  Gal.  vi.  10.  But,  concerning  this  present  time,  it  is 
said  (2  Cor.  vi.  2) :  "  In  an  accepted  time  have  I  heard  thee, 
and  in  the  djiy  of  salvation  have  I  helped  thee :  behold  now 
is  the  acceptable  time,  now  is  the  day  of  salvation." 

Third  Point. 

Consider  in  what  great  straits  will  thy  soul  then  be,  when 
it  is  about  to  leave  the  body,  and  knows  not  "  whether  it  is 
worthy  of  hatred  or  love ;"  whether  it  is  to  be  received  into 
heivvcn  or  thrust  down  into  hell.  The  soul  of  Hilarion,  who 
had  served  Christ  for  nearly  seventy  years,  trembled  at  its 
departure  from  the  body.  "  Why  art  thou  afraid,  0  my 
B(jul,  to  depart  ?"  said  he.  Job,  also,  at  the  prospect  of 
death,  says  (x.  20),  "Suffer  me  that  I  may  lament  my  sor- 
row a  little  before  I  go,  and  return  no  mqi-e  to  a  land  that 
is  dark,  and  covered  with  the  mists  of  death."  How  much 
more  cause  for  fear  have  you  !  "  But  the  souls  of  the  just 
aie  in  the  hands  of  God,  and  the  torments  of  death  shall  not 
touch  them."     Wis.  iii.  1. 

Affections.  Would  that  T  might  so  ponder  these  things, 
and  so  arrange  my  life,  that  I  might  be  able  to  say,  "To  me 
to  IJi  e  is  Christ,  and  to  die  is  gain."     PbQ.  i  21. 


TUESDiY. 


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Colloauy     Accuse  yourself  to  Christ  of  having  neglected 
meditation  on  death,  and  promise  him  to  amendT 


THIRD  MEDITATIO]!^ 

ON    JUDGMENT. 

Preparation,  same  as  for  Sunday. 

Imagine  that  you  are  standing  as  a  debtor  before  Christ 
seated  on  his  throne  of  judgment,  and  about  to  give  an  ac 
count  of  your  hfe  unto  him.  ^ 

First  Point. 
Consider  how  the  soul,  released  from  the  bonds  of  the 
flcHh,  an(l  forsaken  by  all,  must  stand  before  Christ  its  Judire 
when  neither  prayers  nor  tears  shall  avail,  nor  any  excuse 
oe  admitted,  and  when  your  guardian  angel  and  the  devil . 
sliall  produce  your  good  and  evil  deeds,  <fec.  What  shall  I 
a  sirmer,  plead  ?  ' 

Affections.   And  shall  I  still  be  so  careless  ?   "If  we  would 
judge  ourselves,  we  should  not  be  judged."     1  Cor.  xi.  31. 

Second  Point. 
Consider  that  you  must  give  account  not  only  of  vour 
grievous  sins,  but  for  every  idle  word.  Then,  perhaps,  shall 
that  writing  appear  against  you  (Dan.  v.  25) :  "Mane,  llie- 
eel  Phares.  Mane:  God  hath  numbered  thy  kingdom,  and 
hath  finished  it.  Thecel :  Thou  art  weighed  in  the  baknce, 
anr  art  found  wanting.  Phares :  Thy  kingdom  is  divided 
and  18  given  to  the  Medes  and  Persians." 

Affections.    And  shall  I  not  fear  ?     "  Pierce  thou  my  flesh 
with  thy  fear,  for  I  am  afraid  of.  thy  judgments."    Ps.  cxviu. 
iii  ter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant."    Ps.  cxlii. 

Third  Point. 

Consider  with  what  fear  and  trembling  each  one  will  await 
the  sentence  of  the  Judge,  which  can  never  bfi  rPvpr«ori 
•Uome,  ye  blessed,"  Ac;  or,  "Depart,  ye  wicked,"  '&c 


124 


MEDITATIONS  FOR  THE  WEEK. 


Affectiom.  And  shall  I  hereafter  take  any  pleagure  in 
Bin  ?  I  will  speak  in  the  bittemesa  of  my  soul ;  I  wUl  say 
unto  God,  Do  not  condemn  me. 

CoUoiiuy.  Give  thanks  to  Clirist,  that  he  has  so  long 
granted,  and  still  grants  to  thee,  the  time  of  grace. 


FOURTH  MEDITATION. 

ON  HELL. 

Preparation,  same  as  before.  c  ^^    e 

Imagine  to  yourself  some  vast  and  horrid  cavern,  full  of 
serpents  and  other  monsters,  and  from  whence  issue  fright- 
ful howlmgs,  with  smoke  and  flames,  <fec. 

First  Point. 

Consider  what  eternal  damnation  is,  viz.,  a  never-endhig, 
uncliangeablo  condition,  in  which  the  reprobate  are  tormented 
without  pity  or  hope  of  mercy ;  with  torments  so  great,  that 
the  mind  of  man  cannot  understand  or  unagino  them ;  of 
which  the  lake  burning  with  brimstone  and  fire  (Apoc.  xiv. 
10)  is  but  a  part,  and,  as  it  were,  a  figure.        „^, .  ,     „ 

Affections.  Truly  does  Isaias  sav  (xxxiii.), «  Wluch  of  you 
can  'dwell  with  devourmg  fire  ?  which  of  you  can  dwell  with 
everlasting  burnings  ?"  0  Lord,  punish  me  here  with  fare 
and  sword,  rather  tlian  hereafter  and  through  eternity. 

Second  Point. 
Consider  well  the  punishment  of  the  senses,  in  the  eternal 
torment  of  the  soul  as  well  as  of  the  bodv.  The  eyes  shaU 
be  tormented  with  spectres ;  tJm  ears,  with  bowlings,  weep- 
in<r,  and  blasphemies;  the  nostrils,  with  intoleiable  stench; 
the  tongue  and  the  palate,  with  liquid  pitch  and  sulphur; 
the  hands,  the  breast,  and  all  the  rest  of  the  hody,vfiih  unen- 
durable torture? ;  the  memory  and  intellect  shall  gnaw  the 
heart  with  the  remembrance  and  ccnsideration  of  the  neg- 

i-.x^j  J.: e  .^^nn. .  tha  nniil  must  endure  the  frustration 

and  contradiction  of  all  i^s  desires.    "  As  much  as  she  hatH 


THURSDAY. 


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glorified  herself,  aul  lived  in  delicacies,  so  much  torment 
and  sorrow  give  ye  to  her."     Apoc.  xviii.  7. 
Affections.     Oh.  tlie  bhndnesa  of  men,  who,  for  one  drop 

bitteS  ""'  ^"^^  ^•''"^'^*  ^*^  ^^  "^"^  «^"  '^"^ 

7V/2>c/  Point. 

*h?Tl'^''''  ^I'lJ'T  f  ^f '•''  '^'""'^  ^'^  ^^e'-nal  exclusion  frr.n, 
the  vision  of  God  and  the  society  of  the  saints,  bv  far  t Im 
greatest  and  most  intolerable  of  all  punishments 

Mechom.  Oh,  that  I  might  never  forget  these  things ! 
Uwt  me  not  away  from  thy  face,  0  Lord."     Ps  1 

Let  your  Colloquy  be  the  deprecation  of  so  great  miaeryr 


FIFTH  MEDITATION. 

ON  THE  MERCIES  OK  GOD. 

Preparation,  as  before. 

Imagine  to  yourself  all  the  gifts  of  God  brought  together 
at  one  tune,  and  placed  before  your  eyes. 

First  Point. 
Consider  that  God,  from  all  eternity,  sot  his  eyes  upon 
you,  and  decreed  that  you  should  be  created  out  of  notlS 
unto  everlasting  salvation.  Jer.  xxxi.  8 :  "  I  have  loved 
thee  with  an  everlasting  love;  therefore  have  I  drawn  thee 
takmg  pity  on  thee  "  Then,  that  he  brought  you  forthTn 
the  tune  of  grace,  ph.ced  you  m  the  Catholic  Chuich  and 
pive  you  pious  parents,  Ac.;  that  he  spared  you  going  on 

tCl       7'f  T"  ^T  "'-""^  d^^%'ers,and  d'rew  you  Into 
the  way  of  salvation,  <tc.  ^ 

Affectwns     "  The  mercies  of  the  Lord  I  will  sin*  for- 

rBenefa^oir     ''^"  '  ''''  °^^^^'  '^^  ^"^  ^-'  ^  ^-t 

Second  Point. 

Consider  that  Gofi  nnpri;..+/^.i  fi,« >■-     "  ■> 

wid  penance  that  we  might  be  delivered  from  our  sins  no? 

11* 


126  MEDITATIONS  FOR  THE  WEEK. 

for  his  own,  but  for  our  sakes,  for  he  has  no  need  of  us ;  he 
might,  without  injury,  have  condemned  us  to  eternal  dam- 

"'i";iL.    «  Bless  the  Lord,  oh,  my  sotd ;  and  let  all  that 
is  within  me  bless  his  holy  name."     Ps.  cu. 

Third  Point. 

Consider  the  incomprehensible  love  of  God  towards  us,  in 

the  institution  of  the  most  holy  Eucharist,  m  ^vhich  he  gave 

himself  to  us  for  our  food.     "There  is  no  other  nation  so 

grela  that  hath  God  so  nigh  them,  as  our  God  is  present 

^""jLaonf'  Where  is  our  love  in  return?    "  What  shall  I 
renX  u^^^^^^^^  for  all  the  tilings  that  he  hath  rendered 

*"  Collquf'  Beg  of  God  not  to  withdraw  his  mercies  from 
you. 


SIXTH  MEDITATION. 

ON  THK  PASSION  AND  DEATH  OF  CHRIST. 

^rf'iTi^l^'L  Mount  of  Olives,  at  the  foot  of 
wWch  Christ  sweat  blood;  Mount  Bion,  on  which  was  situ- 
Tted  the  city  of  Solyma,  where  he  was  accused,  scourged, 
^d  condemned;  md  Mount  Calvary,  where  he  was  crucified. 

First  Point. 
Consider  what  passed  in  the  garden,  the  agony,  the  bloody 

*T;£r 'mo  will  not  suifer  with  1^. -^  take  fi.m 
his  hand  the  cup  of  liis  passion  which  he  giveth  to  drmk  ? 

Second  Point. 

Consider  what  he  suifered  in  the  city,  before  Annas,  Cai- 
,      ^.,  .      ...  XI,  „  ...p^i,j,..v  Iniff'^tinors.  scourffings,  <fec 

A"'ectiom.    Here  none  need  be  suggested. 


SATURDAT. 
Third  Point. 


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C-nsider  what  he  endured  on  Mount  Calvary,  in  being 
etnpped  of  hia  garments,  having  his  hands  and  feet  piorcec! 
Consider  also  his  words  on  the  cross  Ac 

Atf'<^tioni    "  Look  upon  the  wounds  of  thy  Saviour,  as  he 

BheJs  f<,r  thee,  the  nrice  of  thy  redemption.  His^heSd  is 
bent  to  kiss  thee;  fns  heart  is  opened  to  love  thee-  ha 
wnis  stretched  out  to  embrace  thee.  Consider  these  th'ing" 
how  great  they  be ;  weigh  them  in  the  balance  of  thy  hea?t' 
that  he  may  be  who  ly  fixed  in  thy  heart,  who.  for  thee,  waa 
wholly  fastened  to  the  cro8s."-ST.  Auoustin. 
toUoquy.    Jesus  crucified  will  suggest  it. 


SEVENTH  MEDITATIO]^. 
SftiX  Saturtras. 

ON  THE  BLESSED   VIRGIN  MABF. 

Preparation,  as  before. 

Place  before  thy  mind  the  Queen  of  heaven  and  earth 

Ssed  TW  J^y      *^'  ^''*'  ""^  *'''''''°'  ^^  '^^^"^  ^^  *^» 

First  Point. 

Consider  both  the  outward  and  mward  loveliness  of  that 
blessed  Virgin,  of  whom  the  spouse  in  the  Canticle  saith, 
Tho'i  art  all  fair,  oh.  my  love,  and  there  is  not  a  spot  in 
thee.  How  should  she  not  be  most  beautiful,  who  broueht 
forth  him  who  was  "beautiful  above  the  sons  of  me»?» 
Assuredly.  "The  most  High  hath  sanctified  his  own  taber- 
nacle.     Ps.  xlv. 

Affections  Shall  not  I,  at  so  glorious  a  vision  of  Christian 
pertection,  cleanse  my  soul  from  its  stains?  0  most  pure 
Vu-gin,  obtam  for  me  grace  to  do  this. 


Second  Point. 

Consider,  with  what  privileges  and  honors  th.  ^^^ 

X..  _,.    ..     .         The  Father  love  lier  as  his  daughter- 


Trinity  glorifies  her 


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tho  Son  honors  hor  as  his  mother;  tlie  Holy  Ghost  em* 

bruces  her  as  his  brido.  „  .     ,,  .     xi      ,  •.« 

ApcLom.    How  can  I  sufficiently  praise  thee  ?  do. 

Third  Point. 
Cor^uler  tho  mercy  and  tenderness  of  this  mother  towards 
all  in  misery  ;  and  altliough  the  mercer  of  God  be  inhnitely 
greater,  yet  h.finito  also  is  his  justice,  m  which  Mary  has  no 

^^Affectiona.    Hail,  Holy  Queen,  Mother  of  Mercy,  «fec  p.  67. 
(Mloqwi,  to  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  may  be  giithered 
from  the  Atfections. 


barious  Urajicrs  onb  UDetJotions  for  tl)e 
mse  of  Il)e  iraitl)ful. 

ACTS  OF  FAITH,  HOPE,  AND  CHARITY: 

( To  the  recital  of  which,  with  contrition  of  heart,  an  Indulgence 

is  attac/ied.) 

LITERALLT  TRANSLATED  FROM  THE  ORIGINAL. 

An  Act  of  Faith. 
T  firmly  believe,  because  Gcd,  who  is  the  infallible 
truth,  has  thus  revealed  to  his  holy  Catholic  Church, 
mid  l)y  it  veveuls  it  also  unto  us,  tiiat  there  is  [>'^t'^yotl 
ill  three  Persons,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost;  that  the  Son  was  made  man  oy  taking  flesh  and 
"  a  human  soul,  by  the  operati<m  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  m 
the  womu  of  the  most  pure  Virgin  Mary ;  that  he  died 
upon  the  cross,  rose  again  from  the  dead,  ascended  into 
|,«.,vop.  -t'ld  fi-oin  thence  will  come  again  at  the  end  ot 
the  world  to  judge  both  the  living  and  the  dead;  to 


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An  Act  of  Hope. 

O  my  God,  because  thou  art  alraighty,  and  infinitelv 
Ijood  uiul  nu-rciful,  I  hope,  that  for^he  merit"  of  the 
paHHion  and  death  of  Jc,hu8  Christ  our  Saviour,  thou 
wil  g.vemeeternallife,whieh  thou  iutst  faithfukp  om 
sed  to  all  who  do  the  works  of  a  good  Christian-  si^iTe 
I  resolve  to  do  them  by  thy  holy  aid.  "'*'^"'  ^"'^® 

An  Act  of  Charity. 

ner^ec^rS'  ,^f  ^"««/hou  art  the  highest  and  most 

S'^hxJ'.    fd  l''^''  *'''', '"^^i^  my  whole  heart,  above 

ah  tlungs ,  and  I  am  resolved  to  suffer  the  loss  of  all 

lungs  rather  than  offend  thee;  and,  for  thy  love!  I  also 

love  my  neighbor  as  myself.  ^   "vt-,  i  uiso 


OTHER  ACTS  OF  FAITH,  HOPE,  AND  CHARITY. 
IN   COMMON   USE. 

Preparatory  Prayer. 

of  ^ukhTnnl  """^^  'l''"f '  ^""h  e:^^"*  *«  ^«  ^^^  increase 
0    taith,  hope,  and  charity  ;  and  that  we  may  deserve  to 

obtam  what  thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love  wha^ 

thou  commandest;  through  Christ  our  Lord?    Amen 

An  Act  of  Faith. 

1  firmly  belifiVA  thpr<»  ia  ^n/.  n^A  .  __n  .i 

one  God  there  are  three  Persons,  the  Father,  the  So^ 


130  PRATERS  AN  J  DEVOTIONS. 

and  the  Holy  Ghost;  that  t^^  ^on  took  t^i^nsd^^  ^|jj 
nature  of  man  from  the  womb  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  oy 
the  opemtl  of  the  POwer  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  and  tb^^ 
in  this  our  human  nature,  he  was  crucified,  and  die»  tor 
sTha    afterwards  he  rose  agaui,  and  ascended  nitc 
ea'ven,  from  whence  he  shall  come  to  repay  the  just 
evXin-   glory,  and  the  wicked   ever  asting  punish- 
S      Mt)ri?over  I  believe  whatsoever  else  the  Catholic 
Church  pi^poses  to  be  believed,  and  this  because  God 
who  i.  tL  ^Sovereign  Truth,  and  can  "ei  fe^/.^;;^^^^^^^^ 
nor  be  deceived,  hath  revealed  all  these  things  to  thiB 
his  Church. 

An  Act  of  Hope. 

O  mv  God,  relying  on  thy  almighty  power,  and  thy 
infinite  merc^  and  goodness,  and  because  thou  art  failh- 
f^to  tl^^^^^^^^^  trust  in  thee  that  thou  wilt  gran 

me  the  forgiveness  of  my  sins,  through  the  merits  of 
Jesus  Christ  thy  Son ;  and  that  thou  wilt  give  me  the 
nsshLnce  of  thy  grace,  with  which  I  may  labor  o  con- 
?h~the  e/din  the  diligent  exercise  of  all  good 
vvorks,  and  may  deserve  to  obtain  in  heaven  the  glory 
wliich  thou  hast  promised. 

An  Act  of  Charity. 
O  Lord  my  God,  I  love  thee  with  rny  whole  heart 
nnfl    sibove    all   things,  because    tliou,  O  God,  ait  tlie 
Sote  erGood,  and,  for  thy  own  infinite  perfections 
ar'  mos^t  worth^  of  all  love;  and,  for  thy  sake,  I  also 
love  my  neighbor  as  myself. 

An  Act  of  Contrition. 

O  mv  God,  for  the  sake  of  thy  sovereign  goodness  and 

infinite^erfections,  which  1  love  above  alHhings,  I  am 

exceedingly  sorrv  from  ihe  Douom  oi  my  n««iw  «»-  ••••• 

grieved  for  having  offended  hy  my  sins  this  thy  infimte 


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131 


goodnefls ;  and  I  firmly  resolve,  bv  the  a^mtame  of  thv 
grace,  never  more  to  offend  thee 'for  the  time  to  come 
and  caretuHy  to  avoid  all  occasions  of  sin 


AN  UNIVERSAL  PRAYER. 

FOR  ALL  THINGS  NECESSARY  TO  SALVATION. 

f.n-?,  '"^An'''^'  ^^^^^'^^  "'.^^^^  '  ^«  ^^«"  Strengthen  my 

fa  th.     All  my  hopes  are  in  thee ;  do  thou  secSre  then^ 

love  thee  ;  teach  me  to  love  thee  daily  more  and  nio't 

lllV    oUlIOVV. 

I  adore   thee  as  my  first   beginning;   I  aspire  after 

pn>tector  ''    ^  ''"    "^'^   '^'''  '''  "^^  '^'^'^'^^^ 

Vouchsafe,  O  my  God,  to  conduct  me  by  thy  wisdom 
to  restnnn  me  by  thy  justice,  to  comfort  m^y  thy' 
mercy,  to  defend  me  by  thy  power.  "^ 

To  thee  I  desire  to  consecrate  all  my  thoughts,  words 
ac  ions, and  sufferings;  that  henceforward  I  may  S 
only  ot  Thee,  speak  of  thee,  refer  all  my  acticn?to  y 
Sl^  ^'^'  ^"ff'^r  willingly  whatever  thou  shalt 

i.ord,  I  desire  that  in  all  things  thy  will  mav  bp  /innp 
tXr  ''  '^  ''-'  ^'"'  ^"'  in^he'minnTthat/lhou 

flni,^''^  ""^  -n^®.  *""  enlighten  mv  understanding,  to  in- 
flame  my  will,  to  purify  my  body,  and  to  sanctify  m^ 

Give  me  strength,  O  my  God,  to  expiate  my  offences 
0  OA  ercome  my  temptations,  to  subdue  my  passions,  and 
to  acquire  the  virtues  proper  for  my  state. 

J5  T/  i?y^:r;^^  *«"^«r  "ff-^^!-".  for  thy  goodness, 
of  tiie  world.  "  "'^  "e.ghbor,  and  contempt 


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Let,  ino  nlwnys  ronieinbcr  to  be  submisBiyo  to  my  su- 
periors,  coiMleseeiuling  to  my  interiors,  faithful  to  my 
friondn,  juui  charitable  to  my  enemies. 

A»HiHt  me  to  overcome  Hetmuaiity  by  mortification, 
avarice  by  almH-deedH,  anger  by  meeknesH,  and  tepidity 
by  devotion. 

()  my  tJoil,  make  me  prudent  in  my  undertakui}r», 
courageous  in  dangerw,  patient  in  atiliction,  and  liumble 
In  pro^*peritv. 

(;rant  that  1  nuiy  be  ever  attentive  at  my  prayers, 
t<Mnperale  at  n»y  meals  diligent  in  my  employments,  and 
constant  in  my  resolutions. 

Jiet  my  conscience  be  ever  uprigld  and  pure,  my  ox 
terior  modest,  my  conversation  edifying,  and  my  com* 
portmcnt  regular. 

Assist  me,  that  I  may  continually  labor  to  ovfcrcomo 
nature,  to  correspond  with  thy  grace,  to  keep  thy  com- 
mandments, and  to  work  out  ray  salvation. 

Discover  to  me,  O  my  Cod,  the  nothingness  of  this 
world,  the  greatness  of  heiiven,  the  shortness  of  time, 
and  the  length  of  eternity. 

<jrant  that  I  may  prepare  for  death ;  that  I  may  fear 
thy  judgments,  escape  hell,  and  in  the  end  obtain  heav 
en;  through  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord.     Amen. 


FIFTEEN  MEDITATIONS 

ON  THE  PASSION  OF  OUR  SAVIOUR  JKSUS  CHRIST. 

O  good  and  gracious  Jesus !  wlio,  being  most^  high  in 
the  glory  of  thy  Fatlu  r,  and  of  one  essence  with  him, 
didsrvouchsjife'of  thy  infinite  love  to  be  made  man,  to 
be  born  in  a  stable,  to  be  laid  in  a  manger,  to  be  cir- 
cumcised, and  to  lly  into  Egypt ;  afterwards  to  be  bajv 

ignorant,  and  to  heal  tlie  diseased ;  in  thy  whole  life  to 


PRAYEHS  *\D  UEVOTIWTS, 


laa 


Bufter   eonhmm    iiffl.ctiorm  and   pcrHecutions ;   and  at 
Ion«^t1i  v..lunt«nly  to  HuH^r  d.ntl/npon  flu,  cr'„HH;  an 
nil   I.  H  f,.r  me,  ,md  Huch  vvr.tched  cn-atureH  as  mysdi 

J.  (  «f<.od  «„(  flrraciouH  ,r,„„„  1  who,  havini/  eaton  tho 
puHclu.1    lamb  with  thy  dearly  bclovod  diHcfpCdi  |„t 
niH.  fro,,,  H„ppor,  ^ird  thyH.lf  with  a  tow.l,  pour  water 
n.to  a  bus,,,  a..d  o„  hooded  kneen  didnt  h  ,  ,,,  y  w  Ll 
^^J^H  ot  thy  d..scipleH,  and  wipe  them  w;;h  tlfy  onn 

'I  ( )  ^'ood  and  ^.TrnciooM  3vmi» !  who,  when  the  tim«.  «f 

h'^riHy  to  thy  ehildren,  h-avio^r  uh  thy  nioHt  Hacred  boav 

to  l>.  onr  n,eat,  and  thy  niont  preei^^^H  blood  to  bo  our 

d.n.k:   no  vv.t  can  teach,  n(,r  underHlandinxr  penetrate 

the  hottonileHH  depth  of  thi«  thy  charity.  V^''^'rMe 

,    4.  U  »)od  and  ^m,cioii8  JesuH!  who,  having  entered 

nto  the  pnh.„  of  ()iive«,  be^annt  t<,  fear  and  to  be 

l.oavy ;  whereupon  thou  «aidst  to  thy  disciploH,  mIsoZ 

^v  sorrorrM  even  vrUo  death;   and  then  Jeavinnirm 

kneeiedHt  upon  the  ground,  and  falling  flat  on  LfZ 

prayedst  to  thy  Father,  Jf  it  be  possL.  iHoJ^lnZ 

ini.sJromme.    A,jd  yet  with  perfect  HubmiHWon,  wholly 

eHi^r„edst  thyself  to  hin,,  nayin^r,  Father,  not  rm  Zf 

^:  ^.??«^,  ^^^  gracious  Jesus!  who,  inflamed  with 
an  n,efinT,le  denire  to  redeem  me,  didst  go  to  im^et  t^^e 
•UKiTs.J^'l  -ff-edst  Judas  the  traitor  to  kSss  thc^ 
•UK  thyself  o  be  taken  and  bound  A^ith  cords,  and  as  a 
naU.factor  disgracefully  led  by  the  basest  of  the  people 
t<  Annas,  where  with  admirable  meekness  thou  rere^v! 
edHt  a  cruel  stroke  on  thy  face,  most  unjustly  given  ^^^^^^^ 
l>y  a  vile  wretch  and  slave.  ^  ^  ® 

hnnnyi.^l'''''^  """^  ^'''*'^^^"'  "^^""^ '  ^'>«  ^ast  led  fast 
hound  1  ke  a  notorious  malefactor  from  Annas  to  the 

m,Zlv,,^'-'^P'r/'^'  ^'^^  priest, where  the  Jews  most 
iinnn  /h,;  ~^""  i"  '"j"*  ""•"'i  ?''"  "^^^"^roua  insolence  spat 
upon  thy  meek  and  amiable  face,  bufieting  thy  cheeks 

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and  l.lindfoldiiiff  thine  eyes,  scornfully  moekinj^,  find 
maliciously  allroutin^'  llu'c  with  iiijuriew  uU  that  night. 

7.  O  good  and  {rracious  Jesus !  wiio  in  the  morning 
vast  brought  to  (he  presenee  of  Pilate,  and  with  a  most 
Bweet  nd  humble  countenanee,  casting  thine  eyes  down, 
stoodst  before  him  in  the  jndgnu'nl-liall;  and  when  thou 
wast  most  falsely  calumi'dated  by  the  Jews,  and  many 
insulis  and  provocations  were  given  thee,  thou  meekly 
heldst  thy  peace,  and  patiently'  sull'eredst  their  unjust 
proceedings. 

8.  O  good  and  gracious  Jeaus !  who  wast  sent  from 
rilate  to  Herod;  he  out  of  vain  curiosity  coveting  to 
see  HOiiie  miracle  at  thy  hand,  denninded  many  thmgs 
of  thee,  and  tJie  Jews  continuing  their  perverseness 
agiiiiiht  thee;  but  to  all  these  thy  nieekness  replied  n(>t 
a  vv(,rd:  vvh' refore  Herod  and  all  his  court  desjustnl 
tlioe,  and  putlisig  on  thee  a  winte  garment  in  scorn  and 
derision,  sent  thee  thus  back  again  to  I'ilate.  O  un- 
speakable lunnility  and  obedience  to  the  will  of  thine 
enemies!  thou  wentst  forth  and  returncdst  again,  and 
wast  led  iij:)  and  down  from  place  to  place  whiiout 
j,*ainsaying,  t>ut  suffering  them  to  do  whatever  they 
would. 

11  O  good  and  gracious  Jesus!  wlio  in  the  judgment- 
hull  wast  siript  naked,  and  without  any  compassion  most 
cn;elly  scourged.  'Tliere  was  thy  blessed  virginal  and 
tt-ruler  llesh  torn  with  stripes,  and  altogether  mangled 
and  del'ormed;  so  that  the  streams  of  thy  most  precious 
blood  ran  down  on  every  side  upon  the  earth. 

10.  O  good  and  gracious  Jesus!  after  thy  feharp  and 
bh  rAy  scourging,  to  put  thee  to  more  shame  and  ton- 
fusion,  as  also  to  increase  thy  torments,  they  clothed 
thee  with  an  old  purj)le  garment,  and  platting  a  2rown 
of  thorns,  pressed  it  on  thy  holy  head,  till  the  sharp 
points  piercv  ^  thy  temples,  and  thy  most  precious  blood 
ran  down  and  covered  thy  face  and  neck:  they  gave 
thee  in  derision  ii  reed  fur  thy  sceptre,  and  kneeling 
fj/>\»rii  l>afV)rn  thee  in  scorri;  saluted  thee=i  snviiifr,  Hdil, 
Kirm  of  Uie  Jews;  then  to\)k  they  tr.e  reed  out  of  thy 


PltAYERS  AND  DEVOTIO.VS.  135 

l.reuthle».s: 'thou  refusX  m„    ?„ '',  "^^^  "'    "•""'J'  "'"• 
rJf"  ^?/"'^  """^  ^^nit-ious  Jesus !  boiriff  come  to  Monnf 

fountain,  thy  preeiouB  blood  gusheS  int.       ''  •""  ^""^  " 
14.  U  good  iind  griicious  Ji'aus!  who,  hmmnn  nn  tl  « 
OSS  k^weei,  two  thieves,  w„8t  ass„a;d  wXfw  . 


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15.  O  good  and  gracious  Jesus!  O  good  Shepherd  I 
thus  thou  bestowedst  thy  life  for  thy  sheep,  and  even 
after  death  still  thou  wouldst  suffer  for  us,  the  sacred 
side  of  thy  dead  body  being  opened  with  a  spear,  out  of 
which  flowed  water  and  blood.  TItus  at  last  ended  a  I 
thy  sufferings;  and  thy  enemies  having  slacked  their 
thirst  for  thy  blood,  and  being  gone  away,  thy  disciples 
came  and  took  thy  immaculate  body  down  from  the 
cross,  reposed  it  on  the  knees  of  thy  blessed  Mother, 
and  after  all  imaginable  expressions  of  piety,  reverence, 
and  love,  wrapped  it  up  in  linen,  and  laid  it  hi  a  sepulchre. 

Prayer. 

O  mild  and  innocent  Lamb  of  God,  thus  heartily  thou 
didst  love  me,  these  things  thou  didst  for  me,  these 
pains  most  patiently  and  lovingly  thou  sufferedst  for 
me.  What  shall  I  render  unto  thee  ?  I  adore  and  glo- 
niy  thee,  I  praise  thee  and  give  thee  thanks,  with  all  the 
powers  of  my  soul.  Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  God, 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords.  Hail,  most  glorious 
Redeemer  of  our  souls,  whose  death  quickens  and  gives 
life  to  the  world. 

O  blessed  Saviour,  have  mercy  on  me,  for  thy  good- 
ness' sake ;  forgive  me  all  my  sins,  destroy  and  mortify 
in  me  whatever  displeaseth  thee.  Make  me  one  accord- 
ing to  thy  heart,  and  grant  that  to  the  utmost  of  my 
power  I  may  most  diligently  imitate  thy  holy  life.  O 
blessed  Father  of  heaven !  behold  I  offer  the  most  holy 
incarnation,  life,  and  passion  of  thy  dearly  beloved  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  in  full  satisfaction  for  all  my  sins,  and 
perfect  amendment  of  my  life.  Grant,  most  merciful 
Fatlier,  for'  the  merits  of  thy  only-begotten  Son,  to  the 
living  mercy  and  grace,  and  to  the  s(m'.s  departed  rest 
»nd  iile  everlastiivj.    Amen. 


PBAYERS  AND  bEVOTlONS. 


137 


THIRTY  DAYS'  PRAYER 

W  QUE  H^irKSED    EEDEKMEK,  IN    HOXOK  OF  HIS    BITTEB  PASSION. 

F<yr  Deliverance  from  any  Evil,  or  for  obtaining  s<me 
especial  Mercy. 

^rMHrtvt/'""  sad  desolate,  and  dLtrS 
foo    o  •  thv  h  r  P ''"'  f '^^"^'  '^"^^^y  prostrate  at  the 

my  mt-rty,  and  beseechnig  tliee  to  take  uitv  and  f.nm 
f.tjHion  u,,on  me  in  this  n?y  present  afflic.lion!^ 

behold' m/t^'ri^''''  ^/'""'^^  ^^^"^'«  ♦>*'  the  afflicted, 
dL  ?eie7  ^r  fi'T''"^"'  my  sorrows,  and  remedy  my 
LrSvnnM  /  /^^^V.^^^l^S^  «^y«elf  encompasBed  with  very 

eoSnt  hn{  Jor  succor,  or  to  whom  I  may  make  my 

^TAhLl  ^^''  "i^  "^^^^  ^"*^  °^^'-^if"l  Saviour, 
7hl   u  ,  ^3  '''""^  confidence  that  thou  wilt  vouchsafe 

nat^L^^w^'^  ""^f -'^^  "^^  *^y  ^'^"^^"^o  with  our  human 

tinosi  to  unite  thy  divme  person  to  mortal  flesh  fr.V 
man  8  Halvation,  thou  didst  send  thy  angel  to  the  ho Iv 

me  n in  for  thT""  "^t»'-'\»-«mainedst,  true  God  ai  d 
womb  '^^''  ^^  '""^  "^^"ths  in  her  sacred 

By  the  anguish  thou  enduredst  when,  the  time  of  thv 
&F?r'.?  f--i»^-  ni^i^,  thou  prayert  to  t1; 
;^'  inilh       '«■'  '^'''  'I ''  ""'T  ^"^'''^^^  that  bitter  dui 
moTtr  T^'^'^'V  ^'.'"^  ^^^"^  '   y^t  concluding,  witii  a 
most  perfect  act  of  resignation,  Not  my  will,  but  thine  be 

%  the  outra^reous  injuries,  shameful  disgraces,  cruel 
b  ovvs,  contumelious  blasphemies,  forged  witnesses 
raise  accusations,  and  unjust  i„df^nipnt  v-hl  i  ■  ' 
innoiiiTif  l.iniKf  ,  +•  "/v^"^'  J""omemn,  \vhidi  mou, 
mnotuitLamb!   patiently  enduredst ;   by  the  shackles 

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wliioli  fettered  thy  limbs,  the  tears  which  flowed  from 
tliiiio  eyes,  the  blood  which  trickled  from  thy  whole 
body ;  by  the  fears,  sorrows,  and  sadness  of  thy  heart ; 
by  the  shame  thou  reeeivedst  in  being  stript  of  thy  gar- 
ments, to  hang  naked  on  the  cross,  in  the  sigh  t  of  thy 
sorrowful  Mother,  and  in  the  presence  of  all  the  people. 

"By  thy  royal  head  crowned  with  thorns,  and  smitten 
with  a  reed  ;  by  thy  thirst  quenched  witli  vinegar  and 
gall ;  by  thy  side  opened  with  a  spear,  whence  issued 
blood  and  water,  to  refresh  our  souls  with  that  living 
fountain  of  thy  love  and  mercy ;  by  the  sharp  inails 
wherewith  thy  tender  hands  and  teet  were  cruelly 
pierced  and  fastened  to  the  cross ;  by  the  recomraen- 
dation  of  thy  departing  soul  to  thy  heavenly  Father, 
saying,  bito  thij  hands  I  conunend  my  spirit ;  by  thy 
piayinf,  for  thy  enen)i88,  Fither,  forgice  t^em^  f'*r  lli^y 
know  not  what  they  do ;  by  thy  giving  up  the  ghost, 
when  thou  criedst  out  with  a  loud  voice,  My  God,  my 
Gwi,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  and  then,  bowing 
down  thy  most  blessed  head,  saidst,  //  is  consummated. 

By  the  great  mercy  thou  showedst  towards  the  peni- 
tent thief,  saying,  This  day  thou  shall  be  with  me  in 
Paradise;  by  thy  descent  into  Limbus,  and  the  joy 
thou  communicatedst  to  the  just  souls  therein  detained ; 
by  the  glory  of  thy  triumphant  resurrection,  and  the 
consoling  appearance  thou  frequently  didst  vouchsafe 
for  forty  days'  space  to  thy  sacred  Virgin  Mother,  to 
thy  apostles,  and  thy  other  chosen  friends  and  servants; 
by  thy  admirable  ascension,  when,  in  the  sight  of  thy 
holy  Mother  and  thy  apostles,  thou  wast  elevated  into 
heaven ;  by  the  miraculous  coming  down  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  in  the  form  of  liery  tongues,  whereby  thou  re- 
pleni^hedst  the  hearts  of  thy  disciples  with  thy  love, 
and  gavest  them  strength  and  courage  to  plant  thy 
faitl  in  the  whole  world ;  by  the  dreadful  day  of  gen- 
eral judgment,  on  which  thou  wilt  pass  sentence  on  all 
mankind. 

By  all  tnose  sorrows,  joys,  passions,  corapassit  ns,  and 
whatsoever  else  is  dear  io  thee  in  heaven  and  or.  yarth, 


PKAYERS  AND  DEVOTIONS.  139 

take  pity  on  mo,  O  comprmsionate  Redeemer !   hear  mv 
prayers,  and  j^rant  mo  that  for  which  I  now  mokt  hu7 
h\y  and  heartily  petition  thee.      [Mention  hcret   S 
you  desire  or  reflect  mentally  upon  if.]      Give  n.e  O  S 
eious  Saviour,  npcedily  to  experienci  thy  divh^'  buS 
and  corn  ort  who,  aecording  to  the  aecuston  ed  sweet 
nesH  of  thy  tender  he^rt,  art  wont  to  grant  the  requestfl 
<  f  Lose  who  feur  and  love  tliee,  even  to  theh  Sh 
dcwe  and  satisfaction;   bestow  o'n  me  also,  O  blessed 
Jesus,  a  constant  faith,  a  hrm  hoj.e,  a  i)erfect  charitv  a 
true  contrition,  a  sincere  coniessiin  a  fuU  sL   fi^^ 
a  d  hgent  guarding  of  myself  from  future  fail  us  a 
contempt  ot  the  world,  a  complete  conquest  of  n  vH^s" 
Bions,  a  zealous  imitation  of  thy  exemplary  life  and 
conversation,  an  entire  accomplishment  of  my  vovvs  an 
ubsoluto  mortihcntion  of  my  self  will,  h  willing  r^dhi'^ss 
to  die  for  thy  love  and  honor,  a  final  persevjral^e  L 
grace  and  good  works,  a  happy  departire  of  nw  soil 
out  of  this  world,  with  my  perfect  senses  about  me  ar"d 
with  thy  ho  y  sacrainents  to  strengthen  me;   thvse  f  O 
dear  Jesus,  to  comfort  me!   thy  sacred  Virgin  llothev 
with  the  saints,  my  particular  patrons,  to  pmy  Zml 


THE  THIRTY  DAYS'  PRAYER 

TO  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY,  IN  HONOR  OF  THE  SA3RED 
PASSION    3F  OUR   LORD  JESUS  CHRIST,  BY   THE  BTAOVT 
RECITAL   OF   WHICH,  FOR   THE    ABOVE    SPACE    OF    TIME 
rE^QU^E^T  ''''''^'''^''''''^  ««^^    ^^"  O^TA^N  «UR   LAWFUL 

ft  is  P'^'-"'^"'«^'y/2T;"ended  as  a  proper  devotion  for  every  day  In 
i^eiit,  and  all  the  f  ndays  throughout  the  year. 

Ever-glorious  and  blessed  Mnrv.  ouper   of  '--H-,., 
n.<.tl,e,-  „f  mercy,  the  hope  n.dcoMo^  JPi^^l^ 


140 


PRAYERS  AND  DEVOTIONS. 


desolate  aoula ;  through  that  sword  of  sorrow  which 
piercoil  thy  toiulor  hoart,  whilst  thine  only  Son  Josua 
Christ  our  Lord  sutlored  deatii  and  ignominy  on  the 
crosa;  through  that  tilial  tenderness  and  pure  love  he 
had  for  thee,  grieving  in  thy  grief,  whilst  from  his  crosa 
he  reconifnended  thee  to  the  care  and  protection  of  his 
beloved  disciple  St.  John ;  take  pity,  \  beseech  tliee,  ou 
my  poverty  and  necessities ;  have  compassion  on  my 
anxieties  and  cares  ;  assist  and  comfort  me  in  all  my  in- 
firmities and  miseries,  of  what  kind  soever.  Thou  art 
the  motiier  of  mercies,  the  sweet  comforter  and  only  ref- 
uge of  the  needy  and  the  orphan,  of  the  desolate  and 
afflicted.  Cast,  therefore,  an  eye  of  pity  on  a  poor  child 
f  f  Eve,  and  hear  my  praytir;  for  since,  in  just  punish- 
flient  of  my  sins,  1  tind  myself  encompassed  by  a  mul- 
titude of  evils,  and  oppressed  with  much  anguish  of 
spirit,  whither  can  I  tly  for  more  secure  shelter,  O 
amiable  mother  of  my  I^rd  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ ! 
than  to  the  wings  of  thy  maternal  protection?  Attend, 
therefore,  I  beseech  thee,  with  an  ear  of  pity  and  com- 
passion to  my  humble  and  earnest  request.  I  ask  it 
through  the  mercy  of  thy  dear  Son :  through  that  love 
and  condescension  wherewith  he  embraced  our  nature, 
when,  in  compliance  with  the. divine  will,  thou  gavest 
thy  consent ;  and  whom,  after  the  expiration  of  nine 
months,  thou  broughtest  forth  from  thy  chaste  womb  to 
visit  this  world,  and  bless  it  with  his  presence.  I  ask  it 
through  that  anguish  of  mind  wherewith  thy  beloved 
Son,  our  dear  Saviour,  was  overwhelmed  on  the  Mount 
of  Olives,  when  he  besought  his  eternal  Father  to  re- 
move from  him,  if  possible,  the  bitter  chalice  of  his  i)as- 
siou.  I  ask  it  through  the  threefold  repetition  of  his 
prayer  in  the  garden,  from  whence  afterwards,  with  sor- 
rowing steps,  and  mournful  tears,  thou  didst  accompany 
him  to  the  doleful  theatre  of  his  death  and  sufferings. 
I  ask  it  through  the  wounds  and  sores  of  his  virginal 
flesh,  occasioned  by  the  c(»rds  and  whips  wlujrewith  ho 
was  bound  and  scourged,  when  stripped  of  his  seamless 
garmeiit,  for   wiiicli   liis  execuLioiiers   afterwards   cast 


PHAYERS  AND  DEVOTIONS.  141 

11  he  wL'LlZf  ZmH'  """  '*^'!"'"'"'-  -her.. 

his  biiUT  tea™  and  bCdy teS.n'  ""''  "  i'""''«'' 
'mti„n,  hi»  »adne»H  and  Sf  of  llrt  i""?  '•""',  ''''"'ff- 
the  blood  wluch  Hick  «l  (V,Vn,  f  •  ,  '  "'I*  "  "i">"gh 

when  struek  w  tl  dt  h1  r  ,■"  '"^l'  ""''  '"■<^'-'""  ''A 
l.i»  crown  of  Tho  ,t,  it^kUtl'  "'"^,'  '■J!"'  l"'''"'"^  *'"• 
torments  he  sufltred  wh„,?  j  •    ,'","*''''  "'"  '^''"'•"eiating 

cned with  h™";?:!!"'  r  -f  •"f.^'^T «'t 

when  ho  exclaimed:  4  fW'^w, "",*'',"  """'^ 
>rs<i*CT  me?     I  ask  it  tl,rn,,;,i    i,^  '  «"%''«»'  "">" 

the  good  tliief  and  .1,1  Ifi^  ■""  '"*=''")'  "^'ended  to 
l>reeio„s  sou  a„T  BO  t  iH^ '';?  '^'T't''""  »''  '"» 
i'ather  before  he  ex^  ll  1  '  r'""^'  "^  ^'^  "'"""•I 
it  through  the  blood  miVr/'"^'/'  "  ■^""'^<'-  '  "^^ 
fiom  ■-Saer^dXXrpirrceV,;'?,';:  a^f  'r"* 

bitter  pass":„,  alrUVS^  dealh  T  th""  "'^'  ■"" 
wh  eh  nature  itself  w°,..i-."  ""  ""'  "oss,  at 
burstin/orrofks  rSi  rjr,  '"'».™7"'«io"«.  by  ihe 
earthquake,  and  d'ark^ss^o?  t  !"  "V'"  ''"'P''''  "'« 
it  through  his  deacent  i^L  I,  i      ?"  *!"^  """"'•     '  ""k 

ence,  he  mi'reututended'']n  o'h  """  '"7  P''=- 
&oft  aT^iP  '^-?Sd  InSVe' 

tn  nA4  th     '     /^    *^^«  word. When  thev  went  forth 
-  x-.v.a.h  th.  guHpel.    1  ask  It    Von^h  the  awful  ap." 


142 


PRAVERS  AiNl>  ^KVOTIOKS, 


pearnnce  ot  thy  8011,  at  the  hwt  dreadful  day,  when  ho 
shall  como  to  judj^'e  the  living  and  the  dead,  and  the 
world  by  tire.  1  ask  it  throuj,'h  the  conipaHsion  he  bore 
thee  in  this  lite,  atid  the  ineffable  joy  thou  didst  feel  at 
thine  assumption  into  heaven,  where  thou  Jirt  eternally 
absorbed  in  the  sweet  contt'inplation  of  his  divine  per- 
fections. O  glorious  and  ever-blessed  Virgin  !  coml'ort 
the  heart  of  thy  suppliant,  by  obtaining  for  me  [Here 
mention  your  request  under  the  condition  of  its  beinff 
dgrenable  to  the  will  of  G(hI].  And  as  I  am  persuaded 
my  divine  Saviour  doth  honor  thee  as  his  beloved 
Mother,  to  whom  he  can  refuse  nothing,  so  let  me 
speedily  experience  the  efficacy  of  thy  powerful  inter- 
cession, according  to  the  tenderness  of  thy  maternal 
atiection,  and  his  filial  loving  heart,  who  mercifully 
granteth  the  rc(|uests  and  complielh  with  the  desires 
of  those  that  love  and  fear  him.  Wherefore,  O  most 
blessed  Virgin,  besides  the  object  of  my  present  peti- 
tion, and  whatever  else  I  may  stand  in  need  of,  obtain 
for  me  also  of  thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord  and  our  Ood,  a 
lively  faith,  a  firm  hope,  a  perfect  charity,  a  true  contH- 
tion  of  heart,  unfeigned  tears  of  compunction,  a  sincere 
confession,  an  abstinence  from  sin,  a  love  of  God  and 
my  neighbor,  a  contempt  of  the  world,  and  patience 
under  all  affronts  and  ignominies  ;  nay,  even,  if  neces- 
sary, an  opprobrious  death  itself,  for  the  love  of  my  Sav- 
iour Jesus  Cli  ist.  Obtain  likewise  for  me,  O  sacred 
Mother  of  God !  perseverance  in  good  works,  the  per- 
formance of  good  resolutions,  the  mortification  of  self- 
will,  a  pious  conversation  through  life,  and,  at  my  last 
moments,  a  strong  and  sincere  repentance,  accompanied 
b}'  such  a  lively  and  attentive  presence  of  mind  as  may 
enable  me  to  receive  the  last  sacraments  of  the  Church 
worthily,  and  die  in  thy  friendship  and  favor.  Lastly, 
obtain,  I  beseech  thee,  for  the  souls  of  my  parents, 
brethren,  relations,  and  benefactors,  both  living  and 
dead,  life  everlasting.     Amen. 


TR AYKRS  AND  DEVOTIONS. 


Sia:  Prayers  of  St.  Bridget. 

'mTciful  lover  of  .UnVninf  ^  "'  •'^"'•'•'>^^-^»K  and  rno>t 
-'">m  then  didst  nssu,:  W,;;,.r" '•'"'",  ^''^  '^'^  «'^ 
«orr()WH  uluch  did  m'rc7ihvT  'l''""''/^"  ^^'^'^c  sharp 

-'<Jor,  when  nt  thv  sVl  )  f  ^'•- ;!Mguish  thou  didst 
o;  tliy  discdploH,  didst  tl^'  em  wm.  T'  ^''"';  1''^  ^^* 
<'^    I'y  i)reei(,ns  body  m.d  b  oV,     V,  f '''"'''  ^^'"""1"^^ 

^f  n^^  them,  didst  'Lre  d|  thi     '       ''  '""'"'^y  ^'«'"- 

most  sweet  Saviour  ih-.f  i ;.,  /' ^  beseech  tl        o 

tl'y  -ered  sod  "  d  ^Im'^  X-f 'o  '"''  "f  "'^''  ^^  '^^^ 
t"'Hvs  to  thv  heaverdy  F-i  he  h  ^  V']^  ^^'''"^  ^^'^''^ 
""•'  '>'"''^^  thou  wast  i'  V  i  tZ."^''  T"^  ''"^'^^ 
prehended  by  thy  chosen  In  .1  '  '  «^'n/li^cip]e,  at), 
nesses,  unjustly  Jrr  i^n'd    k      ''  H*'"'^'^    ^^>'  ^^^'"^^  ^^ii 

fhvchosen^dtyjn  thfp'ilh       H        •'"  ^''^^'••^'  "^'•'  "> 

"^  ^'ge  of  thy  youth    wnu^^^^^^^  '^'^  ''^^"nsh- 

l^t'-'ten,  spurned    sn^    „r    f  ""•^,  ^-^^''^^^''^ned,  bound. 

-Hi  ci<;th!.d  vvhh  oX'r  Tn  s;.t'^tVM.^'\^  ^'^"-"-"^^ 

f^'f^Mi,  spit  upon  ao-.in  br'nH  '  ^T*  ^^''^''^^^'^'^^'^^ ''tifl! 
'^"'elly  Lourled/cC'ned  u1^h"'"t^^''  '"  "  I'illnr,  mo.t 
^-;^^  and  afflict;i  "Tt  tn'n'^er  1;;':"%^'''"^'^  ^^"'^  ^^ 
['••'ins,  and  injuries.     O  niv  Ch  V  i^^^'f   torn,ent.s, 

«nd  merit  of  all  that  bittp7n.f  i'''"''  ^>'  ^^^^  '"^'"'''7 
breathedst  thy  lasf  up  n  ^  "  '""^  "'^^"^^'^'  '^^^f^"'^'  ^^oj 
m.  before  mv  de it!  ?  ''''.''"''  ^^"^hsafe  to  rrrant 

^1}  dcaca,  uue  contrition,  ei  tiro  confess!  ^ 


Hi 


PRATERS  AND  DEVOTIONS. 


ft  fl(>wi?ijf  fountjiin  of  tcnrM,  full  sntisfaction,  jind  plenary 
roinission  of  nil  my  Hiiis.     Amen. 

()  (.lost  •rracloua  Lord  Jomua,  bo  propitioim  to  m6  a 
•i'UH»r. 

Our  Father,  iVc.     Ilail,  Mary,  &c. 

U.  ()  nioHt  Hweet  Lord  Johuh,  ever-Howing  fountain  of 
heavenly  delltflitH,  rennunber,  1  beHeeeh  thee,  that  jjfrief 
and  sorrow  which  thou  didst  Huffer  when  thy  cruel  ene- 
mies, liko  tieivo  lions,  with  furious  and  dreadful  looks, 
compassiufr  thee  round  nbout,  did  tear  off  thy  hair,  apit 
upon  thy  sacred  face,  scratch,  bullet  thee,  and  with  all 
niauner  of  »inheard-of  injuries,  oulr.Mj^'es,  and  torments, 
did  most  cruelly  a!id  basely  blaspheme,  scorn,  and  affront 
thee.  O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  by  all  those  most  bar- 
barous and  inhuman  outrajrea  which  thou  didst  suffer, 
Youchsale  to  deliver  me  from  all  my  enefuies,  visible 
and  invisible,  that,  protectcil  und(?r  the  shadow  of  thy 
winjrs,  I  may  safely  arrive  at  the  port  of  eternal  glory. 
Amen. 

O  most  jjrncioua  Lord  Jesua,  &c. 

8.  O  uu>st  sweet  liord  Jesus,  omnipotent  eronrtor  and 
fabricator  of  the  world,  and  repairer  of  mankind,  who 
containest  both  heaven  and  earth  in  thy  hand,  and  whoso 
immensity  no  bounds  can  limit:  remember,  I  beseecli 
thee,  that  bitter  pain  and  anguish  which  thou  didat  en- 
dure, when  the  perfidious  Jews  [)ierced  thy  delicate  and 
tender  hands  and  feet  with  most  rough  and  blunt  nails, 
atretchintr  them  forth  violently  with  cords  to  the  holes 
they  had  made  in  the  cross.  Thus  they  heaped  dolors 
upon  dolors,  most  cruelly  disjointing  all  thy  bones, 
breaking  all  thy  veins,  and  renewing  aFl  thy  sacred 
wounds.  O  most  aweet  Jesus,  by  the  memory  of  all 
these  pains  and  torments  on  the  cross,  vouchsafe  to  give 
me  thy  fear  and  love,  with  perfect  charity  towards  my 
neighbor.     Amen. 

O  most  pious  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 

4.  O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  heavenly  physician  of 
human  nature,  and  eternal  king;  remember,  I  beseech 
tJiee.  uL  tho-ft  bitter  pains  which  thou  didst  endure  in 


I" 


PII...V1SK8  AND  DEVOTIONS, 

could  (,„  c^'um^e  I'u ,,  '■''„r':;r',";-'''''',";'  -J"'"' 

'"^''HlHMMJe       t(rr.i  A  <>"""P<'(m.t  Father,  re- 

im-dVitudii  Wi'm  in  h,.  ,1...  wJt;K«a,  who  lor  thoir 

«I»''(I   teura  for  us  nZ  r  1 1     i    ^'^J«t  coinmiserute  und 

uiifjiy  by  that  mercy  thou  didst  shnw  t,.  fi,   Vi  •  i?' 
tite  cross,  savinxr  f,/him    '#"  •    /    T  ^  "'*^  ^'"'^*  "P<^" 

"^y  Lord  Sd  mTc'd  tshow^lhf  1?'^^''  ^^^'  ''''''* 
»ow,  and  at  the  Lr  of  ^  Sif  i^^L""^*^  ^^  -' 
O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 

t»r..<-.  .oaipu^sioiMie  thee,  but  only  the  blcsscnl  Virfdi 


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PRAYERS  FOR  A  HAPPY  DEAIH. 


Mary,  tliy  mother,  who,  standing  under  the  cross,  in  the 
bitterness  of  her  soul,  aecompanied  thee  in  all  thy  tor- 
ments, unto  whom  thou  didst  commend  tliy  beloved  dis- 
ciple Si.  John  in  tliy  place,  sjiying  unto  her,  Woman^ 
behold  thy  son!  and  after  to  that  disciple,  Behold  thij 
another !  O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  by  that  sword  which 
did  then  transpierce  her  sacred  soul,  and  by  the  tender 
love  arid  compassion  wherewith  thou  didst  behold  the 
sad  distress  of  thy  sorrowful  mother,  have  pity  and  com- 
l>assion  on  me,  I  beseech  thee,  my  dearest  Lord,  and 
mercifully  help,  comfort,  succor,  and  assist  me  in  all 
my  tribulations,  adversities,  necessities,  sorrows,  and  auf 
ferings,  both  spiritual  and  corporal.  Amen. 
O  most  blessed  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 


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►•♦« 


JJrascre  for  a  flappji  iHeatl). 


Hf.  In  the  name  of  the  Father,  &c. 

Open  thou  our  lips,  O  Lord,  to  bless  thy  holy  name ; 
cleanse  our  hearts  from  all  our  wandering  and  distnurt- 
ing  thoughts ;  enlighten  our  understandings,  and  inflame 
our  wills,  that  we  may  perform  this  holy  exercise  with 
due  attention  and  devotion,  and  deserve  to  be  heard  in 
the  presence  of  thy  divine  Majesty,  through  Christ  our 
Lont.     Amen. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Mary, 

All  ve  holy  Angels  and  Archangels, 

St.  Abel, 

St.  Abraham, 

St.  John  the  Baptist,         _ 

All  ye  holy  Apostles  and  KYRngeliata, 


1 


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^'sion  for  us. 
)  Lord. 


I 


PEA^-KRS  FOR  A  HAPPY  DEATH.  U^ 

All  ye  holy  Disciples  of  our  Lord, 

All  ye  holy  Innocents, 

St.  Stephen, 

St.  Laurence, 

All  ye  holy  Martyrs, 

St.  Silvester, 

St.  Gregory, 

St.  Austin, 

All  ye  holy  Bishops  and  Confessors, 

bt.  Bennct, 

St.  Francis,  • 

All  ve  holy  Monks  and  Hermits, 

St.  Mary  Magdalen, 

St.  Lucy, 

All  ye  holy  Virmns  and  Widows,  I 

All  ye  Saints  ot  God,  make  int  '      "  -^ 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  and  spare  /  i^oro 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  and  hear  us,  O  Lord. 

r  rom  thy  anger, 

From  an  unprovided  death, 

From  the  pains  of  hell. 

From  all  evil, 

From  the  power  of  the  devil. 

By  iny  hativity. 

By  thy  cross  and  passion. 

By  thy  death  and  burial. 

By  thy  glorious  resurrection. 

By  thy  admirable  ascension, 

By  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 

In  the  day  of  judgment,  I 

We  sinners,  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

That  thou  spare  us,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  U3. 

Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Let  us  pr-y. 

^  O  God  of  mercy,  strengthen  us  thy  servants  in  thy 
«eaveihy  ^rmcc,  tnat  at  tiie  hour  of  our  death  the  enemy 


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may  not  prevail  over  us,  and  that  we  may  deserve  to  be 
conducted  by  thy  angels  into  everlat  ing  life,  through  our 
Jjord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Creator,  who,  to  refresh 
thy  thirstnig  people  in  the  desert,  didst  command  streams 
of  water  to  llov  from  the  hard  rock ;  touch,  we  beseech 
thee,  our  stony  hearts,  and  give  us  tears  of  perfect  com- 
punction,  that  we  may  detest  all  sui,  and  thirst  after  the 
blissful  and  glorious  sight  of  thee,  our  God,  the  Father 
the  Son,  and  the  Holy  GMiost.     Amen. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  behold 
prostrate  at  thy  feet  a  most  ungrateful  and  perfidious 
creature.  O  my  God,  I  have  offended  thee  exceedingly 
in  thought,  word,  and  deed.  My  heinous  crimes  fixed 
thee  to  the  Woody  cross.  To  rescue  me  from  eternal 
damnation,  thou  didst  endure  an  agony  of  three  hours 
on  Mount  Calvary.  I  am  astonished  and  confounded 
at  thy  unwearied  patience  in  supporting  a  most  pro- 
voking and  wilful  sinner.  From  the  very  bottom  of 
my  heart  I  detest  all  my  sins ;  and  because  I  love  thee, 
and  will  love  thee  above  all  created  things,  T  stead- 
fastly purpose,  by  the  help  of  thy  grace,  never  to  offend 
thee  more ;  rather  to  die  than  commit  one  ijiortal  sin. 
Amen. 

O  Jesus,  who,  in  thy  prayer  to  thy  Father  in  the  garden 
of  Gethsemani,  wast  filled  with  anguish  and  sorrow, 
which  forced  from  thy  trembling  body  drops  of  blood, 
trickling  to  the  ground ;  have  mercy  on  us,  have  mercy 
on  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  ua. 

O  lesus,  who  wast  betrayed  by  the  kiss  of  Judas  into 
the  hands  of  thy  enemies,  wast  seized  and  bound  like  a 
thi<  f,  and  abandoned  by  thy  disciples ;  have  mercy  on  us, 
have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  who,  by  the  unjust  verdict  of  the  Jews,  wast 
found  guilty  of  death,  brought  like  a  malefactor  before 
the  tribunal  of  Pilate,  mocked  and  derided  by  the  im- 
pious Herod ;  have  mercy  on  us,  have  mercy  on  us,  O 

AjUI'II,  iliivc  illcii;}-  usi   tin. 

O  Jesus,  who  wnst  stripped  of  th  -  garments,  .and  most 


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Inhumanly  scourged  at  the  pillar;  have  mercy  on  us. 
have  mercy  on  ua,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us 

O  Jesus,  who  wast  crowned  with  thorns,  blindfolded, 
buffeted,  struck  with  a  reed,  clothed  in  derision  with  a 
purple  garment,  and  in  many  other  ways  mocked  and 
reviled ;  have  mercy  on  us,  have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord, 
have  mercy  on  us.  </  7  -*, 

O  Jesus,  who  wast  reputed  more  criminal  than  Barab- 
has  a  murderer,  rejected  by  the  Jews,  and  condemned 
to  the  Ignominious  death  of  the  Cross;  have  mercy  on 
us,  have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

O  Jesus,  who  wast  loaded  with  a  heavy  cross,  and  led 
like  an  mnocent  lamb  to  the  place  of  execution ;  have 
mercy  on  us,  have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy 
on  us.  '  "' 

O  Jesus,  who  wast  crucified  between  two  thieves,  de- 
rided,  blasphemed,  and  made  to  endure  most  horrid  tor- 
merits  from  the  sixth  to  the  ninth  hour;  have  mercy  on 
us,  have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us 

O  Jesus  who  didst  expire  on  the  cross,  in  the  presence 
of  thy  holy  Mother,  before  whose  eyes  thy  sacred  side 
was  opened  with  a  spear,  whence  issued  forth  water  and 
blood;  have  mercy  on  us,  have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord, 
have  mercy  on  us.  .,  ,  ^ 

O  Jesus,  who  wast  taken  down  from  the  cross  and 
bathed  in  the  tears  of  thy  most  so-rowful  Mother;  have 
mercy  on  us,  have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy 
on  us.  •' 

0  Jesus,  who  wast  covered  in  every  part  with  wounds 
and  bruises,  embalmed  with  spices,  and  laid  in  the 
Bepulehre;  have  mercy  on  us,  have  mercy  on  us.  O 
Lord,  liave  mercy  on  us. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  God,  who  for  the  redemption  of  mankind  didst 
vouchsafe  to  be  born,  to  be  circumcised,  to  be  rejected 
by  the  Jews,  to  be  betrayed  by  a  kiss,  to  be  fettered 
like  a  malefactor,  and  like  an  innocent  lamb  to  be  led  to 

a-.e.,  ^-j  oc  ignuiijiniuubiy  oroughi  belore  Annas, 

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PRAYEns  Fon  A  iiArry  death. 


CniiiplmH,  Pilat(s  nnd  Herod,  to  bo  accuRcd  Ly  falHo 
witiioHHcN,  to  ho  si'otirjLrt'd  vvllli  whioH,  buH'etod,  Vlotilod 
with  Mpittliscrovviu'd  with  thoriiH,  Hln|)iH'd  of  thyelotlu-s, 
I'jiNtoiU'd  to  a  croHH,  phu-od  hotwoou  two  thicvtis,  and  tc 
taHto  of  vliu';,r,ir  and  jjail ;  l>y  tiu'rto  n  »).st  ^'riovous  piiiwH, 
M-hich  I,  howcvor  unwortiiy,  d(»  comnifmoiato,  and  hy 
thy  most  Hiwwd  doatii  tnul  j)aHsi(iii,  deliver  ine  from  tho 
pains  of  hell,  and  ecMuiiiet  ine  whilher  thy  ineicy  did 
condupt  tho  ponitent  thief,  who  wjim  erucHied  with  theo, 
wh(»,  with  tho  Father  and  rho  Holy  (]lho;T(t,  livoHt  and 


roinnoBt  forovor.     Anion. 


Pnti/ent  on  the  Five  Wounds  of  our  Saviour. 

()  Lord  JoHUH  Christ,  I  njost  humbly  adore  the  moHt 
Hiiered  woinid  in  thy  letY  foot.  I  jrivo  theo  thnnkH  for 
that  ernel  pain,  sutVerod  with  ho  much  love  and  charity. 
I  eondoh^  with  theo  ni  thy  tornuMilM,  ana  with  thy  nn)si 
atllieted  Mother.  I  humbly  ben-  pardon  for  all  my  kIhs, 
whieh  I  lament  more  than  "all  imajrinable  evils,  heeauHC 
they  ollenti  thee,  ()  intiinte  tjoodneHs!  And  I  resolve 
never  ujore  to  sin.  O!  bring  with  me  all  sinners  to 
a  true  eonversion,  and  give  them  light  to  discover  the 
heint>nstiess  and  tlu.  enormity  of  a  mortal  sin. 

Our  Father,  &e.     Hail,  Mary,  &e.     Glory,  &e. 

O  Lord  Jesus  (^hrist,  I  lnuni)lv  adore  the  most  .sacred 
wound  in  thy  right  foot.  1  give  thee  thaidis  for  that 
cruel  p.Min,  endured  with  so  much  love  and  chnrity.  I 
condole  with  thee  in  thy  torments,  and  with  (hy  most 
atHicted  Mother.  Grant 'me  strength  agaiiist  all  tempta- 
tions, and  prompt  obedience  in  the  execution  of  thy 
Divine  will.  (Comfort,  ()  .lesus,  all  poor,  miserable 
nlllicted,  tempted,  and  persecuted  persons.  ]\losl  just 
Judge,  govern  tho-e  who  administer  just'ce,  and  assist 
all  laborers  in  the  can>  of  souls,  whet'hei  among  Chris. 
tians  or  Inlitlels. 

Our  Father,  c^'c.     Hail.  :\lary,  »!l'c.     Glory,  «!tc. 

O  I.oi-d  Jesus  Christ,  I  humhlv  adore  themost  sncred 
wound  in  thy  left  hand.     1  give  theo  thar.ks  for  that 


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crii(,l  nnln  endured  with  so  much  lovo  and  charitv  T 
condole  with  theo  n  thv  HuiYovintru  nL  si  .?  •^*  * 
«<nirted  Mother.     Dei  vct  Z    S  f  V''''''^ 

and  ,.rm.t  n.e  pufierei  and  eo  iZ.  1%^;"  k(  ^''^k 
will  in  all  the  udverHilies    f  1  h  m  Sf  ^i    V^'^  ^'^'"'^^'^ 


n 


that  tliey  may  not  perish. 
Our  Father,  <fee. 

wound"?;!  fciS'tl'inV'T'''^  Ir  'V  ■"«»'  -""- 

.•r"H   |.«in.  Lured  f"/-„,o  ^^^'''  """l''"  <'"^  «'»« 

will  ill  1.11  tliiriM  ic  •itiL  .;>  '■l™  ""''  resBlute 

Willi  the  .-r,™tf  fi„.J  ,1      '"^  ""'""'""•     «1^^™  '"e 

OiJr  Father,  «fee. 
w "nd'hl  firble?:'d''i"'°1  '".""'^'7  ""ioro  'he  -cred 

.-•.-■in.  >o4  .!rtfd"tow„fr„H':?  ^i^l^  f"'- "-? 

ni-MKs  of  divini.  m-^  „  1  f  ""  '^  ''""'«'  «™'i- 
<o  |.r„l,.et  i  V  holv  r.nl  n  r' ''^  '',''«  "^  •''^•'-'>  «  J.^™'. 
'•""M..  V  c"r  ,,  »!  .:       '"  V"',r'''  *?  *■•'*'  'I'y  ff"^- 


r>f  sal 


vatiun  all   tho 


into  Ihc  w 


^y 


«e  M^h^    have  gone  astray,  vhetW 


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mAYEllS  FOR  A  H/ PPT  DEATH. 


tlirou|j;h  malice  or  ijjfnoranco.     Subject  unto  thy  sncred 
Yoke  till  iiifidulH,  hereticH,  und  all  tho  onoiniuH  of  thy 
iioly  Nmne. 
Our  Futher,  &c. 

Ijet  us  pray. 

O  liord  JcHUH  Christ,  God  of  my  heart;  by  thoHo  five 
Wouruln,  which  thy  love  for  uh  iullictt'd  on  thee,  Nuceor 
thy  servants  whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  precious 
blood.     Amen. 

Most  merciful  Redeemer;  by  those  ineffable  tormontS; 
and  the  immense  yrief  which  thou  wast  pleased  to  sutler 
for  me,  a  contemptible  creature,  especially  when  thy 
blessed  soul  was  bitterly  separated  from  thy  body,  I 
humbly  beseech  thee  to  secure  my  soul  at  the  hour  of 
its  departure,  nnd  comfort  me  then,  as  thou  didst  tho 
penitent  thi«if,  with  tho  blessed  assurance  that  I  shall  be 
with'thoe  in  Paradise.    Amen. 

Liit  ua  say  thrico  tho  "  Our  Father,"  and  the  "  Hail,  Mary," 
in  uioinory  of  the  throe  hours  our  Redooujer  hung  upon 
tho  cross,  for  tho  souls  of  tho  fjiithful  departed  in  tliis 
cony;ro{jfation.    "  Our  Fatliur,"  <fec. 

Lot  ua  say  once  the  "  Our  Father,"  and  tho  "  Hail,  Mary," 
for  such  as  are  iu  tho  deplorable  state  of  mortal  sin. 
"Our  Father,"  Ac. 

Let  us  likewise  say  once  tho  "  Oui  Father,"  and  the  "  Hail, 
Mary,"  for  the  person  who  is  to  diu  next  in  this  congrega- 
tion, that  he  may  depart  happily,  fortified  with  the  holy 
siioranuMits  of  the  Church.    "  Our  Father,"  Ac. 

Li  t  ua  dispose  our.'olves,  by  acts  of  perfect  contrition,  and 
pure  love  of  God,  to  receive  profitably  the  Benediction 
of  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  iu  the  adorable  Sacnunent  of 
the  Altar. 

O  nierciful  Redeemer,  and  God  of  infinite  patience; 
great  is  my  confusion  at  appearing  in  thy  Divine  pros- 
ence,  because  I  have'so  frequently  preferred  vile  and  con- 
temptible creatures  before  thee,  the  Almighty  Creator  of 
the  universe. 

I,  who  am  but  a  miserable  worm  of  the  earth,  do 


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Utterly  detcHt  my  prusurnntion  in  Him.in,,  Jn  ♦! 
crcitod  for  th™    iiiid  I  InL  *'/  ''"'"''  *»" 


Qri)^  Psalter  of  Jestto. 


♦There  ii  no  other  Name  under  heaven  given  to  men,  whereby  we  matt 
be  ■aved."— ./Jc(»  iv.  12. 

Begin  by  a  devout  bowing  of  the  head  or  genuflection,  at  the 
adorable  Name  of  Jesus. 

Part  I. 

«'  At  the  Name  of  Jesus  let  every  knee  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  of  thingt 
in  earth,  and  of  things  in  hell  ;  and  let  every  tongue  confess  that  oui 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  is  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father."— PAi^.  u.  19,  11. 


t  ♦ 


First  Petition. 


Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ) 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesws,  >  have  mercy  on  me. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ) 
Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me,  O  God  of  compassion,  and 
forgive  the  many  and  great  offences  1  have  committed  in 

thy  sight. 

Many  have  been  the  follies  of  my  life,  and  great  are 
the  miseries  I  have  deserved  for  my  ingratitude. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  dear  Jesus,  for  I  am  weak ;  O 
Lord,  heal  me,  who  am  unable  to  help  myself. 

Deliver  me  from  setting  my  heart  upon  any  of  thy 
creatures,  which  may  divert  my  eyes  from  continually 
looking  up  to  thee. 

Grant  me  grace  henceforth,  for  the  love  of  thee,  to 
hate  sin ;  and  out  of  a  just  esteem  of  thee,  to  despise  all 
worldly  vanities. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  O  Jesus,  I  beseech  thee; 
turn  their  vices  into  virtues,  and  making  them  true  ob- 
servers of  thy  law,  and  sincere  lovers  of  thee,  bring  them 
to  bliss  in  everlasting  glory.  Have  mercy  also  on  the 
souls  in  purgatory,  for  thy  bitter  passion,  I  beseech  thee, 
and  for  thy  glorious  name,  Jesus. 


THE  PSALTEH   OF  JESUS.  Jgj 

^  O  blessed  Trinity,  one  eternal  God,  have  ,ne,  y  on 

Holy  Gils'"'  ^  *"  ^''"''''  ""■* '»  "">  S""-  «"'l  to  the 

^oHkwithouTeni"  'tt*^""""^' '"  — "<»  '»-- 
Oar  Father,  &c. 
Hail,  Mary,  &c. 

Second  Petiiion. 


Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus.  - 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,'  S  help  me. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ) 

sucjirra^ral^p^iir/^tt---'--"^'" 

witT'deXt'o^Cl  •"■™"''''*  "^  """^'  ™d  i-fl-n-^d 

wiui  aesires  ot  thy  glorious  presence. 

fuund^':;:„•s°^vr^cth'7onr  "c'r  %''^ » •'-'»^«- 

eomfort,'and  the  l^neht  Others  '        """'  '°  "^  "^'^^ 
Have  meroy  on  all  sinners, '&o. 

Third  Petiiion, 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ) 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ^strengthen  me. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ) 
Jesus,  strengthen  me  in  soul  and  body,  to  please  thp« 
m  domg  such  works  of  virtue  as  may  hrZmeVthl 
everlastmg  joy  and  felicity.  ^        ^  ^^  *°  ^^'^ 

Grant  me  a  firm  purpose,  most  merciful  Snvionr  t^ 
amend  my  life,  and  atone  for'  the  years  past :  '   ' 

Ihose  years  which  I  have  misspent  to  thy  displeasuro 
m  vam  or  wicked  thono-hts  woX  .i^pj "  1-  -fP  .?®"^®' 
toms.  -   3'"";  •  -^.vi.,,  aeeua,  una  evu  eus- 


ir»6 


THE    rSALTER   OF  JEBU8. 


Make  m)  henrt  obedient  to  thy  will ;  and  ready,  for 
tliv  love,  to  perform  all  the  works  of  mercy. 

Grant  mo  the  giftn  of  the  Holy  GhoHt,  wliich,  throujrh 
a  virtuous  life,  and  a  '^ovout  frequenting  of  thy  raoHt 
holy  Huor  iments,  may  at  length  bring  me  to  thy  heavenlv 
liin^'doni. 

Have  nierey  on  all  siiiners,  &.c.  > 

Fimrlh  Petition. 


comfort  me. 


J08US  comfort  ^ne,  and  give  me  grace  to  place  my 
ehief,  my  only  joy  and  felicity  in  thee. 

Send  me  lieuvenly  nieditntionH,  Hpiritnal  8weetnes«,  and 
fervent  desires  of  thy  glory ;  ravish  my  soul  with  the 
contemplation  of  heaven,  where  I  shall  everlastingly 
dwell  with  thee. 

Bring  often  to  my  remcnjbrance  thy  unspeakable 
goodness,  thy  gifts,  ami  thy  great  kindness  shown  to 
me. 

And  when  thou  bringest  to  my  mind  the  sad  remem- 
brance of  my  sins,  whereby  I  have  so  unkindly  ott'ended 
thee,  comfort  me  with  the  assurance  of  obtaining  thy 
grace,  by  the  spirit  of  perfect  penance,  purging  awav 
my  guilt,  and  preparing  me  fur  thy  kingdom. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &.c. 

Fifth  Petition. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ^ 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  >  make  me  constant, 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ) 
Jesus,  make  me  constant  in  faith,  hope,  and  charity, 
with  continuance  in  all  virtues,  and  resolution  not  to 
offend  thee. 

Make  the  memory  of  thy  passion,  and  of  those  bitter 
pains  thou  sutferedst  for  me,  sustain  my  patience,  and 
refresh  me  in  all  tribulations  and  adversity. 


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i-n^f^'r*    n?  ®T  *^«!^/a8t  the  doctrines  of  thy  holy 

Ltd'l?"""'  '       ^'  "  ^^"^'^"'  frequenter  ^ofii 

Let  no  false  delight  of  this  deceitful  world  blind  me. 

no^  HcBhly  temptation  or  fraud  of  the  devil  shaSe  my 

M;ir  heart,  whi"h  has  forever  set  up  its  rest  in  thee; 
and  IS  resolved  to  give  up  all  things  for  thy  eternal  re! 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c. 

-  Our  Lord  J-n.  Chri.t  hnmbled  him«>lf,  becoming  ob«llent  onto    ealh 
even  Uie  dtath  of  the  croM."— PAi*  iils.  ' 

Hear  these  my  petitions,  O  most  merciful  Savio  .- 

sider  them,  that  they  may  prove  easy  steps;  whereby  mv 
soul  may  clmib  up  to  the  knowledge,  love,  and  perfbr7 
ance  of  my  duty  to  thee  and  to  m^  neighbor  throuSi 
the  whole  course  of  my  life.    Amcnf      ^       '        ^ 
Our  Father,  &c. 


Hail,  Mar^,  &,c. 
I  believe  m  God, 


&.C. 


Part  H. 

"  At  the  nam.  of  Jeins,"  Lc-PAU,  H.  10,  11,  as  befor* 

Sixth  Petition. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  )     ,.  , 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  J*^"g"ien  me  with  spirit. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  )  "^^  wisdom. 

Jesus,  enlighten  me  with  spiritual  wisdom,  to  know 

tetth'ef  ^"  ^'^^^  ^'""^'^-^^^^  -  --^^  - 

diSn^:  ::^^:^  sr  ^^  ^-^^  -^ 

tilUtTVi^K  {  "^^y  wisely  proceed  from  virtue  to  virtue, 
Majesty^^       ^"""^^  ^*  ^'  "^'^^  '^«^«"  ^^  %  S^^^ons 

Permit  me  not,  dear  Lord,  to  return  to  those  sins  for 

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THE   PSALTER  OF  JESUS. 


which  I  have  sorrowed,  and  of  which  I  have  purged  my- 
self by  confession. 

Grant  me  grace  to  benefit  the  souls  of  others  by  my 
good  example,  and  to  convert  those  by  good  counset 
who  have  used  me  ill. 

Have  mercy  on  all  ainners,  &c. 

Seventh  Petition. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ^ 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  >  grant  me  grace  to  fear  thee. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  } 

Jesus,  grant  me  grace  inwardly  to  fear  thee,  and  to 
avoid  all  occasions  of  otfending  thee. 

Let  the  threuts  of  the  torments  which  shall  befall  sin- 
ners, the  fear  of  losing  thy  love  and  thy  heavenly  inher- 
itiince,  ever  keep  me  in  awe. 

Let  me  not  dare  to  remain  in  sin,  but  call  me  soon  to 
repentance ;  lest  through  thine  anger  the  dreadful  sen- 
tence of  endless  death  and  damnation  fall  upon  me. 

May  the  powerful  intercession  of  thy  blessed  Mother 
and  all  the  saints,  and,  above  all,  thy  own  merits  and 
mercy,  O  my  Saviour,  be  ever  between  thy  avenging 
justice  and  me. 

Enable  me,  O  my  God,  to  work  out  my  salvation  with 
fear  and  trembling ;  and  may  the  apprehension  of  thy 
sacred  judgments  render  me  a  more  humble  and  diligent 
suitor  at  the  throne  of  grace. 

Have  mercy  on  aii  siimtrs,  &c. 


grant  me  grace  truly  to 
love  thee. 


Eighth  Petition, 

Jesus,  Jesas,  Jesus, 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ^ 
Jesus,  grant  me  grace  truly  to  love  thee  for  thy  infinite 
goodness,  and  those  great  bounties  1  have  received,  and 
hope  forever  to  receive,  from  the? 

Let  the  remembnince  of  thv  kindness  and  patience  con- 
quer the  malice  and  evil  inclinationsof  m  v  pervnrse  nature 


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Let  the  corsideration  of  my  many  deliverances  and 
thy  gracious  calls  and  continue'd  protection  throS  li?^ 
shame  me  out  of  my  ingratitude.  ^     ^ 

And  what  dost  thou  require  of  me,  for  and  by  all  thy 

rrrmTinr/g^o^odr  ^'"^  ^"'  "'^'^"*  ^—  *^- 

.  ?o.^I  dear  Lord!  my  whole  life  shall  be  nothing  but 
a  desire  of  thee;  and  because  I  truly  love  thee,  I  will 
most  diligently  keep  thy  commandments. 
Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c. 

Ninth  Petition. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, )         ,  ' 

.Tesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  }  ^'"^"^  ^^  ^^^e  *to  remem- 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  3  ^^^  "^7  <^eath. 

Jesus,  grant  me  grace  always  to  remember  my  death, 
and  the  great  account  I  then  must  render;  that  so  beini? 
kept  continually  disposed,  my  soul  may  depart  out  of 
this  world  rightly  in  thy  grace. 

Then   by  the  gracious  intercession   of  thv  blessed 
Mother,  and  the  assistance  of  the  glorious  St! Michael 
deliver  me  from  the  danger  of  my^soul's  enemies    and 
hou?of  ar'^  ""^^'^'  ^  ^'''''^  t^^«'  help  me  at  the 

Then,  dear  Jesus,  remember  thy  mercy;  and  turn  not 
for  my  offences,  thy  face  away  from  me.  ^ 

Secure  me  against  the  terrors  of  that  day,  by  causinrr 
me  now  to  die  daily  to  all  earthly  things.^^ncf  to  S 
ni}^  continual  conversation  in  heaven. 

Let  the  remembrance  of  thy  death  teach  me  how  to 
esteem  my  life;  and  the  memory  of  thy  resurrection 
eiic()urage  me  cheerfully  to  descend  into  the  grave 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c. 

Tevah  Petition. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  )       ,         , 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  >  ®^"^  °^®  "^re  my  purga- 

T/i<3iia     IV.™,. -     T ,      i  torv 

•.'v.Tuo,  .jcnurr,  jcmUS,  J  ^  ' 

Jesus,  send  me  here  my  purgatory,  and  so  prevent  the 


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torments  of  that  clt;ansing  fire,  which,  after  this  life, 
awaits  unpurged  souls. 

Vouchsafe  to  grant  me  those  merciful  crosses  and 
afflictions,  which  thou  seest  are  necessary  to  break  off 
my  affections  from  all  things  here  below. 

Since  none  can  see  thee  that  loves  any  thing  but  for 
thy  sake,  permit  not  my  heart  to  find  here  any  rest  but 
in  seeking  after  thee. 

Too  bitter,  alas!  will  be  the  anguish  of  a  separated 
soul  that  desires,  but  cannot  come  to  thee,  clogged  with 
the  heavy  chains  of  sin. 

Here  then,  O  my  Saviour,  keep  me  continually  morti- 
fied in  this  world;  that,  purged  thoroughly  by  the  fire 
of  love,  I  may  immediately  pass  into  the  everlasting  pos- 
sessions. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c. 

•'  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  humbled  himself,  becoming  obedient  unto  death 
even  the  deatli  of  the  cross." — Phtl.  ii.  8. 

Hear  these  my  petitions,  &c.,  as  before. 

Our  Father,  &c. 

Haii,  Mary,  &c. 

I  believe  in  God,  &.C. 


Part  IE. 

"  At  the  name  of  Jesus,"  fitc— PA«.  ii.  10,  11,  as  bejore. 

Eleventh  Petition. 


Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ^     ^^^  ^^  ^^  ^  ^^j 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ^  «  company. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  )  . 

Jesus,  grant  me  gracp/to  fly  evil  company;  or  if  I 
chance  to  come  among  such,  I  beseech  thee,  by  the 
merits  of  thy  uncorrupt  conversation  among  sinner«, 
iirfis(>rve  me  from  beinsr  overcome  I  v  anv  temptations  to 
mortal  sin. 


THE  rSALT£B  OF  JESUS, 


16] 


Make  me,  O  blessed  Lord,  to  remember  a. ways  with 
dread,  tluit  thou  art  present  and  hearest;  who  wiltluZo 
us  jiccordmg  to  our  words  and  actions.  ^    ^ 

How,  then, dare  I  converse  with  slanderers,  liar8,drunic. 
ard.,  or  swearers,  or  such  whose  discourse  is  either  quar- 
rcLsome,  dissolute,  or  vuin  ?  ^ 

Repress  in  me,  dear  Jesus,  all  inordinate  afFection  for 
the  pleasures  ot  taste  and  of  the  flesh;  and  ffrant  uie 
grace  to  avoid  all  such  as  would  excite  he  fire^f  these 
unhappy  appetites.  ^^^ 

May  thy  power  defend,  thy  wisdom  direct,  thy  fatherly 
pity  chastise  me,  and  make  me  so  to  live  he/e  umo2 
rne'i;  as  may  ht  me  for  the  conversation  of  angels  heri 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  Jesus,  I  bese.ch  thee  • 
turn  their  vices  into  virtues,  and  having  made  them  true 
observers  of  thy  law  and  sincere  lovers  of  therb  1' 
them  to  bliss  in  everlasting  glory.  *= 

Have  mercy  also  on  all  the  souls  in  purgatory,  for  thv 
bitter  passion,  I  beseech  thee,  and  for  thy  glorious  nlml 

O  blessed  Trinity,  one  eternal  God,  have  mercy  on 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 
Our  Father,  &c. 
Hail,  Mary,  &c. 

Twelfth  Petition. 

,  Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, )         ,      . 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  JS^''^"*  ^^  ffrace  to  call 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  3        ^^^  ^^'P  *<>  thee. 

hphf  f?;F'''''"^  '!]^rP!^^  i"  «"  my  necessities  to  call  for 
he  1,  to  thee  and  taitntully  to  remember  thy  death  and 
renurroition  for  me. 

M.JTv^  ?""''  ^^  ^^''^  ^"^  '"y  ^"^«'  ^'h«  wouldst  lay  down 

onl  1  t  \ZTl  '■'"'"'"••  r  ''''"''  '^'^^"  "^**  «^^«  "'^'  who 
coujdst  take  it  up  acrain  for  rnv  i-vawn  ^ 

Whom  have  1  to  invoke  but  t/iee,  O  my  Jesus,  whose 
K  14* 


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own  blessed  mouth  has  pronounced,  Call  upon  me  in  Ike 
day  of  trouble^  and  I  will  relieve  thee  ?  ,  , .  j     j 

Thou  art  my  sure  rock  of  defence  against  all  kinds  of 
enemies ;  thou  art  my  ever  present  grace,  able  to  strength- 
en me  to  fight  and  conquer. 

In  all  my  sufferings,  therefore,  in  all  my  weakness  and 
temptations,  will  I  c  )nfidentlv  call  upon  thee ;  hear  me, 
O  my  Jesus,  and  when  thou  hearest,  have  mercy. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Our  Father,  &c. 

Hail,  Mary,  &c. 

Thirteenth  Petition. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ^  ^^^^^  ^^  ^^  persevere  m 

Taaiia    JoailB.  .lAniin.    >  .    .* 


ss- 


virtue. 


Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ^ 

Jesus,  make  me  to  persevere  in  virtue  and  a  good  life ; 
and  never  to  draw  back  from  serving  thee,  till  thou 
bringest  me  to  my  reward  in  thy  kingdom. 

In  all  pious  customs  and  holy  duties,  in  my  honest 
and  necessary  employ moi its,  continue  and  strengthen,  0 
Lord,  both  my  soul  and  body. 

Is  my  life  any  thing  but  a  pilgrimage  upon  earth 
towards  the  new  Jerusalem,  at  which  he  that  sits  down, 
or  turns  out  of  the  way,  can  never  arrive  1 

O  Jesus,  make  me  always  consider  thy  blessed  ex- 
ample, through  how  many  and  great  pains  and  how  little 
pleasure  thou  pressedst  on  to  a  bitter  death ;  because  it 
is  the  way  to  a  glorious  resurrection. 

Make  me,  O  my  Redeemer,  seriously  ponder  those 
severe  words  of  thine.  He  only  that  per  severes  to  tJie  end 
shall  be  saved. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  dtc. 

Our  iFather,  &c. 


THE  PSALTER  OF  JESUS. 


Fourteenth  PetUimi. 


163 


Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  )        . 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  J  ^^"*  ^^  grjce  to  fix 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  >      ^^  ™^^*^  ^^  ^^^e. 
Jesus,  grant  me  grace  to  fix'  my  mind  on  thee ;  espe- 
cially in  the  time  of  prayer,  when  I  aspire  to  converse 
,  directly  with  thee. 

Control  the  wanderings  of  my  mind  and  the  affections 
of  my  heart ;  repress  the  power  of  my  spiritual  enemies, 
who  could  then  draw  off  my  mind  from  heavenly  things, 
to  thoughts  and  imaginations  of  vanity. 

So  shall  I,  with  joy  and  gratitude,  behold  thee,  as  my 
deliverer  from  all  the  evils  I  have  escaped,  and  as  my 
benefactor  for  all  the  good  I  have  received  or  can  hope 
for. 

1  shall  see  that  thou  thy  very  self  art  my  oniy  good ; 
and  that  all  other  things  are  but  means  ordained  by  thee 
to  make  me  fix  my  mind  on  thee,  to  make  me  love  thee 
more,  and  be  eternally  happy. 

0  beloved  of  my  soul,  absorb  all  my  thoughts  here, 
that  I  may  become  worthy  to  behold  thee  for  evermore 
face  to  face  in  thy  glory. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Our  Father,  &c. 

Hail,  Mary,  &c. 

Fifteenth  Petition. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, )    .  .        , 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  >^^®  °^®,.f  f  ^^<>  ^^^e' 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  )        ^^  ^^^®  ^^  *^®®- 
Jesus,  give  me  grace  tc  order  my  life  to  thee,  heartily 
intending  and  wisely  designing  all  the  operations  of  my 
body  and  soul,  for  obtaining  the  reward  of  thy  infinite 
blLss  and  eternal  felicity. 
For  what  else  is  this'  world,  but  a  school  to  discipline 


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souls,  and  fit  them  for  the  other''  And  ho  r  are  Ihoy 
fitted  for  it  but  by  an  eager  desire  of  enjoyin^^^  God,  their 
only  end? 

Break  my  forward  spirit,  O  Jesus;  raake  it  humble 
and  obedient ;  ^rant  me  grace  to  depart  hence  with  a 
contempt  for  this  world,  and  with  a  joyful  hope  of  com- 
ing to  thee  in  the  next. 

Let  the  memory  of  thy  passion  make  me  che '.fully    j 
embrace  all  occasion:-}  of  suffering  here  for  thy  love ;  L 
whilst  ray  soul  breuthos  after  that  blissful  life,  and  un-  ] 
mortal  glory,  which  tiioa  hast  ordained  in  !.eaven  for  ihy 
servants. 

0  Jesus,  let  me  frequently  a.Kl  atkntlvely  eonsider, 
that  whatsoever  I  gain,  if  I  lose  thv-e,  tXi  m  lost;  and 
whatsoever  I  lose,  if  I  gain  thee,al'  J-  jauied. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &  c. 

*'  Ou,'  Lord  Jesas  Christ  hambled  himseif,  beooming  obedient  onto  death 
even  the  deatli  of  the  cross.'*— PAi/.  ii.  8. 

mear  these  my  petitions,  &c.,  as  before, 
•    Our  i'athei;  &c. 
Hail,  Mary  iScc. 

1  believe  in  Gocli  ho* 


are  (hey 
od,  their 

humble 
}  with  a 
of  eom- 

eeiflilly 
ly  love;  i 
and  iin- 
for  Ihy 

onsider, 

4t;  and 


Dtodeatb 


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Prasere  for  tl)c  Station©, 

OR   THE    WAY   OF    THB    CROSS. 


PREPARATORY  PRAYER. 

T}i£  priests  and  acolythsy  kneeling  before  the  altars  say  as 

follows: 


;  '■^'i'i.'O 


0  Jesus,  our  adorable  Saviour,  behold  us  prostrate 
at  thy  feet,  imploring  thy  merey  for  ourselves,  and 
for  the  souls  of  all  the  faithful  departed.  Vouch- 
safe to  apply  to  us  the  mfinite  merits  of  thy  passion, 
on  which  we  are  now  about  to  meditate.  Grant 
that  while  we  trace  this  path  of  sighs  and  tears, 
our  hearts  may  be  so  touched  with  ifontrition  and 
repentance,  that  we  may  be  ready  to  embrace  with 
joy  all  the  crosses  and  sufferings  and  humiliations 
of  this  our  life  and  pilgrimage. 

V.  Domine,  labia  mea  ape-  K  Thou  shalt  open  my 
"es.  Up8,OLord. 


Ji.  Et  OS  meum  annuntia- 
bit  laudem  tuam. 

V.  Deus,  in  adjutorium 
meum  intende. 

B.  Domine,  ad  adjuvan- 
dum  me  festina. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  «kc. 

E.  Sicut  erat. 


Ji.  And  my  mouth  shall 
show  forth  thy  praise. 

V.  0  God,  come  to  my  as- 
sistance. 

Ji.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to 
help  me. 

y.  Glory  be,  <fec. 

Ji.  As  it  was,  die. 


Then  moving  in  nrocesaion  to  tlie  first  Station,  thefoUomng 
versicle  and  response  are  said  or  8ung  ; 
V.  Adoramui  te,  Christe,       V.  We  adore  thee,  O  Christy 
et  benedicimus  tibi.  and  we  bless  thee. 

Ji.  Quia  per  saLctam  cru-  Ji.  Because  by  thy  Holy 
cam  tuam  redemisti  mun-  Cross  thou  hast  redeemed  the 
dum.  world. 

This  versicle  and  response  are   epeated  bejoro  each  Station. 


1 66  STATIONS  OF  THE  CROSS. 


JTftst  ibtatlon. 

JESUS  CHRIST  CORDEMNED  TO  T)'^ATH, 

The  priest  re.ad^  : 

Leaving  tlie  house  of  Caiaphas,  where  he  had 
been  blasphemed,  and  the  house  of  Herod,  where 
he  had  been  mocked,  Jesus  is  dragged  before  '  ..^..o, 
his  back  torn  with  scourges,  his  head  crowned  with 
thorns ;  and  he,  who  on  the  last  day  will  judge  the 
living  and  the  dead,  u.  himself  condemned  to  a  dis- 
graceful  death. 

It  was  for  us  that  thou  didst  suffer,  0  blessed 
Jesus ;  it  was  for  our  sins  thou  wast  condemned  to 
die.  0  grant  that  we  may  detest  them  from  tlie 
bottom  of  our  hearts,  and  by  this  repentance  obtain 
thy  mercy  a;id  pardon. 

An  Act  of  Contrilion, 

0  God,  we  love  thee  with  our  whole  hearts  and 
above  all  things,  and  we  are  heartily  sorry  that  we 
have  offended  thee.  May  we  never  offend  thee  any 
more.  Oh,  may  we  love  thee  without  ceasing,  and 
make  it  our  delight  to  do  in  all  things  thy  most  holy 
will. 

Pater.    Ave.     Gloria.  Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

And  Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

V.  Miserere     nostri,    D>  V.  Lofd,  have  mercy  jpon 

mine.  us. 

R.  Miserere  nostri.  Ji.  Have  mercy  upon  v 

V.  FideliuDi  animae,    per,  V.  May  the  souls  of  ihs 

Ac.  faithful,  <fec. 

B.  Amen.  72.  Amen. 

This  Act  of  Contritioti  to  be  reneated  after  ectch  ^laitofL 


8TATI0KS  OF  THE  CROSS. 


167 


W/nle  passing  frc^n  on^  Station  to  a,  other,  averse  of  tJu 

fctabut  Mater  m  mng  or  said. 
f.  Stabat  Mater  (loloroga  Ai  >i.^  l 

Dun.  ,.„.ieba.'Kr''    ''?s;«^';vrrfrtKr-'^"*' 

^rZnrJ      ^  7  ''  '''''•^  "'^^^^  the  verse,  in  order,  and  tZ 
rest  0/  thr  people  repeat  after  each  verse : 

R.  Sancta  Mater,  istud  agau, 
Crucifixi  fige  plagas 
Cordi  meo  valide. 


Holy  Mother  (  pierce  me  thronch  • 
III  my  lieart  each  wound  renew     ' 
<Jf  my  Saviour  crucified. 
Or  this  verse  alone  may  be  sung  after  each  Station. 


&ttonts  Statfon. 

JESUS  RECEIVES  THE  CROSS. 

V.  Adoramus  te,  «tc.  v.  We  adore  thee  ,tc. 

R  Quia  per  eanctam,  Ac.         Ji.  Because,  <fec. 

Priest. 

nf  tt'y  ''''''  ''.^'' '  ."P^  ^  '^  ^'-"^^^^  Shoulders 
01  Jesus.  X.  receives  «t  witli  meekness,  nay,  with 
a  secret  ^o.,  for  it  is  t'  instrument  with  whic^he 
IS  to  redeem  the  worlu. 

Prayer. 

0  Jesus !  n^rant  u  by  vTrtue  of  thy  cross,  to  em- 
brace  with  meekness  and  cheerful  submissi.  n  the 
difficulties  of  our  state,  and  to  be  ever  ready  to  take 
up  our  cro  s  and  follow  thee.  ^ 

Act  of  ContHfion,  dte.,  as  before. 

-  -     8''""os-  Now  at  length  Jie  sword  h«,i  „a..M 

Holy  Mother,  Sto.  "    ''""  ^ 


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Wtti  Atatfon. 


JESUS  FALLS  THE  FIRST  TIME  UNDER  THE  WEIGHT  Of 

THS  CROSS. 


V.  Adoramus  te,  Ac, 
R.  Quia  per,  Ac. 


V.  We     lore  thee,  Ac. 
JR.  Because,  Ac. 


Priest. 


Bowed  down  under  the  weight  of  the  cross, 
Jesus  slowly  sets  forth  ott  the  way  to  Calvary, 
amidst  the  mockeries  and  insults  of  the  crowd.  His 
agony  in  the  garden  has  exhausted  his  body ;  he  is 
sore  with  blows  and  wounds  ;  his  strength  fails  him  ; 
he  falls  to  the  ground  under  the  cross. 

Prayer, 

0  Jucus !  who  for  our  sins  didst  bear  the  heavy 
burden  of  the  cross,  and  fell  under  its  weight,  may 
the  thoughts  of  thy  sufferings  make  us  watcl^ful 
over  ourselves,  and  save  us  from  any  grievous  full 
into  sin. 

Act  of  Contrition,  <£r<?.,  as  before. 


,V.  O  qnam  tristis  et  afflicta 
Fait  ilia  benedicta 
Mater  unigeniti  I 

R»  Sancta  Mater,  &o. 


Oh,  how  tad  and  lora  diitnai'd 
Was  that  Mother  highly  bleit 

Of  the  fole-begotten  one  I 
Uolr  Mother,  &.«. 


i^outt))  dtatfon. 

JESUS  IS  MET  BY  HIS  BLESSED  MOTHER. 

V.  Adoramus  te,  Ac.  V.  "We  adore  thee,  Ac 

R.  Quia  per,  Ac.  R.  Because,  Ac. 

Still  burdened  with  his  cross,  and  wounded  yet 
morfe  by  his  fall,  Jesus  proceeds  on  his  way.  He  is 
met  by  his  Mother.  What  a  meeting  must  that 
""""  """"  '    What  a  sword  of  anguish  must  have 


Q&vc   DccU  ! 


•TATIOM  or  THE  CBOSa.  Jgg 

T™  Ih."""  *'°"'?'''  ^'"""°  '    What  must  have 

Prayer. 

f,e?for7s  '  m''!''^  compassion  which  thou  didst 
.'ivlus  sL!^-  ''  ^!'^'  -"""PO'^ion  on  us.  and 
:mf .  !i  "w    /"  '■" .  '""■  ""efcession.     O  Mary  most 

>mlh  tf  cle  ^  ^"^  "'^  "''y  "«  "^"^-d  frl  the 


^.  Quip  moBrebat  et  dolebat ; 
na  Mater,  cum  videbal 
Nati  ptenas  inclyti. 

«.  Sancta  Mater,  Sec. 


Act  of  Contrition,  tjhc,  aa  hefov 
Pater,  Ave,  d'c,  aa  be/ore. 


SJie  beneath  beholds  the  parJS 

u^'n?"'y'ng  glorious  Son. 
Holy  Mother,  &o. 


iTfftlj  5btatfo«. 

THE  CROSS  IS  LAID  UPON  SIMON  OF  CTRENE 

F:  Adoratnus  te.  Aa  v.  We  adore  thee,  Ac. 


H  Quia  per,  <foc' 


wR.  Because,  Aa 


Priest. 


As  the  strength  of  Jesus  fails,  and  he  is  unabk 

C^TenlV^'  executioners  seize  ;nd  comp     S 

ot  Gyrene  to  caiTy  his  cross.     The  virtue  of  Xt 

cross  changed  his  heart,   and  from  rcoLulL' 

task  It  became  a  privilege  and  a  joy,       ^^'"P''^^^ 

Prayer. 

hS  Jf"^  ^^^"^ '  ™*y  "  ^  oui-  priviWe  also  tn 

it  mav  fl.r°'''MTy  "«  g'»^y  '-  nothinfelst  by 
t  may  tl.e  world  be  crucified  untr.  „,  o^A  „„  .'...; 

^ne  world:  may  we  never  shrink  from'^uff^ri";;," 


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STATIONS  or  THE  CROSS. 


but  rather  rejoice  if  we  may  be  counted  worthy  to 
suifer  for  thy  name's  sake. 

Act  of  Contrition,  dtc^  as  before. 
Paid  noster,  <i'c.,  aa  before. 


V.  Q,\\\  ^  est  homo  qui  non  flerul, 
MiUrein  (liristi  m  vidoret 
In  tamo  Nupplicio? 

R.  i^aiiclu  Muter,  &o. 


Is  then)  one  who  wouM  not  weep, 
WheImM  in  miseries  so  deep 

CliriNt's  dear  Motlier  to  beh»ld  ? 
Holy  Mother,  &u. 


&{\:\\)  ^tatfoii. 


THE  FACE  OF  JESUS  IS  WIPED  BY  VERONICA. 


V.  Adoramus  te,  <fec. 
R.  Quia  per,  <tcc. 


V.  We  adoro  thee,  Ac. 
R.  Because,  t&c. 


Priest. 


As  Jesus  proceeds  on  the  way,  covered  with  the 
sweat  of  death,  a  woman,  moved  with  compassion, 
makes  her  way  througli  the  crowd,  and  wipes  his 
face  with  a  handkercliief.  As  a  reward  of  her 
piety,  the  impression  of  his  sacred  countenance  is 
miraculously  imprinted  upon  the  handkerchief. 

Prayer. 

0  Jesus  !  may  the  contemplation  of  thy  sufferings 
move  us  with  the  deepest  compassion,  make  us  to 
hate  our  sins,  and  kindle  in  our  hearts  more  fervent 
love  to  thee.  May  thy  image  be  graven  on  oui 
minds,  until  we  are  transformed  into  thv  likeness. 

Act  of  Contrition^  etc.,  as  before. 
Pater  noster,  <Jhc.,  as  before. 


Jp^.  Qnis  non  posset  contristnri 
Piam  Malrem  contem;>lari 
Dolentem  cum  Filio  \ 

R.  Sancta  Mater  &c. 


Tan  the  human  lieart  refrain 
From  pnrt  .-iking  jn  her  nain^ 

In  tltat  M<  tiler's  paiit  untoli/  F 
Holy  Motlio    &c. 


STATIONS  OF  THE  CROSS. 


171 


fiebenti)  Statfon. 

JESUS  FALLS  A  SECOND  TIME. 


V.  Adommus  te,  <fea 
R.  Quia  per,  &c. 


V.  We  adore  tliee,  Ac. 
R.  Because,  <&c. 


Priest. 


The  pain  of  his  wound,  and  the  los.  of  blood,  in- 
creasing at  every  step  of  his  way,  again  his  strength 
fails  him,  and  Jesus  falls  to  the  ground  a  second  time. 

Prayer. 

0  Jesus  !  falling  again  under  the  burden  of  our 

sins,  and  of  thy  sufferings  for  our  sins,  how  often 

have  we  grieved  thee  by  our  repeated  falls  into  sin  ! 

Oh,  may  we  rather  die  than  ever  offend  thee  again. 

Act  of  Contrition,  dc,  as  before 
Pater  nostcr,  dr.,  as  be/ore. 


v.  Pro  peccatia  siitK  pentis 
Vidit  Jesum  in  torinentis, 
Et  flagellis  siilxlitum, 

R.  Sancta  Maier,  &o. 


Bruised,  derided,  cursed,  defiled, 
She  beheld  her  tender  Cliild 

All  with  bloody  scourges  rent. 
Holy  Mother,  &c. 


1Effl!)t5  Statfon. 

THE  WOMEN  OF  JERUSALEM  MOURN  FOR  OUR  LORD. 

V.  Adoramus  te,  ifec.  V.  We  adore  thee,  Ac. 

R.  Quia  per,  <fec.  K  Because,  Ac. 

Priest. 

At  the  sight  of  the  sufferings  of  Jesus,  some 
holy  women  in  the  crowd  were  so  touched  with 
sympathy,  that  they  openly  bewailed  and  lamented 
him.     Jesus,  knowing  the  things  that  were  to  come 

of  him,  turned  to  them  and  said,  "  Daughters  of 


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STATIONS  OF  THE  CR068. 


Jerusalem,  weep  not  over  me,  but  weep  for  your- 
selves and  for  your  children." 

Prayer. 

0  Lord  Josus  1  we  mourn,  and  will  mourn,  both 
for  thee  and  (ov  ourselves,  for  thy  suftx^rings  and 
for  our  sins  wliich  caused  tliem.  Oh,  teach  us  so 
to  mourn,  tliat  we  may  be  comforted,  and  csciipc 
those  dreadful  judgments  prepared  for  all  who  reject 
or  neglect  tliee  in  this  life. 

Act  of  Contrition,  d'c,  as  be/ore. 
Pater  nostrr,  d'c,  as  before. 


V.  Vidit  Miuin  (lult'om  Natum 
MoritMidu  (Katilatuni, 
Diiiu  tMiiisit  spiriuuii. 

ft.  If'auuta  Mator,  &e. 


For  tlit<  sinu  of  lii!«  own  nntion 
Mi(>  Haw  hill)  liai)j[;  in  <iosolutiun 

Til!  iiis  spiiii  Ibiiii  hi!  siMit. 
Holy  Mothor,  &c. 


Wfnti)  StRtfon. 

JESUS  FALLS  THE  THIRD  TIME  UNDER  THE  CROSS. 


T'".  Adonumis  te,  Ac. 
It,  Quia  per,  ttc 


V.  Wo  adore  thoe,  Ac. 
Bocauso,  <fec. 


R 


Priest. 

Jesus  had  now  arrived  almost  at  the  summit  of 
Calvary ;  but  before  he  reached  the  spot  where  he 
was  to  be  crucified,  his  strength  again  fails  him, 
and  he  falls  the  third  time,  to  be  again  dragged  up, 
and  goaded  onward  by  the  brutal  soldiery. 

Prayer. 

0  Lord  Jesus !  we  entreat  thee,  by  the  merits  of 
this  thy  third  most  painful  fall,  to  pardon  our  fre- 
quent relapses  and  our  long  continuanf^  in  sin ;  and 


STATIONS  OF  THE  CROSS. 


178 


may  the  t'o ought  of  these  thy  sufferings  make  us 
to  hate  our  sins  more  and  more. 

Act  of  Contrition,  die.,  as  before. 
Pater  noster,  <&c.,  as  be/ore. 


F.  Kin  Mntor,  fons  ainnrix, 
Mil  MKiuirc  villi  (IoIoHm 
Kuc,  III  (cciiiri  liigiium. 

R    tiauuta  Mater,  &u. 


O  thou  Molhcr,  fount  of  lo/«| 
Touch  my  Njiiril  from  above, 

Make  my  h.-ttrt  with  Uiin«  aoooid. 
Holy  Mother,  im. 


Cents  «  i^itfon. 

JESUS  IS  STKIPPED  OF  HIS  GARMENTS. 

V.  Adorainus  te,  «fec. 
It.  Quia  per,  <fec. 


V.  Wo  m\ure  thee,  Aa 

li.   lieCUUBO,  &,Q, 


Priest. 
Arrived  at  hist  at  the  place  of  sacrifice,  they  pre- 
pare to  crucify  liim.  His  garments  are  torn  from 
his  bleeding  body,  and  he,  the  Holy  of  holies,  stands 
exposed  to  the  vulgar  gaze  of  the  rude  and  scoffinir 
multitude.  ^ 

Prayer, 
0  Lord  Jesus !  thou  didst  endure  this  shame  for 
our  most  sliumeful  deeds.  Strip  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  of  all  f;dse  shame,  conceit,  and  pride,  and  make 
us  so  to  humble  ourselves  voluntarily  in  this  hfe, 
that  we  may  escape  everlasting  ignominy  in  the 
world  to  come. 

Act  of  Contrition,  ttc,  as  before. 
Pater  noster,  d:c.,  as  before. 


V.  Fac  nt  ardent  cor  menm 
In  amando  Christum  Deum, 
Ut  si  hi  <'0!!!!!la'jeanfi. 

li.  Sancta  Mater,  &c. 


Make  me  feel  as  tliou  hast  felt  j 
Make  my  soul  to  glow  and  raelt 

n  J'ii  tiie  love  oi' Christ  mj  L»ot^ 
Holy  Mother,  &o. 

15* 


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STATIONS  OF  THE  CROSS. 


Hlebentf)  i&tatfon. 

JESUS  IS  NAILED  TO  THE  CROSS. 

V.  Adoramus  te,  <fec  V.  We  adoi  e  thee  &c 

B.  Quia  per,  <fec.  2i.  Because,  &c. 

Priest. 

The  cross  is  laid  upon  the  ground,  and  Jesus  'i 
stretched  upon  his  bed  of  death.  At  one  and  the 
same  time,  he  offers  his  bruised  limbs  to  his  heav- 
'  enly  Father  in  behalf  of  sinful  man,  and  to  his 
fierce  executioners  to  be  nailed  by  them  to  the  dis- 
graceful wood.  The  blows  are  struck  !  the  blood 
gushes  forth  I 

Prayer. 

0  Jecus !  nailed  to  the  cross,  fasten  our  hearts 
there  also,  that  they  may  be  united  to  thee  until 
death  shall  strike  us  with  its  fatal  blow,  and  witli 
our  last  breath  we  shall  have  yielded  up  our  souls 
to  thee. 

Act  of  Contrition,  doc,  as  before. 
Pater  noster,  &c.,  as  before. 


V.  Sancta  Mater,  istiul  agas, 
Crucifixi  fige  i>laga« 
Cordi  rneo  valide. 

R.  ^'  kticia  Mater,  &c. 


Holy  Mother  !  pierce  me  through; 
in  niy  heart  each  wound  renew 

Ol  my  Savioi'.r  crucified. 
Holy  Mother,  &c. 


a:U)elfil)  Statfott. 

JESUS  DIES  UPON  THE  CROSS. 

V.  Adora.rvus  te,  ifec.  V.  We  adore  thee,  <fea 

R.  Quia  per,  <fec.  R.  Because,  <fec 

Priest. 

For  three  hours  has  Jesus  hung  upon  his  irans* 

iias  run  iu  atrftTiius  uown 


G 1    1, 

UACVl     II 


t\^f^  r%  c*    * 


STATIONS  OF  THE  CROSS.  175 

nis  body,  and  bedewed  the  ground ;  and,  in  the 
midst  of  excruciating  sufferings,  he  has  pardoned 
his  murderers,  promised  the  bliss  of  Paradise  to  the 
good  thief,  and  committed  his  blessed  Mother  and 
beloved  disciple  to  each  other's  care.  All  is  now 
consummated ;  and  meekly  bowing  down  his  head 
he  gives  up  the  ghost. 

.Prayer. 
0  Jesus  !  we  devoutly  embrace  that  honored 
cross,  where  thou  didst  love  us  even  unto  death. 
In  that  death  we  place  all  our  confidence.  Hence- 
orth  let  us  live  only  for  thee ;  and  in  dyin^  for 
thee,  let  us  die  loving  thee,  and  in  thy  sacred  arms. 

Act  of  Ccntrition,  <:&-,  as  hefort^ 
Pater  noster,  d:c.,  as  before. 


r.  Tui  Nati  vulnerati, 

Tarn  digiiati  jiro  me  pati, 
PcKiias  mecunr.  flivide. 

R.  Sancta  Mater,  &c. 


Let  me  share  with  thee  his  pain, 
Who  for  all  my  sins  was  slain, 

Who  for  me  in  tonnente  djed. 
Holy  Mother,  &c. 


STIifrteentS  .Statfon. 

JESUS  IS  LAID  IN  THE  ARMS  OF  HIS  BLESSED  MOTHER 

F.  Adornmus  te.  etc.  K  ^e  adore  thee  .fee. 

R.  Quia  per,  <fec  j^^  Because.  &c. 

Priest. 
The  multitude  have  left  the  heights  of  Calvarv 
and  none  remain  save  the  beloved  disciple  and  the 
holy  women,  who,  at  the  foot  of  the  cross,  are 
striving  to  stem  the  grief  of  Christ's  incor..o!;tble 
Mother.  Joseph  of  Arimatliea  and  N.codemus 
take  down  the  body  of  her  divine  Soi  fioin  the 
croso,  ana  deposit  it  in  her  arms. 


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STATION!}  OK  IHE  GROSS. 


I 


Prayer. 

0  thou,  whoso  grief  was  boundloaa  iia  an  occun 
that  hath  no  limits,  Mary,  Motlier  of  God,  civc  us 
a  share  in  tiiy  most  lioly  vsorrow  in  the  suifiuings  of 
thy  Son,  and  have  compassion  on  our  inlirnntiea. 
Accept  us  us  thy  chiUiren  witli  tlie  btdoved  dis- 
ciple. Siiow  thyself  a  Mother  nnt«)  us ;  and  may 
he,  throui^h  tlu>e,  receive  our  prayer,  who  for  us 
vouchsafed  to  be  thy  Son. 

Act  of  Contritifm,  ct'c,  as  he/ore. 
Pater  fiontrr,  itc,  as  before. 


f  Fno  mo  tconm  pie  llt're, 
Om-itixo  I'ouiiolt're, 
Doiu'O  ejio  vixoro. 

R.  SaiicU  Matur,  &.o. 


L««t  !iiu  miii|(lu  tc<an<  with  Uioe, 
Muiiniiiiji;  him  who  mourncil  luriiw, 

All  '.ho  ilHyK  that  1  may  livu 
Uuly  Moihur,  &u. 


jFouttccntlJ  Stntfoii. 

JESUS  IS  LAID  IN  THE  SEPULCHRE. 


V.  Adorainii8  te,  Ac 
7i.  Quia  per,  <tc. 


V.  Wo  adoro  thee,  «kc. 
Ji.  Bocause,  <fec. 


Priest. 

The  body  of  her  dearly-beloved  Son  is  taken 
from  his  Mother,  and  laid  by  the  disciples  in  the 
tomb.  The  tomb  is  closed,  and  there  the  lifeless 
body  remains  until  the  hour  of  its  glorious  resur- 
rection. 

Prayer. 

We  too,  0  God,  will  descend  into  the  grave 
whenever  it  shall  picase  thee,  as  it  shall  please 
thee,  and  wheresoever  it  shall  please  thee.  Let  thy 
just  decrees  be  fulfilled;  let  our  sinful  bodies  return 
to  tbeir  parent  dust ;   but  do  thou,  in  thy  nreat 


■TAT10W8  OF  THE  OROfS 

i^inpioin,  that  ZX^   'Ta^Z  '''J'^^  '"  ^''^^ 
and  ever.     Amen.  ^^'^'''^  ^^^«e  forever 

"^'^ V  Oontrmon,  d;<,,  a,  before. 
J'uter  nosier,  d:c.,  as  before. 


V,  Juxin  rrticam  troum  ,tan. 
J't  III"  lil)i  Korinre  ' 

II.  tiaur.tn.  MnttT,  «to 


;'y  the  ,r,m  with  thoe  (o  nUy  • 
"oly  Mother,  &,..        "'fc'*"' 


i        ^'-''^  J^^'ncdlction  U  then  qhwn  afto.     /  •  ;    , 
i"-"n"l)iHoMie„«  uH(,„o   tJ    „/"'■  .^'''n.st  was  mad,,  for 
Oremiifi. 

«fcula  8tt,.culorum.       ^       '"    *^  °  f:"*"\«"t  of   ti.e   cro,s«  • 

ttc  n't^^  ""^.V-fe'"eth  with 

Ghost,  God  forever  and  ever 
^.  Amen. 

Benediction  mth  the  rVn.,    ^  w     ^ 

«-»f/i  ^/^e  Cross  of  the  Passion. 


Cantor. 

"""««  no«ter  Jesus  Ohristus     Chri^'n  ^^"3^ °»^ ^-^'d '^esus 
J.  "'''    ^^'^^«t  Wess  us,  who  for  u« 


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STATIONS  OF  IHB  -.ROSS. 


qui  pr>  riobifl  flagellatus  est,  was  scourged,  loaded  with 

crucoin  portavit,  ot  fuit  cruci-  his  cross,  and  crucified, 
fixus. 

R.  Amen.  ^  Amea 


-•-•^> 


L 


bia  (Irucis,  or  Jlragers  for  tl)e  Stations. 

ANOTBKB  FORM  FOR  PRIVATE  USE. 

Preparatory  Prayer. 

Receive,  0  holy  Trinity,  tliis  my  dutiful  service, 
which  I  offer  unto  thee  in  union  with  the  merits  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  and 
all  the  Saints,  to  the  glory  of  thy  divine  majesty, 
in  satisfaction  for  my  sins,  in  remembrance  of  our 
redemption,  and  to  obtain  for  the  departed  rest,  for 
the  living  grace,  and  for  all  everlasting  glory.  To 
thee  be  praise,  and  honor,  and  glory,  0  blessed 
Trinity,  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Statfon  SfivBt. 

CHRIST  IS  CONDEMNED  TO  DEATH. 

He  willingly  submitted  to  that  unjust  judgment, 
that  he  might  deliver  thee  from  the  sentence  of 
everlasting  damnation. 

Ant,  The  wicked  have  said,  reasoning  with  them- 
selves,  but  not  right :  Let  us  lie  in  wait  for  the  just, 
for  he  is  contrary  to  our  doing :  he  boasteth  that  he 
hath  the  knowledge  of  God,  and  calleth  God  his 
Father.  Let  us  see  if  his  words  be  true.  If  he  be 
indeed  the  Son  of  God,  he  will  dehver  him  out  of 
our  hands.  Let  us  condemn  him  to  a  most  shame- 
fui  death. 


^Hv 


lii'T'^: 


STATIONS  OP  THE  CROSS. 


179 


Lord,  have  mercy.     Christ,  have  mercy.     Lord, 
have  mercy. 
Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 
V.  God  spared  not  his  own  Son. 
B.  But  deHvered  him  up  for  us  all. 

V.  He  was  offered  up,  because  he  himself  do* 
sired  it. 

JR.  And  he  opened  not  his  mouth. 

V.  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

li.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  out  of  the  bosom  of 
the  Father  didst  descend  from  heaven  to  earth,  nnd 
didst  shed  thy  most  precious  blood  for  tlie  remission 
of  our  sins  ;  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that  in  the 
day  of  judgment  we  may  be  found  worthy  to  stand 
at  thy  right  hand,  and  to  hear  thee  say  unto  us 
"Come,  ye  blessed,"  <fec.  Who  livest  and  reignest 
with  the  Father,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
God  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Statfon  Scconli. 

THE  CROSS  IS  LAm  UPON  CHRIST. 

•'The  wicked  have  wrought  upon  my  back." 
(Ps.  cxxviii.)  Hail,  our  King !  thou  only  hadst  pity 
on  our  sins,  and  wast  led,  in  obedience  to  thy  Father, 
to  be  crucified,  and  as  a  gentle  lamb  to  the  slaughter! 
To  thee  be  glory,  hosanna ;  to  thee  be  triumph  and 
victory ;  to  thee  the  crown  of  higher  t  praise  and 
honor. 

Lord,  have  mercy.     Christ,  have  mercy.     Lord* 
have  mercy. 
Our  Fat'her.     Hail,  Mary 


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SIATIONS  OF  IHE  CB0S8. 


F.  The  chastisement  of  our  peace  was  upon  him 

R.  An(^  by  his  bruises  we  are  healed. 

V.  The  Lord  hath  laid  on  him  the  iniquity  of  us 
all. 

JR.  For  the  wickedness  of  his  people  hath  he 
struck  him. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

E.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer  as  before. 
Statfon  Crtirrtr. 

CHRIST  FALLS  THE  FIRST  TIME  UNDER  THE  CROSS. 

How  great  must  be  the  weight  of  our  sins,  under 
which  he  fpll,  who  bears  all  things  by  the  word  of 
his  power ! 

Ant.  Our  Lord  Jesus  Ohrist  humbled  himself 
unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross  ;  for  which 
cause  God  also  hath  exalted  hira,  and  hath  given 
him  a  name  which  is  above  all  f:M,im:s. 

Lord,  have  mercy,  (fee. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

y.  Surely  he  hath  borne  our  infirmities. 

R.  And  carried  our  sorrows. 

V.  He  was  branded  for  our  iniquities.   . 

R.  He  was  bruised  for  our  sins. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Station  JFouttJ). 

CHRIST  IS  MET  ON  HIS  WAY  BY  HIS   BLESSED  MOTHES 

AND  ST.  JOHN. 

Oh,  how  sharp  a  sword  of  grief  must  have  pier  • 
«eu  iiuu  uccii'i  oi  iiiti  iuuiucr,  uiiu  ui  iiis  luvmg  ui^ci' 


\ 


■TATIOHS  OF  THE  CI1099. 


181 


pie,  wLen  they  met  Jesus  thua !     Don  thou,  tuo, 
Sim  e  ^\  'th  them  their  sorrow  and  griet  '' 

Ant  Jh,  all  ye  that  pn  ,  by,  attend  and  see  if 
tliere  be  any  son-ow  like  to  myso.ow:  therefore 
do  I  weep  and  my  eyes  run  down  with  water,  be- 
ciuse  the  Comforter,  the  relief  of  my  soul,  is  far 
from  me.  My  (.yes  have  failed  for  weepincr  my 
bowels  are  troubled  ;  my  h^art  is  turned  withbme  ; 
for  the  ies.  .ation  of  my  Son,  because  the  en^m^ 
liath  pre  uiied.  ^ 

Lord,  have  merry,  (fee. 
Our  Fath-r.     Hi;il,  Mary. 
V.  Greai  as  the  se    is  thy  ffrief 
H.  Who^hall  her]  thee? 

V.  A  sword  oi  ,rnef  hath  piercec.       ne  own  soul. 
?e^ed  '"^"^    ^^^'^"^  thoughts  may  be  re- 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 
i2.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  <fec. 

atatfon  Mtti. 

THE  CROSS  IS  LAID  UPON  SIMON  )T  CTRENE. 

This  n^n  was  compelled  to  carry  the  cross  after 
Jesus  How  great  an  honor  to  have  carried  it  will- 
ingly !     Art  thou  ready  to  bear  the  cross  of  Christ ' 

Ant  It  behooveth  us  to  glory  in  he  cross  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Chnst,  m  whom  is  our  salvation,  who  is 
our  life  and  resunection,  and  through  whom  we  are 
saved  and  dehvered. 

Lord,  have  mercy,  &c. 

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STATIONS  OF  THE  CROSS. 


Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

V.  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory,  save  in  the 
cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

E.  By  whom  the  world  is  crucified  unto  roe,  and 
I  unto  the  world. 

V.  0  faithful  cross,  thou  peerless  tree ! 

R  No  forest  yields  the  like  of  thee,  leaf,  flower, 
or  bud. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

B,  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Player. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  &c. 

'  *  Statron  SStlvtb' 

CHRIST  IS  MET  BY  VERONICA. 

How  excellent  a  mirror  did  Veronica  obtain  in  the 
imatre  of  the  face  of  Christ !  Do  thou  ever  contem- 
plate  thyself  in  that  mirror. 

Ant.  Behold,  we  have  seen  him  without  beauty 
or  comeliness,  despised  and  the  most  abject  of  men, 
a  man  of  sorrows  and  acquainted  with  infirmity,  and 
his  look  was  as  it  were  hidden  and  despised ; 
whereupon  we  esteemed  him  not.  ^  His  appearance 
is  without  honor  among  the  living  and  his  beauty 
among  the  sons  of  men ;  yet  he  is  beautiful  above 
nil  the  children  of  men ;  by  whose  bruises  we  are 
healed. 

Lord,  have  mercy,  &c. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

F.  0  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  correct  us. 

R.  Show  us  thy  face,  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

V.  Turn  not  away  thy  face  from  us. 

r»    >t-:j.i 1 aK— 4._5  :„  j: — ^^^^..,.^ 

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V   0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

a.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  <fec. 


atatfon  ScbentJ. 

CHRIST  FALLS  DOWN  AT  THE  GATE  OF  JUDGMENT 

J.^7-''^^  ^^''''}'^  ^^^^  ^^  '^"^  b^^ore  him  in'the 
day  of  judgment? 

Ant  They  delivered  me  into  the  hands  of  the 
ungodly,  and  thrust  me  among  the  wicked,  and  did 
not  spare  my  soul.  The  strong  men  gathered  them, 
selves  agamst  me,  and  stood  over  me  like  giants 
gnzmg  upon  me  with  fierce  looks ;  and  beatincr  me 
with  cruel  stripes,  they  mocked  me.  "^ 

Lord,  have  mercy,  <fec. 

Our  Fatiier.     Hail,  Mary. 

^.  But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man 

peo  le'^^^  ^''''''''  ""^  ""''"'  ^""^   ^^'®  ^''^''^^^  ^^  *^»« 
V.  All  they  that  see  me  laugh  a't  me. 

wajedtotr^^'"^'  "^  "'*  "'^"-  "P^- -<» 
V.  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 
-fi.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  &c. 

Statfon  EffllJt^. 

WOMEN  LAMENT  OVER  CHRIST. 

^^  Where  are  the  tears  with  which  thou  dost  bewpil 
liiy  sms,  ratber  than  the  loss  of  any  earthly  good  ?" 


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STATIONS  OP  THE  CROSS. 


Ant.  Daughters  of  Jerusalem,  weep  not  for  me, 
but  weep  for  yourselves  and  for  your  children! 
For,  behold,  the  days  shall  come  in  which  they  say* 
Blessed  are  the  barren,  and  the  wombs  that  have 
not  borne,  and  the  paps  that  have  not  given  suck. 
Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the  mountains.  Fall 
upon  us  ;  and  to  the  hills.  Cover  us.  For  if  in  the 
green  wood  they  do  these  things,  what  shall  be 
done  in  the  dry  ? 

Lord,  have  mercy,  (fee. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

V.  The  breath  of  our  nostrils,  Christ  the  Lord, 

It.  Is  taken  in  our  sins. 

V.  The  crown  of  our  head  hath  fallen. 

R.  Woe  unto  us,  for  we  have  sinned. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

i?.  And  let  my  cry  come*  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 

0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  <fec. 

*    Statfon  Kfntft. 

j  CHRIST  FALLS  FOR  THE  LAST  TIME  AT  MOUNT  CALVARY. 

Oh,  how  often  is  Christ  pressed  down  by  the 
weight  of  our  sins  ! 

Ant.  0  my  people,  what  have  I  done  to  thee,  or 
wherein  have  I  molested  thee  ?  Answer  thou  me 
I  brought  thee  up  out  of  the  land  of  E«rypt,  and 
thou  hast  prepared  for  me  a  cross  ;  I  led  thee 
through  the  wilderness  forty  years,  and  fed  thee  with 
manna,  and  thou  hast  beaten  me  with  buffets  and 
scourges ;  I  gave  thee  a  royal  sceptre,  and  thou 
hast  given  my  head  a  crown  of  thorns.  What  could 
I  have  done  more  for  thee,  that  I  hav  e  not  done  f 


r     J    1.  '85 

■Lord,  have  mercy,  <fec 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary 
K  He  IS  led  like  a  sheep  to  the  slaurf  ter 
^^^.A„dasa,a™bbeLehisa^:-hei, 

V  oj    ^  T"^*"  S''«  '"■«  ""'o  I'is  people 
K  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer.  '^    P'*' 

^.  And  let  my  cry  eome  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  &c. 

Statfon  ffenlfj. 

or  thLi^  hTveWoi  tV:%^  'r  "■  '"-• 

me.     I  brouirhf  fLT     *  r     "'f  •     ^"s^e*-  thou 

a.etoth'e7rfl:drd"      r^^^^^^^^ 

from  the  bosom  of  mv  wl^^,      .?      \p'^^^  to  thee 

to  the  cleat;  of  thTc^os'l'nl"  f  .''  {'"^  ™« 
choicest  vine,  and  thou  wa  t  m.de'^^"to ''  "'"=  "".y 
">S  bitter;  I  gave  thee  rdri,7oL  "f  ,1^/  'Tt 
water  of  sal™»ion   „„j  .u  V   °'  '"*  ''o<'k  'he 

vinegar  and  Pa  1    •  Wha  "TiT't'I^'  "'«  ">  •J^nk 
for  ^>ee,  thatYhave  noU^n:'?  '  "^^  """"^  """■- 
Lord,  have  mercy,  <fec 
Our  Father.     Hai],  Mary. 
K.  My  strength  hath  dried  up  like  a  r^nUhorA 
R   And  my  tongue  hath  clea^-edt^vt^^^^^ 
' .   xiicy  gave  me  gall  to  eat.  '  ' 

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STATIONS  OF  THE  CROSS. 


JR.  And  when  I  was  thirsty,  they  gave  me  vine* 
gar  to  drink. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 
H.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  &«. 


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Iw 


Statfon  STlebentt). 

CHRIST  IS  FASTENED  TO  THE  CROSS  WITH  DREADFUL 

NAILS. 

How  strong  are  the  bands  of  love  with  which 
Jesus  hath  bound  himself  unto  thee!  How  dost 
thou  bind  thyself  in  return  unto  him  ? 

Ant.  0  my  people,  what  have  I  done  unto  thee  ? 
I  exalted  thee  with  great  power,  and  thou  didst 
hang  me  on  the  gibbet  of  the  cross ;  I  made  thee 
higlier  than  all  nations,  and  thou  hast  loaded  me 
with  reproaches  and  curses  ;  I  opened  before  thee 
the  Red  Sea,  and  thou  hast  opened  my  side  with 
a  spear.  What  could  I  have  done  more  for  thee, 
that  I  have  not  done  ? 

Lord,  have  mercy,  <fec. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

V.  What  are  these  wounds  in  the  middle  of  thy 
hands  ? 

jB.  With  them  was  I  wounded  in  the  house  of 
those  that  loved  me. 

V.  They  have  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 

H.  And  have  numbered  all  my  bones. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

i?.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer 
0  IiOrd  Jesus  Christ,  dec. 


OTATIONS  or  THE  CR0S8.  I87 

CHRIST  DIES  UPON  THE  CROSS. 

Consider  what  Jesus  said  and  did  when  he  was 
dying.     Oh,  that  thou  too  rnayst  die  like  him ! 

Ant  Behold  how  the  just  man  dieth,  and  no 
man  layeth  it  to  heart;  and  the  righteous  are 
taken  away,  and  no  one  considereth.  The  just  man 
IS  taken  away  from  before  the  face  of  evil,  and  the 
memory  of  him  shall  be  in  peace. 

Lui-d,  have  mercy,  <fec. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Marjs 

V.  Christ  be(;ame  obedient  unto  death  for  us 

B.  Even  the  death  of  the  cross. 

V.  We  adore  thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  thee. 

It.  Because  by  thy  holy  cross  thou  hast  redeem- 
ed  the  world. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

E.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  <fec. 

Statfon  2ri)frteentt>. 

THE   BODY  OF  CHRIST  IS  TAKEN  DOWN  FROM   THE  CROSS 
AND  LAID  UPON  THE  KNEES  OF  HIS  MOTHER.  * 

Consider  the  vehement  anguish  of  Mary's  soul 
when  she  received  in  her  arms  the  dead  body  of 
her  Son  taken  dowr^  from  the  cross,  and  laid  him 
on  her  knees.  Love  caused  her  so  great  grief,  and 
made  her  truly  a  martyr.  What  love  and  sympa- 
thy dost  tliou  feel  for  thy  Saviour  ? 

Ant.  To  what  shall  I  compare  thee,  or  to  wbnm 
Biiali  I  hken  thee,  O  daughter  of  Jerusalem  ?     To 


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what  shall  I  equal  thee,  0  virgin  daughter  of 
Sion  ?  Great  as  the  sea  is  thy  desolation.  0  mo- 
ther of  mercy,  make  me  to  share  with  thee  the 
death  of  Christ ;  make  me  a  partaker  of  his  passion. 

Lord,  have  mercy,  &c. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

V.  Through  thee,  0  Virgin  Mary,  may  we  obtain 
sanation, 

M.  From  the  wounds  of  Christ. 

F.  0  holy  Jesus,  grant  me  to  obtain,  through 
thy  mother, 

M.  The  crown  of  victory. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  m/ prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  tfiee. 

Prayer. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  <fec. 


Statfon  iFoutteentl). 

THE  BODY  OF  JESUS  IS  BURIED. 

Consider,  0  my  soul,  how  the  body  of  Jesus  was 
wrapped  in  spices,  and  laid  in  a  new  tomb.  With 
what  honor  dost  thou  receive  Jesus  thy  Redeemer 
daily,  either  sacramentally  or  spiritually?  or  art 
thou  always  endeavoring  to  be,  as  it  were,  a  new 
tomb  for  the  reception  of  Jesus,  bright  with  the 
beautiful  ornaments  of  virtue  ? 

Ajit.  I  am  counted  among  them  that  go  doAvn 
to  the  pit ;  I  am  become  V2  a  man  without  help, 
free  among  the  dead.  0  good  Jesus,  I  come  here 
with  the  women  to  thy  tomb,  sorrowing  and  lament- 
ing that  hitherto  I  have  shown  myself  so  unworthy; 


STATIONS  OF  THE  CROSS. 


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confirm  and  establish  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace  in 
my  heart. 

Lord,  have  mercy,  &c. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

V.  My  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

E.  Thou  wilt  not  give  thy  holy  one  to  see  cor- 
ruption. 

V.  Arise,  0  Lord,  and  help  me. 

R.  And  deUver  me  from  my  sins. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Prayer. 
0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  <fec. 

Commendation. 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  upon  this 
thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  did  not 
refuse  to  be  delivered  into  the  hands  of  wicked 
men,  and  to  endure  the  torment  of  the  cross  ;  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  tLce  in  the  unity  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  God  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Prayer  on  the  My  Winding. Sheet  of  Christ* s  Body. 

0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  didst  leave  the  marks 
of  thy  passion  on  the  he  y  winding-sheet,  in  which 
thy  most  sacred  body  was  wrapped  by  Joseph  when 
taken  down  from  the  cross ;  mercifully  grant,  that 
through  thy  death  and  burial  we  may  be  brought 
to  the  glory  of  the  resurrection;  who  livest  and 
/■eignest,  (fe's 


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Cl)c  Uoears  of  ll)e  iHost  Bleaoeb  t)ir<|in 

ittorc. 


TiiK  devotion  called  the  Rosary  consists  of  fifteen  "  Pator 
nosturs"  and  "  Glorias,"  and  one  hundred  and  lifty  "  Ave 
Marias,"  divided  into  three  parts ;  each  containinj,'  five  "  Do- 
cades."  or  tens ;  a  decade  consisting  of  one  "  P»iter,"  ten 
"Aves,"  and  a  "Gloria."  To  eacli  of  these  Decades  is 
assigned  one  of  the  principal  mysteries  of  the  life  of  our 
Saviour,  or  his  Blessed  Mother,  as  matter  of  meditiition, 
whereon  the  mind  is  to  exercise  itself  whilst  at  prayer,  and 
tlierefore  it  is  prefixed  to  every  Decade. 

The  fifteen  mysteries,  as  we  have  said,  are  divided  into 
three  parts,  viz.  five  joyful,  five  sorrowful,  and  five  glorious 
mysteries.  Now,  the  method  consists  in  raising  correspond 
ing  affections  in  the  will  during  the  recital  of  each  Decade, 
Bucli  as  the  devotion  of  each  one  may  suggest ;  for  example, 
in  the  first  part,  sentiments  of  jo?/  for  the  coming  of  our  Re- 
deenier ;  in  the  second,  of  cot/tpuKsion  for  the  sufferings  of 
our  Lord,  and  contrition  for  our  sins,  which  were  the  occa- 
sion of  them  ;  in  the  third,  of  thankKgiving  for  the  exalta- 
tion and  glory  of  our  Saviour  and  his  Blessed  Mot'ner, 
hoping,  through  the  merits  of  his  passion,  and  her  interces- 
sion, to  be  made  partakers  of  their  glory.  To  assist  the 
mind  in  this  exercise,  a  short  meditation  and  prayer  is 
usually  given  to  be  used  before  and  after  each  Decade. 
In  order  to  say  the  Rosarv  well,  we  must  not  be  sati&fied 
with  merely  pronouncing  the  words  of  the  prayers,  or  with 
a  vague  and  general  reflection  on  the  myste/ies ;  but  en- 
deavor to  acquire  the  habit  of  reciting  them  with  great 
atteiUion  and  reverence,  at  the  same  time  dwelling  in  a 
vivid  manner  upon  the  different  mysteries.  In  order  to 
do  this  the  better,  it  is  sometimes  the  custom,  in  addition 
to  the  short  meditation  on  the  mystery,  which  is  usually 
read  before  tlie  recital  of  each  Decade,  and  which  contains, 
eitlier  expressed  or  understood,  a  prayer  for  the  particular 


THE  ROSARY  OF  THE  MOST  BLESSED  VIRGIN.         lUj 

virtiKJ  to  which  it  has  relation,  to  Bubjoin  a  sliort  cjacuhition 
in  refvronce  to  the  subject  of  tho  luystery,  whicli  iimy  b<j 
iii.xtirtud  uftor  the  holy  imme  of  Jesus  in  tlie  **  lliiil  Ahirys ;" 
or  to  divide  the  meilitation  into  ten  points,  one  («tr  each 
"Ave."     Both  these  methods  will  be  found  in  this  btnik. 

Before  In-'ginning  the  Kosnry,  it  is  customary  to  make  the 
;^gn  of  the  cross,  and  say : 

lu  nomine  Pafris  et  Fili'et  Sjiir'-  fii  the  name  of  tJio  Fiitlir-r,  and 
(us  Huiicti.     Amen,  of  the  don,  and  of  the  Holy  ('hosil. 

Amen. 
Credo  in  Deum,  Sic.  I  la-lieve  in  God  tlie  FalliiT  A! 

mighty,  &c. 
Gloria  Patri,  &o.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  iio. 

After  the  fifth  mystery,  in  each  of  the  three  divisions,  is 
enid  tlio  "  Salve  Ilegina." 

And  at  the  end  of  the  whole,  this  prayer : 

Hoar,  0  me:*ciful  God,  the  prayer  of  thy  servants ;  that 
we  who  meet  together  in  the  society  of  the  most  holy 
Rosary  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  Mother  of  God,  may,  th.ough 
her  intercession,  be  deUvered  by  thee  from  the  dang*  rs  that 
contiimally  hang  over  us ;  through  tho  merits  of  oar  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

lliree  methods  of  saying  the  Rosary  are  here  given : 

1.  With  a  meditation  and  prayei  on  each  mystery,  wliich 
is  that  commonly  used  in  England. 

2.  With  a  meditation  and  an  ejaculation  to  be  inserted 
after  the  holy  name  of  Jesus  in  each  "Ave ;"  pn-'  •  piayer, 
which  may  be  taken  from  those  given  at  p.  218 

3.  By  adding  before  each  "Ave"  one  of  the  ten  points 
into  which  the  meditation  is  broken  up.  These,  or  sotne- 
thing  of  a  like  kind,  may  also  be  advantageously  used  with 
the  meditation  and  prayer  in  the  First  Method. 

Lastly,  we  may  ooserve  that  the  reading  of  the  medita 
tion,  ejaculation,  or  prayer,  are  only  pious  practices  to  nssist 
in  the  more  devout  recitation  of  the  Rosary,  which  con- 
sists essentially  in  the  recifation  of  the  vocal  prnyers  while 
the  mind  dwells  upon  the  subject  of  tho  rays^erv.  The 
%hole  Rosary  may  even  be  recited  in  the  contempfation  of 


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any  one  of  the  mysteries  in  Trhich  we  may  feel  more  de- 
votion ;  and  in  such  case  the  Lidulgences  attached  to  tlie 
Rosary  would  be  gained  ;  always,  of  course,  in  proportion 
to  tlie  greater  devotion  and  perfection  with  whicli  the  office 
was  recitod. 

N.n.  The  •'  Pater,"  «'  Credo,"  ••  Ave,"  "Gloria  Patri,"  and  "Salve 
Regina,"  will  be  I'ounU  in  Latin  and  Englirth  at  pp.  55,  56,  57. 


(2:i)e  Bosors  of  t^e  illost  JBlesseb  birgitt. 


In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

V.  Hail,  Mary,  full  of  grace,  the  Lord  is  with 
thee. 

R.  Blessed  art  thou  amongst  women,  and  blessed 
is  the  fruit  of  thy  womb,  Jesus. 

V.  Thou,  0  Lord,  wilt  open  my  lips. 

R.  And  my  tongue  shall  announce  thy  praise. 

V.  Incline  unto  my  aid,  O  God. 

R.  0  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holv  Ghost. 

R.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen.     Alleluia. 

Except  from  Septnagesima  to  Ea«ter ;  then  for  Alleluia  aay,  Proive  be  ta 
thae,  O  Lord,  King  of  eternal  glory. 


I.  The  Annunciation. 
Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  the 
angel  Gabriel  saluted  our  Blessed  Lady  with  the 


and  "  Salve 


MOST  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MART. 


title,  "  Full  of  rrrace  "  a-nrl  A.  i      7  ^^^ 

Incarnation  of  o^ur  lird  and  sf  •'      "t"*"  ^''  '^^ 

Our  Father.    Ten  nf/Kr"  gV         ^^^"^^• 

Fatiier,  &c.  ^^*     ^W  be  to  the 

I^*  us  pray. 

'ov«!  so\  ours  jLIs  ctr^'r  °'  ^^^  te. 

vation  was  begun,  obtain  o^'^'lhTouThV""  '"'■ 
hfy  intercession,  light  to  undc^'tand^t^  ^  ■""'' 
of  the  benefit  he  hath  be^tow.T  *''®  S^'ness 

safing  to  become  our  BrXr  "/J  "?-  »  vo»<=h- 
iiis  ov?n  beloved  Alother  tl  L  ^  £'""8  ">««. 
Amen.  '"otiier,  to  be  our  Mother  also. 


n.  The  Ymtation. 

B^edTirgTSvl'"  f '"ystery,  how  the   i 
'hat  her  coK?e  Ll^f.  «"'^'"?  ^om  the  angel   ' 

«ith  haste  into  tL  mountins  nfl  r^''"*'^'  "«»' 

bearing  her  Divine  Son  win  •    Z""^**  *°  ^^^  her, 

mainel  with  her  ftree  ™on  ?  ''"■  "°"'''  «»<»  '- 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory  be,  &o. 

Let  us  pray. 

br^'thXagTar  t  h- r °' °^ ''"-% ; 

visit  thy  holy  cofsin  «.%■■"'","''  ™'>^«'l   'hce   to 

M  j^ 


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THE  ROSARY  OF  THE 


III.   The  Birth  of  our  Saviour  Christ  in  Bethlehem, 

Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  when  the  time  of  her  deliv- 
ery was  come,  brought  forth  our  Redeemer,  Jesus 
Christ,  at  midnight,  and  laid  him  in  a  manger,  be- 
cause there  was  no  room  for  him  in  the  inns  at 
Bethlehem. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory,  <fec. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  most  pure  Mother  of  God  ;  through  thy  vir- 
ginal  and  most  joyful  delivery,  whereby  thou  gay- 
est to  the  world  thy  only  Son,  our  Saviour,  we  be- 
seech thee  obtain  for  us,  through  tliine  intercession, 
the  grace  to  lead  such  pure  and  holy  lives  in  this 
world,  that  we  may  become  worthy  to  sing,  withoi: 
.ceasing,  the  mercies  of  thy  Son,  and  his  benefits  to 
us  by  thee.     Amen. 

rV.  Th^  Presentation  of  our  Blessed  Lord  in  the  Temple. 

Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  on  the  day  of  her  jpurifi<>ation, 
presented  the  child  Jesus  in  the' Temple,  where  holy 
Simeon,  giving  thanks  to  God,  with  great  devotion 
received  him  info  his  arms. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory,  (fee. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  Holy  Virgin,  most  admirable  mistress  and 
pattern  of  obedience,  who  didst  present  the  Lord 
of  the  Temple  in  the  Temple  of  God';  obtain  for 
us.  of  thy  blessed  Son,  that,  with  holy  Simeon  and 


J 


MOST  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY. 


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devout  Anna,  we  may  praise  and  glorify  him  for- 
ever.     Amen.  ^ 

V.  TU  Finding  oftiui  Child  Jesus  in  the  Temple. 

Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary  after  having  lost  (through  no 
fault  of  hers)  her  beloved  Son  in  Jerusalem,  sSuijht 
him  for  the  space  of  three  days ;  and  at  length 
found  h.m  m  the  Temple,  sitting  in  the  midst  of  the 
doctors  hearing  them,  and  asking  them  questions, 
being  of  the  age  of  twelve  years 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory,     c. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  most  Blessed  Virgin,  more  than  martyr  in  thy 
suffermgs,  and  yet  the  comfort  of  such  as  are 
afflicted;  by  that  unspeakable  joy  wherewith  thy 
sou  was  filled,  when  at  length  thou  didst  find  thy 
well-beloved  Son  in  the  Temple,  teaching  in  the. 
midst  of  the  doctors ;  obtain  of  him  that  w?  may  so 
seek  him  and  find  him  in  his  holy  Catholic  Church 
as  never  more  to  be  separated  from  him.     Amen    ' 

Salve  Regma  &c.,  Hail,  holy  Queen,  &c. ;    with 
y.  and  M. ;  and  prayer,  "  Hear,  0  merciful  God." 
&c.,  as  given  p   191  ;  or  else,  "  0  God,  whose  only- 
begotten  Son,"  <fec.,  p.  21V.  ^ 


A  SHORT  METHOD  OF  RECITING  THE  ROSARY  OF   THE 

BLESSED  VIRGIN. 

The  Joyful  Mysteries  for  Mondays  and 
Thursdays. 

The  Annunciation— virtue  of  humility. 
The  Visitation — -virtue  of  charity 


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The  JTativity  —  virtue  of  detachment  from  the 
world. 

The  Purification — virtue  of  purity. 

The  finding  of  our  Lord  m  the  Temple— virtue  of 
obedience. 


CJie  JTfbc  Sorrotoful  i^ssterfts. 

I.   The  Prayer  and  Bloody  Sweat  of  our  Blessed  Saviour 

in  the  Garden. 

Let  us  contemplete,  in  this  mystery,  how  our 
Lord  Jesus  was  so  afflicted  for  us  in  the  garden  of 
Gethsemani,  that  his  body  was  bathed  in  a  bloody 
sweat,  which  ran  down  in  great  drops  to  the  ground. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory,  &c. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  most  holy  Virgin,  more  than  martyr ;  by  that 
ardent  prayer  which  our  beloved  Saviour  poured 
forth  to  his  Heavenly  Father  in  the  garden,  vouch- 
safe to  intercede  for  us,  that,  our  passions  being  re- 
duced to  the  obedience  of  reason,  we  may  always, 
and  in  all  things,  conform  and  subject  ourselves  to 
the  holy  will  of  God.     Amen. 

IL  The  Scourging  of  our  Blessed  Lcn-d  at  the  Pillar. 

Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  most  cruelly  scourged  in 
Pilate's  house,  the  number  of  stripes  they  gave 
him  being  about  five  thousand. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory;  &s. 


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Let  us  pray. 
0  Mother  of  God,  overflowing  fountain  of  pa- 
tience ;  through  those  stripes  thy  only  and  much- 
beloved  Son  vouchsafed  to  suffer  for  us,  obtain  of 
him  for  us  grace  to  mortify  our  rebellious  senses,  to 
avoid  the  occasion  of  sin,  and  to  be  ready  to  suffer 
every  thing  rather  than  offend  God.     Amen. 

III.  Tfw  Crowning  of  our  Blessed  Saviour  wiih  Thorns. 

Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  those 
3 ruel  mmisters  of  Satan  plaited  a  crown  of  sharp 
thorns,  and  crueHy  pressed  it  on  the  sacred  head  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory,  (fee. 

Let  us  pray. 
0  Mother  of  our  Eternal  Prince,  the  Kin^  of 
Wlory  ;  by  those  sharp  thorns  wherewith  his  salred 
head  was  pierced,  we  beseech  thee  obtain,  throucrh 
%  intercession,  that  we  may  be  delivered  from  all 
motions  of  pride,  and  escape  that  shame  which  our 
sins  deserve  at  the  day  of  judgment.     Amen. 

IV.    Jesus  carrying  his  Cross. 

T  ^^S"^  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  being  sentenced   to^'die,  bore 
with  the  most  amazing  patience,  the  Cross  which 

Tomin      "^''''  ^""^  ^'''  ^'''''^^'  *^'^^"^  ^"^  ''S' 

Oui- Father.     Ten  Huil  Marys.     Glory,  &c. 


Let  us  pray. 

_    .       ...     ^       example  of   patience ;   bv  the 
most  pamful  carrying  of  the  Cross,  in  which  th^ 

17*  ^ 


0    Holv    Yirmp 


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.Y>wTHE  KOSARY  OF  THE 


Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  bore  the  heavy  weirrht 
of  our  sins,  obtain  for  us  of  him,  through  thineln- 
tercession,  courage  and  strength  to  follow  his  steps, 
and  bear  our  cross  after  him  to  the  end  of  our  lives! 
Amen. 

V.  The  Crucifixion  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  being  come  to' Mount  Calvary 
was  stripped  of  his  clothes,  and  his  hands  and  fe#>t 
nailed  to  the  Cross,  in  the  presence  of  his  most  af- 
flicted Mother. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glorj%  &c. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  Holy  Mary,  Mother  of  God  ;  as  the  body  of 
thy  beloved  Son  was  for  us  stretched  upon  tha 
Cross,  so  may  we  offer  up  our  souls  and  bodies  to 
be  crucified  with  him,  and  our  hearts  to  be  pierced 
with  grief  at  his  most  bitter  Passion ;  and  thou,  0 
most  sorrowful  Mother,  graciously  vouchsafe  to  h'r^lp 
us,  by  thy  all-powerful  intercession,  to  accomplish 
the  work  of  our  salvation.     Amen. 

Salve  Regina,  or  Hail,  holy  Queen,  &c. 
Prayer.    Hear,  0  merciful  God,  &c.,  or  0  God 
whose  only-begotten  Son,  (fee.  ' 

A  SHORT  METHOD  OF  RECfTlNG  THE  ROSARY  OP  TfJP 
BLESSED  VIRGIN. 

The  Sorrowful  Mysteries /or  Tuesdaijs  and  Fridays. 
The  agony  in  the  garden— virtue  of  resignation. 
J  he  scourging  of  our  Lord— virtue  of  mortification. 

1  he  crowning  with  thorns— virtue  of  humility 
The  carrying  the  cross— virtue  of  patience. 

Tue  crucifixion— virtue  of  the  love  of  our  enemies. 


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I  The  Resurrectum  of  our  Lord  from  the  dead. 

Lord  JeTusa^^^^  '-w  our 

roas  affnin  the  th  iJ  Ho^-  ^  gloriously  over  death. 

Let  us  pray. 

Son,  we  beseech  thee  obtafn  forul  "f  h L  ^1,  ,'""' 

II.  The  Ascension  of  Christ  into  Heaven. 

Our  Father.     Ten  H J  Z^s     atyfS    " 

Let  us  pray. 

'vas  parted  from  thcrv. .  ,  ^P^stles,  as  he 

m£.  to  Jr:p  rp^eXSit  r » 

iialf,  that  we  maveniov  th.  K...«.„  J  ,  •    ,  pur  be- 


half,  that  we  ma>  e^joy^^h;  bTn^fiJs  olVAT'^" 
ne  liereon  --1^^  ^^"f&ts  of  his  blessing. 
"«,  iuie  on  cai ui,  and  Hereafter  in  heaven. 


and  of  thine 
Amen. 


aoo 


IHE  ROSART  01  TH8 


I 


in.  The  Descent  of  the  Holy  Ghost  on  the  Aj^stles, 

Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  being  seated  on  the  right  hand 
of  God,  sent,  as  he  had  promised,  the  Holy  Ghost 
upon  his  Apostles,  who,  after  he  was  ascended,  re« 
turning  to  Jerusalem,  continued  in  prayer  and  sup- 
plication with  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  expecting 
the  performance  of  his  promise. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory,  <fec. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  sacred  Virgin,  Tabernacle  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
we  beseech  thee  obtain,  by  thine  intercession,  that 
this  *inost  sweet  Comforter,  whom  thy  beloved  Son 
sent  down  upon  his  Apostles,  filling  them  thereby 
with  spiritual  joy,  may  teach  us  in  this  world  the' 
true  way  of  salvation,  and  make  us  to  walk  in  the 
way  of  virtue  and  good  works.     Amen. 

IV.  The  Assumpimi  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  into 

Heaven. 

Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  the  glo- 
rious Virgin,  twelve  years  after  the  resurrection  of 
her  Son,  passed  out  of  this  world  unto  him,  and 
was  by  him  assumed  into  heaven,  accompanied  by 
the  holy  Angels. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory,  (fee. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  most  prudent  Virgin,  who,  entering  the  heaven- 
ly palaces,  didst  fill  the  angels  with  joy  and  man 
with  hope ;  vouchsafe  to  intercede  for  us  at  the 
hour  of  our  death,  that,  being  delivered  from  the 
illusions  and  temptations  of  the  devil,  we  may  joy- 


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fully  and  securely  pass  out  of  this  temporal  state,  to 
enjoy  the  happiness  of  eternal  life.     Amen. 

V.    The  Coronation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  in 

Heaven, 

Let  us  contemplate,  in  this  mystery,  how  the 
glonous  V,rgm  Mary  ws,  to  the  great  iubilee  and 
exu  tafon  o?  the  whole  court  of  Keaven,  and  par- 
ticular glory  of  all  the  Saints,  crowned  by  her  Son 
with  the  brightest  diadem  of  glory 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys.     Glory,  <fec. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  glorious  Queen  of  all  the  heavenly  host ;  we 
beseech  thee  accept  this  Rosary,  which/as  a  c  Jn 
of  roses  we  offer  at  thy  feet ;  and  grant,  most  Ta" 
cious  Lady  that  by  thy  intercession,  our  souls  may 
be  inflamed  with  so  ardent  a  desire  of  seeing  thee 
so  gloriously  crowned,  that  it  may  never  die  within 
us,  until  it  shall  be  changed  into  the  happy  fruton 
of  thy  blessed  sight.     Amen.  ^^ 

Salve  Regina,  or  Hail,  holy  Queen,  <fec. 
J'rayer   Hear,  0  merciful  God,  «fec.,  or  0  God 
whose  only-begotten  Son,  <fec. 


A  SHORT  METHOD  OP  RECITING  THE  ROSARY  OP  THE 
BLESSED  VIRGIN. 

m  Glorious  MrsxERiEs/or  Sundays,  Wednesdays,  and 

Saturdays. 

The  resurrection— virtue  of  faith. 
The  ascension — virtue  of  hope 
The  descent  of  the  Holy  Ghost—virtue  of  charity. 
The  assumption  of  the  blessed  Virgin— virtue  of 
union  wiin  Christ. 


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The  crowning  of  the  blessed  Virgin  and  smnts— 
virtue  of  confidence  in  their  prayers. 


II 


SECOND  METHOD. 
F)e  JFfbe  Jlosful  iHsstetfes. 
L  The  Angelical  Salutation, 

Let  us  adore  the  Son  of  God  hidden  within  the 
womb  of  Mary,  the  most  lowly  handmaid  of  the 
Lord,  beseeching  of  him  the  virtue  of  humility. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys. 

Ejaculation.  Jesus,  whom  thou  didst  conceive, 
remaining  Ever  Virgin. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  <fec.     Prayer. 


II.   The  Visitation. 

Let  us  adore  the  Son  of  God,  inspiring  his  most 
holy  Mother  to  visit  St.  Elisabeth  ;  beseeching  of  him 
the  virtue  of  cMrity  to  our  neighbor. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys. 

Ejaculation.  Jesus,  whom  thou  didst  bear  with 
thee  to  visit  St.  Elisabeth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c.     Prayer. 


m.  Tlie  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Let  us  adore  the  Son  of  God,  born  in  a  poor 
stable,  of  a  Mother  whose  only  treasure  was  her 
Virginal  purity ;  begging  the  grace  of  purity  in  soul 

and  body.  __     __  ^-*^^ 

Our  Father.    Ten  Hail  Marys. 


MOST  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MART. 


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Ejaculation.  Jesus,  whom  thou  didst  bring  forth, 
remaining  Ever  Virgin. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c.     Prayer. 

IV,  Th^  Presentation. 

Let  us  adore  tlie  Son  of  God,  presented  in  the 
Temple  to  his  heavenly  Father  by  the  hands  of 
Mary  ;  begging  that  our  hearts  may  he  set  free  from 
ike  love  of  all  earthly  things'. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys. 

Ejaculation.  Jesus,  by  thee  presented  in  the 
Temple. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  <fec.     Prayer. 

v.  Mary  finds  Jesus  in  the  Temple. 

Let  us  adore  the  Son  of  God,  who  left  even  his 
own  most  tender  Mother,  when  the  glory  of  his 
heavenly  Father  called  him,  and  was  found  by 
Mary  in  the  Temple  sitting  in  the  midst  of  the  doc- 
tors. Let  us  beg  of  our  Lord  an  ardent  zeal  to  in- 
struct ourselves  in  our  holy  faith,  and  bring  others 
to  the  knowledge  of  it» 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys. 

Ejaculation.  Jesus,  whom  thou  didst  find  in  the 
Temple. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  <fec.     Prayer. 


KP     -./t  J, 


1.  The  Prayer  and  Bloody  Sweat  of  our  Blessed  Saviour 

in  the  Garden. 

Let  us  adore  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  the  Garden 
of  Olives,  accepting  ^11  the  horrors  of  his  most  crud 


Pasilon,  wliorohy  th«  «nwl  of  Km  inoHt  tender  Mo- 
thor  WHH  NO  hittoily  nflliotod ;  bfffffinf;  that  in  all 
t/ny.  hoimmi^  f^fh/ul  ami  hard;  we  may  ,eek  only 
the  Ao, y  wdl  of  Omi,  •' 

Our  FatluM*.     Tun  Hail  Marys. 

JiJaiuhMon.  Jusua^  ivho  for  uh  wiist  bntbod  in  a 
iwoat  of  lilooa. 

Glory  bo  to  tlio  I'athor,  «fec.     Prayer. 

n.   Thf^  S^cour^ing  of  Jetsiia  Chrht, 

Lut  na  atlore  our  L.)ra  Jt^us  (^hriat,  luidurinjr 
for  our  sakfs  that  most  cruol  Hcouririnir.  by  every 
Btroko  of  wluclv  the  nuKSt  tendor  lioan  of  Mary  was 
torn      Ut  us  betj  of  him  the  tt-pirit  of  mortification 

Our  Kuthor,  A-c.     Ten  Uail  Mjyys. 

ejaculation.    Jesus  scourged  for  our  sins. 

Olory  bo  to  the  Father,  d-c.     Prayer. 

III.  The  Crowning  wifh  Tfwrm. 

Lot  us  adoiv  Jesus  our  King,  crowned  in  dension 
with  a  crown  of  thorns ;  the  siglit  of  whicli  increased 
yet  more  the  grief  of  Mary,  lei  m  a*fc  thv  grace 
to  overcome  human  rcsinxt. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Mwys. 

ICJacuhfion.    Jesus  ci-owned  for  us  with  thorns 

Olory  be  to  the  Father,  vfec.     Prayer. 

IV.  Jesus  carrj/ing  his  Cross. 

lAn  us  adore  our  Lord  Jesus,  bowed  down  be- 
noatli  the  heavy  burden  of  his  cross,  in  the  sight  of 
his  most  tender  Mother,  resolved  to  drink  with  him 
the  same  cup  of  bitterness.  Let  us  mk  the  spirit  or 
mffkness  and  patience. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Mnrrr*. 


erol""'""""-    '^""•'  *'■»  for  u,  Uid«  bear  „„ 
(Jlory  bo  to  Iho  Father.  Ao.     P^yer. 
V.  Jetut  Crucified. 

turn.  '  '""  '/«'■«<  »/  My  compune. 

Our  I.',.thor.     Ten  ll„ii  m„,„, 

cross.  '  ""°  oi™   for  us  upon  the 

Glory  bo  to  the  Father.  A„.     p^^,, 

»».  .fffke  ftlorfo,,,  iWj„e,,„_ 

J-»t  us  adore  our  Divinn  o„  • 
Conqueror  of  death  •  aid  L'""";'  "'"  ^'oriou. 
tl.e  joy  which  filled  her  soul  at  , I  """^  °^  ^^--^  ^-y 

dead.  ""'*"''  "ho  rose  again  from  the 

Glory  be  to  the  Father.  4c.    P„yer. 

iiCt  us  adore  our  Divinr.  <5„.,- 
heaven  to  prepare  a  pCe  for  uT'anr"*!"^  '■"»» 
:   ,*'!7'.'','>o  followed  Jesus  in  "ni^f".'!.  1'.  1'  "."' 

=  y..«  <;.„„  afur  our  heavenlfZ;;^"'^""  "" 


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TFi  k.  iinyof  "ifi 


Our  Father.     Ten  HrII  Maiys. 

Ejacuf'it^wtL.     Je3us,  now  .  icendcd  into  heaven. 

Glory  M  to  the  Pather,  <fec.     Prayer. 

III.   The  Holy  Ghost  descends  wpon  the  B( .m«a  Virgin  ana 

the  Apostles. 

Let  us  adore  our  Divine  Saviour,  sendincr  from 
above  his  Holy  Spirit ;  and  let  uj  ask  of  Mary, 
whom  he  has  appointed  to  dispense  his  graces,  to 
obtain  for  us  all  the  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Kail  Marys. 

Ejaculation.  Jesus,  who  didst  send  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

Glory  be  to  the  father,  <fec.     Prayer. 

IV.  The  A  iiamption  of  the  Blessed  Virgin, 

Let  us  ado.o  our  Divine  Saviour  receiving  his 
most  gracious  Mother  into  the  bosom  of  his  glory, 
and  let  us  ask  her  to  obtain  for  us  the  desire  ^per- 
fection. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys. 

Ejaculation.  Jesus,  who  hath  called  thee  to 
himself. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  <kc.     Prayer. 

V.  The  Crowning  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

Let  us  adore  our  Divine  Saviour  crowning  the 
virtues  of  his  most  holy  Mother  in  heaven ;  let  us 
beg  her  to  obtain  for  us  the  grace  to  love  and 
imitate  them. 

Our  Father.     Ten  Hail  Marys. 

Ejaculation,.  *esus,  who  hath  crowned  thee  in 
the  heavens. 


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THIRD  METHOD. 
«r5e  iTfbe  Jf uajful  iWfistirfw. 

of  LrrcS"''-'  Trinity'con-entH  to  the  Incarnation 
Wor(f '''^  ^  "'''''""  ^'^  ^"  ^^'^  ^^^^^"'  ^^  *^«  In«^«r««to 
Mary.'^*  ^"^'^  ^''^"^*  announces  that  happiness  to 
4;  Mn.^y  ^nays  in  her  holy  solitude. 

.u   '^"^'?'  ''*'^'"t««  '»«'•»  saying, «  Hail,  Marv  full  of 
grace,  the  Lord  is  with  thee  »  ^".  ^^^ary,  lull  of 

Angef'"'^  '"  ^'''"^^''*  ""^  ^^^  ""'^^^  ^"^  «P«^^  «^  the 

7.  The  Angel  says,  «  Fear  not,  Mary,  thou  shalt  con- 
ceive  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost  " 

8    Mary  answers,  "Behold  the  handmaid  of  the  Lord 
be  It  done  un  o  me  according  to  thy  word,"  * 

y.   -i  he  Holy  Ghost  overshadows  her 
^^10.  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among 

II. 

^e^'.^^^^'^'^y  ^"^  ^^-^^'  ^-  to  visit 

by'the'^a -g^^^^^^^  '"  "^'^'  "^'"^  ^"'  ^^^^"^^^"^^^ 
3.  Mary  crosses  the  mountains  in  haste 

Flfsab^t7  ^  '"""'""'^  ^'^^'  ^'"'"^  J^>^  ^^  ^^'  ^^'^^^^  St, 

«•  qJ*  {:r  '  v"*  sanctified  in  his  mother's  womb, 
ivomb"       '"^^^^^  ^^^'^^  "Blessed  is  the  Fruit  of  thy 

I'  Jf,^''Veplie«,«My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord." 
8.  Elisabeth  exclaims,  "  Whence  is  this  to  me   that 
the  mother  of  my  Lord  should  come  to  visit  me^"' 

J.  A  he  house  of  Zachariab  supremely  blessed  bv  the  ' 
T«iws  VI  jusus  ana  iviaiy. 


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10.  Mary  serves  her  cousin  in  all  humLle  offices  foi 
the  space  of  three  months. 

III. 

1.  Mary  gives  birth  to  a  Child,  and  remains  a  Virgin. 

2.  Mary  gives  birth  to  Jesus,  and  wraps  him  in 
swaddling  clothes. 

3.  Mary  contemplates  Jesus  with  love  and  astonish- 
ment. 

4.  Mary  embraces  Jesus,  and  presses  him  to  her  heart. 
6.  Mary  feeds  Jesus  with  her  Virginal  milk. 

6.  Mary  lays  Jesus  in  a  manger  that  Joseph  had  pre- 
pared. 

7.  Jesus  lies  in  a  manger  between  an  ox  and  an  ass. 

8.  The  angels  sing,  "  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  on 
earth  peace  to  men  of  good  will." 

9.  The  shepherds  come  to  visit  the  Child  Jesus. 

10.  The  Magi  come  to  adore  the  Holy  Child,  and  offer 
him  presents. 

IV. 

1.  Mary  goes  to  the  temple  to  offer  her  Holy  Child. 

2.  Jesus  and  Mary  submit  to  the  law. 

3.  The  way  from  Nazareth  to  Jerusalem  is  long  and 
difficult. 

4.  Mary  carries  the  Child  Jesus  in  her  arms. 

6.  Mary  continues  her  journey,  pondering  all  these 
things  in  her  heart. 

6.  Mary  offers  Jesus  in  the  temple. 

7.  Mary  redeems  Jesus  at  the  ransom  appointed  for 
the  poor. 

8.  Anna  rejoices  to  see  her  prophecy  fulfilled. 

9.  The  holy  old  man,  Simeon,  embraces  Jesus  with  joy. 

10.  Simeon  says, "  Now  dost  thou  dismiss  thy  servant, 
Lord,  in  peace." 

V. 

1.  Mary  has  lost  her  beloved  Child. 

2.  Mary  deprived  of  her  <inly  treasures 

3.  Mary  seeks  Him  «vith  anxiety. 


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4.  Mary  seeks  Jesus  in  the  streets  and  roads. 
6.  Mary  finds  Jesus  again  after  three  days. 

6.  Mary  finds  Jesus  in  the  temple. 

7.  Jesus,  twelve  years  old,  teaches  the  doctors. 

8.  Mary  says,  "Son,  why  hast  thou  made  us  sor- 
rowful  ?" 

9.  Jesus  returns  with  Mary  and  Joseph,  and  is  obe- 
dicnt  unto  them. 

10.  Mary  preserves  in  her  heart  the  sayings  of  Jesus. 

8ri)e  iFibe  Sorrotoful  iWajstcrfes. 
I 

1.  Jesus  goes  into  the  Garden  of  Olives. 

2.  Jesus  prays,  lying  prostrate  on  the  ground. 

3.  Jesus  perseveres  in  his  prayer. 

4.  Jesus  is  sorrowful,  even  unto  death. 
6.  Jesus  is  bathed  in  a  sweat  of  blood. 

6.  Jcbus  submits  his  will  to  his  heavenly  Fathei 

7.  Jesus  warns  his  disciples  to  watch  and  pray. 

8.  Jesus  betrayed  by  Judas. 

9.  Jesus  is  seized  by  his  own  creatures. 

10.  Jesus  cruelly  bound,  and  dragged  from  one  jud.re 
to  another.  •'     "=" 

IL 

1.  Jesus  is  delivered  to  be  scourged. 

2.  Jesus  is  falsely  accused. 

3.  Jesus  is  stripped  of  his  clothes. 

4.  Jesus  is  naked  in  the  hands  of  his  executioners. 

5.  Jesus  is  fastened  to  a  pillar. 

6   Jesus  is  lashed  with  scourges. 

7.  JesuH  is  bruised  with  clubs. 

8.  The  flesh  of  Jesus  is  torn  with  points  of  lead. 

9.  The  blood  of  Jesus  flows  down  to  the  ground. 
10.  They  unfasten  Jesus;  he  clothes  himself  again. 

III.      ' 

1.  Jesus  brouylit  furUi  to  be  crowned  with  thorns. 

2.  Ihey  prepare  a  crown  of  thorns  for  Jesus. 

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3.  They  force  the  crown  of  thorns  upc  n  the  head  of 
Jesus. 

4.  The  head  of  Jesns  is  pierced  on  every  side. 

5.  The  blood  flows  from  the  head  of  Jesus. 

6.  The  forehead  of  Jesus  is  covered  with  blood. 

7.  The  eyes  of  Jesus  are  bathed  in  tears. 

8.  The  lips  of  Jesus  are  pal    as  death. 

9.  Jesus  is  clothed  in  a  purple  garment,  through  de- 
rision. 

10.  Jesus  is  cruelly  mocked  and  derided, "  Behold  the 
man !" 

rv. 

1 .  Jesus  condemned  to  be  crucified. 

2.  Jesus  lovingly  embraces  his  cross. 

3.  Jesus  carries  hia  cross  on  his  torn  and  wounded 
Ehoulders. 

4.  Jesus  fulls  under  the  v^eight  of  his  cross  for  our 
sins. 

5.  Jesus,  again  loaded  with  his  cross,  meets  his  sor- 
rowful Mother. 

6.  Jesus  leaves  the  impression  of  his  sacred  counte- 
nance on  the  veil  of  St.  Veronica. 

7.  Jesus  says, "  If  these  things  are  done  in  the  green 
wood,  what  shall  be  done  in  the  dry  ?" 

8.  None  can  be  found  willing  to  carry  the  cross  for 
Jesus. 

9.  Jesus,  loaded  with  his  cross,  fiills  at  the  foot  of 
Calvary. 

10,  Jesus,  again  loaded  with  his  cross,  ascends  the  hill 
of  Calvary. 

V. 

1.  Jesus  is  cruelly  stretched  upon  the  cross. 

2.  His  sacred  hands  and  feet  are  pierced  through 
with  nails. 

3.  Jesus  is  raised  upon  the  cross,  and  his  blood  flows 
in  streams  from  all  his  wounds. 

4.  Jesus  prays  for  his  enemies. 


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5.  Josus  promises  Paradise  to  the  penitent  thief 

6.  Jesus  recommends  St.  John  to  his  holy  Mother 

7.  Jesus  m  his  tliirst  is  offered  vine^rar  aid  ffall 

foi^^n  r  r^  ^"^' "  ""'  ^^^'  "^y  «''^'  ^^y  ^-t  thou 
9.  Jesus  says, « It  is  finished !" 

jFathen'  ^^'''  "^  *'''  '^'^"'  ^"*^  *^"  '^^"^^  ^^  ^od 

«rDe  jTfbe  €;iotfou»  i«g»tctre». 
I. 

1.  Jesus  rises  again  the  tliird  day  from  the  dead 

2.  Jesus  conquers  death  and  hell. 

■d.  Jesus  consoles  and  delivers  the  holy  Fathers 
4.  Jesus  nses  gloriously.  ^ 

6.  Jesus  rejoices  his  holy  Mother. 

6.  Jesus  appears  to  Mary  Magdalene. 

7.  Jesus  appears  to  Peter,  and  blesses  him. 

burn\]tlt?lrh^7^^^^^^^^^  -^  our  heart, 

10.  Jesus  shows  his  wounds  to  St.  Thomas. 

IL 

1.  The  ascension  of  Jesus  Christ. 

power.  '^^''^^  '"*^  ^'^''''^"  ^y  "^^"^"^  of  his  own 

3.  Jesus  quits  his  beloved  disciples. 

4.  Jesus  promises  to  remain  with  them  forever 

5.  Jesus  promises  them  the  Holy  Ghost 

6.  As  Jesus  ascends,  he  blesses  his  disciples 

7.  Jesus  opens  heaven  to  us. 

Father!^"'""  '"  '^''^'''*  ""*  ^^"^  "^^'^  ^^"^  of  God  his 

his  heats;  Sr  '"  '''  "'""'^'  ^"  ^'^^  ^^^^■^^' '- 
10.  Jesus  is  our  Brcdiator  in  heaven. 


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IIL 

1.  Jesus  sends  the  Holy  Ghost. 
2   Jesus  sends  the  Comforter. 

3.  Jesus  sends  fire  upon  the  earth. 

4.  The  Holy  Ghost  inflames  all  hearts  with  liis  love. 

5.  The  Holy  Ghost  enlightens  their  minds. 

6.  The  Holy  Ghost  strengthens  their  hearts. 

7.  The  Holy  Ghost  gives  the  gift  of  tongues. 

8.  The  Holy  Ghost  distributes  his  gifts. 

9.  Come,  O  Holy  Ghost,  and  visit  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful. 

10.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  enlighten  our  hearts  with  the 
fire  of  thy  Divine  love. 

IV. 

1.  Mary  is  assumed  into  heaven. 

2.  God  the  Father  receives  his  well-beloved  daagh* 


ter. 


3.  Jesus  receives  his  holy  Mother. 

4.  The  Holy  Ghost  receives  his  beloved  spouse. 
6.  The  Seraphim  salute  Mary. 

6.  The  Angels  serve  Mary. 

7.  Mary  rejoices  all  the  heavens. 

8.  Mary  is  seated  at  the  right  hand  of  Jesus. 

9.  Mary  is  our  advocate  in  heaven. 

10.  Mary  is  our  Mother  and  mediatr'i  in  heaven. 


V. 

1.  Mary  gloriously  crowned  in 

2.  Mary  crowned  through  her 

3.  Mary  crowned  through  her 

4.  Mary  crowned  through  her 
6.  Mary  crowned  through  her 

6.  Mary  crowned  through  her 

7.  Marv  crowned  tliron.J>'h  her  'idrairable  natience= 

8.  Mary  crowned  t/irough  her  ardent  gratitude. 


heaven, 
seraphic  love, 
angelical  purity, 
profound  liumility. 
perfect  obedience, 
holy  prudence. 


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9.  Mary  crowned  through  her  holy  perseverurxje. 
10.  Mary  crowned  in  heaven,  above  all  Saints  and 
Angels,  with  the  honor  due  to  the  Mother  of  God 


PRAYERS  ON  THE  MYSTERIES; 

WHIOH  MAT  BE  USED  WITH  ANY  OF  THE  FOREGOING  METHODS 
OF  BECITINO  THE  EOSABY. 

L  The  Annuntiation. 
O  Lord,  who,  when  thou  didst  come  down  to  redeem 
our  nature,  didst  choose  for  thyself  the  most  chaste 
womb  of  Mary  to  be  the  true  Tabernacle  of  God  with 
men;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that,  by  her  holy  interces- 
sion, our  souls  may  be  so  filled  with  thy  grace,  that  we 
may  be  made  temples  of  God ;  who  livest  and  reiffnest. 
&c.    Amen. 

IL  The  Visitation. 
O^  Lord,  who,  in  the  visitation  of  Mary,  didst  pour 
forth  thy  heavenly  graces  on  the  house  of  Zacharias  and 
Elisabeth ;  sanctify  us  by  thy  sacred  and  most  loving 
presence,  as  thou  didst  sanctify  thy  holy  servant  John  • 
and  give  us  grace  so  to  instruct  others  unto  righteous- 
ness, and  to  edify  men  by  our  holy  life,  as  to  escape  all 
danger  of  pnde  and  vain-glory ;  who  livest  and  reignest, 
&c.    Amen.  *=       ' 

III.  The  Nativity, 
We  give  thee  thanks,  most  loving  Jesus,  because  for 
our  sake  thou  didst  choose  to  be  born  in  a  poor  stable 
at  midnight,  and  in  the  midst  of  winter  to  be  wrapt  in 
swaddling  clothes,  laid  in  a  manger,  and  fed  at  thy  Mo- 
ther s  breasts.  Grant,  dearest  Lord,  that  we  may  be- 
come like  little  ehildrp.n.  ImmVilA  ar^A  »>««,.  i^  A-:-?* 
(xrant  that  we  may,  hke  thie  Magi  from  the  East,  seek 


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after  thee  with  diligence,  and  find  thee  in  tht  cradle  of 
our  hearts,  and  there  adore  thee,  offering  up  the  gold  of 
charily,  the  incense  of  devotion,  and  the  myrrh  of  mor- 
tification.   Amen. 

IV.  The  Presentation. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  didst  condescend,  together 
with  thy  holy  Mother,  for  our  example,  to  be  obedient 
to  the  law  for  sin ;  grant  us  grace  never  to  be  ashamed 
of  thy  law,  but  to  labor  to  fulfil  thy  commandments,  to 
practise  penance  for  our  sins,  and  to  approach  thy  holy 
altar  with  those  ardent  desires  with  which  holy  Simeon 
received  thee  into  his  arms.    Amen. 

V.  Jems  found  in  the  Temple, 

O  Lord  my  God,  thou  art  the  only  good;  thou  art  the 
sea  of  sweetness,  and  ocean  of  all  perfection.  We  are 
confounded  when  we  think  how  much  our  souls  are 
moved  at  the  loss  of  earthly  goods,  and  yet  feel  so  little 
"  trouble  when  we  have  lost  thee  by  sin.  Grant,  we  be- 
seech thee,  that,  despising  all  eartlily  things,  we  may 
sigh  only  to  enjoy  tho  vision  of  thy  glory  and  beauty  in 
that  kingdom,  where,  together  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  thou  livest  and  reignest  Gpd,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

IS^t  iFfbe  Sorrotoful  JWj?stcr(e8. 

I    The  Prayer  of  our  Lord  in  the  Garden. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who,  in  the  garden  of  Gethsemani, 
nast  taught  us,  both  by  word  and  example,  to  overcome 
temptation  by  prayer ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that,  giv- 
ing ourselves  continually  unto  prayer,  we  may  obtain  its 
abundant  fruit;  who  livest  and  reignest,  &c.    Amen. 

.  II.  The  Scourging. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who,  for  our  sakes,  didst  take  to 
thee  a  human  nature,  and  didst  suffer  in  thy  iiesh  for 


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our  example ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that,  venerathig 
thy  sacred  Passion,  we  may  imitate  thy  blessed  life  of 
patience  and  mortification,  and  attain  at  last  to  the  glory 
of  thy  resurrection ;  who  livest  and  reignest,  &c.    Amen. 

III.  The  Crv^ning  with  Thorns. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  King  immortal  and  invisible; 
grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we  who  venerate  thy  crown 
of  thorns  here  upon  earth,  may  receive  from  thee  the 
crown  of  eternal  glory  in  the  life  to  come ;  who  livest 
and  reignest,  &.c.     Amen. 

IV.  Our  Lord  carrying  his  Cross. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  said,  "  No  man  can 
come  to  me,  except  he  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his 
cross,  and  follow  me;"  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that, 
venerating  thy  blessed  patience  in  the  carrying  of  the 
cross,  we  may  bear  all  the  crosses  and  trials  of  this 
valley  of  tears,  that,  being  purified  by  suffering,  we  may 
be  admitted  into  thy  eternal  rest;  who  livest  and 
reignest,  &c.    Amen. 

V.  Crucifixion  of  our  Lord. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who,  of  thy  infinite  charity,  didst 
become,  for  the  sake  of  sinful  man,  the  scorn  of  men 
and  the  outcast  of  the  people,  and  didst  die  for  us  upon 
the  cross  to  obtain  our  relief  from  eternal  shame ;  grant 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  by  the  merits  of  thy  most  sorrowful 
crucifixion,  and  by  the  glorious  intercession  of  thy  most 
tender  Mother,  who  stood  by  thee  at  the  cross,  the 
spirit  of  perfect  contrition  foe  our  sins,  and  of  a  holy 
d.'»'»  th ;  who  livest  and  reignest,  &c.     Amen. 


Cj^e  iFfbe  ©lorfous  if^sstems. 

I.  The  Resurrec'don. 

0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  didst  descend  into  hell,  and 
didst  rise  again  the  third  day  from  the  dead ;  grant  to 


3J(i 


THE  EOSARY  OF  THE 


the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed  thy  eternal  light  and 
peace;  and  to  us  thy  servants  grace  to  die  each  day 
more  and  more  to  ourselves,  that  we  may  live  wholly 
unto  thee ;  who  livest  and  reignest,  &c. 

IL  The  Ascension. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  didst  descend  upon  earth 
io  be  our  saerifice,  and  hast  ascended  into  heaven  to  be 
our  eternal  Priest  and  Advocate ;  grant  us  grace,  that, 
being  detiiched  from  all  earthly  things,  we  may  in  heart 
and  mind  thither  ascend,  whither  thou  art  gone  before, 
and  with  thee  continually  dwell ;  who  livest  and  reign- 
est, &c.    Amen. 

III.  17ie  Descent  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

O  liord  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  is  given  all  power  in 
heaven  and  on  earth;  send  down  upon  us  the  Holy 
Ghost  the  Comforter,  which  may  guide,  support,  and 
purify  the  souls  of  thy  servants,  and  of  thy  whole 
Church ;  who  livest  and  reignest,  &c.     Amen. 

IV".  The  Assumption  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who,  when  the  work  of  her  per- 
fection was  accomplished,  didst  call  to  thyself  the  soul 
of  thy  most  holy  Mother,  and  didst  not  suifer  her  body 
to  see  corruption ;  grant  us,  we  beseech  thee,  the  desire 
of  perfection,  and  daily  to  purify  ourselves  more  and 
more  from  all  our  faults  and  imperfections ;  so  tha+  at 
the  hour  of  death  we  may  be  found  worthy  to  pass  to 
the  blessed  vision  of  thy  glory;  who  livest  and  reignest, 
&c.    Amen. 

V.  The  Coronation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  said,  « In  my  Father's 
housH  are  many  mansions,  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for 
you;"  grant  us,  we  beseech  thee,  so  to  copy  in  our  lives 
the  holy  virtues  of  thy  blessed  Mother,  that,  through 
her  glorious  intercession  with  thee,  we  may  attain  the 


MOST  BLES3ED  VIRGIN  MART. 


an 


place  prepared  for  us  in  thy  kingdom  from  the  founda- 
tion of  the  world ;  who  livest  and  reignest,  &.c.    Amen. 
Salve  Regina,  &c. ;  Hail,  holy  Queen,  &.c. 

Let  ua  pray. 

O  God,  whose  only-begotten  Son,  by  his  life,  death, 
and  resurrection,  hath  laid  open  to  us  the  rewards  ol 
everlasting  life  ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  pondering 
in  our  hearts  these  Mysteries  in  the  most  holy  Rosary 
of  tiie  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  we  may  imitate  what  they 
set  forth,  and  obtain  what  they  promise;  through  the 
same  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


A    SHORT    PARAPHRASE 

OF  THE  LITANY  OF  LORETTO. 

K7jrie  eleison.  Lord  God  the  Father,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

Christe  eleison.  Lord  God  the  Son,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

Kyrie  eleison.  Lord  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

Qhriste  audi  nos.  Christ,  our  anointed  Priest,  hear 
these  our  prayers. 

Christe  exaudi  nos.  Christ,  oua*  anointed  King,  hear 
cur  petition. 

Pater  de  ccelis  Deus^  miserere  nobis.  O  God,  the  Fa- 
ther of  heaven,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Fill  Redeinptor  mundi  Deus.  O  God  the  Son,  Re- 
deemer of  the  world,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Spiritus  Sancie  Deus.  O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 
mer«y  on  us. 

Sancta  Triniias  unus  Deus.  Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 
have  mercy  on  us. 

Sancta  Maria.  Holy  Mary,  by  the  name  of  sweet- 
ness,  after  the  name  of  Jesus  most  venerable,  pray  for  u^ 

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Sancfn  Dei  GenrfHv.     Holy  Mother  of  God,  from 
jvliose  own  thnh  was  formed  (UkVh  sucred  body,  pray 

Snncta  T'lV^o  Virfrinvm.  Holy  Virfrin  of  Viririns,  «s 
rtu,  l.ly  „„,,„,.  tUoruH  ,0  is  n/y  beloved  amo^^.  a 
vir^rn,  (lau^rhters ;  jmiy  for  ua.  ^ 

th  51m  l'''r''",-  /^^^'^'^<>♦*  C;''"«t.  of  the  Ar.ointed  0«e, 
thou  dulst^Hta.Kl  by  the  altar  of  the  cross;  ,.n,y  for  u. 

ulW  7;avmr  ^.m/,.r.  M<,t|,,r  of  Divine  ^r^.^e,  by 
tliee  did  ^rraee  e(une  down  from  heaven  ;  pray  for  us     ^ 

Matp-  purissima.  Mother  most  pure,  exempted  fi"om 
all  stam  ot  sm ;  pray  for  us.  ^ 

^finl^lT  '""'^'''V'^^'  ^'otlier  most  chaste,  wUhout  all 
etui^r  of  eoneu])iHeenee  ;  pray  for  ns 

vii'';;7,;ra7ibr"us''^''"  '"'"'^*^'  '^^*'^^^'>-^  -- 
estt:;u^x:??fp4^;f:;r'^'^^ 

Mater  amabUis.     Mother  most  amiable,  thou  art  the 
Mother  of  incarnate  love ;  pray  for  us. 
Mater  admiralnlis.     Mother  most  admirable,  for  CJ.  d 

pray  flfru's!  ""^  ^'''"'''  ^^"^'^^^  *^^"  ^^^  «^^"' 

pnw  fori       '        '"''""''  '''"  ^'"'■^^^  ^'^«  nourfehed; 
Slater  Snlratoris.     Mother  of  our  Saviour;  thou  of 

Yl^^o  pnidentissima.     Virgin  most  prudent,  tnnrrbf 

aer  in  tiiy  heart ;  pray  for  US.  ^ 

Frro-o  veneranda.    Vir^nn  most  venerable ;  thou  whom 

all^enerations  shall  call  blessed;  pray  for  is 

y^rgo  pncdicanda.     Vir^nn   most   renowned-   thnn 

^^'r^edTJo^  l';t  ^'^'\  f  ^y  «^ouldr:rtdl'ed*a  S 
Wiebrated  through  the  whole  world;  pray  for  us 

Itrgo  potens.     Virgin  most  powerful,  by  thy  Drivers 
•mnipotent  with  Godt  pray  for  us  ^  ^  ^  ^ 


MOST  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY.  gjS 

I'lviy  for  UH.  r^rttcnied  by  Jesus'  Blood  ?— 

Virgo  fuklis.     Virrrin  most  ?»uup  .    .. 

JeH,,H,  faithful  to  the  lusl;      t  f,  '"' 1^  ^'^  ^''«  -->-  of 
'SFr/y/i/m  >.v^«/,Vc.     mingle   •     i •  ' 

er  .'--pmy  for  us.  ^^  "^  "^^""^  "«  iiiH  holy  JVloth- 

Sedes  sapiential.     Sioni  «*•     •   i 

the  EternulVisdom  of  tL'krr?'  '^"'.?  ^"  ^'»^  "^'"h 
ior  "s.  '"^  ^  "ther  wus  enthroned ;  ],ray 

Causa  nostra)   la^tifim      p  •  i 
pcMltMing,  of  fcac^  t\„«"'''''«J  of  peaces  a„d  „f 
ior  us.  "        J"'  '"  "  itorm-tossed  world;  pray 

of  flic  purest  gold   fit  fiL  .."'■''.''''<''<'«•''<>''.  formed 
ll«nen ;  pray  to"  '"'  "'«  ""■•"«="  »C  ti.e  Ki,, ™„f 

rfter  whose  form  each  vesl]  „f  ,f  T^"^'"  devotion, 
iciied ;  pray  f„r  „«.        **"**'  "^  election  niu»t  bo  fmhl 

of -frvSryet  S&Vrt?'  "^l"'""^  '"^  --« odor 
pray  for  us.      -^         '""'*'  ''J'  "'«  "'orns  of  tribulation; 

on«il5rof^Go*'in  th^crof.P"'''''  l'."'"  "ff-inst  thj 
pray  for  u,s.  ™  '■"^  of  the  mystical  Jeru,salen.  • 

tl.ou"rthttrer  IlZV'rT'  ">'  ■■"  -o  Cautleh.,' 

b;ide  is  iiienedrfor  h  oT^hl":  .:^l*'"'  '"'■  "^•"'' »"'" 
Clm.st  the  Head  unto  the  ^.u  clW.klif r"  P"""  '"'■"•n 

■O'TOM  aurea.     IIo„«o  if       ij    '^"''j'''  P^'y  for  us 
every  part  with  the  s^^IlicLff  P"'-"  "doLd  in 

^wderis  area.     Ark  "ff/"'"  of  chanty ;  prayfbrns 

vvorkmanship,  not ?Jr  .h     luJoflu'  f""'^  "^ ^""^^^ 
't„lt/^'- """-If ;  prirf::     «  '-- 1""  for  the 

"''•    ''•^"^  "' "-^•-- -"ee  through  thee  sat 


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THE  ROSARY  OF  THE 


valion  came  into  the  world,  and  none  can  witer  heaven 
but  by  thee ;  pray  for  us. 

Stella  malWina.  Morning  star,  thou  didst  appear  at 
length  above  the  darkness  of  this  world,  sure  forerunner 
of  the  Sun  of  justice ;  pray  for  us. 

Salus  injirmorum.  Health  of  the  sick,  since  in  thee 
do  we  behold  strength  in  the  midst  of  weakness ;  pray 
for  us. 

Refugium  peccatorum.  Refuge  of  sinners,  if  by  sin 
we  iiave  again  and  again  trampled  under  foot  the  131ood 
of  Jesus,  yet  in  thee  shall  we  find  a  gentle  advocate  witii 
him ;  pray  for  us. 

Consolatrix  afflictorum.  Comforter  of  the  afflicted, 
thou  hast  watched  beside,  and  suffered  with  the  Man  of 
Sorrows,  and  hast  learned  how  to  console  the  miserable; 
pray  for  us. 

Auxilium  Chris/ianorum.  Help  of  Christians;  they 
who  are  called  by  Christ's  own  luine  shall  ever  find  in 
thee  tlieir  tenderest  mother;  pray  for  us. 

Regim  Angelorum.  Queen  of  Angels,  since  the  King 
of  Heaven,  who  had  the  Angels  for  iiis  ministering  ser- 
vants, called  thee  his  Mother ;  pray  for  us. 

Regina  Fair iarchar urn.  Queen  of  Patriarchs,  thou 
who  wast  foreshown  in  type  and  figure,  and  seen  in 
their  vision  of  desire  by  all  the  patriarchs  of  old ;  pray 
for  us. 

Regina  Projihetarum.  Queen  of  Prophets,  and  thy- 
self a  mighty  prophetess,*  thou  didst  bring  to  its  ful- 
filment that  which  they  foretold ;  pray  for  us. 

Regina  Aposlolorum.  Queen  of  Apostles,  and  tliyself 
the  first  apostle  of  the  grace  of  Christ,  when  thou  didst 
bring  our  Lord  to  visit  St.  Elisabeth ;  pray  for  us. 

Regina  Martyrum.  Queen  of  Martyrs,  thou  whose 
existence  upon  earth  was  a  life-long  martyrdom,  through 
whose  soul  the  sword  of  sorrow  pierced ;  pray  for  us. 

Regina  Confessorum.  Queen  of  Confessors,  in  whose 
breast,  when  all  forsook  and  fled,  the  Church's  faith 

*  The  Magnificat,  a  jirophecy  of  the  Church's  progress   and  nf  Chnsi'i 
kingdom  upon  ear  u. 


MOSl   BLESSED  VIRGIN  MXllY.  221 

^food  firm-  thou  to  whom  all  who  confess  the  name  of 
J.HUH  look  for  aid,  and  take  thy  life  as  a  model  for  the^r 
own ;  pray  for  us.  " 

Uegim  Virginum.  Queen  of  Virgins,  lily  of  holv 
pHnty,hrst  example  and  great  encouragement  to  vir'  n^ 
it^  protesscd  for  Cln-ist's  own  lo^  e ;  pray  fur  uh  "^ 
all  ^^7.T  ^'''f^''"'  omnium.  Queen  of  all  Saints,  fo, 
all  i^unts  m  heaven,  b.,n.inir  with  the  eternal  love  of 
Je.UH,  have  ever  ouml  in  thee  a  guide,  a  lovin..  advo- 
eate,  ano  a  most  tender  mother;  pray  for  us 

ii<'^i'ia  sine  labe  orighiali  concepta.     Queen  conceived 
without  H,n,  singular  glorv  of  thy  4n,  not  only  iXme 

piLserved  from  ever  having  contracted  the  least  stain 
hy  ast  title,  yet  most  glorious  of  all.     13v  thv  iimn  u-n ' 
lat^ljeart,  m  temple  fo^  God's  Holy  hoZ  ^^Z^^ 

^^rld,  spar:  us'  O  Lol"'^  '''''''  ^^^^  '^^^  «-  ^^'  ^^- 
world,  LYutoi^f,:  "'^  *^^^*«^  -^^  *^-  --  «>  the 
L";' mer^.'  t^t"^^  ^^^^^^  ^^^  ''^  «-  of  the  worldj 

oStsn;t?^i.:i^/^^ 

F.  Pray  for  is,  O  holy  Mother  of  God. 

of  Christ     ""^  "^""^  ^'  °'^^'  "^""'^^^  ^^  *'^«  Pron^ises 

19* 


mm 


I 


222 


®i]e  Qtvcn  SHolors,  or  cl)Uf  SuCferingo  of 
tl)e  jSlesseb  birgin  iHarji 


O  MOST  afflicted  Virgin !  I  commemorate  the  sorrow 
which  filled  tiiy  heart  when,  on  presenting  thy  divine 
Son  in  the  temple,  holy  Simeon  foretold  that  a  sword 
should  pierce  thy  soul,  thereby  announcing  the  share 
thou  shouldst  have  in  the  sufferings  of  thy  dear  Son. 
I  most  devoutly  compassionate  thy  grief  on  this  occa- 
sion, and  beseech  thee,  O  glorious  Queen  of  Martyrs,  to 
obtain  for  me,  through  the  sufferings  of  Jesus  Christ, 
which  were  the  great  cause  of  all  thy  dolors,  a  sincere 
and  lively  horror  of  sin,  an  ardent  love  of  God,  a  tender 
and  practical  devotion  towards  tiiee,  and  a  happy  death 
under  thy  special  protection. 

IL 

O  most  holy  and  afflicted  Virgin!  I  commiserate  the 
sorrow  which  filled  thy  maternal  heart  when  thou  didst 
Bee  thy  divine  Infant  persecuted  by  his  own  creatures, 
and  wert  obliged  to  Hee  into  Egypt,  to  save  him  from 
the  fury  of  Herod.  I  most  devoutly  compassionate  thy 
giief  on  that  occasion,  and  beseech  thee,  O  gioriong 
Queen  of  Martyrs,  to  obtain  for  me,  through  the  sulTer- 
ings  of  Jesus  Christ,  which  were  the  great  cause  of  all 
thy  dolors,  a  sincere  and  lively  horror  of  sin,  an  ardent 
love  of  God,  a  tender  and  pr.ictical  devotion  towards 
thee,  and  a  happy  death  under  thy  special  protection. 

III. 

0  most  afflicted  Virnfjn !  I  commemonite  the  sorrou- 
which  filled  thy  maternal  lieart  when  thou  wert  separatee 


SEVEN  DOLORS  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MART.     225 

hom  thy  divine  Son,  who  remained  for  three  days  absent 
from  thee  after  thy  journey  to  Jerusalem.  1  most  de- 
voutly compassionate  thy  grief  on  that  occasion,  and 
beseech  thee,  O  glorious  Queen  of  Martyrs,  to  obtain  for 
me,  through  the  sufferings  of  Jesus  Christ,  which  w(;re 
the  great  cause  of  all  thy  dolors,  a  sincere  and  lively 
horror  of  sin,  an  ardent  love  of  God,  a  tender  and  prac- 
tical devotion  towards  thee,  and  a  happy  death  under  thy 
Bpecial  protection. 

IV. 
O  most  holy  and  afflicted  Virgin!  I  commemorate  the 
sorrow  which  filled  thy  maternal  heart  when  thou  didst 
follow  thy  dear  Son  to  Mount  Calvary,  and  beheld  him 
sinking  under  the  weight  of  the  cross  and  of  our  sins. 
I  most  devoutly  compassionate  thy  grief  on  that  occa- 
sion, and  beseech  thee,  O  glorious  Queen  of  Martyrs,  to 
obtain  for  me,  through  the  sufferings  of  Jesus  Christ, 
which  were  the  gi-eat  cause  of  all  thy  dolors,  a  sincere 
and  lively  horror  of  sin,  an  ardent  love  of  God,  a  tender 
an^  practical  devotion  towards  thee,  and  a  happy  death 
under  thy  special  protection. 

V. 

O  most  holy  and  afflicted  Virdn !  I  commemorate  the 
sorrow  which  filled  thy  maternal  heart  when  thou  didst 
stand  by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  and  didst  witness  all  his  tor- 
ments, and  see  him  at  length  expire  for  the  sins  of  the 
world.  I  devoutly  compassionate  thy  grief  on  that  oc- 
casion, O  glorious  Queen  of  IMartyrs,  and  beseech  thee 
to  obtain  for  me,  through  the  sufferings  of  Jesus  Christ, 
whi'-h  were  the  great  cause  of  all  thy  dolors,  a  sincere 
and  lively  horror  of  sin,  an  ardent  love  of  God,  a  tender 
and  practical  devotion  towards  thee,  and  a  happy  death 
under  thy  special  protection. 

VI. 

O  most  holy  and  afflicted  Vir-rin !  I  commemorate  the 
sorrow  which  filled  thy  matprnal  hear',  when  the  adora 


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THE  EOSARY  OF  JESUS. 


ble  body  of  thy  divine  Son  was  taken  down  from  th« 
cross,  and  laid  in  thy  arms.  I  most  devoutly  compas- 
sionate tliy  grief  on  that  occasion,  and  beseech  thee,  O 
glorious  Queen  of  Martyrs,  to  obtain  for  me,  through 
tiie  sulferings  of  Jesus  Christ,  which  were  the  great 
cause  of  all  thy  dolors,  a  sincere  and  lively  horror  of 
Bin,  an  ardent  love  of  God,  a  tender  and  practical  devo- 
tion towards  thee,  and  a  happy  death  under  thy  specuil 
protection. 

VII. 
O  most  holy  and  afflicted  Virgin!  I  commemorate  the 
sorrow  which  filled  thy  maternal  heart  when  the  sacred 
body  of  Jesus  was  taken  from  thy  arms,  and  laid  in  the 
sepulchre.  Lmost  devoutly  compassionate  thy  grief  on 
that  occasion,  and  beseech  thee,  O  glorious  Queen  of 
Martyrs,  to  obtain  for  me,  through  the  sufferings  of  Jesus 
Christ,  which  were  the  great  cause  of  all  thy  dolors,  a 
sincere  and  lively  horror  of  sin,  an  ardent  love  of  God, 
a  tender  and  practical  devotion  towards  thee,  and  a 
nappy  death  under  thy  special  protection. 

Here  also  may  be  said  the  Litany  of  the  Seven  Dolors, 
and  the  Stabat  Mater. 


-♦•♦- 


Kbe  Uosara  oi  tl)e  I3lesseb  Name  of  Sesus. 

In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
tbj  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

V.  Thou,  0  Lord,  wilt  open  my  lips. 

B.  And  my  tongue  shall  declare  thy  praise. 

V,  Incline  unto  my  aid,  0  God. 

B.  0  Lord,  hasten  to  help  me. 


om  th« 
jorapas- 
thee,  O 
througli 
e  great 
jrror  of 
al  devo- 
specuil 


rate  tlie 
3  sacred 
d  in  the 
grief  on 
ueen  of 
of Jesus 
lolors,  a 
of  God, 
»,  and  a 


Dolors, 


L,  and  of 
Lise. 


"nV'%  :, 


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THE  ROSART  OF  JESUS. 


226 


betet:'  TJ:,  ""^  '^^'""'"S'  -^  --.  -1  will 


THE  FIVE  MYSTERIES  OF  THE  FIRST  PART. 
1.  'J-'helncarmlionofour  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

THE  MEDITATION. 

man  in  lier  womb.  ^'  ^'"'  '^"^  ^'  ^^^« 

0  Jesus,  Son  of  i>a,/rf,  h^ve  mercy  on  us       T,n 
times.^GXorj  be  t.  the  Father,  &c. 

II.   'J'^e  Birth  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

THE  MEDITATION. 

The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  born  for  our  redcmn- 
tion :  his  mother  remaining  a  virgin  ^^^cmp- 

0  Jesus  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  us       T.r 
ttmes.^CAory  be  to  the  Father,  fe  ^  *     ^'' 

III.   r/ie  Circumcision  ofmir  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

THE  MEDlTATIOxV. 

Our  Saviour  being  eight  days  old,  begins  to  suf 
^r  for  our  sms,  and  his  blood  already  fliws  for  us 

0  Jesus,  Son  of  David,  hnvp  m«..,,  :^. 


/wies. — 


Glory  be  to  the  Father,  *&c. 


^TT     r\-r\     %io 

-'J-    \ju    US. 


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IV,  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  is  found  in  the  Temple. 

THK  MEDITATION. 

Our  Saviour  being  twelve  years  old,  shows  him« 
self  more  than  mortal,  by  his  knowledge  and  wis- 
dom, teaching  the  very  teachers  of  the  Jews. 

0  Jesus,  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  us.  •  Ten 
times. — Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

V.  The  Baptism  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

THE  MEDITATION. 

The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  baptized  by  St.  John. 
The  eternal  Father  declared  him  to  be  his  Son. 

0  Jesus,  Son  of  David ^  have  mercy  on  us.  Ten 
times. — Giory.be  to  the  Father,  &c. 


THE  FBAYEB. 


0  Jesus,  whose  name  is  above  all  names,  that  in 
the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  may  bend,  of  those 
that  are  in  heaven,  on  earth,  and  in  hell ;  who,  at 
the  time  appointed  by  the  eternal  wisdom,  assumed st 
flesh  in  the  womb  of  the  blessed  Mary,  ever  viroin, 
and  thus  became  the  Son  of  David  ;  whose  birth 
rejoiced  men  and  angels ;  who  began  so  early  to  suf- 
fer for  us,  and  to  shed,  on  our  account,  that  blood 
that  washed  away  the  sins  of  the  world ;  whose 
eternal  wisdom  appeared  at  the  age  of  twelve  years; 
to  whose  baptism  all  heaven  was  attentive :  grant 
i'j  us,  to  celebrate  those  mysteries  to  thy  honor  and 
our  own  salvation :  who,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest,  one  God,  for  all 
eternity.    Amen, 


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25J7 


THE  FIVE  MYSTERIES  OF  THE  SECOND  PAET. 
I.  Our  Saviour  washeth  his  Disciples'  Feet, 

THE  MEDITATION. 

Our  Saviour,  to  sliow  us  an  example  of  humility, 
and  how  much  we  ought  to  serve  each  other,  de» 
scendeth  so  low  as  to  wash  the  feet  of  his  disciples, 
though  he  is  the  God  whom  heaven  and  earth 
adore. 

0  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  king  of  the  Jeivs,  have 
mercy  on  us.  Ten  times, — Glorv  be  to  the  Father, 
&c. 

II.  The  Prayer  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  the  Garden. 

THE  MEDITATION. 

Our  Saviour,  knowing  his  passion  to  be  now  at 
hand,  is  so  affected  with  the  thoughts  of  it,  and  so 
oppressed  with  the  load  of  our  sins,  that  he  prays 
to  his  Almighty  Father,  that  the  bitter  cup  might 
pass  away  from  him. 

0  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  king  of  the  Jews,  have 
mercy  on  us.  Ten  times. — Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, &c. 


III.  Our  Saviour  is  apprehended. 

THE  MJDITATION. 

Our  Saviour,  as  if  he  had  been  no  more  than 
mortal,  yields  to  the  power  of  men,  and  permits 
himself,  for  our  redemption,  to  be  apprehended,  as 
if  he  were  a  malefactor. 

0  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  kinff  of  the  Jews,  have  mer- 
cy on  us.     Ten  times. — Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c 


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rilE  ROaAKY  OF  JESUil. 


IV.  Our  Saviour  carrias  his  Cross, 

THK  MKDlTATlOIf. 

Our   Saviour    being    torn    with    scourges,   and 

pierced  with  thorns,  to  expiate  our  sins,  is  com- 

polU'd  to  carry  the  cross  on  wliicl\  lio  is  to  die,  and 

moves  on  in  anguish  and  sorrow  towards  th<!  p!ace 

\of  his  execution. 

O  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  king  of  the  Jews,  havo 
mercy  on  us.  7Vu  times. — Olory  be  to  tlie  Fii- 
tluM",  k\i. 

V.   The  Descent  of  our  Savicitr  into  Hell. 

TIIK  MKDITATION. 

Tlie  soul  of  onr  Saviour  being  separated  by  d(>a(h 
from  the  body,  descentls  to  that  place  where  the 
saints  were  expecting  his  redemption. 

0  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  king  of  tiie  Jews,  have  mer- 
cy on  us.     I'en  times. — Glory  be  to  ihe  Father,  &c. 

TIIK  PRAYKR. 

0  Jesus,  whose  name  is  above  all  names,  that  at 
the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  may  bend,  of  tliosc 
that  are  in  heaven,  on  earth,  and  in  hell ;  whoso 
mysterious  humiliations  and  sorrows,  appointed  for 
thee  on  account  of  our  sins,  appeared  in  the  wash- 
mg  of  the  feet  of  thy  servants  and  creatures  ;  in  thy 
distress  and  prayer,  and  bloody  sweat ;  in  thy  being 
secured  and  brouixht  before  tribunals  as  a  criminal ; 
in  thy  bearing  the  load  of  the  cross ;  and  m  the 
separation  of  thy  soul  from  the  body,  and  its  de- 
scent to  the  regions  below :  ffrant  to  us  to  celebrate 
these  mysteries  to  thy  honor  and  our  own  salva- 
tion:  who,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
livest  and  reignest,  one  God  for  all  eternity.  Amen. 


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THE  FIVE  MYHTERIES  OF  THE  THIRD  PART. 
I.  The  Remrrectwn  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

THK  MEDITATION. 

Th(3  soul  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  had 
been  sepiirated  from  the  body,  is  reunited  to  it,  by 
a  niinide  of  th(3  almiirhty  p«jwer ;  and  that  body 
which  iiad  b(!en  (h^ad  rises  to  die  no  more. 

0  Jesus,  Son  of  tli(!  hviiig  God,  have  mercy  on 
us.     Ten  //m<-*.— Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

II.  The  Ascension  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

THE  MEDITATION. 

The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ascends  to  the 
h\y;]w.Ht  heaven,  where  the  Saviour  of  mankind  sits 
upon  tlie  right  Iiand  of  God,  the  Almighty  Father. 

0  Josus,  Son  of  the  living  God,  have  mercy  on 
us.     Ten  limes.— Glory  be  to  the  Father,  (fee. 

III.  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  semis  down  the  Holy  Ghost. 

THE  MEDITATION. 

Our  Saviour,  now  seated  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
ills  Almighty  Father,  sends  down  the  Holy  Ghost 
to  inspire  and  animate  his  disciples,  that  they  may 
be  qualified  to  publish  to  mankind  his  cross  and  his 

glory. 

0  Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  God,  have  mercy  on 
us.     Ten  times. — Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

IV.  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  crowning  the  Blessed  Virgin 

and  Saints. 

THE  MEDITATION. 

Our  Saviour  having  hv  his  naKsinn   rpaiitro^fi"" 
and  ascension,  opened  the  way  for  the  sons  of  Adam 

20 


230 


TITR  IKWAUY  OF  JR«U9. 


to  li('jiv(M»,  wliicJi  thoy  luid  lost  by  .sin,  bostows  on 
bis  iikMIut  mid  liis  siiints  a  crown  of  iniinortal  glorv. 
O  .It'sus,  Son  of  lh»i  li villi;  God,  liavo  nuTcy  on 
us.      Ten  (imvti, — Glory  bo  to  tb(!  Fatbcr,  tfec. 

V.  Our  Lord  Jesits  (Vn'ist  roTninf:^  lo Judge  Munkind. 

TlIK  MK.^)ITATI()^f. 

Our  Saviour  will  conu'  ni  powor  and  majesty  to 
ju(l<jf(^  tbc  liviuij;  and  the  dead,  and  to  rt^turn  to  every 
one  aceordintr  to  his  works. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  the  Yw'iuir  God,  have  mercy  on 
us.     Ten  (unvs. — Glory  be  to  the  Father,  Slc. 


TlIK  PRAYKIl. 

O  Jesus,  Avhose  name  is  above  all  names,  that  at 
the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  may  bend,  of  those 
that  are  in  heaven,  on  earth,  and  in  hell ;  whose 
body,  that  was  murdered  l)y  mankind,  the  Al- 
niii'iitv  raised  from  death,  ijlorious  and  immort;il ; 
who.  by  thy  ascension,  triumphed  over  death,  and 
led  eaplivity  captive  ;  who,  accordinsjf  to  thy  proni- 
is<',  sent  down  the  Spirit  that  prociHuleth  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son,  the  (^omfortcM*  and  tlie  Enli- 
vtMier ;  who.  stretchin<i^  tbrth  the  bounty  of  thy  al- 
miufhty  hand,  shed  upon  the  chosen  cbildren  of 
Ailittn,  that  priory  that  neither  eye  hath  seen,  nor 
car  hath  heard,  nor  hath  it  entered  into  the  hean 
of  man  ;  and  who  will  come  forth,  in  power  and 
majesty,  to  judge  the  livin*;  and  the  dead,  before 
whose  throne  all  mortals  will  appear:  grant  to  us 
to  celebrate  these  mysteries  to  tliy  hon»>r  and  oui 
own  salvation :  who,  with  the  Father,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  livest  and  reignest  one  God  for  dl  etevnity. 
Amen. 


i'iu»;«j  Ejaculations. 


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•N.  B.—The  ropontiii'.Mif  tho  abovo  pray  cm  or  inoditationa 
iH  not  ahMoluttfly  iiucurtHiiry.  'J'lioso  who  cannot  mad  or 
nuMlitato  on  tlio  niywtoricfH,  let  tluun  Hay  thucnnid  iMifcjro- 
hand,  in  this  Rosary,  and  in  that  of  the  BIcshcmJ  Vir},'in." 

-The  (h^votionn  hidonjrinf,^  to  tliin  Rosary,  or  tlio  Rosary  of 
tiio  MIoMHcd  Virgin,  (h)  not  bhid  under  sin." 

"  N.  n.--Tho8o  wlio  aro  in  tl»e  Hocioty  of  tho  Rosary  f»f  tho 
Nanu)  of  Jusua,  may  havo  tho  wanio  plenary  indulgenc© 
on  New  Year's  Day,  that  is  granted  in  tho  year  of  tho 
Ju/ti/ea," 

"On  every  second  Sunday  in  tho  month.— At  tho  tiino  of 
being  received  into  the  society.— At  tho  article  of  death. 
—And  ou  each  day  of  tho  fifteen  mysteries." 


-♦•^ 


pious  Cl^jaculations,  itjljid)  ma^  be  itscb  ou 
luirious  (Occasions. 


I.  Ihr  obtaining  Pardon  of  Si?i. 

TiiK  sins  of  my  yontli  and  my  ignorances  remember  not: 
ft»Toiiling  to  thy  mercy  remonlber  thou  me  for  thy  go(/d- 
ness'  sake,  O  Lord.     Ps,  xxiv.  7. 

0  Lord,  be  thou  merciful  unto  me :  heal  my  soul,  for  I 
havo  sinned  against  thee.     Ps.  xl.  5. 

Havo  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according  to  thy  great 
morcy.    Ps.  1.  1. 

Let  tliy  teniler  mercies  come  unto  me,  0  Lord,  and  I  shall 
I've.    Ps.  cxviii.  77. 

1  have  gone  astray  like  a  shocp  that  is  lost:  seek  thy  ser- 
rant,  0  Lord.     Ps.  cxviii.  176.  « 

Kilter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant,  for  in  thy 
sight  sjiall  no  man  living  be  justified.     Ps.  cxlii.  2. 

1  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  say  to  him.  Father, 
I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am  not 

tV'^''^"V    ^"     '"^     /'o1lfr»«4     *li\.'     ci<\f>  T   Jllrri     vtr       10 

Jesus,  Sou  of  David,  have  mercy  on  mo.    Luke  xviii.  38, 


232 


PIOUS  EJACULATIONS 


II.  For  HwmlHy. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  thou  hast  humbled  me.  Before  I 
was  humbled,  I  offended ;  therefore  huve  I  kept  thy  word. 
Pa.  cxviii.  71,  67. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Clirist  humbled  himself,  and  became  obe- 
dient unto  death,  even  the  death  of  tlxe  cross.  Phil.  ii.  8, 
And  shall  I  be  proud ! 

III.  For  obtaining  a  true  Esthnate  of  this  Life. 

We  are  sojourners  before  thee,  and  strangers,  as  were  all 
our  fathers.  Our  days  upon  earth  aa-e  as  a  sliadow ;  ami 
tliere  is  no  stay.     1  Par.  xxix.  15. 

Declare  unto  me  the  fewness  of  my  days.  Call  me  not 
away  in  the  midst  of  my  days.     Ps.  ci.  24,  25. 

Let  my  soul  die  the  death  of  the  just,  and  my  last  end  be 
like  to  them.     Numbers  xxiii.  10. 

IV.  In  Qrief  and  Afflxction. 

Heal  me,  0  Lord ;  for  my  bones  are  troubled.  My  fioul 
also  is  troubled  exceedingly.     Ps.  vi.  2,  8. 

My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd,  and  my  tongue 
hatli  cleaved  to  my  jaws ;  and  thou  hast  brought  me  down 
into  the  dust  of  death.     Ps.  xxi.  16. 

0  Lord,  all  my  desire  is  before  thee  ;  and  my  groamng  is 
not  hidden  from  thee.     Ps.  xxxviL  9. 

Why  art  thou  sorrowful,  0  my  soul  ?  and  why  dost  thou 
disquiet  me  \  Hope  in  God,  for  I  will  still  give  praise  to 
him ;  the  salvation  of  my  coimtenance,  and  my  G<  d.  Ps, 
xlii.  5,  6. 

1  am  wearied  with  my  groans,  and  I  find  no  rest  Jere 
niias  xlv.  3. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation.    Psalm  I.  14. 

V.  F(yr  Resignation. 

It  is  the  Lord :  let  him  do  what  is  good  in  his  sight. 
1  Kings  iii.  18. 

If  he  shall  say  to  me,  Thou  pleasest  me  not :  I  am.  ready, 
let  him  do  that  which  is  good  before  him      2  Kings  xv.  26, 

Mv  heart  js  ready  ;  )  Ixod,  my  heurt  is  leauy .     is.  ivi. o 


fOH  VARIOUS  OCCASIONS. 


233 


Nc  verthelesa  as  it  Hluill  be  the  will  of  God  in  heaven,  80 
bo  It  doiu).     1  Machab.  ui.  60,  ^ 

Thy  will  be  dorje.     Mutt.  xxvi.  42. 
Lord,  what  wilt  thou  liave  nie  to  do       Actb  ix.  6. 

VI.  For  Patience. 
The   Lord  gave  and  the  Lord  hat),  taken  away,   as  it 

I  will  take  the  chalice  of  salvation,  and  will  call  upon  the 
name  ot  the  Lord.     Ps.  cxv.  4.  ^ 

VIL  Against  Ihnptation. 

thillr  ^f  in':  ^^  "^^^  °^^''  *^-^  ^  -^y  ^0  -  -h 
StrengtJien  me,  0  Lord,  in  tliis  hour.     Judith  xiii  9 
Have  rnercv  on  me  O  Lord,  for  1  am  weak.     P«.  vi.'  2. 
By  tliee  I  sfrn  1  be  delivered  from  temptation.   Ps.  xvii  30 

«"^p2  ix^'i.  r  '^^  "^^^^^  ^^^^^"^^^ '"  --  -^'* 

Deliver  not  up  to  beasts  of  prey  tl,        uls  that  put  their 

Ps^^cxvUrs^f  ""^  '^'''  ^^''^  *^''^  '"^^  °"*  ^^^°^d  ^^^^tj. 

VIIL  For  Trust  in  God. 
^.Although  he  should  «lay  me.  yet  I  will  trust  in  him.  Job 

d.athTf   ^  '^'""^^  T^\  '"  *''*^  "^"^^^  «^  *'>«  shadow  of 
death,  I  fe.ir  no  evd,  for  thou  art  with  me.     Ps.  xxii  4 

in  iLX-d  ^od"V:  IxxHs!^  "^  ^"''  *^  ^"^  "^^  ''^"^^ 


IX.  For  the  Fear  of  God. 
What  shal!  I  do  when  God  shall  arise  to  judge  ?  and  w 
^a.ame,  «hut  shall  i  answer  Mm  ?    Job  xxxi 
20* 


hen 
14. 


PIOUS  EJACULATIONS 

I  have  always  feared  God  as  waves  swelling  over  me,  and 
his  weight  I  waa  not  able  to  bear.    Job  xxxi.  23. 

The  sorrows  of  hell  encompassed  me :  and  the  snares  of 
death  prevented  rae.     Ps.  xvii.  6. 

Pierce  thou  my  flesh  with  thy  fear :  for  I  ani  afraid  of 
thy  judgments.     Ps.  cxviii.  120. 

X.  For  Wisdom  in  Speech. 

I  said,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  sin  not  with 
my  tongue :  I  have  set  a  guard  to  my  mouth.  Ps.  xxxvitt,  1 

Set  a  watch,  0  Lord,  before  my  mouth,  and  a  door  round 
about  my  lips.    Ps.  cxl.  3. 

XI.  For  knowing  the  Will  of  God  in  doubtful  Matters. 

Perfect  thou  my  goings  in  thy  paths :  that  my  footsteps 
be  not  moved.     Ps.  xvi.  6. 


Send  forth  thy  light  and  thy  truth.     Ps.  xlii.  3. 

Miiy  God  have  mercy  on  us,  and  bless  us :  may  he  cause 
the  light  of  his  countenance  to  shine  upon  us,  and  have  mer- 
cy on  us.     Ps.  Ixvi.  1. 

Make  known  to  me  the  way  wheiein  I  should  walk ;  for 
I  have  Ufted  up  my  soul  to  tliee.  Teach  me  to  do  thy  will, 
for  thou  art  my  God.     Ps.  cxlii.  10,  11. 

Lord,  what  wilt  thou  have  me  to  do  ?    Acts  ix.  6. 

XII.  Remembrance  of  the  Divine  Presence, 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  brighter  than  the  sun.  behold- 
ing round  about  all  the  ways  of  men,  and  the  bottom  of  the 
deep,  and  looking  into  the  hearts  of  men,  into  the  most  liiddeu 
parts.     Ecclesiasticua  xxiii.  28. 

For  my  eyes  are  upon  all  their  ways :  they  are  not  liid 
from  my  face,  antl  their  iniquity  huth  not  been  hid  from  my 
eyes.    Jerem.  xvi.  17. 

XIII.  Acts  of  Praise  and  ThanJcsgivmf 

Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  praise,  that  I  may  sing  thy 
glory  and  thy  greatness  all  the  day  long.     Ps.  Ixx.  8. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  and  let  all  that  is  within  mo 
blt'ss  his  holy  name.  Bloss  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget 
Dot  all  his  beiiutits.     Ps.  cii,  1   2. 


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FOR  VARIOUS  OCCASIONS. 


235 

Not  unto  us.  0  Lord,  not  unto  us ;  but  unto  thy  name  dve 
the  K'ory.     Pa.  cxui.  9.  ^         ^  ^^^^ 

What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord,  for  aU  that  he  hath 
rendered  to  me  f     Ps.  cxv.  3. 

I  will  praise  thee,  because  thou  hast  heard  me  and  art 
become  mj  salvation.     Ps.  cxvu.  28. 

XIV.  Love  c.f  God  and  of  Heaven. 

If  therefore,  I  have  found  favor  in  thy  sight,  sho^r  me 
thy  face.     Exodus  xxxiii.  13  J'     fa   "»  """w  me 

Zit  tet;L^  ""'^l  ^!^  '^'^'^  ^^  ^^e  Lor»ma;^ 
As  the  hart  nanteth  after  the  fountains  of  waters  so  mv 

te ';;  Gi;d''r'prxii!  tf  ""'' '"'  ^^^^^  '^^^^^  *^^^ 

For  what  have  I  in  heaven  ?  and  besides  thee,  what  do  I 
desire  upon  earth  ?    For  thee  my  flesh  and  my  h^art  hath 
fan.ted  away :  thou  art  the  God  of  my  herrt,  Ld  my  por 
tion  forever.     Ps.  Ixxii.  25,  26.  ^  ^ 

How  lovely  are  thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  Hosts!  mv 
801,1  longeth  and  fainteth  for  the  c'ourts  of  the  Lord  Z 
hear  and  my  flesh  have  rejoiced  in  the  living  God  Blessed 
are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house,  0  Lord:  they  shall  praTse 
tlM>e  forever  and  ever.  For  owe  day  in  thv  couita  .Vw 
ter  than  a  thousand.     Ps.  Ixxxiii.  1,  2^ -^  10^  '  ''  ^'*- 

Woo  IS  me,  that  my  sojourning  is  prolonged  !     Ps  cxIy  B 

Show  me  0  thou  whom  my  soul  loveth,  where  thou  feed- 
•et  wliere  thou  host  m  the  mid-day.     Cunt  i  6 
My  soul  hath  desired  tliee  in  the  night.     Is  xxvi  9 

rn^To^  '  ^"  ^'  ^^'"^"^^  ^"^  *°  b«  With  ChriBt 


230 


Instructions  on  Snbulgences,  mtl) 
BcvotionB, 


Evert  good  work  has  a  threefold  vahie :  merit,  sathfno 
tton,  and  tmpciratwu.  And  as  the  divine  goodness/in  con<i(? 
eration  of  our  weakness,  lias  ordained,  that  by  the  use  of  the 
sacraments,  ex  opere  operate,  we  increase  onv  ment ;  an  1  bv 
the  tmpetratron  of  the  saints  and  the  prayers  of  th^  Church 
sThP  i^lT?  *^"r  independently  0/  our  own  laor 
so  he  has  lett  to  us  also  the  treasure  of  indulgences  b^ 

may  obtani    ull  and  speedy  satisfaction  for  the  temnor-d 
punishment  due  to  our  sins  iitherin  this  Hfe  or  the  next 

I.    What  an  Indulgence  is. 
By  an  indulgence  is  meant  the  remission  of  the  tetnporal 
mcnishment  due  to  us  on  account  of  our  sins.      Every  sin 
however  grievous,  is  remitted  through  the  sacrament  of 

?.^7  In/lTl  ^r  ^f*  ""hr^^^^  contrition,  as  regards  its 
yuit  and  the  eternal  pumnhment  due  to  it.      But  the  debt 

Hn  r^'TK   fir''"'''?*  ^'  "'^^  ^^^''^•^«  remitted  at  the  same 

n  wnJi"'f      .    /'  •^''"^  ^"^^^  ^^'^'^  ^y  ^«^"P  penitence,  or 
bj  works  of  satisftiction,  e.  <;.  prayers,  alms,  fating,  Ac. ;'  or 

by  the  patient  endurance  of  troubles  and  adversitiias  setlt  us 
•ulm  :  %^''^'  ^^  v'\  ^^tKsfaction  of  our  Lord  Jesus  ChrUt 

i^  apX  them''  "''^  '"  "  '"  '''"'  "'^  ''^''  ''''  P"^^^^ 
And  although,  in  order  to  escape  this  temp«.>ral  punish- 
nicnt,  we  must  not  rely  on  indulgences  alone,  to  tlio  m....l,..t 
ot  g.jod  works;  yot  because,  at  the  best,  our  own  -ood 
works  are  very  imperfect,  and  the  debt  of  punishment  (luo 
to  us  very  great,  W(i  ought  to  endeavor,  as  frequently  as 
possible,  to  avail  ourselves  of  the  benefits  of  indulgerjcoa 

Indulgences  are  of  two  kinds  :-l8t.  A  ple^iaru  indul- 
gence, when  du  y  gamed,  is  a  full  and  entire  remission  of 
ttU  the  temporal  punishment  due  to  sin.     The  eight  indul 


INSTRUCTIONS  ON  IND  JLGENCES,  ETC.  237 

gences  granted  to  the  faithful  in  England,  at  the  principal 
festivals  of  the  year,  are  plenary  indulgencW.  A  iubiTee  is 
also  a  plenary  indulgence  occasionally  granted  by  the  Pono 
to  the  whole  Church,  in  the  most  ample  manner  and  wUh 
tlie  greatest  solemnity.  2d.  A  Partial,  or  Sed  inTul- 
geiice,  as  of  ten  years,  or  a  hun/red  daVs,  Ac,  remUs  as 
Z:tf^  "^f  *^'»P°^^1  punishment  as  would  ha^e  b^n  re! 
nutted  by  10  years,  or  100  days,  Ac,  of  the  canonical  ne^ 
ances  formerly  imposed  on  public  peiiitents.  ^ 

II.   What  is  required  for  obtaining  an  Indulgence. 

1.  Tliat  we  should  be  in  a  state  of  grace  •   that  i<?  fr^A 

from  all  mortal  sin.     Hence  the  sacrame^nts  of  penance  and 

the  holy  eucharist  are  always  enjoined  as  prereniU sites  for 

obtamnig  a„  indulgence.    For  inAilgences  oX  a^p  y  to  tt 

C;?"11  Zi  *^7^^'-P-V^^«^-ilttoUr4enr! 
moved.      And  although  >   o  guilt  may  be  removed  whih^ 

fnrm  Ji"  ''''^''''  \^T  '"\"iflul^'ence,  it  is  necessary  to  per- 
th  ,•  ?  f^'^''^^'^  works ;  for  it  is  under  this  condiS 
that  indulgences  are  granted.  But  power  is  generally 
given  to  confessors  to  change  the  works  for  some  fthc^s  n 
the  case  of  the  sick,  or  persons  who  are  confined  and  wl  o 
cannot  therefore  fulfil  sLe  of  the  conditions  such  L  fo  t- 
ing,  or  visiting  certain  churches.  It  is  absolut'ely  necessary 
at  the  very  least,  that  the  works  required  for  the  indJ 
gence  should  aU  be  done  in  a  state  of  grace 

to  some  of^'hT^^"^  *"  add  here  alist  of  indulgences  attached 
10  some  ot  the  prayers  m  this  book  : 

1.  For  the  acts  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity  (p.  128)  1st  An 
mddgence  of  7  years  and  asSnany  ^.mr/^JL  orVo  dam 
as  often  as  you  recite  these  acts.  2cl.  A  plenary  indu kS 
once  a  month,*  granted  to  all  who  shall  rSe  the  acts 

ofTL  rln,i^  communion,  praying  for  the  usual  intentions 
L^h  .?  vn         ^t'  J"  ^^""^'"^  indulgence  at  tlie  hour  of 
death.  It  you  recite  t'  .3  acts  at  that  time,  and,  if  possible 
after  sacramental  couiession  and  holy  communion.  ^  ' 

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2.  F«»r  tho  Antfdua  Domini,  or  Tim  An|ifel  <»f  tho  Lord, 
«k(\  (p.  8J1)  Iwt.  An  indiilffi'iH'.o  of  100  diiys  jih  oft»^n  rm  you 
ropcut  It.  '2(1.  A  ]  iuiiiu'y  iiidul^tiiico  oncu  a  month,  to  all 
who  shjill  Hiiy  tlii.s  puiyer  jit  Iciist  oiico  u  day,  ovory  day  in 
th(t  month,  tit  tho  sound  (»f  tho  b(dl ;  and  who  nhall  (utnh'ss, 
and  connnuninitu,  and  pray  for  the  usual  iiituntioiia  of  tho 
Church.  ^ 

Olworvti  that  tho  Amjelii^  is  always  to  be  said  knoollnjf, 
c'xt'i'pt  on  kSalurthiy  uvoninuf  and  on  Sunday,  whou  it  is  to 
b(^  said  standinjjf.  \\\  l*a»ohal  tiini\  instoad  of  tho  Anifflitu, 
(ho  Jiafina  vali  it.  saiil,  toj^othor  with  tho  versido  and 
prayor,  standing.  Thoso  wlio  aro  not  ablo  to  renuMuber 
thosi!  prayers,  may  gain  tho  intlnlgoncc  by  saying  tho  usual 
A>i<f<!/ufi  standing.  In  places  whore  the  bell  is  not  heard,  it 
is  sullU'ient  to  reoito  tlus  Anyclus  about  tho  time  at  which 
the  bell  is  rung. 

!).    For  the  /V  j)rofun(li.,t  atul  the  versido  Ra/nlcm  a'frf' 
\  ^  nam,  to  bo  said  alter  tho  evening  Ainjtlm.     1st.  An  imhil- 

gence  of  IDD  days.  '2d.  A  plenary  indulgence  once  a  yenr 
to  those  who  repeat  tlu;  ab(»vo  every  day.  Those  who  dit 
not  know  the  ./><•  pro/umlin  may  gain  the  same  indulgt'ucivs 
by  repeating  instead  an  Om-  Father  and  a  Hail  Mary,  with 
the  versicle  as  alMive. 

•t.  For  tlu(  Litany  of  the  Holy  Name.  An  uidulgence  of 
you  (lavs  as  often  as  you  recite  it. 

f).  I' or  the  Aii(f<f('  Dn,  or  Angel  of  Ood,  ttc,  ttc,  (p.  OS). 
L^t.  An  indulgence  of  100  days  as  often  as  you  recite  this 
prayer.  '2d.  \  j)lenarv  indulgence  once  ^i  month,  oti  any 
day  tli(>y  choose,  to  all  who  shall  say  it  daily  for  a  month; 
liud  who  cont'ess  and  conununieatc!,  and  pray  for  tho  inten- 
tions of  the  Church,  in  some  public  churcli.  3d.  A  plenary 
indulgence  on  tho  feast  of  tJie  holy  Angel  Guardians  (Oo- 
lobcr  '2d),  provided  that  you  have  said  the  prayer  for  a 
vhole  year,  morning  aud  evening ;  and  perform  the  usual 
CMiditions  of  confession,  communion,  and  prayer  f(U  the  in- 
tenti(»ns  oi  the  Church.  4th.  A  plenary  uidulgence  at  the 
hour  of  death,  if  during  life  vou  have  fretpiently  repeated 
this  prayer.  All  theso  iudulgeuces  may  bo  applied  to  the 
souls  in  purgatory. 

0.  For  tho  Trimrfium,  or  Holy,  holy,  holy,  &c  (p.  93) 
1st.  An  'ndulgenceof  llH)  days, once  every  day.  2d.  'Ihrce 
timos  on  Trinity  Suuday,  aud  every  day  duriuji;  tht  octave  • 


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an  well  as  on  pwrn,  Sunday  in  th«  year.  8<1.  A  plenary  in* 
dulifoiico  once  a  month,  on  a  day  of  clioi(;e,  for  those  who 
Bhiil  luive  repeated  it  oxery  day  fur  a  month,  with  the  usual 
cotulitionM, 

7.  For  Bayinj?  the  Soh^  ncgina  (p.  57)  in  tlie  morninff. 
mid  the  Isub  tnnm  j,r,tHidium  (p.  107)  in  the  eveninir,  addinir 
to  ciich  the  foUowint,'  vernii'le  : 


R. 

R. 
V. 
R. 


Dij^man!  tne    laudere  te, 
Virgo  sarrata. 

Da  niihi  virtutcm  contra 
h(wteH  tuo.s. 

lU'uedictus  Dens  in  Sanc- 
tis suia. 
Amen. 


V.  Voucl>«afe   that     I    may 

praise    thee,    0    sacred 

Virgin. 
R.  Give  nie  strength  against 

my  enemies. 
V.  BloHsed   be    God   in    his 

Saints. 
R.  Anien. 

Ist.  An  indulgence  of  100  days,  every  day.  2d.  An  in- 
dulgence of  seven  years  and  7  (juadraf/ciKe  every  Sunday. 
8(1.  A  plenary  indulgence  on  any  two  Sundays  in  every 
month,  on  all  the  feasts  of  tl>e  Blessed  Virgin,  on  tlie  feast 
(•f  All  Saints,  to  those  who  repeat  the  above-mentioned 
pruyers  every  day,  with  the  usual  conditions ;  and  also  at 
tlu!  hoiu-  of  death. 

y.  For  8  aioria.%  to  be  said  3  times  a  day,  morning  noon 
iiiid  mght,  in  thanksgiving  to  the  Most  Holy  Trinity  for  the 
pniticuhir  graces  granted  to  the  Blessed  Virgin,  and  espe- 
mliy  her  Assuuiption.  1st.  An  indulgence  of  300  days.  2d 
An  in(hilgonce  of  lOO  days  each  of  the  said  times.  8d.  A 
plenary  indulgence  once  a  month,  on  any  day  at  choice,  to 
those  who  repeat  them  3  times  a  day  for  a  month,  with  the 
usual  conditions.  These  indulgences  may  be  applied  to  the 
Bouls  in  purgatory. 

I).  For  3  Our  Fathers,  in  memory  of  the  Passion  and 
Agony  of  Jesus  Christ ;  and  3  Hail  Marys,  in  memory  of 
the  Dolors  of  the  Blesseil  Virgin  ;  to  be  said  for  the  dying 
1st.  An  indulgence  of  800  days  as  often  as  they  are  saiid. 
2(1.  A  plenary  indulgence  to  those  who  repeat  them  once 
ft  day  for  a  month,  with  the  usual  conditions.  These  indul- 
gences may  be  applied  to  the  souls  in  purgatory.     ' 

10.  For  invokmg  the  names  of  Jesus  and  Mary.  1st. 
An  indulgence  of  25  days  eacli  time.  2(1,  A  plenary  induU 
«reuce  at  the  hour  of  death  to  those  who  have  been  in  th» 


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iNNTinri  rtoNN  on  tNmTT.(}KN(!r.a, 


i 


h»Mt  «»f  invoklnif  thoju,  im«l  who,  hnln^f  truly  onntntt^,  in 
vi>ko  thoiii  ut.  tliiit  hour,  ut  loiiMi  iu  hourt,  it'  tliuy  niniiot 
y-ith  thiMf  li|>H, 

A  ho  an  iU(lulsx<M\oo  of  flOO  «liiy«  ovory  tinio  \\w  \\\u\\\ 
following  ojiionhittM'y  pmyorn  iiro  wiitl,  to  ol>iiiin  n  hapny 
doath : 

♦losu.H,  .losoph.  iiml  Miiry,  I  fj;ivo  you  my  honrt  luul  my 
lifo. 

.lo»u«,  .loMoph,  and  Mm  y,  n»!»i«t  mo  in  my  la.xt  HK:ouy. 

.loj^u^  .lo,Hi>ph,  and  iMavy,  tnay  I  ilio  in  piuuM  in  your 
blossiMJ  oonipany. 

I'\>r  sayioy;  anv  ono  of  Mmmu  lOt)  dnv«. 

U.  I'\>r  tho  L^itnnv  of  Iho  IMossod  Virgin  Mary.  l«t,.  An 
indnltfonoo  of  JlOO  «)ay«  m«  of(on  as  yon  nu'ito  it  with  a 
dovovit  atvd  ootilrito  hoart,  *.M.  A  plcnnry  in<hdp;onoo  on 
tlu»  tivo  principal  ftvists  of  ll»o  lUossod  Viri^in  Mary,  viz. 
ItnntaiMjlato  Oonooption,  tht*  Nativity,  tht>  AmnmiMation,  thi> 
Pnritioation,  snid  tho  Assmuption,  to  all  who  shall  way  tlu' 
liilany  »n'ory  tlay,  witlutut  missiniy  ono  «lay  in  tho  year.  It 
is  »\ooossary  that  thoy  should  oonf(>ss.  and  oonunvmii'atc, 
ami  pray  for  th»»  int«>ntions  of  tho  Clnnrh,  in  somc^  public 
chmvh.  Thoso  indulsj^onoos  may  bo  appliod  to  tho  souls  in 
jMUiiatory. 

VI.  For  tho  Kosary.  1st.  An  in<luls;onoo  of  100  (hiys  for 
©vory  /Ni/ff  and  Av<>,  as  oftoti  as  y«)u  rocito  tho  tiftoon  do- 
cndos  of  tho  Rosary,  or,  at  loast,  tivo  dooa«lcs.  iM.  A  pic 
nary  indulijonot'  onoo  a  yoar  on  any  day  yon  ohooso,  if  ymi 
aro  aivuston\o»l  to  say  at  loast  tivo  dooach^s  daily,  and  if 
y«ni  i*ontVss,  and  oon\m<nvioato,  and  pray  ft»r  tho  wants'  of 
tho  Olunvh.  l^nt  in  imlor  that  you  may  obtain  those  indul- 
sfonoos.  two  thiuijp^  aro  nooossary :  that  tho  Rosary  which 
YOU  uso  shall  have  thoso  induls<onoos  attaohod  to  it  ny  somo 
priost  who  has  faoultios   for  so  doinii^;  and  also  that  yon 

t>iously  aiul  attontivoly  moditato  o\\  oach  dorado,  or  ono  of 
;ho  tii\oon  nivstorios,  in  tho  onlor  indioAtod  in  this  hook, 
\\  192. 

18.  For  the  Vt^ni  Crrafor.  \»t  An  imbiliifcnco  of  100 
duvs  lis  ot\ou  as  you  rcoito  this  hymn.  2d.  A  plonary  in- 
duV*'UiH>  onoo  a  month,  on  any  (hiy  thov  chooso,  to  all  who 
MV  thii»  hvnui  dailv  for  a  month,  and  who  confess,  and  com- 
Biuuicjito.  and  T>ruv  for  lbs  T?ant«  of  tho  Church.  8d.  An 
iiulul^enco  of  SCO  daya  as  often  as  you  say  this  hymn  on 


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till-  (mnt  of  P()iif«.(i«mt,  or  on  imy  (hiy  wIMiin  flio  octavo 
AW  llu<««)  iiKJulgonouH  iiiiiy  Ui  iifiplinil  to  tlio  mouIh  in  pur* 
^l(ory. 

11.  Kor  t,h(i  F<rnt*  ,Vrt«f /ff  Hpirihti^.    Tho  Hiitiie  in(luJirmjc«» 
uni  juimixod  to  thin  li^'imt  an  to  tlio  proroding. 

in.  I''(.r  Ww  Shthat  Matn.     An  iiidulguiico  of  100  dayn  ks 
ollrn  aH  you  luu'iti!  it. 

IC.   I'or  tho    I'amjf^  Ihirtua,  «l'o.     iHt.  An   indiil^cnco  of 
.S(i(>  (liiy.M  niuy  \m  Kaitutd  otK'n  ovory  day   hy  dovoiiHy   ro 
n(iii>(  ihiH  hymn,  to^rtfi.-r  vviMi  tlu)  vormirU.,  '/^/wrr/t  (i«  ra-Zo 
,t('.,  and  (lu)  pray  or.  l)n,H  ,j„i  vohin,  <fec.    lid.  An  indnlKnnr.J 
<>l   KHI  <i.iys  lor  n-riliriH:  M.c  two  iant  Mf;;ny,uH  of  tlio  hymn 
'Uutum  nyo,  Av..;  with  the  vcrsich,  ,uid  tlio  prayor.     iUl    A 
nli'imry   nahdKunco   thnio  tinicn  a  your  (viz.  on  Mannday 
IliiirHday  ;  tliu  hiant,  or  at  hwist  a  (hiy  within  tho  ix'tavo  of 
t;..r|Mi,s  tlhnsti ;  mid  any  otlair  day,  lit  ch.MctO,  to  all  Who 
hIihII  havo  said  tluj  hymn,  or  at  h^int  the  nhi^h.  Htan/ji  7'an- 
tiuH  m/o,  iy.u  Umv.H  in  in\cU  month,  with  tho  unual  conditionH, 
Hii.i  a  vihU,  to  Honu)  dmnJi.     ThoHfl  indidg^inajH  may  bo 
iippJKid  to  th(>  HonJH  in  purj^nitory. 
17.  For  \\w  IVnitontiai  pHahim. 
(Iiiys  as  ol"t<(n  as  yon  rcciito  thorn. 

IH.  For  tlui  (Jradual  pHalrns.  'j'ho  Hamn. 
lU.  For  tho  prayer  at  the  end  of  the  I.itany  of  tlie  Pas- 
mn  (0  (Jod,  who  for  the  redemption  of  tho  world  Jkv) 
tonr(li,.r  witli  5  Our  Katlu.rH,  5  Hail  Marys,  and  f,  (/loriaT 
i.Ht.  An  induljr,!„ee  of  »()0  days,  once  every  d.iy.  2d.  A 
plenary  indnl^Mtnco  on  r«^{)eatin^'  it  every  day  for  a  rnorith 
Willi  the  usual  conditions.  These  inJulgences  may  be' 
apj)li('(l  to  the  .souls  in  purf^jitory. 

'20.  For  <h«!  prayer,  Look  do'wn,  0  Lord,  (fee.  (p.  389V  to 
be  saul  on  the  kn,',-s  before  the  lUfHHcd  Sncrammt.  ]  st.  A  n 
iM<  II  gouce  of  100  days,  once  evety  day.  2(1.  A  plenary 
UKlul^'ence  the  iirst  Thursday  in  each  month,  to  all  who 
fliiiill  repeat  it  after  confesHi(.n  and  communion,  and  siiall 
pray  i(,r  tlu;  want.s  of  the  Church.  3d.  An  indulgence  of 
7  y('urs  and  7  (juadragcim,  every  'J'lmrsday,  with  the  eamo 
conditions. 

_  21.  For  tho  prayer  to  St.  Aloysius  Gonznga  (0  lioly  Aloy- 
sins  adorned,  dec),  at  the  end  of  his  l.itany,  together  with 
an  Uur  lather  and  a  Hail  Mary,     hw  ind-.dgcpce  of  100 
days  (applicable  also  to  the  departed),  once  a  day. 
^  21 


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INSTRUCTIONS  ON  INDULGENCES, 


22.  For  the  ejaculation  of  resignation  to  the  will  of  Ood 
(p,  94).  l8t.  An  inrlulgence  of  100  days,  once  every  day. 
2(1.  A  plenary  indulg(?nce  once  a  year,  on  any  day  at  choice, 
with  the  usual  conditions,  to  those  wlio  shall  have  repeated 
it  every  day  for  a  year.  These  indulgences  are  applicabl') 
to  the  souls  in  purgatory. 

23.  For  daily  meditation.  A  plenary  indulgence  once  a 
month  (with  the  usual  conditions)  to  all  wlio  sliad  peiforiu 
this  most  necessary  exercise  of  piety  every  day  for  a  month, 
for  half  an  hour,  or  at  least  for  a  quarter  of  an  hour  daily. 
Tliia  indulgence  (ajiplicable  to  the  .souls  in  purjatory)  may 
be  obtained  on  any  day  in  the  month. 

24.  For  the  Stations.  All  the  indulgences  are  annexed 
to  these  Statitns,  wliich  were  granted  to  those  persons  who 
visited  the  places  in  tha  Holy  Land  consecrated  by  any 
special  mystery  of  the  Passion  of  Christ.  All  these  indul- 
gences, many  of  which  are  plenary,  can  be  a{)plied  to  the 
souls  of  the  departed  ;  and  in  order  to  obtain  them  it  is  only 
necessary  to  be  in  the  state  of  grace ;  neither  confession  nor 
communion  is  required. 

25.  Pius  IX.  grants,  1st,  an  indulgence  of  100  days  to  all 
who  recite  the  antiphon,  versicle,  and  collect,  Give  peace,  0 
Lord,  in  our  days  (p.  101).  2d,  A  plenary  indulgence  once 
a  month  to  such  as  shall  have  recited  them  once  a  day,  with 
the  usual  conditions.  These  indulgences  may  be  applied  to 
the  souls  in  purgatory. 

26.  Pius  IX.  also  gt  'nts  an  indulgence  of  3  years  to  all 
who  recite  with  devotion  the  following  prayer : 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  grant,  I  beseech  thee,  that  thy  Pas- 
sion may  be  to  me  a  power  to  strengthen  and  defend  me; 
thy  Wounds  my  meat  .and  drink,  to  feed,  inebriate,  and  de- 
light me ;  the  Sprinkling  of  thy  Blood,  the  washing  away  of 
all  my  sins ;  thy  Death,  my  everlasting  glory.  Herein,  0 
dearest  -Lord,  be  my  refreshment,  my  rejoicing,  my  healtli, 
and  the  sweet  solace  of  my  heart;  who  livest  and  reignest 
forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Other  devotions  to  which  indulgences  arc  attached  will  be 
fi.  und  in  tl  eir  places. 


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PRAYERS  I  )R  OBTAINING  PLENARY  INDULGENCES 

fhr  ohttiining  the  Indulgevces,  it  is  BUtficient  to  say  toith  devotion  fioa 
Our  Fatlmra  and  five  Hail  Marys;  but  the  following  are  the  forma 
commonly  used.  They  are  applicable  cither  to  those  who  use  them  or 
to  the  souls  in  puriratory,  and  may  be  said  either  at  the  time  of  the 
Jubilee  or  on  any  other  occasion. 

Preparatory  Prayer. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  I  trust  that  by  thy 
mercy  1  urn  absolved  from  all  my  sins,  and  delivered  from 
eternal  damnation ;  yet  since  I  am  still  obnoxious  to  the 
temporal  punishments  due  unto  my  sins,  and  my  own 
works  are  not  sufficient  to  make  satisfaction  for  them,  I 
fly  to  the  inexhaustible  treasury  of  the  merits  of  thy  only- 
begotten  Son  and  of  thy  saints,  that,  by  their  abundance, 
my  defects  and  infirmities  may  be  supplied.  I  cheerfully 
offer  myself  to  do  all  those  things  which  are  appointed 
for  obtnining  this  end.  Receive  them,  O  Father  of  mer- 
cies, in  union  with  the  passion  and  death  of  the  same 
thy  Son,  and  ninke  me,  although  unworthy,  partaker  of 
tMs  plennry  indulgence. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

FIRST  PRAYER. 

To  God  tlte  Father,  for  the  Exaltation  of  our  Holy 
Mother,  the  Church. 

0  eternal  Father,  be  mindful  of  thy  congregation 
which  thou  hast  possessed  from  the  beginning.  Ac- 
knowledge the  Churcb  as  the  spouse  of  thine  only-be^ 
gotten  Son,  for  which  he  hesitated  not  to  shed  his  blood. 
So  oxalt  it,  I  beseech  thee,  with  the  beauty  of  holiness, 
the  riches  of  grace,  and  the  fulness  of  thine  inheritance, 
that  it  may  shine  forth  worthy  of  its  divine  Spouse,  and 
of  the  great  price  of  its  redemption.  Look  mercifully 
upon  all  the  sons  of  this  holy  Mother,  and  gather  all 
nations  into  their  number;  tliat  all  may  acknowledge, 
with  livino"  fidthj  thee  the  Father,  and  Jesus  Christ 
whom  thou  hast  sent,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 


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one  God ;  may  call  upon  thee  with  steadfast  hope,  and 
embrace  thee  with  perfeot  charity.    Amen. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

V.  Behold,  O  Lord,  and  visit  this  vine. 

JR.  And  perfect  that  which  thy  right  hand  hath 
planted. 

Look  down,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  upon  this  thy 
family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  did  not  refuse 
to  be  delivered  into  the  hands  of  sinners,  and  to  undergo 
the  torment  of  the  cross;  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 


J! 

« 1 


SECOND   PRAYER, 

To  God  the  Son,  for  the  Extirpation  of  Heresies, 

O  Jesus,  the  true  light  that  lightenest  every  one  that 
comcth  into  the  world,  grant,  I  beseech  thee,  by  the  in- 
estimable virtue  of  thy  passion  and  death,  that,  the  dark- 
ness  of  heresies  and  errors  being  driven  away,  all  may 
embrace  the  light  of  thy  truth,  and  be  brought  into  the 
bosom  of  thy  Church.  O  thou  good  Shepherd,  who 
didst  lay  down  thy  life  for  thy  sheep,  protect  thy  flock, 
and  defend  it  from  the  violence  and  cunning  of  those 
who  come  in  sheep's  clothing,  but  inwardly  are  ravening 
wolves.  Grant  that  all  may  acknowledge  one  shepherd, 
and  be  of  one  fold.  Abide  with  us,  O  Lord,  as  thou 
hast  said.  Behold  I  am  with  you  all  days,  even  to  tae 
consummation  of  thr  world.  Make  manifest  that  thy 
Church  is  founded  on  a  rock,  and  that  the  gates  of  hell 
cannot  prevail  against  it.     Amen. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

V.  Deliver  not  up  to  beasts  of  prey  the  souls  that  put 
their  trust  in  thee. 

R.  And  forget  not,  O  Lord,  forever,  the  souls  of  thy 

poor. 

TJ«o»  +ViQ  nrn^r'^ra  of  +^v  nhnrph.  O  Lord,  wp,  beseech 

tJjee,  and  turn  awav  thine  anger  from  us ;  that  all  adver- 


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sities  and  errors  being  d«ne  away,  we  may  serve  thee  iii 
freedom  and  security ;  tiirough  our  Lord,  &,c. 

THIRD  PRAYEE. 

7'o  the  Holy  Ghost ^  for  Concord  among  Christian  Princes, 

O  Holy  Spirit,  Spirit  of  love  and  peace,  who  hast 
gathered  together  so  many  in\d  various  nations  in  the 
unity  of  the  faith,  vouchsafe  to  grant  to  all  Christian 
princes,  and  to  their  eounsellors,  the  abundance  of  thy 
orace,  and  imbue  their  hearts  with  the  new  conimand- 
ment  of  thy  love;  that  all  men  may  know  by  this  that 
they  are  to  be  counted  among  the  number  of  thine  elect, 
and  are  worthy  of  the  name  of  Christ.  Grant  that  they 
may  not  be  led  away  through  eovetousness  to  do  any 
thing  contrary  to  thy  divine  gl^ry,  and  the  peace  of  thy 
Church ;  but  rather  may  strive,  with  united  efforts,  to 
bring  the  People  committed  unto  them,  together  with 
themselves,  to  the  vision  of  eternal  peace,  and  to  tUe 
heavenly  Jerusalem.     Amen. 

Our  Father.     Hail,  Mary. 

V.  Let  peace  be  in  thy  strength. 

jR.  And  plenteousness  in  thy  towers. 

0  God,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  right  counsels, 
and  all  just  works  do  come,  give  to  thy  servants  that 
peace  which  the  world  cannot  give,  that  our  hearts  be- 
ing given  up  to  obey  thy  commandments,  and  the  fear 
of  our  enemies  being  taken  away,  the  times,  by  thy  pro- 
tection, may  be  peaceful,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  liveth,  &c. 

FOURTH  PRAYER. 

To  tlie  most  Holy  Trinity^  offering  up  the  Works  prescribed 
for  obtaining  the  Indulgence. 

O  most  holy  Trinity,  I  trust  I  have  now  performed 
w'latever  hath  bi  en  prescribed  for  obtaining  a  plenary 
indulgence  for  th'^.  punishment  due  to  my  sins.  I  con- 
fess that  anywise  I  ought  to  have  done  all  this,  and 
iuuch  mo'-e,  iV»r  ihy  divine  Majesty,  being  bouiid  theruto 

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INSTRIfCTIONS  ON  INDULGENCES, 


under  a  thousand  titles.  It  is  of  tliine  infinite  (roodnesa 
and  bountiful  libenility  alo*-ie  thtit  thou  art  pleaHod  so 
abundantly  to  rcmunenite  the  worthless  works  of  our 
boui'  \en  duty.  Receive,  therefore,  O  most  holy  Trinity, 
theae  works  that  I  have  done,  in  whatever  way  I  may 
have  done  them,  and  grant  that  all  their  defects  may  be 
supplied  by  the  merits  of  the  passion  and  death  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  and  by  his  most  precious  blood  which 
was  shed  for  us;  and  thus  make  me  (or  the  soul  of — ) 
nartaker  of  this  plenary  indulgfence :  for  which  mercy, 
O  liord,  may  all  heaven  and  earth  unite  with  me  in  giv- 
ing praise  and  thanksgiving  unto  thee  now  and  forevei. 
Amen. 

Our  Father.    Hail,  Mary. 

The  Te  Deum. 

A  Prayer  for  the  whole  State  of  Christ's  Cliurca  upon 

Earth* 

O  eternal  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Creator  of 
all  things  visible  and  invisible,  Source  of  all  our  good ; 
infinitely  good  in  thyself,  and  infinitely  gracious,  boun- 
tiful, and  good  to  us ;  behold  we,  thy  poor  servants,  tlie 
work  of  thy  hands,  ledeemed  by  the  blood  of  thine  only 
Son,  come  [in  answer  to  his  summons  by  his  Vicege- 
rent], to  present  ourselves,  as  humble  petitioners,  before 
the  throne  of  thy  mercy.  We  come  in  connnunion  with 
all  thy  Church  in  heaven,  hoping  to  be  assisted  by  their 
prayers  and  merits;  and  with  Jesus  Christ  at  our  head, 
our  High  Priest  and  Mediator,  in  whose  precious  blood 
we  put  all  our  trust. 

We  prostrate  ourselves  here  "before  thee,  and  most 
humbly  beseech  thee  to  sanctify  thy  own  most  holy 
name,  by  sanctifying  and  exalting   thy  holy  Catholic 

*  This  prayer  was  first  published  oil  occasion  of  the  Jubilee  in  I'i.'l  ; 
and  may  be  proper  for  any  other  time  of  indulgence.  It  may  be  said  on 
the  day  of  communion  as  jt  is  ilirected  for  tjie  usual  intentions^  to, 
whii^li  the  faithful  ough  to  otftt  v  p  their  prayers  in  order  to  gaisi  the  :u 
dulgduce. 


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Church  throughout  the  whole  world.  O  eternal  King, 
who  hast  Hoiit  down  thine  only  Son  from  thy  throne 
above  into  this  earth  of  ourH,  to  establlHh  a  kingdom 
here  amongst  ua,  from  whence  we  might  hereafter  be 
translated  to  thy  eternal  kingdom ;  look  down,  we  be- 
BCfcii  thee,  upon  this  kingdom  of  thy  Son,  and  propiv 
gate  it  through  all  nations,  and  through  all  hearts.  Sane 
tify  it  in  all  truth ;  maintain  it  in  peace,  unity,  and  holi 
ncHS.  Give  to  it  saints  for  its  rulers,  its  chief  pastor 
jind  all  its  other  prelates;  enlighten  them  with  all  heav- 
enly  wisdom  j  make  them  all  mer  a(x'n,Jing  to  thy  owe 
heart. 

Give  thy  grace  and  blessing  t,:  nil  t!  l;  clergy:  and 
send  amongst  them  that  heavenly  Ire  which  thy  Son 
came  to  cast  on  the  earth,  and  which  he  so  earnestly 
desired  should  be  enkindled.  Assist  and  protect  all  jipos- 
tolic  missionaries,  that  they  may  zealously  and  eflectu- 
ally  promote  thy  glory,  and  the  salvation  of  souls  re- 
deemed by  the  blood  of  thy  Son.  Sanctify  all  religious 
men  and  women  of  all  orders;  give  them  the  grace  to 
serve  thee  with  all  perfection,  according  to  the  spirit  of 
their  institute,  and  to  shine  like  lights  to  the  rest  of  the 
faithful. 

Have  mercy  on  all  Christian  princes;  grant  them 
those  lights  and  graces  tliat  are  necessary  for  the  per- 
fect discharge  of  their  duty  to  tliee  and  to  their  sub- 
jects ;  that  they  may  be  true  servants  to  thee,  the  King 
of  kings,  true  fathers  to  their  people,  and  nursing  fa- 
thers to  thy  Chureli.  Have  mercy  on  all  magistrates 
and  men  in  power ;  that  tliey  may  all  fear  thee,  love  thee, 
and  serve  tliee;  and  ever  renicniber  that  they  are  thy 
deiHities,  and  ministers  of  thy  justice. 

Have  mercy  on  all  thy  people  throughout  the  world ; 
and  give  thy  blessing  to  thine  inheritance;  remember 
thy  congregation,  which  thou  hast  possessed  from  the 
beginning  ;^and  give  such  grace  to  all  thy  chldrcn  here 


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INSTRUCTIONS  ON  INDULGENCES, 


upon  earth,  tluat  they  may  do  thy  holy  will  in  all  thi.nga» 
even  as  the  blessed  do  in  heaven. 

Extend  thy  mercy  also  to  all  poor  infidels,  who  sit  in 
darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death ;  to  all  those  na- 
tions  that  know  not  thee,  and  that  have  not  yet  received 
the  faith  and  law  of  thy  Son  ;  to  all  Pagans,  Mahometans, 
and  Jews.  Renujmber,  O  Lord,  that  all  these  poor  souls 
are  made  after  thine  own  imagb  and  likeness,  and  re- 
deemed by  the  blood  of  thy  Son.  Oh,  let  not  Satan 
any  longer  exercise  his  tyranny  over  these  thy  creatures, 
to  the  great  dishonor  of  "thy  name.  Let  not  the  precious 
blood  of  thy  Son  be  shed  for  them" in  vain.  Send 
among  tliem  zealous  preachers  and  apostolic  laborers, 
endued  with  the  like  graces  and  gifts  as  thine  Apostles 
were,  and  bless  them  with  the  like  success,  for  the  glory 
of  thy  name ;  that  all  these  poor  souls  may  be  brought 
to  know  thee,  love  thee,  and  serve  thee  here  in  thy 
Church,  and  bless  thee  hereafter  for  all  eternity. 

Look  down  also  with  an  eye  of  pity  and  compassion 
on  all  those  deluded  souls,  wl^,  under  the  name  of 
Christians,  have  gone  away  from  the  paths  of  truth  and 
unity,  and  from  the  one  fold  of  the  one  Shepherd,  Jesus 
Christ,  into  the  by-paths  of  error  and  schism.  Oh,  bring 
them  back  to  thee  and  to  thy  Church.  Dispel  their 
darkness  by  thy  heavenly  light ;  take  off  the  veil  from 
before  their  eyes,  with  which  the  common  enemy  hath 
blindfolded  them.  Remove  the  prejudices  of  their  edu- 
cation ;  take  away  from  them  the  spirit  of  obstinacy, 
prld(>,  and  self-conceit.  Give  them  an  humble  and  docile 
heart.  Give  them  a  strong  desire  of  finding  out  thy 
truth,  and  a  strong  grace  to  en:ible  them  to  embrace  it, 
in  spite  of  ail  tiie  opposition  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and 
the  devil.  For  why  should  these  poor  souls  perish,  for 
which  Christ  died  ?  Why  should  Satan  any  longer  pos- 
sess these  souls,  which,  by  their  baptism,  were  dedicated 
to  thee,  to  be  th:  >e  eternii.  temple  1 

O  Father  of  lights,    nd  God  of  all  truth,  purge  the 


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whole  world  from  all  errors,  abuses,  corruption?,,  and 
vices.  Beat  down  the  standard  of  Satan,  and  set  up 
everywhere  the  standard  of  Christ.  Abolish  the  reign 
of  sin,  and  establish  the  kingdom  of  grace  in  all  hearts. 
Let  humility  triumph  over  pride  and  ambition  ;  charity 
over  hatrea,  envy,  and  malice ;  purity  and  temperance 
over  lust  and  excess ;  meekness  over  passion ;  and  disin- 
terestedness and  poverty  of  spirit  over  covetousness  and 
the  love  of  this  perishable  world.  Let  the  gospel  of 
Christ,  both  in  its  belief  and  practice,  prevail  throughout 
the  world. 

Grant  us  thy  peace,  O  Lord,  in  the  days  of  our  mor- 
tality, even  that  peace  which  thy  Son  bequeathed  as  a 
legacy  to  his  disciples ;  a  perpetual  peace  with  thee,  a 
perpetual  peace  with  one  another,  and  a  perpetual  peace 
within  themselves.  Grant  that  all  Christian  princes  and 
states  may  love,  cherish,  and  maintain  an  inviolable 
peace  among  themselves.  Give  them  a  right  sense  of 
tlie  dreadful  evils  that  attend  on  wars.  Give  them  an 
everlasting  horror  of  the  bloodshed,  the  devastation,  and 
ruin  of  so  many  territories,  the  innumerable  sacrileges, 
and  the  eternal  loss  of  so  many  thousand  souls,  which 
are  the  dismal  consequences  of  war.  Turn  their  hearts 
to  another  kind  of  warfare,  and  teach  them  to  fight  for  a 
heavenly  kingdom. 

Remove,  O  Lord,  thy  wrath,  which  we  have  reason  to 
apprehend  actually  hanging  over  our  heads  for  our  sins. 
Deliver  all  Christian  people  from  the  dreadful  evil  of 
mortal  sin ;  make  all  sinners  sensible  of  their  misery ; 
give  them  the  grace  of  a  sincere  conversion  to  thee,  and 
a  truly  penitential  spirit,  and  discharge  them  from  all 
their  bonds.  Preserve  all  Christendom,  and,  in  particu- 
lar, this  nation,  from  all  the  evils  that  threaten  impeni- 
tent sinners,  such  as  plagues,  famines,  earthquakes,  fires, 
inundations,  mortality  of  cattle,  sudden  and  unprovided 
death,  and  thy  many  other  judgments  here,  and  eternal 
dansnation  hereafter.  Comfort  all  that  are  under  any 
affliction,  sickness,  or  violence  of  pain ;  support  nil  thai 


il'e 


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rilAYERS  FOR  THE  CHURCH. 


m.\  under  teniptntion,  reconcilo  nil  that  are  at  variance; 
deliver  all  that  arc  in  shivery  or  captivity ;  dotond  all 
that  arc  in  danger;  grant  a  relief  to  all  in  their  rcHpect- 
ive  neeessilie«;  give  a  happy  passage  to  all  that  are  in 
their  ai^ony.  Grant  thy  blessing  to  our  friends  and  ben- 
et'aetors,  and  to  all  those  for  whom  we  are  particuhirly 
bound  to  pray;  and  have  mercy  on  all  our  eneniiea. 
Give  eternal  rest  to  all  the  faithful  departed;  and  bring 
ns  all  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son. 
Amen. 


•^••^- 


JJraiicra  for  tl)c  OTIiurcl),  for  tlje  lluhng 
Powers,  etc. 

■\^'E  pray  thoo,  O  Almighty  and  Eternal  God!  who, 
rough  Jesus  Christ,  b.ast  revealed  thy  glory  to  all  iia- 


th 

tiona,  to  preserve  the  works  of  thy 'mercy,  that  thy 
Church,  being  spread  through  the  whole  world,  may 
continue,  with  unchanging  faith,  in  the  confession  of 
thy  name. 

We  pray  thee,  who  alone  art  good  and  holy,  to  endow 
witli  heavenly  knowledge,  sincere  zeal,  and  sanctity  of 
life,  our  chief  bishop  N.  N.,  the  vicar  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  in  the  goverinnent  of  his  Church;  our  own 
bishop,  N*  N.  (or,  if  he  is  not  consecrated,  our  i)isli(i[) 
elect) :  all  other  bishops,  prelates,  and  pastors  of  the 
Church;  and  especially  those  who  are  appointed  to 
exercise  amongst  us  the  functions  of  the  holy  ministry, 
and  conduct  thy  people  into  the  ways  of  salvation. 

We  pray  thee,  O  God  of  might,  wisdom,  and  justice! 


t) 


rh  wl 


autl 


.  ^     ^    administt ,  ^ 

are  enacted,  and  judgment  decreed,  assist,  with  thy  holy 
spirit  of  counsel  and  fortitude,  the  President  of*  these 
United  States;  that  his  administration  mav  be  conducted 
in  righteousness,  and  be  eminently  useful"  to  thy  people, 


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ovi-r  whom  hv.  preaidea ;  by  encouraging  due  respect  for 
virtue  and  religion;  by  a  tai-thful  execution  of  the  hiwa 
ill  justice  and  mercy;  and  by  restraining  vice  and  im- 
morality. Let  the  light  of  thv  divine  wisdom  direct  tho 
(k'liberationa  «f  Congress,  and  shine  forth  in  all  the  pro- 
ceedings and  laws  framed  for  our  rule  and  government; 
so  tlmt  they  may  tend  to  the  preservation  of  peat-e,  the 
promotion  of  nation;d  hap{)iness,  the  increase  of  indus- 
try, sol)riety,  arid  useful  knowledge;  and  may  perpetuate 
to  us  the  blessings  of  equal  liberty. 

We  pray  for  his  excellency,  the  governor  of  this  State, 
for  the  members  of  assembly,  for  all  judges,  magistrates, 
and  other  olHcers  who  are  appointed  to  gunrd  our  j)olitical 
welfare ;  that  they  mjiy  be  enabled,  by  thy  powerful  pro- 
tection, to  discharge  the  duties  of  their  respective  sta- 
tions with  honesty  and  ability. 

We  recommend  likewise,  to  thy  unbounded  mercy,,  all 
our  brethren  and  fellow-citizens,  throughout  the  United 
States,  that  they  may  be  blessed  in  the  knowledge,  and 
Btuictified  in  the  observance,  of  thy  most  holy  law;  that 
they  m;iy  be  preserved  in  union,  and  in  that  peace  which 
the  worid  cannot  give ;  and,  after  enjoying  the  blessings 
of  this  life,  be  admitted  to  those  which  are  eternal. 

Finally,  we  pray  thee,  O  I-ord  of  mercy,  to  remember 
the  souls  of  thy  servants  departed,  who  are  gone  before 
us,  with  the  sign  of  faith, and  repose  in  the  sleep  of 
peace;  the  souls  of  our  parents,  relations,  and  friends; 
ol"  those  who,  vvhe;i  living,  were  members  of  this  con- 
gregation ;  and  particularly  of  such  as  are  lately  deceased; 
of  all  benefactors,  who  by  their  donations  or  legacies  to 
this  church,  witnessed  their  zeal  for  the  decency  of  divine 
worship,  and  proved  their  claim  to  our  grateful  and 
charitable  remembrance.  To  these,  O  Lord,  and  lo  all 
that  rest  in  Christ,  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  a  place  of 
refreshment,  light,  and  everlasting  peace,  through  the 
same  J^'hus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 


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SECTION  L 

VflAT  THE  MASS  IS,  AND  lOR  WHAT  END  IT  IS  TO  BE  OFFEUEL. 

From  tlie  beginning  of  the  world  the  servants  of  God 
rre*o  always  accustomed  to  offijr  sacrifice  to  Him,  by  way 
of  acknowledging  his  sovereignty,  and  paying  their  homage 
to  Him;  and  in  all  ancient  religions,  true  or  false,  this  wor- 
ehip  of  sacrifice  was  always  looked  upon  as  a  most  solemn 
act  of  religion,  due  to  the  Deity  which  was  worshipped. 

In  the  law  of  nature,  and  in  the  law  of  Moses,  there  was 
a  great  variety  of  sacrifices :  some  bloody,  :a  which  the  vic- 
tim was  slain ;  others  unbloody.  Some  were  called  holo- 
causts, or  whole  burnt-oiferings,  in  which  the  whole  host  or 
victim  was  consumed  in  fire  upon  God's  altar,  for  his  honor 
and  glory;  others  were  called  sin-offerings,  which  were 
offered  for  sms;  others  were  offerings  of  thanksgivinf^s  • 
others  were  pacific  or  peace-offerings,  which  were  offered 
l()r  obtanung  favors  of  God,— the  word  "peace"  in  the 
Scripture  style  signifying  all  maimer  of  good  and  pros- 
perity. 

All  these  sacrifices  of  the  law  of  nature,  and  of  the  law 
of  Moses,  were  of  themselves  but  weak  and  needy  elements, 
and  onl^  figures  of  a  sacrifice  to  come,  viz.  that  of  Jesus 
Christ ;  m  consideration  of  which  sacrifice  only,  and  of  the 
taithof  the  offerers,  by  which  they  believed  in  the  Redeem- 
er to  come,  those  ancient  sacrifices  were  then  accepted  by 
the  diyme  Majesty,  when  they  were  accompanied  with  the 
inward  sacrifice  of  the  heart :  but  not  for  any  intrinsic  worth 
Z  ^'F%?^.^^^^  *^""^^  offered;  for  no  other  blood  but  the 
blood  of  Christ  could  wash  away  sins.  Hence,  in  the  39th 
rsalm,— spoken  in  the  person  of  Christ  to  his  Father,-we 
read  :  "Sacrifice  and  oblation  Thou  didst  not  desire,  but  a 
body  Thoufhast  prepared  for  me "  (so  St.  Paul  reads  it, 
±leb.  X.  5).  "  Burnt-offeriiig  and  sin-offerim?  Thmi  didst  not 
require ;  then  said  I,  Behold,  I  come."    All  which  gives  la 


INSTRU(,TIONS  FOR  HEARING  MASS.  253 

to  understand,  that  by  reason  of  the  insufficiency  of  tho 
6acrihce8  of  the  old  law,  Clirist  himself  would  come  to  be 
our  ^sacrifice,  and  would  offer  up  his  own  body  and  blood 

Acf.ordingly  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  at  the  time  at> 
pointul  by  his  Father,  having  taken  flesh  for  uT  wS 
plea^^d  to  offer  nimself  a  sacrifice  for  us,  dying  uponTl^ 
cross  for  the  sms  of  the  whole  world.  By  this  one  Sffer  J 
we  were  completely  redeemed,  inasmuch  as  our  ransom 
was  paid,  and  dl  mercy,  grace,  and  salvation,  were  m™ 
chased  lor  us.  Neither  can  there  now  be  any  need  oFL 
dyjng  any  more,  or  purchasing  any  ctlun-  graces  for  us  than 
tlia  e  for  which  He  Ims  already  paid  tho  price  of  his  blood 

^Nevertheless,  for  the  daily  application  of  this  one  eterna 
redernption  to  our  souls,  and  that  the  mercy,  grace    and 
salvation  which  He  has  purchased  for  us  maf  be  actual  y 
communicated    o  us;  He  not  only  continually  appearfin 
our  behalf  m  the  sanctuary  of  heaven,  there  representing 
and  offering   o  his  Father  his  death  and  passion  for  us;  but 
has  also  instituted  the  blessed  Eucharist,  the  night  before 
his  passion,  in  which  He  has  bequeathed  us  his  body  and 
blood,  under  the  sacramental  veils,  not  only  to  be  received 
by  us  as  a  sacrament,  for  the  food  and  nourishment  of  oui 
ouls,  but  also  to  be  offered  and  presented  by  his  mi.u-sters 
to  us  Father  (mystically  broken  and  shed)  as  a  sacrifice 
not  by  way  of  a  new  death,  but  by  way  of  a  standinif  me- 

iriiltlt    P^'?*^^'/  ^-1^^ --i^^^^tinl  and  represelitTng 
his_^death  to  God,  and  an  applyuig  to  our  souls  the  fruits 

This  eucharistic  sacrifice  of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ 
daily  offered  under  the  forms  of  bread  and  wine,  in  remem- 
brance  of  lus  passion,  is  what  we  call  the  Mass.  This  is  the 
eolenin  liturgy  of  the  Catholic  Church.  This  is  that  pure 
offering  which  is  made  to  God  in  every  place  among^the 
Gentiles  according  to  the  prophecy  of  Malachi  (i.  10,  11) 
^y  t  us  Christ  IS  a  priest  forever  according  to  the  order  of 
Melchisedech  (Psal.  cix.),  whose  sacrifice 'was  bread  and 
wine  (Uen.  xv.). 

tl.  J/"'i  •''f  n,'"''-  ""^  ^^^  ^^'^  '^  *^«  «»n^e  in  substance  with 
te  which  Christ  offered  for  us  upon  the  cross ;  because 

Dotli  the  victim  nfflpr«f^  «»v'  *i- -a-^  -t  ~^-     ■•    '- 

iQfh^,  T       "AV   .   '  "      "^^  piieofc,  vv  principal  oi 

IS  the  same  Jesus  Christ.    The  difference  la  only  iTi  the 

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ner  of  the  offering ;  because  upon  the  cross  our  Saviour  of« 
fered  liimself  in  such  u  manner,  as  really  to  shed  his  blood. 
and  die  for  us ;  whereas  noAV  He  does  not  really  shed  hiv 
blood,  nor  die  any  more.  And  tiierefore  this  is  called  ar 
unbloody  sacrifice  ;  and  that  of  tht?  cross  a  bloody  sucrifice. 

By  reason  of  this  near  alliance  which  this  sacrifice  of  tiie 
Mass  has  with  the  sacrifice  of  the  cross,  it  completely  nn- 
swera  all  the  different  ends  of  sacriih  o,  and  thitt  in  a  man 
ner  iu<initely  more  perfect  than  un;y  of  the  ancient  sacri- 
fices. Christ  is  here  both  priest  and  victim,  rcprej-entiiig 
in  person,  and  offering  up  lii;>  death  and  passion  to  ius  Fa- 
ther. 

This  sacrifice  o*'  tlie  Masa  is  offered  up  to  God,  in  tlio 
Catholic  Church,  ti  .m,  as  a  daily  /omembrance  of  the  pas- 
sion of  Christ:  "Do  this  for  a  commemoration  of  me"  (S. 
Luke  xxii.).  Secdui  y  as  a  most  solemn  worship"  of  the 
divine  Majesty.  Tin,  .U;y,  as  a  most  acceptable  thanksgiv- 
ing to  God ;  from  whence  it  has  the  name  of  Eucharist, 
Fourthly,  as  a  most  powerful  means  to  move  God  to  slxn; 
mercy  to  us  in  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins  ;  for  which  reasoi 
we  call  it  propitiatory.  And,  lastly,  as  a  most  effectual 
way  to  obtain  of  God  all  that  we  want,  coming  to  Him,  as 
we  here  do,  with  Christ  and  through  Christ, 

For  these  ends,  both  priest  and  people  ought  to  offer  up 
the  sacrifice  of  the  Mass  ;  the  priest,  as  Christ's  minister,  and 
in  his  person ;  and  the  people,  by  the  hands  of  the  priest ; 
and  both  the  one  and  the  other,  by  the  hands  of  the  great 
High  Priest  Jesus  Christ.  And  with  this  offering  of  Christ's, 
both  the  one  and  the  other  ought  to  make  a  total  offering 
of  themselves  also  by  his  hands,  and  in  union  with  him. 


SECTION  II. 

OK  THE  MANWER  OF  HEARING  OR  ASSISTING  AT  MASS. 

There  are  various  methods  of  profitably  hearing  or  a;* 
sisting  at  Mass.  One  method  is,  to  follow  the  Priest  in  v..» 
Ordinary  of  the  Mass  as  contained  in  the  Missal;  join  tv^: 
with  him,  as  far  as  the  la  ;  v  may,  in  the  very  worus  <^^  tuo 
scvice,  and  uniting  our  ir>    ttion  with  him  in  what    ;      .vi 


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..  Prie-st  for  tl.o  people  To  enable  all  persons,  even  those 
whooo  no  understand  Latin,  to  follow  the  se;vice,  tran.^ 
intior  .  M  the  Ordinary  and  Canon  of  the  Mass  have  been 
made  u.  to  almost  allhinguages,  and  ch'culated  by  author- 
K).  4U0  ,her  method  of  assisting  at  Mass  is  to  accompany 
tl,«  Pn.^t  through  the  different  parts  of  the  service  wiS 
appropna  e  devotions,  similar  to  those  he  is  using  and  d" 
rccted  to  the  same  general  ends,  uniting  our  intention  with 
b-S  but  not  using  or  not  confining  ourselves  to  the  words  of 
the  Ordinary  A  form  of  devotion  for  this  purpose,  com- 
p.led  from  the  most  common  and  approved  methods,  is 
given  m  the  present  volume.  A  third  method  is  to  apply 
the  service  to  the  purpose  of  meditation  on  tlie  life  or  ms- 
6i(.n  of  our  Lord  or  on  any  other  subject.  A  specimerof 
sucli  meditation  Jias  also  been  given. 

Witii  a  view,  however,  to  assist  at  Mass  profitably  in  any 
of  these  ways,  ,t  is  necessary  that  we  should  make  ouf- 
solves  well  acquainted  with  the  nature  and  scope  of  this 
inos  sublime  of  all  services.  We  should  make  ourselves 
fmmliar  with  It  in  all  Its  parts,_with  the  ceremonies  and 
movements  wluch  indicate  them,  and  the  devotions  appro 
prn^e  for  each  For  this  purpose,  we  cannot  do  beUer 
than  study  with  attention  the  service  itself,  with  the  ru- 
bncs  whicli  direct  and  in  some  degree  explain  the  ceremo- 
nies. Por  this  purpose,  in  the  present  edition  of  the  Ordi- 
uary  of  the  Mass,  the  rubrical  directions  have  been  given 
very  fully.  ° 

It  will  add  very  greatly  to  our  interest  in  the  Mass,  as 
well  as  to  the  profit  to  be  derived  from  it,  if  we  endeavor 
as  much  as  possible,  to  enter  into  the  special  charaGter  and 
beaiung  of  the  service  as  it  is  applied  by  the  Church  to  the 
different  seasons  or  days  of  the  year.  By  means  of  the 
vanable  parts  of  the  service,-the  Introit,  the  Collect,  the 
EpLstle  and  Gospel,  the  Offertory,  the  Secreta,  the  Com- 
munmn  and  Post-Communion,-the  greatest  possible  vari- 
ety.and  the  most  touching  effect,  is  given  to  the  service  for 
different  seasons  and  days ;  and  they  who  do  not  avail 
then^.elves  of  it,  lose  a  very  great  advantage  and  an  ex- 

En  P^^f  "'■.•^-  J\''  '^^«»'^'est  that  very  different  feelinga 
should  predommate  m  our  minds,  and  very  different  ideaa 
be  present  to  them,  at  Lent  and  Easter,  Advent  and  Whit- 
auntuie.    Thw  Church,  by  means  of  the  variable  parte  Jf  the 


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service,  directs  tho  mind  to  the  proper  subject  of  coiitcm 
plation,  luul  throws  a  wonderful  light  upon  it  by  its  quotu- 
tion8  and  adaptations  of  Scripture.  All,  thercforo,  who 
have  leisure  and  o[)port unity  should  study  beforehaud  the 
service  for  the  day,  and  thus  ])repare  themselves  for  joining 
iatelligently,  and  with  the  greatest  profit,  in  the  public  Mass. 

For  the  same  purpose  also  (not  to  n\(!ntion  here  its  other 
great  advantages),  we  should  endeavor  to  make  ounielvos 
acquainted  with  \\w.  history  of  those;  saints  whosi;  names  are 
in  the  calendar,  and  who  are  commemt)rated  at  Mass  on  the 
days  of  their  festival.  The  service  on  thosci  days  holds  up 
these  saints  as  exanq)les  for  i)ur  imitati<»n  :  we  should  there- 
fore acquaint  ourselves  with  their  characters,  the  trials 
through  which  they  passed,  the  gooil  works  they  performed, 
aiiil  tiiu  virtues  for  which  they  were  most  remarkable. 

It  nuiy  be  useful  to  give  here  a  short  sketch  of  the  Mass 
Bcrvice,  and  explanation  of  its  dilfer(Uit  j)arts,  as  an  intro- 
duction to  the  study  of  larger  works,  and  for  the  sake  of 
those  who  may  not  have  time  or  opportunity  for  more 
extensive  readmg.* 


SECTION  III. 

A  BKIEF  EXFLANATION  OF  THE  MASS. 

The  Mas8  may  be  divided  into  six  parts. 

I.  The  general  preparation  which  is  made  at  the  foot  oi 
the  altar,  before  the  Priest  ascends  the  steps,  by  the  genera.' 
confession  of  Priest  and  people. 

II.  Another  and  more  particular  preparation  for  the  sao 
rifice,  by  acts  of  praise,  faith,  and  instruction.  This  part 
begins  at  the  Introit,  and  includes  the  Epistle,  Gospel,  smd 
Creed. 

III.  The  preparation  and  sanctification  of  the  bread  and 

•  Mr.  Oakeley's  new  work,  "  Tlie  Office  and  Cerem  inies  of  the  Masi 
eiplained,"  will  be  found  very  useful.  Thei-e  aT)  also  others  by  (ilove;, 
Chaiioncr,  &c. 


of  the  Masi 


£•!;,.:"?"'"'«""  f,„,;jJ-'.-.™u..  actio,,  of  „,„  „„„... 

V  n     {;'"'•  l^giiuimg  of  ,j,e 

VI  .n'"""'  Co.,i,uu„i„n  itself  anj 
an.1  havi„g  pr„,,!;,„,,  'j™  ^'"  a'tar,  cov.,.„,)  witl,7|,[:  j^^  ' 

-  ;;;;y  other  p.^^,  ^t^^^^;;!  ^-i'»  -ith  kC;!;^ 

T        ,  „  -^       J-    ^  fctneral  preparation  for  tJio 

,    Jiit'H  follows  tlie  rou^f. 

f  made  a«  in  the  prSce  ofT^  ^f"'?^  confession,  which 
^l^^'^ven.  hy  tile  priest  and  peonh.    if "^^  '^'''  ^^^"^'«  ^o'"    'J 

!'"/^^i^'^^«^ioad  to  the  brelst      V     ^"^'""^^''^^'•oss, 
;^eC„^...o„,..e.eofaTot,,o?S^^^^^^ 

T'   nlrelSto'lX'  "riSi^^i;!,/-  -^  -.  witS 
0  tl,e  ,wes  of  the  appropriaWeSS   °Lf";>""'  *•• '»  "»« 

':  -•  A'-  the  w:'th"L  Sft  xt  ris 


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middle  of  the  ultar,  repeat innj  aU»>»tuitoly  with  the  clerks 
the  Kyrie  eleiaon,  wlilcli  lae  .},'.ni  and  oarnertt  criof,  for 
mercy  to  each  Person  of  tiie  Blessed  Trinity,— than  which 
notiiing  can  be  more  i  tle^'ting,  or  appropriate  for  all. 

Then  he  says  the  Gloria  in  exceLris,  which  is  a  hymn  of 
praise  to  God,  than  which  none  more  simple  or  sublime  can 
be  found.  Yw  should  therefore  join  in  t)«is  -vith  all  the 
affection  of  your  heart.  At  High  M:i  ,  alter  ihe  Priest  ha>? 
said  the  Gloria,  the  dioir  sings  it,  ami  the  service  pauses 
mitil  it  is  conchided,  during  which  time  the  Priest  and  con- 
gregation leiuain  in  devout  contemplation.  In  Masses  for 
the°dead,  ai,  .1  during  the  penitential  seasons  of  Advent  and 
Lent,  this  joyful  hymn  is  not  said  or  sung,  except  on  high 
festivals  nocurring  within  those  seasons. 

After  the  Gloria,  the  Priest  salutes  the  people  with  Do 
minus  vobLscum  (The  Lord  be  with  you);  and  they  answer, 
£t  cum  spiritu  tuo  (And  with  thy  spirit). 

Then  he  goes  to  the  book  and  rea(ls  the  Collect  or  Collects 
for  ciie  aay,  coucludiug  the  first  and  last  with  Per  Domimm 
noMrum  Jemm  Christum,  <Scc.  (Through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord).  The  Collects  are  short  prayers  for  some  special 
Trace  (;r  blessing  !\)r  the  Church,  appropriate  to  the  season 
or  day.  You  should  join  in  these  if  possible,  or  at  least 
unite  your  intention  with  that  of  the  Priest  by  saying  a 
fervent  Amen. 

After  this  follows  the  Epistle,  which  (as  well  as  the  Gos- 
pel) is  a  short  portion  of  Scri'pture,  selected  by  the  Church 
for  meditation  and  hi- 1 ruction,  and  ad  j)ted  to  the  seasons 
and  days.  These  gene  'ly  h.  imonizi  ith  the  'ntroU,  and 
Offertory,  and  form  the  most  important  parts  of  the  va  iable 
portions  of  the  Mass.  If  we  cannot  follow  them,  we  inust 
endeavor  to  make  some  :  uit.ible  meditation  or  praj .  r  while 
tliey  are  being  read. 

At  the  close  of  the  Epistle,  the  book  is  removed  to  tl  a 
other  side  of  the  altar,  which  is  called  tic  Gospel  side  ;  tlie 
Priest  meantime  saying  the  Gradt  '  at  t^e  midtUe  of  tlie 
altar.  The  Gradual  consists  of  h  e  '  rses  of  Script  a e, 
which  vary  to  suit  the  ocasons  >n  se  ee.  Tliey  are  so 
calJpd  because  they  used  to  be  said  on  the  steps  of  the  ))!il- 
pits.  On  four  occasions,  after  the  Gradual,  is  said  a  hvii 
which  is  called  ti  Sequence,  or  I'ro»e  ;  viz.  at  Easter,  Pente- 
cost, Corpus  Chri-ti,  and  in  Masses  fur  the  dead. 


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At  the  reading  of  the  Gospel,  all  stand  up  in  token  of 
reverence  for  the  word  of  Christ,  and  to  express  ii  readiness 
to  obey  his  commands.  The  Priest,  having  first  saluted  the 
pe<!j  iii  with  Dominus  vobiscum,  makes  the  sign  of  tiie  ciosa 
with  iiis  thumb  oti  the  Gospel,  saying,  Init'mm  vd  scquentia, 
dec.  (The  beginning,  or  continuation  of  the  Gospel  according 
to,  d'O ),  and  then  signs  himself  on  the  forehead,  lips,  and 
breast,  the  people  all  doing  the  same.  This  signilies  the 
desire  of  ;ill  to  profess  the  Gospel  openly,  to  conlkss  it  by 
word  of  mouth,  and  to  keep  it  in  their  hearts ;  and  the  clerk 
says,  Gloria  tibi,  Domine  (Glory  be  to  Thee,  0  Lord).  The 
Gospel  being  finished,  the  clerk  says,  Lans  tibi,  Christe 
(Praise  be  to  Thee,  0  Christ). 

After  the  Gospel,  usually  follows  the  .crmon,  when  there 
is  one,  but  sometimes  it  is  deferred  until  Mass  is  finished. 
The  proper  time  is  J'fter  the  Gospel;  and  the  sermon  is 
frequ(!iitly  on  i-  )me  subject  taken  from  or  connected  with 
the  Gospel  or  Epistle  of  the  day.  When  the  sermon  is 
finished  the  Priesr  returns  to  the  middle  of  me  aiiar,  and, 
all  the  1  (  ople  standing  up,  says  the  Niccne  Creed.  This  is 
a  solemn  n'^ofession  oi  our  faith,  and  cannot  be  said  too  often, 
or  meditt<  d  upc  too  much.  At  the  words,  JJ07/10  /tutus 
st  (Was  made  Uiun),  all  kneel  down  in  reverence  of  the 
Incarnation-  id  the  head  is  bowed  at  the  sacred  Name 
of  Jesus,  b.  ai  hen  -ind  vt  other  times  when  it  is  solemnly 
mentioned.  At  B  Ma^ss,  the  Priests  sit  and  the  service 
pauses  while  the  cij  si ' xrs  liie  CVet/o,  during  which  time 
we  may  meditate  on  son,,  f  its  mysteries,  appropriate  to 
the  season. 

Here  onds  the  introductory  part  of  the  Mass ;  the  mind 
kaving  been  prepared,  by  these  vari  )U8  acts  of  confession, 
praise,  instruction,  and  ])rofes3ion  of  ...  th,  for  the  more  sol- 
emn part  of  the  service  which  is  to  folio  i,  viz.  the  Sacrifice. 
Previous,  however,  to  the  Canon  or  m:.H  action  of  the  Mass, 
th'i  sacrifice  itself,  coiiies  the  soh  m  0  iiation  and  ble.s.>in? 
of  the  matt'cr  of  the  sacrifice,  tl  0  bread  and  the  wine.  Thia 
part  of  the  service  begins  with 

The  Offertory,  which  is  a  verse  or  s®t..ence  of  Scriptue, 
varying  with  the  season  f**  day.  It  was  called  the  Off<'rtory 
because  it  was  the  cust<  a  for  the  people  to  offer  at  tin-  thne 
uread  and  wine  for  the  sacrifice, 
was  nu.  Je  in  mr  ney,  collected  frc 


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INSTHUCTDNS  I  OH  IIKARINO  MAS^ 


tloim,  or  oujj;lit  <o  lu>  iloiio.  TImiio  can  1)«  no  inoro  npprfv 
pritittt  (iiiu)  to  iuuk«>  «>lf(*riii^!<  of  our  Htiltstanco  to  (lot!  lor 
th*>  ('linrcli  iiiid  lor  tUo  poor,  titiin  wIumi  iilioiit  to  coninutiito' 
ratt(  luH  lov«*  in  ollVriujj;  liiniHcir  a  sacrilioo  upon  tlio  t'ros.s  tor 
us.  Ilaviuif  xai«l  tlio  Ollt  ory,  tlu'  IVio.st  nproails  upon 
tlu«  iiltar  tho  cloth  callod  tli(>  conxaal,  ho  calUil  l)(>«*auH(t  it 
iouolins  thv»  hiuly  {vorpus)  ot'  our  liord.  Ili'  tlicu  iuUvs  tlm 
paton(tVoin  ftiifiJHii,  a  plate),  with  tlu)  Host  (iVoiu  fii>sfiii,n 
vii'tiuj,  boi'.au.so  it  is  to  bocoiuc  tlu^  body  of  Him  <  lio  was 
«lV»'rr>i  as  li  viol  u  for  us)  upou  it,  lui  t'lcvati^s  it  in  both  his 
bauds,  atui  oIlVvs  it  t«)  (b»d,  sayiuLi  tho  nrayt'r,  Snuclni; 
S(tK,'tt'  J\i(tr  (lloivivo,  0  holy  I'athrr).  llavlu;^  said  (liis 
prayor,  ho  takos  tho  fhaliro  aud  ijooH  to  tlu*  Kpistlo  sidr  of 
tho  altar,  \vh«Mo  tho  olork  wails  with  wiiui  uuil  wator.  Ho 
lirst  pours  tho  wiuo  iuto  tla?  ohulioo,  aud  thou  takos  a  suuUl 
quautity  of  wator  iu  a  sj)o«»n,  which  ho  uiixos  with  tho  wiuo, 
haviuj;  lirst  uiado  tho  si;i;u  of  tlu-  cross  ovor  tho  wator,  and 
sayiu^f  tho  prayor,  J)<'ns.  fui  finmanu'  sultstaiiliif  (()  tio*!, 
wlio  iu  croiitiuwf  luuuau  uaturo,  itc).  Wator  is  mixod  with 
tho  wiuo.  fri»u>  a  tradition  that  our  blossod  I  ord  usod  wiuo 
luixovl  with  wator  jit  tho  hast  Supnor;  aud  also  to  tvpil'y 
tho  wator  which  tlowod  with  thu  blood  froui  our  l.onl's 
piorcotl  side. 

Thou  roturuiuuf  to  tho  niiildlo  of  tho  altar,  lio  elovatoa 
aud  (»lfors  up  tho  wiuo,  saying  tho  prayor,  OfrrriniKs  iihi, 
J)o>nitif  (Wo  otfor  \uito  thoo,  O  Lord,  itc).  Thou  bowiui,' 
down,  ho  prays  that  the  sacrilice  about  to  bo  ollorod  may 
bo  aocoptablo  to  tho  Lord. 

Tho  matter  o(  tho  sacritico  is  now  prepared  and  dodicatod 
to  God  ;  but  as  a  further  act  i»f  proparatiiai,  aud  to  ^Olo\v  the 
oxtreiuo  purity  with  which  the  sacrifice  ouii:ht  to  bo  ap- 
proached, tho  rriost  jrocs  aijaiu  to  tho  Epistlo  side  of  the 
dlar.  aud  bciui;  supplioil  with  wator  l)y  tho  clerk,  washes 
Hid  wipesi  tho  tips  of  his  tiuijors,  saying  tho  psjUni,  Lavabo 
inttr  iuuiHYutrs  (I  will  wash  my  hands,  tCc.V 

Then  rcturuiui;  again  to  the  iniddlo  of  tho  altar,  he  bows 
down,  and  says  tlio  pniyer,  Susfipc,  saucta  jyinitas  (Itccoivo, 
O  holy  Trinity),  praying  the  holy  Trinity  to  accept  tho 
&:icrilicu  in  rcnienibranco  of  tho  p;ission  of  Christ,  aud  in 
honor  of  tho  saints.  And  then  turning  to  the  people,  he 
beg^  tl-.oiu  to  pray  for  tho  same  end,  v/hieh  they  do  iu  the 
prayer  that  follows.        * 


INHTItU(JT10NH  FOR  M    AKINO  MAH«. 


2C1 


iH-n  iuvumu:  to  tlu,  Look,  ]u'.  rvAuU  tl.o  Secreta.  h  h  ^y 
CHllml  iMTHUH,,  Hui.l  Hc.ivMy.  M,„t,  i«,in!m<lil,ly,by  tlu,  iVicHt 
t  IH  !i  .h.„t  pruy.r  n.,T.M,„m,linj.  to  tl..,  Ool|,<.fc  for  the 
day  At  tho  .„„  of  ,t,  1,0  HUVH  uIo.hI.  /Vt  .,//»/«  ,^c„lu 
,,m.W.  W,,,l,l  w.tl.M.t  n.,1);  u,.<l  tlu-n  Surn,on  amla 
a.Hl  II...  otJ.nr  v.rs.rlas  whirl,  follow,  rondmli..^  will,  the 
IrHac.  Tho  Pn^fm.,  in  „„  nilU.l  bcaiu.o  it  in  tlu-  i,,,,,  «^ 
.hair  .n  nMlurt.o,,  to  tho  Canon,  or  .nont  holy  ,,„rt  of  tlli 
Mass.  If  H  u  v.-ry  anrirnt  nn.l  n.o.st  l.oautifnl  hy.nn,  «.n. 
Clml.n^'  w..h  tho  Sanrtos,  or  Holy.  holy,  holy,  whi-h  ?« 
callo,!  tho  somphic  hy.nn.  Whon  fho  I'rioHt  con;,no,u..K  tho 
^//..' ^^^  1...  h.wors  h.Hvoic,.,  an.l  I,owh  ,h,wn  nrofuunclly. 
H'"  lli«'  •'.■II  IS  rnn-  to  snnunon  all  to  incroaHoIl  atfonti.fu 
•:uA  solo.nnity  ol  foolinjr,  hk  tho  ti.uo  a,,,,roachoH  for  tho 
awlnl  7";nl««'<;.  .I..in  in  tho  l.yn.n,  un,l','.ro,.a.o  your.olf. 
u.  h  all  hunnl.ty  an.l  intonnity  of  dovotion.  L-  what  in  tJ 
1<'I  V;v  .Mil..'  n,.xt  part  of  tho  Mass,  wlm-h  is  thk  i)^so^. 

n..^  tan..n    inoans   tho    rnh  or  ordrr   which    n.nsfc    bo 
foMow.Ml    n.   olhTn.^r   tho  Ha.Tifiro,  an.l  which    cmu.ot   bo 

'"""5;.   ;,   '^';""">/'' H  I'V  .•.•illin-„pon(l<,.l  t<.  bIcsH  and 

anct.  ly  tlu>  ^i  ts  offoro.l  to  Ili.n  in  sacrilico  on  behalf  of  tie 
<'"'■•;  '.""d  ot  n\\  tho  laithful,an.l  for  porsons  in  particular 

15<;<l'  luTo  and  m  tho  proco<iinjr  okortory  prayorH   tho 

myst.c:,!  HHcnf.co  of  tho  altar  is  anticipate.!,  an.l  cm,.Hid'o;od 

1  .om«  8on.o  to  conuucncu  frcun  the  time  of  tho  otforinir  of 

Jjc  broad  and  wn.o ;  and  thoy  are  theroforo  cullod  that 

tho  "!•    ;irr"'r  I7''^^^'?<'y,^",lH'<''>nu..tho  "immaculate  ho«t,» 

the    rl.alioo  ot  salvation,"  tho  "  unspotted  sacriHco  " 

nr-K  fo^  nn  .'"?  ^m"^''*'  '"  particular  for  those  he  wishes  to 
Z2  %T \7  ^'"^^  l\^my&iimx  present,  lie  menti..nH  tho 
num.H  ot  the  blessed  Vir^nn  Mary,  the  twelve  apostles,  and 
0  twelve  celebrated  martyrs  of  Rome,  in  t<.ken  l.f  our  co^ 
nun.on  with  the  samts  in  heaven,  for  their  honor,  an<l  forX 
tammy:  their  intercession.  Our  devoti..ns  at  this  tinie  should 
consist  m  umting  our  intention  with  that  of  the  I'riest  and 
pniym-  for  all  whom  we  wish  to  remember  before  God. 
At  the  prayer,  //a?»c  igitur  (Wo   theretbro  beseech  thee 

MI    r^     '"''*  Y""^'^'  '".'  ^""'*'"  ^*^^'^'  *'"   "Wation,  and  the* 
btll  nnjrs  again,  because  it  is  the  beginning  of  the  consecra- 
tK)n  prayers,  and  the  bread  and  wine  will  now  in  a  few 
moments  become  the  body  and  blo-.-fj  nf  Hhri^t      At  V  ' 
time  the  m(st  profomid   stiilness  is  observed" while  the 


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Priest  repents  tlie  v/ords  of  Christ  at  the  Last  Suppef 
which  is  tile  act  of  consecration  and  tlie  inoim  nt  of  transub« 
Btantiiition,  After  hjiving  consecrated  each  kind,  he  kneels, 
adores,  and  then  elevates  it,  and  the  bell  is  runfj:  thrice  at 
each  elevation.  Our  devotion  at  this  time  should  he  that 
of  the  most  profound  adoration,  in  body  and  soul,  of  the 
most  awful  and  august  presence  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  under  the  sacramental  veils.  No  words  are 
necessary  liere  ;  but  if  Avords  be  needed,  the  Avfi  verwh 
coiry)w.s(Hail,  true  body,  <fec.),  or  Adoro  te  devote,  d'c.  (I  adore 
thee  devoutly,  0  hidden  Deity,  &c.),  may  be  said. 

After  the  consecration,  the  Priest  says  three  short  prayers: 
the  first,  offering  again  to  God  that  pure  and  holy  Ho.st,  or 
victim,  who  is  now  truly  on  the  altar ;  the  second,  beseeching 
Him  to  accept  it,  as  He  was  pleased  to  accept  the  ancient 
sficrifices  of  Abel,  Abraham,  and  Melchisedech,  which  were 
all  typical  of  this ;  and  the  third,  that  this  sacrifice  on  the 
altar  may  at  the  same  time  be  offered  by  his  holy  anjijel 
(by  which  is  meant  our  Lord  himself)  on  the  altar  on  hi!.>;li, 
that  is,  before  God  in  heaven,  and  that  as  many  as  ])urtake 
of  the  sacrament  may  be  filled  with  every  grace  and 
blo.ssmg. 

Then  the  Priest  says  the  Maiievfo  for  the  dead.  Prayers 
are  olfered  for  the  living  before  the  sacrifice,  because  they 
can  unite  in  the  offering;  prayer  is  made  for  the  dead  after 
the  sacrifice,  because  they  can  only  participate  in  its  fruits 
and  effects  by  (an*  j)rayers.  First,  he  prays  for  any  who 
have  in  jiarticular  been  commended  to  him ;  and  then  for 
all  who  "sleep  in  Christ,"  that  the  merits  of  this  most 
efficacious  sacrifice  may  be  comnuuiicated  to  them,  for  their 
refreshment,  light,  and  peace.  At  this  time  we  should 
annmend  to  God  those  of  or.r  relations  and  friends  who 
have  died,  and  particularly  those,  if  any,  whom  v/e  may  have 
injiu'ed  by  our  bad  example  or  neglect. 

Having  prayed  for  tlie  dead,  the  Priest,  striking  his 
breast,  in  token  of  humility  and  unworthiness,  prays  for 
himself  and  all  present,  that  they  may  have  their  portion 
and  fellowship  with  the  ajjostles,  martyrs,  and  saints,  and 
be  atlmirted  at  last  into  their  a>mpany  in  lieaven,  throuj^h 
Christ  our  Lord,  by  whom  wc  receive  all  blessings,  and  with 
and  through  whom  wo  ascribe  all  honoi  and  glory  to  God, 
fore^  er  and  ever,  per  oninia  siBcula  rceculorum.    lie  sava 


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part  „,  tl,e  M.,,,  which  w:'h;vc;;^lfed't  rStl"  !,'^': 

fcr,™,.  .al,„„l.    T  on  b  ,i  ,..      o  VT  '""""'  '""'"'"  '"'* 
e      -11/.        ,  .        i'n,iKnii(  tiJO  Most,  or  con-u'pfi fori  iTTo 

for.  in  half  and  breaki,,,.  off  a  small  partide  Jnun  o    •  Inlf 
!■«  nmkes  the  s,^n,  of  the  cross  with  it  over  7h^.  c  nl.vl' 

S^nrtfeTr'.^''"  pence  of  the  Lord  bc'alta;  *  vth 
you),  and  the  clerk  answers,  And  with  tJiy  spirit  iIp 
then  puts  the  particle  into  the  chalice,  saying  tCLyer 
/A.,  ro./m,^:r/^<^cf•,.  (May  this  mixture,  k)  "  '''^  P'^}^^> 
1  hen  Jesus  Chnst  is  addressed  three  times  as  the  "  I  nmb 
of  God,  who  takes  away  the  sins  of  the  wnr  l .'  f  • 
impl<,re  him  to  "have  nLcy  uTn  us  -  nnTlt^^t  W  t?  < '  •'" 

Dei  ore  He  leit  the  world,  aix   M'  th  which  He  «.,li,f»ri  *i 
m>  h„  .-^.rrectio,,.     Eac'h  lime  tl.e  pSt  say;    1  'e  ,,  Z 

^Z^^?,>1;^^y  -f  --in.  it.o.f  than';;? 
In  Masses  for  the  Dead,  instead  of  Miserere  nobh  ^nvn 

Jred  ni  f  i  Ti'  ^'''"^'  ^''  ^y^"  reverently  upon  the 
the  hoi?.  '  ''^>^'.  ^'^'•^e  P''\ve'-«  of  preparation  for  receiving 
«ie  holy  communion,  addressed  to  that  "Lord  Jesu«  Christ" 

mv  rf  .pi  Ji ir  *  ''"^  ^''T'"  "'■"  '^^'■"«^^^  Petitions  that  he 
may  receive  the  same  body  and  blood  of  Clnist  not  to  J  i. 
con<le,nnat,on  but  salvation,  that  lie  may  be  deliv  r ed 
hereby  from  a  1  sin  and  evil,  and  be  neveri^  Lated  ^  m 
"s  Lord  and  God.     Then  taking  the  Host  in     s  n ml  h^ 

S?  "^T  't''"^^  ^'-  ('  -"i^-^^e  the  breadTf'^v  " 
t:L     "'•  "^  *^^'^  W^y^'''  «n<^  at  this  time,  we  may  m,  te' 

Jes.s  pf  -'/P'-'^  ^'^^  *'•«  P'-'««*'  ^^^  prepare  to YecevH 
Jesus  Chnst  spiritually,  although  we  may  not  intend  tn 
communicate   rp«ll^r      if  ^.^    :„?__  i    .      "•'^  ""'^  intend  to 

better  prayers  can  be  used  at  this  time.       •""'"'"''^*''  "« 


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The  Priest  then  says  three  times  striking  his  breast  each 
time,  Dornine,  non  sum  dignuSy  dec.  (Lord,  I  am  not  worthy, 
Ac.) ;  and  then  reverently  receives  the  Host,  saying,  Corpus 
Domini  nostri,  (Sec.  (The  body  of  our  Lord,  <fec.).  Then,  after 
a  short  meditation  on  the  stupendous  mystery,  he  uncovers 
the  chalice,  and  adores  the  sacred  blood,  gathers  up  the 
smallest  fragments  that  may  be  on  the  corporal  in  the 
paten,  and  puts  them  into  the  chalice.  Then  taking  the 
ehalice  in  his  hands,  and  saying  the  words  of  the  psalm, 
Quid  retribaam  Domino,  (jbc.  (What  shall  I  render  unto  the 
Lord,  (fee),  and  Sanguis  Domini  nostri  (The  blood  of  our 
Lord,  (fee),  he  receives  the  blood  of  our  Saviour. 

At  the  Domine,  non  sum  digmcs,  the  boll  is  rung,  and  all 
who  intend  to  communicate  go  up  to  the  rail  or  steps  of  the 
altar.  The  clerk  repeats  the  Confiteor  for  them  ;  the  Priest 
opens  the  tabernacle,  adores,  and  then  takes  out  the  cibo- 
rmm  (which  is  the  vessel  in  which  the  consecrated  particles 
for  communicants  are  reserved) ;  he  then  says  the  absolu- 
tion, and  taking  one  of  the  particles  in  his  finger  and.  thumb, 
he  liolds  it  up,  saj^ing,  L'cce  Agnus  Dei,  dr.  (Behold  the 
Lamb  of  God,  &c.) ;  and  afterwards,  Domine,  non  sum  dig- 
nus  (Lord,  I  am  not  worthy,  Ac.)  three  times,  descendhii,' 
the  steps  the  last  time ;  and  then  he  communicates  the 
people,  giving  to  each  one  the  sacred  Host,  and  saying, 
Corpus  Domini  nostri,  dc  (The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
preserve  thy  soul  unto  everlasting  life.  Amen.)  Th(;n  lie 
returns  to  tlie  altar,  replaces  tlie  ciborium  in  the  tabernacle, 
and  proceeds  with  the  ablutions.  First,  he  takes  a  little 
wine  into  the  chalice,  and  drinks  it,  saying,  Quod  ore  simp- 
simus,  (See.  (Grant,  O  Lord,  that  what  we  have  taken  with 
our  mouth,  (fee).  Next,  wine  and  water  is  poured  over  his 
fingers  and  thumbs  hito  the  chalice,  and  he  drinks  that  also. 
From  the  time  that  he  first  touches  the  consecrated  Host 
until  this  time,  he  never  disjoins  his  fingers  and  thumbs. 
Having  drunk  the  wine  and  water,  he  wipes  his  fingers  and 
the  chalice  with  the  napkin,  and  then  covers  the  chalice 
with  the  pall,  as  at  first ;  and  here  ends  the  fifth  part  of  the 
Masc^,  or  the  C(  mmunion. 

If  we  do  not  communicate  ourselves  we  may  occupy  our 
time  from  the  beginning  of  the  Priest's  conununion  until 
now  in  making  a  spirits  I  communion,  or  in  making  a»ts  of 
faith,  hope,  love,  and  contrition,  or  in  repeating  the  Litany 


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oMhe  Blessed  Sacrament,  or  in  any  other  suitable  devo 

f''t^?0l^::.:L^^^^^  the  t,,„,,givin,,  begins 

the  custo:«  to  sing  it  ^Me  the  00^^  "^  ^^""^"''^^  '^  ^^^ 
ministered.  It  consistTof  n  !  ^^^n^un^on  was  beir^  ad- 
Psahns,  and  varieTw^t:^;;,^^^^^^^^^^    *^^-  ^o-  the 

first  read  ir    ./dLte&  ^^"^^  because  it  was 

to  God  for  the  inestimab  p  M  ""'l'^'  ^'  ^  tiianksgiving 
in  tlie  sacred  n^^sterTes  anS  ^"^1^^^^^^  Participated 

same.  This  is  the  iL  praver  of  f?  J^"'  ^^^  ^'""'^^  ^^  the 
Priest  shuts  the  book  He^thon  .  f  ^'^f'  t^^^'  ^'"^^  the 
altar,  kisses  it,  and  says  aJlin  ^'"^  *' *^r""*^^  «f  the 

^hich  he  adds, //.  mL7a  e^na'  .^'''T'''  y""^'''''"^  >  after 
first  savins  t he  Dravpr   P/^     i  *'?f.^^''''' '«  «n^ed).    Then 

of  thecrolBover  tL  peoDlfafr     "'^^  ''l'  T^'""^  ^^^^  «%n 

after  Ma.s.  ]t  declares  i^terl  f.?'^  ''  generally  read 
and  sublimity,  the  ^reat  mlT  7l'u  ^'^^*^^*  simpl  Mty 
mystery  of  i^ysti!  t^itK  ^  ^  11  oth  ^— ^^^"-th^ 
and  out  of  which  thev  snrino-  a»V  !  ^''P  '^''^  connectod, 
transabstantiation  is  LTJ^^^.)'       "^  ""l  '^^'''^  *^«  "^J^tery  o 

speculative  dlffi^Xf coZrninXf  f"'  t^'  ^^"^*-  ^^ 
^>*«^nwe  consider  the  WerTh^\?^f''^  ^^^ Wear 
will  find  no  difficultYbTh^^^if^''*"."^^ 'relieve  that, 

of  natural  consequencVan^Lfj"^^^^^^^^  ''".  T  *'^«  ^»«  ^  ^^«^ 
therefore  mav  3r«    r.  ?  <^o"tirmation  of  the  other.    Well 

--Ives  at  this  ^mVttL  wSn^^r^^^^^^  «^^"P^ 

MADE    FLESH     nnH    ^xrr^U  ^"ese  .        iHE    WoRD   W4^ 

■isy  i»  »utatituted  for  -hafof  St  XhT  ""^  '"'  ®'"'- 

23 


if 


•JGt) 


£[)c  ©rbiimra  of  tl)c  Hol^  iHass 


THE  ASPERGES. 


Ant  Asperges  me,  Do- 
mine,  hyssopo,  et  munda- 
bor :  lavabis  me,  et  super 
nivem  dealbabor. 


Ps.  Miserere  mei,  Deus, 
secundum  magnam  mise- 
ricordiam  tuam. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  &c. 

Ant.  Asperges  me. 


Ant.  Thou  slialt  sprin- 
kle me  witli  byssop,  0 
Lord,  and  I  shall  be 
cleansed :  tliou  sbalt  wash 
me,  and  I  sliall  be  made 
whiter  than  snow. 

Ps.  Have  mercy  on  me, 
0  God,  according  to  thy 
great  mercy. 

V.  Glory  be,  <fec. 

Ant.  Thou  shalt  sprin- 
kle me. 


JTie  Priest,  being  returned  to  t  fie  foot  of  the  Altar,  says: 
V.  Ostende  nobis,  Do-        V.  Show  us,  0  Lord, 

mine,    misericordiani   tu-  thy  mercy. 

am. 

R.  Et    salutare    tuum       R.  And  grant  us  thy 

da  nobis.  salvation. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-       V.  0  Lord,  hear  my 

tionem  meam.  prayer. 

R.  Et  cUimor  meus  ad       R.   And   let    my  cry 

te  veniat.  come  unto  thee. 

y.  Dominus  vobiscum.       V.  The  Lord  be  with 

you. 

R.  Et  QW\  i^piritu  tuo.        K.  And  vvith  thy  spirit 


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Let  ua 
Exaudi    nos,    Domine 
sancte,  Pater  omnipotens, 
oeterne  Deus  ;   et  mittere 
iligneris  sanctum  angelum 
tuum  de  coelis,  qui  custo- 
dial,  foveat,  protegat,  vi- 
sitet,  atque  defendat  om- 
nes    habitantes    in    hoc 
habitaculo.      Per  Chris- 
tum Dominum   nostrum. 
Amen. 


pray. 

Hear  us,  0  holy  Lord, 
almighty  Father,  eternal 
God  ;  and  vouchsafe  to 
send  thy  holy  angel  from 

heaven,  to  guard,  cherish 
protect,  visit,  and  defenj 
all   that    are    assembled 
in  this  house.     Through 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


lutare.)  C^-tcnde  nobis),  a7id  aUo  to  its  R.  (Et  sa- 

Ant.  Vidi  aquam  egre-       Ant.  I  saw  water  fl.  w 

onms  nH   '  '"''    '^   the  temple.  Alleluia  ;  and 

qua  sta  sli  f  ^r'^'l'  ''^^  '^  "^^^"^  '^'•'''  ^-ter 

Ps    Cntlf!'"-     n  ^^^^-^^  «^^aJl  say,  Alleluia. 

J  s.    Confitemmi     Do-       p,.  Praise   the   Lord 

mino,    quomam    bonus  :  for  he  is  good  :    for  L^ 

quomam  m  saeculum  mi-  mercy  endureth  forev'r 

^encordia  ejus.      Gloria,  Glory,  &c.  ' 


Short  Prepapatory  Prayiiiis  before  Mass 

M.M,  at  Which  1  iiii.  gomsr  to  assi.^t.  is  fl,..  ».„.:k..  .o 
"■>«  U„ay  and  blood  of  thy  Son  Chmt  josus!  °  Oi;,  ^n,nt' 


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that  I  may  assist  thereat  with  the  attention,  respect,  and 
awe  due  to  such  august  mysteries;  and  that,  by  tlie 
merits  of  the  Victim  there  offered  fcr  me,  I  myself  may 
become  an  agreeable  sacrifice  to  thee,  who  iivest  and 
reigiiest  with  the  same  Son  and  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

O  moHt  merciful  Father  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all 
consolation,  who  so  lovedst  the  world  that  thou  sparedst 
not  thine  only-begotten  Son,  but  for  our  restoration 
gave  him  up  to  the  suffering  and  death  of  the  most  bit- 
ter cross ;  and  moreover  wiliest  that  his  sacrifice,  most 
pleasing  unto  thee,  should  daily  be  renewed  in  tliy 
Church  for  the  renewal  of  its  fruits  in  us ;  grant  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  assist  at  this  admirable  and  salutury 
mystery  of  thy  divine  power,  wisdom,  and  goodness, 
with  such  attention,  reverence,  and  devotion,  that  by  the 
offering  of  this  unbloody  sacrifice  we  may  most  elfcct- 
ualiy  be  made  partakers  of  that  sacrifice  of  blood, 
through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 


^))c  Qola  itta0s. 


[N.B.    At  Low  Mass  the  parU  witliin  brackets  are  to  be  passed  over.] 


The  Priest,  atanding  at  the  foot  of  the  Altar,  and  boiving 
down  brfore  it,  signs  himself  with  the  sign  of  the  Cross 
from  the  forehead  *o  the  breast,  and  says  with  a  distinct 
voice  :* 

In  Nomine  Patris,  *i»  In  the  name  of  the 
et  Filii,  et  Spiritus  Sancti.  Father,  +  and  of  the  Son, 
Amen.  and  of  the  Holy  Ghosi. 

Amen. 

«  Al  tiie  beginning  of  iiigii  Mass,  when  the  Priest  commences  at  tiis 
foot  of  the  Altar,  the  Clioir  sinjj  the  Kyrin  elciaon   &c.  (and  sometimea 


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fflV- 


Thenjohing  his  hands  before  his  breast,  he  begins  the 

Antiphon : 

Iiitroibo  ad  altare  Dei.       I  will  go  unto  the  ul- 

tar  of  God 
^  R.  Ad  Deum,  qui  laeti-       R.  To  God,  who  .. 
neat  juventutem  meara.      eth  joy  to  my  youth.  "^ 

In  Masses  for  the  Dead,  and  from  Passion  Sunday  till  Holy 
haturday  cxcluscvelj,  the  following  Pmlm  is  omitted:    ' 

Psalm  xlii. 

S  Judica  me,  Deus,  P.  Judge  me,  0  God, 
et  discerne  causam  meam  and  distin|uish  my  cause 
de  gente  non  sancta :  ab  from  the   nation   that  is 

not    holy  :     deliver    me 

from  the  unjust  and  de- 

Cf^itful  man. 

...     J-  -' -»        f.  For  thou,  0  God. 

lo.ti tudo  mea,  quare  me  art  my  strength,  why 
repuhstj?  et  quare  tris-  hast  thou  cast^ne  off'^ 
tis  i.icedo  dum  affligit  me  and  why  do  t  .o  sorrow* 
mimicus?  f„i     ,„k;kx      ^ 

lui    whilst    iho    enemy 

afflictethme? 

b.    Emitte    lucem  tu-        P,  Send  forth  thy  light 

am   et   veritatem  tuam :   and    thy    truth  :      they 

ipsa   me   deduxerunt    et   have  conducted   me  and 

adduxerunt    m    montem   brought    me    unto     thy 

be  n  ?!    T"''  '*  '"  ^'^-    ^'""^^  "^^^""^'  ^"d  into  thy 
bunacula  tua.  tabernacles.  ^ 

M.  i.t  mtroibo  ad  al-       R.  And  I  will  go  unto 

taie    Dei:     ad     Deum,   the  altar  of  God :  to  God,    ' 

voice  by  the  S.  ^''  '""^  ^'  ""^  ^^'**''  "«  '^'«»  «aid  ia  a  low 

23* 


homine  iniqiio  et  doloso 

erue  me. 

M.  Quia  tu  es,  Deus, 


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qui  laetificat   juventutem 
meara. 

S.  Confitebor  tibi  in 
cithara,  Deus,  Deus  meus : 
quare  tristis  es,  anima 
mea  ?  ct  quare  conturbas 
me  ? 

M.  Spera  in  Deo,  quo- 
niam  adhuc  confitebor  illi : 
salutare  vultus  mei,  et 
Deus  meus. 

S.  Gloria  Patri,  et  Fi- 
lio,  et  Spiritui  Sancto. 

M.  Sicut  erat  in  prin- 
cipio,  et  nunc,  et  semper, 
et  in  seecula  sseculorum. 
Amen. 

V.  Introibo  ad  altare 
Dei. 

R.  Ad  Deum,  qui  Ire- 
tificat  juventutem  meara. 

V.  Adjutoriuiu  nos- 
trum in  nomine  Domini. 

R.  Qui  fecit  caelum  et 
terram. 


who  givetli  joy  to  my 
ycuth. 

P.  I  will  prai.se  theo 
on  the  harp,  O  God,  my 
God  :  why  art  thou  sor- 
rowful, O  my  soul  ?  and 
why  dost  thou  disquiet 
me? 

H.  Hope  in  God,  for  I 
will  still  give  praise  to 
him :  who  is  the  salvation 
of  my  countenance,  and 
my  God. 

P.  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,  &c. 

B.  As  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

V.  I  will  go  unto  the 
altar  of  God. 

R.  To  God,  who  giv- 
eth  joy  to  my  youth. 

V.  Our  help  is  in  ilie 
name  of  the  Lord. 

R.  Who  hath  made 
heaven  and  earth. 


Tlien,  joining  his  hands  and  humbly  bowing  down,^  he  says 

the  Confession. 

S.  Confiteor  Deo  om-  F.    I    confess    to    al- 

nipotenti,  &c.  miglity  God,  (fee. 

M.  Misereatur  tui  om-  M.  May  almighty  God 

nipoteus  Deus,  et  dimis-  have   mercy  upon   thee» 


'  be    to   the 


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sis  peccatis  tuis,  perducat 
te  ad  vitam  ajternam. 

aS^.  Amen. 

M.  Confiteor  Deo  cm- 
nipotenti,  beatoe  Mariee 
semper  Virgini,  beato  Mi- 
cluioli  Archangelo,  beato 
Joanni  Baptistae,  Sanctis 
Apostolis  Petro  et  Paulo, 
omnibus  Sanctis,  et  tibi 
pater,  quia  peccavi  nimis 
cogitatione,  verbo,  et  ope- 
re,  mea  culpa,  mea  culpa, 
mea  maxima  culpa.  Ideo 
precor  beatam  Mariam 
semper  Virginem,  beatum 
Michaelem  Archangelum, 
beatum  Joannem  Baptis- 
tam,  sanctos  Apostolos 
Petrum  et  Paulum,  om- 
nes  Sanctos,  et  te  pater, 
orare  pro  me  ad  Dominum 
Deum  nostrum. 


forgivr  niee  thy  sins,  and 
bring  thee  to  life  ever- 
lasting. 

P.  Amen. 

H.    I    confess    to    al- 
mighty God,  to  blessed 
Mary  ever  Virgin,  to  bless- 
ed Michael  the  Archan- 
gel, to  blessed  John  Bap- 
tist, to  the  holy  Apostles 
Peter  and  Paul,  to  all  the 
saints,  and  to  you,  father, 
that  I  have  sinned  exceed- 
ingly in  thought,  word, 
and  deed  [here  strike  the 
breast  thrice'],  through  my 
fault,  through  my  fault, 
through  my  most  griev- 
ous fault.  Therefore  I  be- 
seech blessed  Mary  ever 
Virgin,    blessed    Michael 
the    Archangel,    blessed 
John   Baptist,    the   holv 
Apostles  Peter  and  Paul 
and  all  the  Saints,  and 
you,   0  father,    to   pray 
to    the    Lord    our    God 
for  me. 

Thffn  tfie  Priest,  with  his  hands  joined,  gives  the  absolution^ 

saying : 

S.  Misereatur  vestri  F.  May  almightv  God 
omuipotens  Deus,  et  di-  have  mercy  upon  you, 
missis     peccatis    vestris,   forgive    you    your    sins.' 


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UKDINAItV  or  XitK  MAhS. 


})citluf,at   V08    !ul    vitum  uiul    briiiir    you    to   ,ifo 

(vlcniiini.  overliiMtiiiir. 

M.  A  men.  Ji.  Aimn. 

iSi(fuiu(/  fiimsf/f  with  the  sit/n  of  ihf  (\o,^9,  he  »ai/.i: 

«S.    +     liululgiintiiun,  7*.    +    May    tlio    iil- 

iibsolutioiu'iu.    ol    romis-  mijL^hly  iind  iiuTciful  lH)rtl 

mourm   |)ci't'Hi()ruiu   noH-  ;;i;mt  us  purtlou,  iihsolu- 

(nMiini  Iriltu.'it  iu>I)is  oin-  lion,  iiiul  reini.s»iott  of  our 

ninoti'iis  cl  niisi«ricois  Du-  sins, 
luinus. 

Jl*  AuuM).  JL  Anicn. 

Thf>n^  bowinff  down,  he  proccrds  : 

V.  Dens,  tu  convorsus  V.    Tlioii     wilt     turn 

viviliojibis  nos.  ngaiii,  O  (Hod,  unci  (luiok- 

on  us, 

11.  Kt  plobs  tua  ](d,a-  K.    And    tl       people 

hilur  in  to.  shall  rojoico  in  thoo. 

V.  Ostondc  r.oliis,  Do-  V.  Slu)\v  us,  0  Lord, 

nniu\nustMioordi;uu  Ju  nn.  thy  jnoroy. 

K.  Kl    isalutaro    tuuni  R.   And  grant  us  thy 
d;   nobis. 

V.  Doniincoxaudiom- 
tioniMu  nioani. 

K.  Kt  clamor  mcus  ad 
to  \oniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 


Iv.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


salvation. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my 
piayor. 

R.  And  lot  my  cry 
como  unto  tlioo. 

V.  Till!  Lt)rd  be  vi'nh 
you. 

R.  And  with  (hy  spirit. 


First  <-xfniJi»(j,  and  then  Join  hiff,  his  hands,  he  sm/s  audiblj/, 
Oromus ;  and  (hat  asccndint/  to  the  Altar,  he  sai/s  secrethj: 

Aufci'  H  nobis,  qua^sU"        Take  uway  from  us  our 
mus,  Domino,  iniijuilatos   iniquities,  we  beseech  thee, 


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noslruH  ;    lit    ml    yanctii  O  Lord  ;  laat  wc  may  bo 

Sanctorum    puis  meroa-  \ujrthy  to  enter  witli  pure 

niiir    ineiitibus     introir(^  minds  into   tlio   Holy  of 

h'l-  ChriHtiim   Dr.hiiiiun  Holies.     'I'hrou^rh  Christ 

nostrum.     Amen.  our  Jiord.     Anicn. 


Bowing  doun  over  lh«  Altar,  he  say  a: 

OmmuHto,  OftmiiK'.per        We    beseech    thee,    O 

iicrilu  8Jiiu'lt)ruin  tuoium  Lord,   by   the    merils 

(|U(»ruin  reli(iuiie  hie  su!  '  \]\y   saints   whose    reli. 

ot  (uniiium  sanctorum,  ui  are  here,  and  of  all  tli 

iiululjLjere  digneris  ofiinia  saints,  that  thou  wouh' 

poccatii  n  ou.     Aukmi.  vouchsafe  to  forgive  me 

all  my  sins.     Amen. 

\Krriui  ,iiff  the  thurible  j     >n  the  Deacon,  he  incerisrit  the 

ilo^-  and  rr/urnfi  ///<'  'l/no  ible  to  the  Deacon,     ho  incenses 

the  Jri'st  on/i/.\      'I'^vn  the   Prirs;,  s}(/nijt{/  hi/nse/f  with 

the  niijn  of  the  Cross,  reads  the  Iiitroit,  which  see  in  it% 

place,  or  else  read  one  of  the  followhuj : 

IMcsHcd  ho  the  Holy  Trinity  and  Undivided  Unity :  wo 
will  giw)  praise  to  hiui,  bocause  ho  huth  sliown  his  mercy 

to  UH. 

O  Lord  our  liOrd,  how  wonderful  is  thy  nJimc  iu  all 
the  earth! 

(jlory  bo  to  tho  Father,  who  hath  created  us. 

(Jlory  bo  to  the  Son,  who  hath  redeemed  us. 

Clory  he  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  hath  sai    lific*i  us. 

Glory  be  to  the  Holy  and  Undivided  Trinity,  oao  Gcd, 
forever  and  over.     Amen. 

Or  this  : 

If  thou,  O  Lord,  shait  mark  iniquities:  Lord,  who 
shall  abide  it?  for  with  thee  is  propitiation,  O  God  ol 
Israel. 

Out  of  tho   (Months   ImvA   T   rnnil    iinfn   ihna    O   T  <M./1 . 

Lord,  hear  my  voice. 


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Or: 


(Ft?  a  Satnt^s  Day.)  The  just  shall  flourish  like  lae 
palm-tree;  he  shall  grow  up  like  the  cedar  of  Libanus: 
planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts  of  the 
house  of  our  God. 

It  is  good  to  give  praise  to  the  Lord;  and  to  silo 
to  tliy  name,  O  Most  High. 

Or  this : 

In  tliy  strength,  O  Lord,  shall  the  just  man  rejoice ; 
and  in  thy  salvation  he  shall  exult  exceedingly:  thou 
hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire. 

For  thou  hast  prevented  him  with  blessings  of  sweet- 
ness ;  thou  hast  set  on  his  head  a  crown  of  precious 
stones.    Glory,  &c. 

The  Kyrie  eleison  is  tlhen  said. 
S.  Kyrie  eleison.  P.  Lord  have   mercy 


M,  Kyrie  eleison. 
S.  Kyrie  eleison. 
M.  Christe  eleison 
S.  Christe  eleison. 
M.  Christe  eleison 
S.  Kyrie  eleison. 
J/".  Kyrie  eleison. 
iS*.  Kyrie  eleison. 


upon  us. 

H.  Lord  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

P.  Lord  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

M.  Christ  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

P.  Christ  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

P.  Christ  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

P.  Lord  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

P.  Lord  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

P.  Lord  have  mercv 
upon  us. 


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276 


Ajternjardi,  standing  at  the  middle  of  the  Altar,  extending, 
ana  then  ^mning,  his  hands,  and  slightly  bowing,  he  says 
(ivheti  %t  t«  to  be  said^)  the  Gloria  in  excelsia.  When  he 
says  the  words,  "We  adore  thee,  we  give  thee  thanks,  Jesus 
Christ,  and  Receive  our  prayer,  he  b<yw>i,  and  at  tlie  end  he 
Signs  himnelfwith  the  sign  of  the  Cross. 

Gloria  in  excelsis  Deo ;        Glory  be  to  God   on 
et  in  terra  pax  hominibus   high,  and  on  earth  peace 
bonae  voluntatis.    Lauda-   to  men  of  good  will.    We 
mus  te ;  benedicimus  te  ;   praise  theel  we  bless  thee; 
adoramuste;  glorificamus   we  adore  thee ;  we  glorify 
te.     Gratias  agimus  tibi  thee.  We  give  thee  thanks 
propter  magnam  gloriam  for  thy  great  glory,  0  Lord 
tuam.  Domine  Deus,  Rex   God,  heavenly  King,  God 
ccelestis,  Deus  pater  om-  the  Father  almighty.     O 
nipotens.      Domine    Fill   Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  on- 
unigenite   Jesu    Christe  :   ly-begott-n  Son :  O  Lord 
Domine  Leus,  Agnus  Dei,   God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son 
Filius  Patris,   qui   tollis   of  the  Father,  who  takest 
peccata  naundi,  miserere  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
nobis :  qui  tollis  peccata   have  mercy  on  us :  thou 
mundi,  suscipe  deprecati-  who  takest  away  the  sins 
onem  nostram :  qui  sedes   of  the  world,  receive  our 
nd  dexteram  Patris,  mi-  prayers :  thou  who  sittest 
serere    nobis.      Quoniam   at  the  right  hand  of  the 
tu  solus  sanctus  :  tu  solas  Father,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Dominus :  tu  solus  altis-   For  thou  only  art  holy : 
simus,  Jesu  Christe,  cum   thou  only  art  the  Lord  j 
Sancto  Spiritu,  in  gloria  thou  only,  0  Jesus  Christ] 
Dei  Patris.     Amen.  with  ihp  Holy  Ghost,  art 

most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.    Amem 

'theOloria  in  omitted  dnnng  Lent  and  Advent,  and  in  Masses  for  tln» 

tu.        Al     Illirh      Mads     »ha     fhniii     ainn     tUa     ni^..i-       ._.!     >U.      .Ol     •     .• 


TUo.i       aT  ii-  i.    *V I      ",    o  "^."■'  »""  rt^"»ciii,  anu  in  masses  lor  tup 

Uead.    At  Higii  Mass  the  Clioir  sing  the  QloHa,  and  the  cfficiating 
.  !erp'  vv's!t  anti.  its  eonviusiun,  after  which  the  Ceiebraul  proceeds  with 


276 


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7%«  Priest  kisses  the  Altar,  and  turning  to  the  people,  says  • 
v.  Dominus  vobiscum.       Y.  The  Lord  be  with 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.       R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then  follow  the  Collects ;  at  the  end  of  the  first  and  last  of 

which,  the  Acolyte  answers.  Amen. 
27ie  Collects  vary  with  the  seawn."*     They  may  be  found  in 

their  proper  place  in  the  Missal,  or  any  of  the  following 

may  be  used  instead 

O  God,  the  protector  of  all  that  hope  in  thee,  without 
whom  notliing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy ;  multiply  thy 
mercy  upon  us ;  that,  thou  being  our  ruler  and  guide, 
we  may  so  pass  through  temporal  goods,  that  we 
finally  lose  not  those  wliich  are  eternal.  Through  Clnist 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

Defend  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  from  all  dan- 
gers of  soul  and  body ;  and,  by  the  intercession  of  the 
glorious  and  blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin,  Mother  of  God, 
the  blessed  Apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  the  blessed  N.  and 
all  thy  Saints,  grant  us,  in  thy  mercy,  health  and  peace ; 
that  all  adversities  and  errors  being  done  away,  thy 
Church  may  serve  thee  with  a  pure  and  undisturbed  de- 
votion.   Through,  &c. 

O  God,  who  hast  prepared  invisible  good  things  for 
them  that  love  thee;  pour  forth  into  our  hearts  the 
grace  of  th]^  love ;  that,  loving  thee  in  all  things  and 
above  all  things,  we  may  come  to  the  enjoyment  of  thy 
promises,  which  expeed  all  that  we  can  desire.  Through, 
&c. 

O  almighty  and  everlasting  God,  by  whose  Spirit  the 
Whole  body  of  the  Church  is  sanjtified  and  governed ; 

•  The  lame  remark  applies  to  the  Eviatle,  Oradual,  Ooapel,  Offertory, 
Communion,  and  Foat-Communion. 


•.  ^ 


■■:■    '^'- 


OHDiNAKr  OP  'rUE  MASS.  377 

SeoTthaTb^K^^^^^^^  orders 

%  Son;   who  liveth  Jnd   "f    T  ^^''^  J««»«  Christ 
end.    Amen.  ^  ^^®*»  *^°«  God,  world  without 

I'ast  appointed  to  pSe  ovl/thf  r^"'  ^-^  "'"»»  ""ou 
we  beseeoh  thee,  th-itll.hT  ''^ '^''"'""h;  and  grant, 
■nay  edify  all  tho  e  who  at  utir.-'*  ?<*  ^^""pS.  he 

vour  petitLUe  iXwn  tS  S  '^J^^Siving  1^ 
of  God,  wliich  paaseth  all  1^     .    ..  "^""^  th*  peace 
hearts  and  mind,  in  Chrfrt  jl"!*"*^''^'"?'  keep  your 
ren  whatsoever  thin^  ™e  w  wh»^"  *'"'  '««*.  >>'eth. 
modest  whatsoever  thin™  aJT  f„!?*^K  7""'  *"»?»  »■•« 
are  holy,  whatsoever  tJi^^  ar^L^'l",'™''^"  'Wng* 
hings  are  of  good  repu  e^  if  fL  "f'''^'  "hatsoevlr 
Iherebeanyprdseof  S'diL  .r,''''  ""^  ^'^ue,  H 
The  things  which  you  ha™  both  l'"''  "."  *'"''^  ""i-V 
«>d  heard,  and  seen  in  mnh^l^^™"*  ""<*  '^'eived, 
Peaee  shall  be  with  you    '  '^°  y''  ""<*  "^e  God  of 


^eJe^^lKht^^^^^^ 

-^-ea  H.  psatos  and  hyn,n^^nS•spi^t-Scl:/3?,- 


378 


ORDINARY  OF  THE  MASS. 


ing,  and  making  melody  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord, 
giving  thanks  always  for  all  things,  in  the  name  cf  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  God  and  the  Father. 

After  which  is  said: 
Deo  gratias.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

Vien  the  Gradual,  Tract,  Alleluia,  or  Sequence,  accoiding 

to  the  time. 

,  SfQX  tl)e  ©fraHual.* 

Be  thou  unto  me  a  God,  a  protector,  and  a  house  of 
refuge  to  save  me.  In  thee,  O  God,  have  I  hoped ;  0 
Lord,  let  me  never  l>e  confounded. 

Deal  not  with  us,  O  Lord,  according  to  our  sins  which 
we  have  committed,  nor  punish  us  according  to  our  in- 


A  Prayer  at  the  Epistle. 

O  eter  lal  God,  who  never  ceasest  to  incite  us,  by  the 
public  ministry  of  thy  Church,  the  warnings  of  Prophets, 
the  teachings  of  Apostles,  and  the  writings  of  holy  men, 
to  the  love  and  worship  of  thv  Name,  and  to  defend  us 
from  the  snares  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil ; 
grant  that  we  may  always  gladly  embrace  all  wholesome 
doctrine  and  instruction,  and  seriously  endeavor  to  regu- 
late  our  life  and  conduct  in  accordance  with  the  same. 
And  lest  it  should  turn  to  Qur  greater  condemnation  to 
have  known,  by  so  many  teachers  and  preachers,  the 
v/av  of  truth,  which  is  thy  holy  will,  and  not  to  have 
followed  it,  give  us  grace  and  strength,  that  what  we 
have  so  often  heard,  and  know  to  be  our  duty,  we  may 
be  able  faithfully  to  perform.    Amen. 

•  The  Choir  sing  the  Oradual,  while  the  b<y>k  is  moved  to  Hie  Gospel 
li.le,  and  the  Priest  says  the  prayer  (Munda  for  meum),  "  Cleanse  my 
heart,"  &:c. 


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iquitiea.  V.  Help  ue,  O  God  our  Saviour ;  and  for  the 
glory  of  hy  name  O  Lord,  deliver  us,  and  forgTve  us  our 
ems  for  tliy  name's  sake.  ^ 

ih??^.r?i'^u'^j'^''j  ^''''^^''''  ""*^  "^«  5  I  will  teach  you 
the  fear  ol  the  Lord.  Come  unto  him,  and  be  enlight- 
ened,  and  your  faces  shall  not  be  confounded.    Alleluia, 

fnt'^r'A  b  "tt^  y.^"'  !l*^."^«'  ^"  y«  "^tions :  shout 
unto  God  with  the  voice  of  joy.    Alleluia. 

[After  this,  at  HhjJi  Mass,  the  Deacon  places  the  hook  of  the 
Gospels  on  the  Altar  and  the  Celebrant  blesses  thehiense 
{as  above)  That  the  Deacon,  kneeling  before  the  Altar, 
with  joined  hands,  saijs  :  ^     j  ^  ^«r, 

Munda  cor  meum  ac  Cleanse  my  heart  and 
hibia  mea,  omnipotens  my  lips,  0  almiMity  God 
Deus  qui  labia  Lsaiae  who  didst  cleanse  the 
prophetoe  calculo  mun-  lips  of  the  prophet  Isaiah 
dasti  ignito  :  ita  me  tua  with  a  burning  coal :  and 
grata  miseratione  dig-  vouchsafe,  throuo-h  thy 
nare  mundare,  ut  sane-  gracious  mercy, ''so  to 
turn  Evangelium  tuum  purify  me,  that  I  may 
digne  valeam  nuntiare.  worthily  proclaim  thy 
I'er  Christum  Dominum  holy  Gospel.  Throuirh 
nostrum.     Amen.  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Afte^rwards  he  takes  tJie  book  frmt  the  Altar,  and  again 
huehng  down  before  the  Priest,  asks  his  blessing,  saying. 
Sir,  give  me  thy  blessing.     The  Priest  says :  ^ 

Dnminus  sit  in  corde  The  Lord  be  in  thy 
tuo  et  m  labiis  tuis,  ut  heart  and  on  thy  lips, 
digne  et  corapetenter  that  thou  mayst  worthily 
annunties  Evangelium  and  in  a  becoming  man- 
suunj  :    in    nornino    Pa-  ner  announce    his    holy 


aso 


OROIMABY  or  THE  MAM. 


tris,  Ot  Filii>  ot  +  Spiri-  Gospel :  in  tlio  name  of 
tu8  S*incti.     Amon.  tho  Father,  and   of  the 

Son,  and  +  of  tho  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 

Iliwhuf  necivcd  thr  htcs^ng  he  kisan  the  hand  of  tha  fYmt ; 
and  then,  with  incnise  ntul  fufhtfd  candlcn,  hti  tfofis  to  th'« 
^lacf  where  the  (jospel  is  read,  and,  Ktandiui/  tvith  his  hamU 
joined,  nai/s : 

V.  Douiinus  vobiscum.       V.  Tho  Lord  bo  witli 

you. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.       R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

I  Then,  giving  out : 

^  V.  Soquonjia  (vel  ini-  V.  Tho  continuation 
tium)  sancti  Evangelii  so-  (or  beginning)  of  tho 
cundum  N.  holy    Gospel    according 

toN". 

he  makes  the  sign  of  the  Orosswith  the  thumb  of  his  right 
hami  on  the  Gospei  which  he  is  to  read,  and  on  his  fore- 
head, mouth,  and  breast  {tlie  people  doing  tJie  same) ;  and 
while  t/ie  Minister  and  people  answer : 

R.  Gloria  tibi,  Doraine.       R.  Glory  be  to  thee, 

0  Lord. 

A^  incenses  the  book  three  times,  and  then  reads  the  QospeL 

Sox  tl)e  ffifospeL 

Ijet  your  loins  be  girded,  and  lamps  burning  in  your 
hands,  and  you  yoursel^ea  like  to  men  who  wait  for 
their  lord,  when  he  shaL  return  from  the  wedding ;  that 
when  he  cometh,  and  knocketh,  they  may  open  to  him 
immediately.^  Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom  tho 
Lord,  when  he  cometh,  shaii  find  watching.    yVmen  l 


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mill  cofiK,    I,  t  ,0  Nccdiid  u/..t..i.       •*•        ;   ..  ""  "  '•" 

whom  the  ^orid  Ln  ,„tCdve    b^ .^il^T'  '^'k'T?''' 

me;  beeau»o  I  live,  and  you  Xll  v  ^  .f ".'  T  ""'' 
"liall  know  that  J  n,„  i7my%ij,  „  ";^;,d  '"„ "',"  n**^'^  ^t 
I  111  voii      Ih*  ihui  u„tu  .  ^     ""'^r,  ana  you  in  nie,  and 

t|.«nrhe  it  mK  'e  "L"""'Slr :h^"?''  "r "'" 
iU\  he  loved  liv  mv  l'.,V^  >  ,     .'""'  'o™"!  »«. 

will  mu JrlyK  ht" '  "'"'  '  ""' '"™  '""■•  ""'l 


T/ien  is  said: 

'  ---ui^te.        iv.  i-raise  be  to  thee* 
0  Christ, 
«4* 


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Th0  Subdearon  then  carries  the  hook  to  the  Priett. 
He  kisses  t/ie  Gospel,  saying : 

Per    cvangelica    dicta       By  the  words  of  the 
deleantur  nostra  delicta.     Gospel  may  our  sins  be 

blotted  out. 

I'he  Priest  is  incensed  hy  the  Dcacon.'\ 

If  the  Priest  celebrates  without  Deacon  and  Suhdeacon,  tlie 
book  is  carried  to  the  other  side  of  tha  Altar,  and  he,  boxo- 
ing  down  at  the  middle  of  the  Altar,  with  his  hands  Joined, 
says,  Clou»8o  my  hoiirt,  d'c;  Give  mo  thy  bloHsii)g,  0 
Lord;  and  The  Lord  be  in  my  heart,  dc,  as  above, 
T/utn,  turning  towards  the  book,  with  his  hands  joined,  he 
says,  V.  The  Lord  bo  with  you ;  7^.  And  with  thy  sijirit : 
ahd  giving  out  the  Continimtion  or  Beginning,  dc.,  sign's 
the  book  and  himself,  as  before  directed;  the  Minister  a*  } 
people  say,  Glory  be  to  tnee,  0  Lord,  and  he  teado  th 
Gospel ;  which  being  ended,  the  Minister  says.  Praise  be 
to  thee,  O  Christ. 

Here  the  Sermon  is  nsaally  preached. 

Then,  at  the  middle  of  the  Altar,  extending,  elevating,  and 
joining  his  hands,  tlie  Priest  says  the  Nicene  Creed  {when 
it  is  to  be  said),  keeping  his  hands  Joined,  Wlien  he  sa)/s 
tfie  words,  God,  Jesus  Clirist,  and  is  adored,  he  bows  his 
head  to  the  Cross.    But  at  the  words,  and  was  incarnate, 


A  Prayer  at  tlie  Gospel 

O  Lord  Jesus,  who,  according  to  thy  Father's  will, 
hast  declared  unto  the  world  the  message  of  the  Gospel ; 
grant  that  we  may  receive  it  into  our  minds,  embrace  it 
with  our  wills,  preserve  it  in  our  memory,  and  practise 
It  m  our  lives ;  and,  being  united  here  with  those  elect 
sheep  who  hear  thy  voice,  may  be  numbered  with  them 
also  at  the  last  day  at  thy  right  hand,  and  hear  thee  say, 
"Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  possess  you  the 
kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the 


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he  kneeU  down,  and  continues  kneeling  to  the  words  wai 
nmdo  mail.  At  the  wordn,  the  lifo  of  tho  world  to  come 
he  MWHt  ht7n.icl/ with  the  sign  of  the  Cross  frorn  the  fore- 
head  to  the  breast.  '' 


Credo  in  unum  Dciim, 
Putrem  omnipotcntem, 
Factorem  cccli  ct  terrju, 
visibilium  omnium  et  in- 
visibilium. 

Et  in  unum  Dorainum 
Jesum  Christum,  Filium 
Dei  unigenitum,  et  ex  Pu- 
tre  natum  ante  omnia  sa;- 
cula.  Deum  de  Deo ;  Lu- 
men de  Lumine;  Deum 
verum  de  Deo  vero ;  geni- 
tum  non  factum ;  consub- 
stantialem  Patri,  per  quem 
omnia  facta  sunt.  Qui 
propter  nos  homines,  et 
propter  nostram  salutem, 
descendit  de  coelis,  et 
incarnatus  est  de  Spiritu 
Sancto,  ex  Maria  Virgine : 


I  believe  in  one  God. 
tlie  Father  ahnighty,  Ma- 
ker of  heaven  and  earth, 
and  of  all  things  visible 
and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  only-begotten 
Son  of  God,  born  of  the 
Father  before  all  ages. 
God  of  God;  Light  of 
Light ;  true  God  of  true 
God ;  begotten,  not  made ; 
consubstantial  with  the 
Father,  by  whom  alJ 
things  were  made.  Who 
for  us  men,  and  for  our 
salvation,  came  down  from 
heaveuj^^nd  was  incarnate 
by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the 
Virgin  Mary:    and  was 


Prayer  before  the  Sermon. 
I  will  hear  what  the  Lord  will  say  unto  me. 

0  Jesus,  light  of  the  world,  enlighten  my  understand- 
wg,  that  I  may  understand  thy  word ;  and  cleanse  my 
heart,  that  it  may  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  same. 

After  the  Sermon. 

1  give  thee  thanks,  O  Lord  God,  that  thou  I  ast  been 
pleased  to  refresh  my  soul  bv  thv  word,  Diroot  8,v  «f«r-i 
according  to  thy  jommandments.  "^      ' " 


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OIIDIW ART  or  THE  MASS. 


ET      HOMO      PA0TU8      EST. 

[Hie  (jenujlectitur.^  Cru- 
cifixus  etiam  pro  nobis : 
sub  Pontio  Pilato  passus 
et  sepultus  est.  Et  resur- 
rexit  tertia  die  secundum 
Scripturas ;  et  ascendit  in 
coelum,  sedet  ad  dextc- 
ram  Patris :  ct  iterum 
venturus  est  cum  .gloria 
judicare  vivos  et  mortu- 
os :  cujus  regni  non  erit 
finis. 


Et  \r.  Spiricum  Sanc- 
tum, Dominura  et  vivifi- 
cantem,  qui  ex  Patre  Fi- 
lioque  procedit :  qui  cum 
Patre  et  Filio  simul  ado- 
ratur  et  conglorificatur ; 
qui  locutus  est  per  pro- 
phetas.  Et  unam  sanctam 
Catholicam  et  Apostoli- 
cam  Ecclesiam.  Confi- 
teor  unum  baptisraa  in 
remissionem  peccatorum. 
Et  expecto  resurrectio- 
nem  mortuorum,  et  vitam 
venturi  sseculi.     Amen. 


M A  DE  MA  N.  [Here  the  pe<h 
pie  kneel  down.]  He  was 
crucified  also  for  us,  suf- 
fered under  Pontius  Pi- 
late, and  was  buried.  The 
third  day  he  rose  again 
according  to  the  Scrip- 
tures ;  and  ascended  into 
heaven,  and  sitteth  at  the 
right  hand  of  the  Father : 
and  he  shall  come  again 
with  glory  to  judge  both 
the  living  and  the  dead : 
of  whose  kingdom  there 
shall  be  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the 
Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and 
life-giver,  who  proceedeth 
from  the  Father  and  the 
Son  :  who  together  with 
the  Father  and  the  Son  is 
adored  and  glorified ;  who 
spake  by  the  prophets. 
And  one  Holy  Catholic 
and  Apostolic  Church.  I 
confess  one  baptism  for  the 
remission  of  sins.  And  I 
look  for  the  resurrection 
of  the  dead,  and  the  life 
of  the  world  to  come. 
Amen.* 


•  At  Hi 

iU  coauJIus? 


iali  Mass  the  Choir  sing  the  Credo,  and  the  Clergy  paoae  sntl 
lion. 


r 


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Then  he  kisses  the  Altar,  and,  turning  to  the  people,  says: 
V.  Dominus  vobiscura.       V.  The  Lord  be  with 

K.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.        R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

This  being  finished,  the  Priest  takes  the  paten  with  the  Host 
[if  It  IS  High  Mass  the  Deacon  fiands  the  Priest  the  paten 
With  tlie  Host},  and  offering  it  up,  says : 

Suscipe,  sancte  Pater,       Accept,  0  holy  Father 
cmnipotens,  eeteme  Deus,  almighty,    eternal    God' 
hanc  immaculatam  Hos-  this    immaculate     Host' 
tiam,  quam  ego  indignus  which   I,  thy  unworthy 
tamulus  tuus  offero  tibi  servant,  offer  unto  thee, 
L)eo  meo  vivo  et  vero,  pro  my  living  and  true  God 
mnumerabilibus  peccatis,  for  my  innumerable  sins' 
et  offensiombus,  et  negli-  offences,  and  negligences, 
gentiis  meis,  et  pro  omni-  and  for  all  here  present ; 
bus  cn-cumstantibus ;  sed  as    also    for  all   faithful 
et  pro  ommbus  fidehbus  Christians,    both    living 
Christianis,    vivis    atque  and  dead,  that  it  may  be 
defunctis ;  ut  mihi  et  illis  profitable  for  my  own  and 
proficiat  ad    salutem   in  for   their  salvation   unto 
vitam  aeternam.     Amen,  life  eternal.    Amen. 

Then  h£  says  the  OffertoTj* 
Jfox  tjje  ©ffettorg. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  shall  encamp  round  about  them 
that  fear  huD,  and  shall  deliver  them :  oh,  taste  and  see 
tnat  the  Lord  is  good.  '   ' 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  he  hath 
aone  tor  thee:  and  thy  youth  shall  be  renewed  like  the 
eagle's. 

I  will  extol   thee,  O  Lord,  for  thou  hast  upheld 


•  mi. 


The  Choir  sing  the  Offertory,  or  some  other  motett  or  hvraa 


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me ;  and  luist  not  made  mine  enemies  to  rejoice  over 
me:  O  Lord,  I  have  cried  unto  thee,  and  thou  hast 
healed  me. 

Then,  making  the  sign  of  the  Cross  mth  the  paten,  he  placet 
the  Host  upon  the  corporal.  The  Priest  pours  wine  and 
water  into  the  chalice,  blessing  the  water  hefwe  it  is  mixed, 
saying : 

Deus,  -J.  qui  humanse  0  God,  -f.  who,  in  ere- 
substantioB  dignitatem  mi-  ating  human  nature,  didst 
rabiliter  condidisti,  et  mi-  wonderfully  dignify  it ; 
rabilius  reformasti  ;  da  and  hast  still  more  won- 
nobis  per  hujus  Aquae  et  derfully  renewed  it ; 
Viai  mysterium,  ejus  di-  grant  that,  by  the  mys- 
vinitatis  esse  consortes,  tery  of  this  Water  and 
qui  humanitatis  nostras  Wine,  we  may  be  made 
fieri  digndtus  est  parti-  partakers  of  his  divinity, 
ceps,  Jesus  Christus,  Fi-  who  vouchsafed  to  be- 
lius  tuus,  Dominus  nos-  come  partaker  of  our  hu- 
ter :  qui  tecum  vivit  et  manity,  Jesus  Christ,  thy 
regnat  in  unitate  Spiritus  Son,  our  Lord ;  who  liv- 
Sancti  Deus,  per  om-  eth  and  reigneth,  with 
nia  saecula  sseculorum.  thee  in  the  unity  of, 
Amen.  &c. 

[1/  it  is  a  High  Mass,  the  Beacon  ministers  the  wine,  tkt 
Subdeacon  tlce  watcr.J 


During  the  oblation  of  the  bread  and  wine. 
O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  the  living  God  and  of  the 
glorious  Virgin;  in  remembrance  and  praise  of  thy 
boundless  love,  with  which  thou  didst  give  thyself 
wholly  to  us  upon  the  altar  of  the  cross,  behold  I  offer 
unto  thee  this  day  this  present  sacrifice  of  the  mass,  to. 
gether  with  all  those  which  are  celebrated  throughout 
the  world,  bv  the  hands  of  thv  Prioafa  t«  V»o  «,.oa«pt..-i 


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h  MM9€!ifor  the  Dead,  the  foregoing  prayer  it  said,  hut  the 
ioaler  w  rwt  blessed,  Timi  the  Priest  takes  the  chalice,  and 
offers  it,  saying  : 


OfFerimus  tibi,  Domine, 
calicem  salutaris,  tuam 
deprecantes  clementiam, 
ut  in  conspectu  divinae 
Majestatis  tuae,  pro  nos- 
tra et  totius  mundi  salute 
cum  odore  suavitatis  as- 
cendat.     Amen. 


We  offer  unto  thee,  0 
Lord,  the  chalice  of  sal- 
vation,  beseeching  thy 
clemency,  that,  in  th& 
sight  of  thy  divine  Majes- 
ty, it  may  ascend  with 
the  odor  of  sweetness,  for 
our  salvation,  and  for 
that  of  the  whole  .rid. 
Amen. 


to  thy  eternal  Father,  in  union  with,  and  in  the  virtue 
ot,  that  oblation  in  which  thou  thyself,  dying  on  the 
cross,  didst  offer  thy  sacred  body  and  blood  for  the  sal- 
vation of  the  world. 

Grant  that  the  oblation  of  the  same  thy  body  and 
blood,  which  here  is  renewed  in  mystery,  and  is  made 
under  the  form  of  bread  and  wine,  may  effectually  ob- 
tam  Its  proper  fruit:  and  that  thereby  the  living  may 
obtain  grfwe ;  the  faithful  departed,  rest;  and  those  for 
whom  the  sacrifice  is  offered,  mercy  and  life  eternal 

Accept  also,  O  Lord,  this  same  sacrifice,  which  con- 
tains in  itself  the  fruit  of  thy  passion  and  death,  as  an 
act  of  thanksgiving  for  the  innumerable  benefits  thou 
hast  conferred  upon  us,  and  a  propitiation  and  satisfac 
tion  tor  the  countless  sins  we  have  committed,  th«  ffood 
we  have  omitted  to  do,  and  the  punishments  we  have 
deserved.    Who  livest  and  reignest,  &c. 

Or: 

O  eternal  Father,  who  wast  pleased  to  institute  thw 
most  holy  sacrifice  of  the  new  law,  wherein  thy  only., 
begotten  Son  might  be  offered  to  thee ;  I  offer  tlie  same 
lo  tny  ar/me  Majesty,  and  in  union  therewith  I  offer  ray 


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Then  he  maket  the  sign  of  the  Cross  toith  ike  chalice,  plaeea 
it  upon  the  corporal,  and  covers  it  with  the  pall.  Then, 
mth  his  hands  joined  upon  the  Altar,  and  slightly  bowing 
down,  he  says : 

[At  High  Mass,  the  Suhdeacon  here  receives  the  paten,  which 
he  enve'ops  in  tJie  extremities  of  the  veil  with  which  his 
thouldei  8  are  mantled,  and  then  goes  and  stands  behind 
the  Celet  rant  iintil  the  conclusion  of  the  Pater  noster.] 

In  spiritu  humilitatis,  In  the  spirit  of  humil- 

et  in  animo  contrito,  sus-  ity,  and   "vith  a  contrite 

clpiamur  a  te,   Domine,  heart,  le^  us  be  received 

et  sic  fiat  sacrificium  nos-  by   thee,   0   Lord ;   and 

trum   in    conspectu    tuo  grant  that   the   sacrifice 

hodie,    ut    placeat    tibi,  we  offer  in  thy  sight  this 

Domine  Deus.  day  may  be  pleasing  to 

thee,  0  Lord  God. 

The  Priest,  elevating  his  eyes  towards  heaven,  and  stretching 
out  his  hands,  which  he  afterwards  joins,  makes  the  sign 
of  the  Cross  over  the  Host  and  chalice,  while  he  says : 

Veni,  sanctificator,  om-       Come,  0  sanctifier,  al- 

nipotens  oeterne  Deus,  et  mighty,  eternal  God,  and 

bene+dic  hoc  sacrificium,  bless  »i>  this  sacrifice,  pre- 

tuo  sancto  nomini  prae-  pared  to  thy  holy  name, 
paratum. 

[*  At  High  Mass,  he,  in  the  following  prayer,  blesses  the 

Incense  : 

Per  intercessionem  be-  May  the  Lord,  by  the 
all  Michaelis  Archongeli,  intercession  of  blessed 
ttantis  a  dextris  Altaris  Michael   the  Archangel, 

self,  and  all  that  of  thy  bounty  thou  hast  bestowed 
upon  me.  Look  upon  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me. 
Amen. 

*  At  Low  Mass,  these  prarers,  down  to  the  Lavaho,  are  to  be  pasMd 


ORDINAKT  OF  TH5  MASS. 


Incensi,  et  omnium  elec- 
torura  suorum,  incensum 
istud  dignetur  Dominus 
benedicere,  et  in  odorem 
suavitatis  accipere.  Per 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum.    Amen. 


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standing  at  the  right 
hand  of  the  Altar  of  In- 
cense, and  of  all  his  elect, 
vouchsafe  to  bless  this 
incense,  and  receive  it  as 
iin  odor  of  sweetness. 
TJirough,  (fee.     Amen. 


Beceivinff  the  thurme  from  the  Deacon,  he  incense,  the 
Jiread  and  Wine,  aaying ; 

Incensum   istud   a    te       Mny  tMs  incense  which 
benedictum  ascendat  ad   thou  hast  blest,  0  Lord 
te,  Doraine,  et  descendat  ascend  to  thee,  and  mav 
super    nos    misericordia  thy  mercy  descend  upoi 

Tfien  he  incenses  the  Altar,  saying,  Ps.  cxl. 
Dirigatur,  Domine,  ora-       Let  my  prayer,  0  Lord 
tio  mea  sicut  mcensum  in  ascend  like  incense  in  thv 
conspectu   tuo:    elevatio  sight:  and  the  liftino- un 
manuum  mearum  sacrifi-   of  my .  hands   be  as  an 
cium  vespertmum.  Pone,   evening  sacrifice.     Set  a 
Domine,    custodiam    ori   watch,    O    Lord     before 
meo    et  ostmm  circum-   my  mouth,  and'  a  door 
stantije    labiis    meis,    ut  round  about  my  lips,  that 
non  declmet   cor   meum   my  heart  may  not  incline 
m  verba  maliti^e,  ad  ex-   to   evil  words,  to   make 
cusandas  excusationes  in  excuses  in  sins 
peccatis. 

WhU,  he  gives  the  censer  to  the  Deacon,  he  says  secretly 

Accendat  in  nobis  Do-       May  the  Lord  enkindle 
-us  ignem  siii  amoris,   in  us  the  fire  of  his  love 
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et  flammam  OBternoe  cari-  and  the  flume  of  everlast- 
talis.     Amen.  ing  charity.     Amen.] 

The  friest,  with  his  hanAt joined,  goes  to  the  Epistle  side  of 
the  Altar,  wher^he  washes  his  fngera  as  he  recites  the 
following  verses  of  Pa.  xxv. 

La yabo inter innocentes  I  will  wash  my  Lands 

manus  meas  :  et  circum-  among  the  innocent:  and 

dabo    altare   tuum,   Do-  will  encompass  thy  altar, 

mine.  0  Lord. 

Ut  audiam  vocem  lau-  That  I  may  hear  the 

dis  :  et  enarrem  universa  voice  of  praise,  and  tell  of 

rairabilia  tua.  all  thy  marvellous  works. 

Domine,   dilexi    deco-  I  have  loved,  0  Lord, 

rem  domus  tuae,  et  locum  the  beauty  of  thy  house, 

habitationis  glorise  tuae.  and  the  place  where  thy 

glory  dwelleth. 

Ne  perdas  cum  impiis  Take  not  away  my  soul, 

animam  meam  ;   et  cum  0  God,  with  the  wicked, 

viris     sanguinum    vitam  nor  my  life  with  bloody 

meam.  men. 

In    quorum    manibus  In  whose  hands  are  in- 

iniquitates  sunt :  dextera  iquities :  their  right  hand 

eorum  repleta  est  mune-  is  filled  with  gifts, 
ribus. 

Ego  autera  in  innocen-       As    for    me,   I    have 
tia  mea  ingressus   sum :   walked  in  my  innocence : 

At  the  Lavaho, 

^  O  Lord,  who  didst  once  vouchsafe  to  wash  thy  dia. 
ciples'  feet  before  inviting  them  to  thy  holy  table,  wash 
us  also,  we  beseech  thee;  and  wash  us  again  and 
again,  not  only  our  feet  and  liands,  but  our  hearts,  our 
desires,  our  souls,  that  we  may  te  whoUy  inuv>cent  «nd 
pure. 


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29\ 


redime  me,  et   miserere  redeem    me,    and    have 

"^^''  mercy  upon  me. 

Pes  mens  stetit  in  di-       My  foot  hath  stood  in 

recto :  m  ecclesiis  benedi-  the  right   path :   in  the 

cam  te,  Domine.  churches    I    will    bless 

Gloria  Patri,  &c.  thee,  0  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, (fee. 

In  MaaBM  for  the  De»d.  and  in  Pasuion-tlme,  the  Oloria  is  omitted. 

Ksturning,  and  bowing  before  the  middle  of  the  Altar,' with 
joined  hands,  he  says : 

Suscipe,  sancta  Trini-       Receive,  0  holy  Trini- 
tas^  banc  oblationem  quara   ty,  tliis  oblation,  which  we 
tibi  offerimus  ob  memori-   make  to  th^,  in  memory 
am  Passionis,   Resurrec-   of  the  Passion,  Resurrec- 
tionis,  et  Ascensionis  Jesu   tion,  and  Ascension  of  our 
Christi  Domini  nostri :  et  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in 
in  honorem  beatae  Marise   honor  of  the  blessed  Ma- 
semper  Virginis,  et  beati  ry  ever  Virgin,  of  blessed 
Joannis  Baptistae,  et  sane-  John   Baptist,    the   holy 
torum  Apostolorum  Petri  Apostles  Peter  and  Paul, 
et  PauH,   et  istorum   et  of  these  and  of  all  the 
omnium   Sanctorum  :    ut  Saints :   that  it  may  be 
illisproficiat  ad  honorem,   available  to  their  honor 
nobis  autem  ad  salutem :   and   our  salvation  :    and 
et  illi  pre  nobis  interce-   may  they  vouchsafe   to 
iere  dignentur  in  coelis,   intercede  for  us  in  heaven, 
quorum   memoriam    agi-   whose  memory  we  cele- 
mus  in  terris.     Per  eun-   brate  on  earth.    Through 
dem  Chrisium  Domin-im   the  same  Christ  our  Lord, 
nostrum.     Amen.  Amen. 


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Then  lie  passes  the  Altar,  and  having  turned  himself  towards 
t/ie  people  extending  and  joining  his  hands,  he  raises  his 
voice  a  little,  and  says  : 

Orate,  fratres,  ut  meum  Brethren,  pray  that  mv 

ac  vestrum  sacrificium  ac-  sacrifice  and  yours  may 

ceptabile  fiat  apud  Deum  be  acceptable  to  God  the 

Patrem  omnipotentem.  Father  almighty. 

R.  Suscipiat  Dominus  R.  May  the  Lord  re- 

sacrificium    de    manibus  ceive  the  sacrifice  from 

tuis,  ad  laudem  et  gloriam  thy  hands,  to  the  praise 

nommis  sui,  ad  utilitatera  and  glory  of  his  name  to 

quoque   nostram,   totius-  our  benefit,  and  to  that 

que  EcclesioB  suae  sanctas.  of  all  his  holy  Church. 

The  Priest  answers  in  a  low  voice.  Amen. 
Then,  with  stretched-out  hands,  he  recites  the  Secret  Prayers. 

^t  tjje  Secrcta. 
Mercifully  hear  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  and  graciously 
accept  this  oblation  which  we  thy  servants  make  to 
thee;  and  as  we  offer  it  to  the  honor  of  thy  name,  so 
mjiv  It  be  to  us  a  means  of  obtaining  thy  grace  here, 
and  life  everlasting  hereafter.  Through  our  £ord  Jesus 
L-nnst.    Amen. 

For  a  SainCs  Day. 

Sanctify  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  these  gifts  which 
we  offer  thee  in  this  solemnity  of  thy  holy  servant  N  ; 
and  so  strengthen  us  by  thy  grace,  that  both  in  pros, 
penty  and  adversity  our  ways  may  be  ever  directed  to 
tlijf  honor.    Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Which  being  finished,  he  says  in  an  audible  voice: 

V.  Per  omnia  saecula  V.  World  without  end. 
sseculorum. 

R.  Amen.  K.  ^^^^^ 


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V.  Dcminus  vobiscum.       V.  The  Lord  be  with 
K.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.       R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Here  he  uplifta  his  hand* :  . 
V.  Sursum  corda.  V.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 

mirmm         "^   '^   ^""       ^-  ^e  have  them  lift- 
°^'""™-  t'd  up  unto  the  Lord. 

ilejoinn  hi,  handa  before  hh  breast  and  bows  his  head  u  hile 

he  says : 

v.  Gratias  agamus  Do-       V.  Let  us  give  thanks 
mino  Deo  nostro.  ^  to  the  Lord  our  God. 

^n.  Dignum  et  justum       R.  It  is  meet  and  just. 

^'unmttt!r/!l  ^-Tt'  ^''^^^^^^  '^^^  *«  '^"  posture 
until  the  end  of  the  Preface,  after  which  he  aqaiu  joins 

Henedictus,  <fec.,  he  crosses  himself  "^ 

At  the  word  Sanctus,  &c.,  the  bell  i.  rung  three  Ume«  by  the  Acolyte 

fhe^ead  "''''"  ^'*'^''''  ''''^ ^''^  «^^  ^«**^* >*• 

N.  B.-Thi.  mark  •  «fe„  .^  the  variation  of  the  proper  preface-  for 
certain  day.,  as  given  below.    *^    *^  *^       •-**  "" 

Veredignumet  justum  It  is  truly  meut  and 
est.  aequum  et  salutare,  just,  right  and  salutary, 
nos  tibi  semper  et  ubique  that  wS  should  always 
gratms  agere,  Domine  and  in  all  places  ^ve 
ancte  Pater  omnipo-  thanks  to  thee,  6  h  ly 
tens^terne  Deus.  -Per  Lord,  Father  almighty 
thristum  Dommum  nos-   eternal  God.     -Through 

^^ii^^r:^Z^':r%^?^'!t^f'l^  Cwhile  the  Priest  is  pr. 
*lie  elevation,  ana  aj 


Metling  with  the  r'annp    n    30'^  ""'«^'-";'- ""('•"  ^""""  '"®  ''"^"^  "  P«»- 
1/ter  the  elevation   "  Benediclus  qui  venit,"  &c,  "^ 


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trum  :  per  quern  Majesta- 
tem  tufim  laudant  anjje- 
li,  adorant  dominationes, 
treraiint  potestates,  coeli 
ccBlorumque  virtutes,  ac 
beata  seraphim,  socia 
exultatione  concelebrant. 
Cum  quibus  et  nostras 
voces,  ut  admitti  jubeas 
deprecamur,  supplici  con- 
fessione  dicentes : 


M 

Sanctus,  sanctus,  sanc- 
tus,  Dominus  Deus  Saba- 
oth. 

Pleni  sunt  coeli  et  terra 
gloria  tua. 

Hosanna  in  excelsis. 

Benedictus  qui  venit  in 
nomine  Domini. 

Hosanna  in  excelsis. 


Christ  our  Lord:  through 
whom  the  angels  praise 
thv  Majesty,  the  denomi- 
nations adore,  the  powers 
do  hold  m  awe,  the  heav- 
ens, and  the  virtues  of  the 
heavens,  and  the  blessed 
seraphim,  do  celebrate 
with  united  joy.  In  union 
with  whom,  we  beseech 
thee  that  thou  virouldest 
command  our  voices  also 
to  be  admitted,  with  sup- 
pliant confession,  saying. 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord 
God  of  Sabaoth. 

Heaven  and  earth  arc 
full  of  thy  glory. 

Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

Blessed  is  he  that  cora- 
eth  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

Hosanna  in  the  highest. 


On  Trinity-Sunday,  and  on  every  other  Sunday  in  the  year 
that  has  no  proper  preface. 

Vere ...     *  Qui   cum  *Who,   together   with 

unigenito  Filio  tuo  et  Spi-  thy    only -begotten    Son, 

litu  Sancto  unus  es  Deus,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  art 

unus  es  Dominus  :  non  in  one  God,  and  one  Lord : 

unius  singularitate    Per-  not  in  singularity  of  one 

BonJB,  sed  in  unius  Pi-ini-  Person,  bu^  in  a  Trinity  of 

tate    substantiui.     Quod  one  siibsUmce.     For  tiiat 


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295 


enim  de  tua  gloria,  reve- 
lante  te,  credimus,  hoc 
de  Filio  tuo,  hoc  dc  Spi- 
ritu  Sancto,  sine  differen- 
tia discretionis  sentimus. 
Tit  in  confessione  veroe 
s(wpiternaBque  Deitatis, 
et  in  Personis  proprietas, 
et  in  essentia  unitas,  et  in 
Majestate  adoretur  aequa- 
litas.  Quem  laudant  an- 
geli  atque  archangeli, 
cherubim  quoque  ac  re- 
raphira,  qui  non  cessant 
clamare  quotidie,  una  vo- 
ce dicentes,  Sanctus,  <fec. 


which,  by  thy  revehaion, 
we  believe  of  thy  glory, 
the  same  we  believe  of  thy 
Son,  and  the  same  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  without  any 
difference  or  distinction. 
That,  in  the  confession  of 
a  true  and  eternal  Deity, 
distinctness  in  the  Per- 
sons, unity  in  the  essence, 
and  equality  in  the  Maj- 
esty may  be  adored. 
Whom  the  angels  and 
archangels,  the  cherubim 
also  and  serauhiro  do 
praise,  who  cease  not 
daily  to  cry  out  with  one 
voice,  saying,  Holy,  6rc. 

FromChrUtma»-daj/  till  the  Epiphany  (except  in  the  octave 
ofbt.  John)  on  the  Purification,  Corpus  Christi  and  its 
octave,  the  Jrannfir/uration,  the  holy  i^ame  of  Jesus,  avd 
in  Masses  of  tfie  blessed  Sacrament. 

N.  B.-Preface.  tliai  marked  t  are  concluded  in  the  same  manner 

as  this. 


Vere  ...  *  Quia  per 
incarnati  Verbi  mysteri- 
un.,  nova  mentis  nostroB 
oculis  lux  tuae  claritatis 
in<"ulsit:  ut  dum  visibili- 
ter  Deum  cognoscimus, 
per  hunc  in  invisibilium 
amorem  rapiamur.  f  Et 
ideo  cum  angelis  et  arch- 
angelis,  cuni  thronis   et 


*  Because  by  the  mys- 
tery of  the  Word  made 
flesh,  the  new  liglit  of  thy 
brightness  hath  shone  up- 
on the  eyes  of  our  minds  : 
that  while  we  behold  God 
visibly,  we  may  by  him 
be  carried  on  to  the  love 
of  things  invisible,  f  And 
therefore  with  angels  and 


896 


CRDIMAAY  or  THE  MAM. 


(loniitiationibus,  cumque  archangels,  with  thrones 
omni  militia  ccelcstis  ex-  and  dominations,  and  with 
ercitus,  hymnum  gloria)  all  the  army  of  heaven, 
tuaj  cuaimus,  sine  tine  we  sing  a  hymn  to  thy 
dicentes,  Sanctus,  &c.        glory,     saying     without 

ceasing,  Holy,  <fec. 

On  the  Epiphany,  and  during  its  octave. 

*  Quia  cum  unigenitus  *  Ik-cause  when  thy 
tuus  in  substantia  nostrfo  only-begotten  Son  ap- 
mortalitatis  apparuit,  no-  peared  in  the  substance 
va  nos  immortalitatis  suob  of  our  mortal  flesh,  he 
luce  reparavit.  f  Et  ideo,  repaired  us  by  the  new 
<fec.  light  of  his  immortality. 

t  And  therefore,  <fec. 

^om  Ash-  Wednesday  to  Passion- Sunday,  except  in  Featti 
which  have  a  proper  preface. 

*  Qui  corporali  jejunio  *  Who  by  bodily  fas;- 
vitia  comprimis,  mentem  ing  dost  repress  vices, 
elevas,  virtutem  largiris  elevate  the  mind,  bestow 
ot  prcemia.  Per  Chris-  virtue  and  rewards, 
tum,  <fec.  Through,  (fee. 

JPVom  Passion-Sunday  till  Maunday-Thursday,  and  Feasts  oj 
the  Holy  Cross  and  of  the  PasHio,i. 

*  Qui  salutem  humani  *  Who  didst  efTect  the 
generis  in  ligno  Crucis  salvation  of  mankind  on 
constituisti :  ut  unde  mors  the  wood  of  the  Cross : 
oriebatur,  inde  vita  resur-  that  from  whence  death 
geret :  et  qui  in  ligno  vin-  came,  thence  light  might 
cebat,  in  ligno  quoque  arise ;  and  that  he  who 
vinceretur.  Per  Chris-  overcame  by  the  tree, 
tum,  (fee.  might  also  by  the  tree  bo 

Phvy-inn-n      Am 


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297 


From   Holy  Saturday  till  Ascension  day,  ami  on  Festival* 
occurring  xn  this  time,  unless  they  haoiiJ^eZrX.Z 

on  Um  i.plit ;  on  haster-day,  and  till  the  Saturda,  folltyL 
ing,  chiefly  on  tins  day ;  after  that,  chiefly  at  Ud/timr^ 

Vcredignumetjustum       It  is  truly  meet   just 
est,  cTquum  et  sulutare,   right,    and    salutH,'/    to 
te  quidein,  Domine,  omni   pruise  thee,  0  Lord    at 
;3,npore,  sed  [in  hac  po-   all  times,  but  cliieHy  Von 
tissimum    nocte   ve    die,    this  night  or  day,  orfat 
velj   in    hoc   potissimum   this   time,    whe/ Chlist 
glonosius  pra3d,carc,  cum   our  Passover  was  sacri- 
Pascha  nostrum  immohi-   ficed  for  us.     For  he  is 
tus  est  Christus.      Ipse   the  true  Lamb,  wlio  took 
en.m   verus   est   Agnus,   away    the    sins    of    the 
qui  alistuht  peccata  mun-   world.      Who  by  dvinff 
di.    Qui  mortem  nostram   destroyed  our  death,  and 
monendo  destruxit,  et  vi-   by  rising  again  restored 
to   resurgendo   repara-   our  life.      f  And  there- 
vit.    t  Et  ideo,  (fee.  fore,  <fec. 

From  Ascension-<hy  till  Whitsun-eve,  except  on  Feasts  which 
fiave  their  proper  pre/ace. 

*  Per  Christum  Domi-        *  Through  Christ  our 

num  nostrum.     Qui  post  Lord.  Who  after  his  res- 

resurrectionera  suam  om-  urrection  appeared  open- 

nibus  disc.pulis  suis  mani-  ly  to  all  his  disciples,  and 

festus   apparuit,  et  ipsis  in  their  sight  ascended  up 

cernentibus  est   eleyatus  into  heaven,  to  make  Z 

n  coBlum,  ut  nos  divini-  partakers  of  his  divinity, 

tatis  suae  tnbueret   esse  }  And  therefore,  &c. 
participes.      f  Et    ideo. 


us>u. 


298 


oRpuiA.  r  or  TfiE  MAsw. 


frnin    \VMiinn-e\)(i   till    Trinitj,  Sunday ;    and   in     Votiv€ 
JJiHf«e»  f>f  the  Holy  Ghost,  oi,  >Hing  the  word*  this  day, 

*  Per  (7hnstum  Domi-  ♦  Tlirough  Christ  our 
num  nosiiuiu.  Qui  iia-  Lord.  WIk  ascending 
cendens  super  oinues  cce-  above  all  the  heavens,  and 
loH,  aedenscjue  ad  dexte-  sitting  at  thy  right  hand, 
ram  tuam,  promissum  sent  down  the  promised 
Spiritum  Sanctum  [hodi-  Holy  Spirit  [this  day] 
enia  die]  in  filios  adopti-  upon  the  cliildren  of 
onis  etl'udit.  Quapropter  adoption.  Wherefore  all 
profusis  gaudiis  totus  in  the  whole  world  exults 
orbe  terrarum  mundus  with  overflowing  joy; 
exultat :  sed  et  supeina3  also  the  heavenly  vir- 
virtutes  atque  angelica)  tues,  and  the  angelic 
potestatts  hymnum  glo-  powers,  together  hymn 
riif'*  tua)  concinunt,  sine  thy  glory,  saying  ever- 
fine  dicentes,  Sanctus,  &c.  lastingly,  Holy,  &c. 

On  Festivals  of  the  B.  V.  Mary  {except  the  Purification, 
on  which  is  said  the  Preface  of  Christman),  andl  within 
their  iM'.taven,  and  on  Votive  Manses  of  the  B.  Viryin.  The 
words.  Annunciation,  Visitation,  Assumption,  Nativity, 
PresiMitation,  Ciaicoption,  Espousal,  are  inserted  aflcr. 
and  fiflorify  theo  on  tho.  On  the  Dedication  of  the  U.  V. 
M.  ail  Nivca,  as  also  on  the  Feast  of  her  holy  Name ;  and 
on  the  Feast  of  the  B.  V.  M.  of  Mercy,  are  inserted,  the 
fectivaL  0  i  the  Feast  of  the  Seven  Dolors  is  inserted, 
transHxion.  On  the  Feast  of  Mount  Carmel,  conimenio- 
ration ;  and  on  that  of  the  most  holy  Rosary,  solemnity.  In 
Votive  Masses  and  on  Saturday,  veneratiou. 

*  El  te  in  N.  beatae  *  That  we  should 
Mariae    seniDer   Vircfinis   praise,    bless,   and    pro- 


3niper  .  ..^ 
collaudare,  benedicere, 
et  pra)dicare.  Qnee  et 
Uniiyenitum  tu-'u-  ''^  Jti 
Suiritus       obur;::Ui;;  -o" "; 


claim  thee  in  the  N.  of 
the  blessed  Mary,  ever 
Virgin.  Who  by  the 
overshadowino'     of     the 


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concepit,  et  virginitatis  Holy  Ghost  coi  r-ejved 
gloria  permanente,  lumen  thy  Only-becrottep,  an.l 
aetcrnum  mundo  effudit,  the  glory  of  her  viminity 
Jesum  Christum  Domi-  remaining,  shed  (oni 
nam  nostrum;  *  per  upon  the  world  (he  lijrht 
quem,  &c.  eternal,  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord ;  *  by  whom,  &q. 

On  the  Festivals  of  the  Apm^tJen  mid  Evanqehnts  (ereept 
on  St.  John  ihe  hvancielut:^  da,,),  and  throuohout  their 
odaves,  except  m  Feasts  which  have  ptomr  prefaces  of 
their  own.  ^    j      j    j         ^j 

Veredignumetjustura  It  is  truly  meet,  just, 
est,  aequum  et  saiutare,  right,  and  salutary,  hum- 
te,  Dommo,  suppliciter  bly  to  beseech  thee,  that 
exoriire,  ut  gregem  tuum,  thou,  0  Lord,  our  eter- 
Pastor  ffiterne,  non  dese-  nal  Shepherd,  would^t 
ras,  scd  per  beatos  Apos-  not  forsake  thy  flock,  but 
tolos  tuos  continua  pro-  keep  it  through  thy  bless- 
tectione  custodias.  Ut  ed  Apostles  with  contin. 
iisdem  rectoribus  guber-  iial  protection ;  that  it 
netur,  quos  operis  tui  vi-  may  be  governed  by 
carios  eidem  contulisti  those  same  rulers  whom 
proeesse  pastores.  \  Et  thou  didst  appoint  to 
ideo,  (fee.  preside  over  it  as  pastors 

in     thy    stead.      f  And 
therefore,  <fec. 


<lmoxi  of  tl)e  m^^^, 

Te    igitur,    dementis-  We  therefore  humbly 

sime   Pater,    per  Jesum  pray  and    beseech   thee, 

Lhnstum    Fdium    tuum  most    merciful     Father, 

z^Ommum  aosirim,  sup-  through  Jesus  Christ  thv 


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CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


plices  rogamus  ac  peti- 
mus  uti  Hccepta  habeas 
et  benedicas  lisec  •i*  dona, 
hoBc  •h  munera,  haec  + 
sancta  sacrificia  illibata, 
in  piimis,  quas  tibi  olFeri- 
mus  pro  Ecclesia  tua 
sancta  Catholica :  quam 
pacificare,  custodire,  adii- 
nare,  et  regere  digneris 
toto  orbe  terrarum,  una 
cum  famulo  tuo  Papa 
nostro  N.,  et  Antistite 
nostro  N.,  et  omnibus  or- 
thocioxis,  atque  Catholi- 
CK)  et  Apostolicse  Fidei 
cultoribus. 


Son,  our  Lord  (he  kism 
the  Aliar],  that  thou 
wouidst  vouchsafe  to  ac- 
cept and  bless  these  + 
gifts,  these  +  presents, 
these  -J"  holy  unspotted 
sacrifices,  which,  in  the 
first  place,  we  offer  thee 
for  thy  holy  Catlujlic 
Church,  to  which  vouch- 
safe to  grant  peace ;  as 
also  to  protect,  unite, 
and  govern  it  througliout 
the  world,  together  with 
thy  servant  N.  our  Pope, 
N.  our  Bishop,  as  also 
all  orthodox  believers 
and  professors  of  the 
Catholic  and  Apostolic 
Faith. 


COMMEMORATION  OF  THE  LIVING. 

Memento,  Domine,  fa-  Be  mindful,  0  Lord, 
mulorum  famularumque  of  thy  servants,  men  and 
tuarum,  N.  et  N.  women,  N.  and  N. 


At  the  beginning  of  the  Canon  {if  another  prayer  is  needed). 
O  eternal  and  most  merciful  Father;  behold,  we  come 
to  oiler  thee  our  homage  this  day :  we  desire  to  tidore, 
praise,  and  glorify  thee,  and  to  give  thee  tlianks  for  thy 
great  glory,  joining  our  hearts  and  voices  with  all  thy 
blessed  in  heaven,  and  with  thy  whole  church  u})on 
earth.  But  aciiuowledging  our  great  unworthiness  and 
innumerable  sins,  for  which  we  are  heartily  sorry,  and 
humbly  beg  thy  nm-don,  we  dare  not  venture  to  approaob 


CANON  or  THE  MASS. 


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pray  for  ;  tlie,,,  txtaidiHg  hi,  hatuU,  /«  proccd,  : 
Et omnium ciicumstan-  And  of  all  here  nres- 
tmm  quorum  tibi  fides  cnt,  whose  faith  and  de- 
cognita  est  ct  note  devo-  votion  are  known  unto 
t.o,  pro  qu,bus  tibi  offeri-  thee,  for  whom  we  ofe 
m..s,  vol  qui  t,b,  offcrunt,  or  who  offer  up  to  thee 
hoc  sacnficuim  huuhs,  pro   this  sacifice  of  praise  for 

SZT  "'""'''"' ^  P™  '''«"i««'ves,  their  families 
redemptione  animarum  and  friends,  for  the  re- 
suarum,  pro  spe  salutis,   demption  of  their   souls 


thee  otherwise  than  in  company  of  thy  Son,  our  Advo 
cate  and  Mediator,  Jesus  CI  list,  whom  tliou  I,  ist  .riln" 
a,  «  be  both  our  High  frlestand  Sucritice     W  tif  ra 
tlicret.,re,ancl  thronjji.  Iiim,  we  venture  to  otTer  tl  ee   hTs 

^s'^^id  with  Sr'  r^"'  intemions  wo  desire  .o'ui'te 
ours,  and  with  this  oflerinjr  which  be  makes  of  liinisolf 

W  h    '•' '°  '",i''',1""  ""^""ff  "*■  ""'•  "-I'ole  being       bee 

With    nil,  and  through  bhii,  we  beseech  thee  to  evUt 

hy  b„ly  Catholic  Church  throngjiout  tlie  whole  world  • 

0  maintain  l,„r    n  peace,  unityriioliness,  and  tru  h    to 

avc  mercy  on  tliy  Bervant  N.our  chief  bishop,  N  'o^r 

aelatc  and  on  all  that  truly  fear  tbee ;  on  oir  uasZ 

area  s,  children],  friends  'and   benefactors   &i     'on 

all  those  whom  we  have  in  any  way  scandili/^  1    l„ 

jurcd    or  offended,  or  for  whom  w^are    n   2  'wav 

bound  to  pray :  on  all  that  are  in  their  agony,  T^ui  d« 

i'iud^Z'T"'''  "  ""'•"   "^"-'""^  c^orpora    or 
spiiilu.ll ,  on  all  our  enemies;  and,  in  a  word   on  ill 

poor  sinners;  that  we  may  be  all  converted  to  «ee.nd 
bad  mercy  through  Jesus  Christ  thy  Sou ;  thrm  "h 
p'  V  or^l'T  "».«  ,''"y  «<;  be  admitte'd  into' the    1 

her?,.  .  ,  ^  u"""*'  ■™''  <''™''  «l'«s«  memory  we 
Here  celebrate,  whose  pravi.rsiv,.  fi,,..;™  „^a  ......u  /■ 

«  communicate  in  thLe-holy  mysterie's.  ^  '"""" 

2« 


802 


CANON  OF  THE  MASa 


et  incolumitatis  suoe  :  ti- 
biiiuo  iHuldunt  vota  sua, 
ajleruo  Duo,  vivo  ct  vero. 


Communicantes,  ct  mo- 
rnoriiiin    vcnerantes,    irn- 
)riruis    gloriosie   semper 
'ii;t,'inis  Mariaj,  Geiiitri- 
cis  Dei  et  Domini  nostri 
Jcsu  Ohristi :  sed  et  bea- 
torurn    Apostolonun    ac 
Maityrum  tuorum,  Petri 
et  Pnuli,  AndreoB,  Jacobi, 
Joaimis,  Thomas,  Jacobi, 
Philippi,      Bartholomaii, 
Mattluei,      Simonis      et 
Thaddaji,  Lini,  Cleti,  de- 
mentis,   Xysti,    Oornelii, 
Cypriani,  Laiirentii,Chry- 
sogxjni,  Joannis  et  Pauli, 
CosnijB    et    Damiani,    et 
omnium  Sanctorum  tuo- 
rum ;     quorum     meritis 
precibusque  concedas,  ut 
in    omnibus    protectionis 
tuie       muniamur      aux- 
ilio.     Per  eundem  Chris- 
tum Dominum   nostrum. 
Araea. 


for  the  hope  of  tfinir 
safety  and  salvation,  and 
wlio  pay  their  vows  to 
thee,  the  eternal,  living, 
and  true  Ood. 

Communicating    with, 
and  honoring  in  tlie  iirsi 
phice  tlie  memory  of  the 
gh)rious  and  ever  Viro-in 
Mary,  Motiier  of  our  Loid 
and  God   Jesus    Cinist; 
ns    also   of    the    blessed 
Apostles    and     Martyrs, 
Peter  and  Paul,  Andrew, 
James,     John,    Tliomas, 
James,  Philip,  Bartholo- 
mew,   Matthew,     Simon 
and     Thaddeus,     Linus, 
Cletus,  Clement,  Xystus, 
Cornelius,  Cyprian,  Law- 
rence, Chrysogonus,  John 
and    Paul,    Cosmas    and 
Damian,  and  of   all   thy 
Saints  ;    by  whose  merits 
and    prayers   grant   that 
we    may  be   always  de- 
fended   by    the    help   of 
thy  piotection.    Through 
the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


Spreading  his  hands  over  the  oblation,  he  says  the  words  of 
eonseeration  secretly,  distinctly,  and  attmiively. 

(Here  the  bell  id  ruDg.) 


CANON    .JT  THE  MASS. 


ILmc  igituroblationem 
sorvitutis  nostrse,  sed  et 
ciinctjB  farnilia)  tuaj,  quaj- 
sumus,  Domine,  ut  phica- 
,us  Hccipias ;  diesque  nos- 
tios  in  tua  pace  disponas, 
aUjiu;  ab  aeterna  damna- 
tioiie  nos  eripi,  et  in  elec- 
fcorum  tuorura  jubeas 
git'Lje  numerari.  Per 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum.    Amen. 

Quam  ol)lationem,  tu 
Deiis,  in  omnibus,  qucesu- 
mus  benedic»ftam,  ad- 
scrip  •f^tam,  ra-f-tam,  ra- 
tionabilem,  acceptabi- 
lemquc  facere  digiieris  ; 
ut  nobis  cor  "f*  pus  et 
san^'O'uis  fiat  dilectissi- 
mi  Filii  tui  Domini  nostri 
Jesu  Christi. 

Qui  pridie  quam  pa- 
teretur,  accepit  pancm  in 
sanctas  ac  venerabilea 
maims  suas,  et  elevatis 
oculis  in  coelum,  ad  te 
Dcum  Patrem  suum  om- 
nipotentem  :  tibi  gratias 
agens,  benedixit,  fregit, 
deditque  discipulis  suis, 
dicens  :  Accipite,  el  man- 
ducate   ex   hoc    onmes  ; 


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We  therefoie  beseech 
thee,  0  Lord,  graciously 
to  accept  this  oblation  of 
our  service,  as  also  of  thy 
whole  family  ;  dispose 
our  days  in  thy  peace, 
command  us  to  be  deliv- 
ered from  eternal  damna- 
tion, and  to  be  numbered 
in  the  flock  of  thy  elect. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Which     oblation     do 
thou,  0  God,  vouchsafe 
in    all     things    to    make 
blessed,    approved,    rati- 
fied, reasonable,  and  ac- 
ceptable, that  it  may  be- 
come to  us  the  body  + 
and  -^  blood  of  thy  most 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord      Who  the  day 
before  he   suffered,  took 
bread  [he  takes  the  Host] 
into  his  holy  and  venera- 
ble hands   [he  raises  his 
eyes  to  heaven],  and  with 
his  eyes  lifted  up  towards 
heuven,  to  God,   his  al- 
mighty Father  :     giving 
thanks  to  thee,  did  bless^ 
break,  and  give  to  his  dis- 
ciples, saying :  Take,  and 


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CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


HOC    EST    ENiM    CORPUS  eat  ve  all  of  this ;   for 

MEUM.  THIS  IS  MY  BODY. 

After  pronouncing  the  words  of  consecration,  the  Print, 
kneeling,  adores  the  sacred  Host ;  rising,  he  elevates  it ; 
and  then  placing  it  on  the  corporal,  again  adores  ii 
After  this  he  never  disjoins  his  fingers  and  thumbs,  except 
when  he  is  to  take  the  Host,  until  after  the  washing  of  his 
fingers. 

(At  the  elevation  the  bell  is  rung  three  times.) 

Simili  raodo  postquam  In  like   manner,  after 

coenatimi  est,  accipiens  et  he  had  supped  \he  takes 

hunc  praeclarum  culicem  the   chalice    in    both   his 

in  ^anctas  ac  venerabiles  hands],  taking  also  tliis 

•nanus  suas,  item  tibi  gra-  excellent  chalice  into  his 

das    agens     bene-Fdixit,  holy  and  venerable  hands, 


At  the  elevation  of  the  Host. 

Adoramus  te,  Christe,  et  benedicimus  tibi,  quia  per 

sanctum  Crucera  tuam  redemisti  mundum. 

« 

Ave,  verum  corpus,  natum  de  Maria  Virgine,  vere 
passura,  inimolatum  in  cruce  pro  homine,  cujus  latus 
perfoi-atum  tiuxit  unda  et  sanguine;  esto  nobis  praegus- 
tatum  in  mortis  examine.  O  dulcis,  O  pie,  O  Jesu,  Fili 
Mariae,  miserere  mei.    Amen. 

We  adore  thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  thee,  because 
by  thy  holy  cross  thou  hast  redeemed  the  world. 

Hail,  true  body,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  which  didst 
truly  suffer  and  wast  immolated  on  the  cross  for  man, 
whose  side  was  pierced,  and  flowed  with  water  and  with 
blood;  may  we  have  a  foretaste  of  thee  in  the  last 
a^ony  of  death.  O  kind,  O  loving  One,  Jesus,  Son  of 
Mary,  have  mercy  o:  me.     Amen. 


IS  i    FOR 


ie  Prif.it, 
evates  it ; 
adores  ii 
lbs,  except 
Inf  of  his 


)r,  after 
[he  takes 
both  his 
ilso  this 
into  his 
le  hands, 


quia  per 


ine,  vere 
jus  latu8 
\  praBgus- 
Jesu,  Fill 


,  because 
i. 

lich  didst 
for  man, 
and  with 
the  lust 
3,  Son  of 


'KATi 


:nto  thy  hands  i  commkni^ 


IvlV    SIMRIT 


CANON  OF 

deditque  discipulis  suis, 
dicens :  Accipite  et  bi- 
oite  ex  eo  omnes  ;   hio 

EST  ENIM  CALIX  SANGUI- 
NIS MEI  NOVI  ET  iETERNI 
TE8TAMENTI  ;  MYSTEIIIUM 
FIDEI  ;  QUI  PIIO  V0BI8  ET 
PRO  MULTIS  EFFUNDETUR 
IN  REMiaSIONEM  PECCA- 
TOKUM. 


THE  MASS. 


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and  giving  thee  thanks, 
he  bless-f«ed,  and  gave  to 
h's  disciples,  saying  : 
Take,  and  drink  ye  all  of 
this  ;    FOR   THIS    is   the 

CHALICE  OF  MY  BLOOD  OP 
THE  NEW  AND  ETERNAI 
testament;  the  MYSTEHf 
OF  FAITH  ;  WHICH  SHALL 
BE  SHED  FOR  YOU,  AND 
FOR  MANY,  TO  THE  REMIS- 
SION OF  SINS. 

As  often  as  ye  do  these 
things,  ye  shall  do  them 
in  remembrance  of  me. 

Kneeling,  he' adorea :   rising,  he  elevates  the  chalice ;   then 
replacing  it  on  the  corporal,  he  covers  it,  and  again  adores, 

(The  bell  ia  rang  as  belbre.) 

He  then  proceeds : 

Unde  et  memores,  Do-       Wherefore,  0  Lord,  we 


Ha?c  quotiescunque  fe- 
ceritis,  in  mei  memoriam 

facie  tis. 


At  the  elevation  of  the  Chalice. 
Salvator  mundi,  siilva  nos;  quia  per  Crueem  et  San- 
guineni  tuum  redemisti  noa;  auxiliare  nobis  te  depreca- 
aiur,  Deus  noster.     Amen. 

Savioy  of  the  world,  save  us;  for  by  thy  cross  and 
by  thy  blood  thou  hast  redeemed  us;  help  us,  we  be- 
seech  thee,  O  our  God.    Amen. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  dear  Jesus,  and  grant  tnat  thy 

J  ''"^  ""=  C5I1CU  iH  vuiii  lor  me,  1  iDost  iiuiiibiy 

Deseech  thee.    An? en.  ' 

T  26* 


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CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


mine,  nos  servi  tui,  sed  et 
plebs  tua  sancta,  ejus- 
dem  Christi  Filii  tui  Do- 
mini nostri  tam  beatae 
passionis,  necnon  et  ab 
inferis  resurrectionis,  sed 
et  in  coelo  pjloriosae  ts- 
censionis :  offerimus  prae- 
clarae  Majestati  tuae,  de 
tuis  donis  ac  datis,  Hos- 
tiam  *i*  puram,  Hostiam 
»J«  sanctam,  Hostiam  •!< 
immaculatam,  panem  ►!* 
sanctum  vitse  aeternae,  et 
cslicera  »i«  palutis  perpe- 
tuae. 


thy  servants,  as  also  tliy 
holy  people,  calling  to 
mind  the  blessed  passion 
of  the  same  Christ  thy 
Son  our  Lord,  his  resur- 
rection from  hell,  and 
glorious  ascension  into 
heaven,  offer  unto  thy 
most  excellent  Majesty, 
of  thy  gifts  and  grants, 
a  pure  i|*  Host,  a  holy  ►!« 
Host,  an  immaculate  t^ 
Host,  the  holy  ^  bread  of 
eternal  life,  and  the  chal- 
ice •!«  of  everlasting  sal- 
vation. 


Hail,  most  precious  and  sacred  blood,  which,  flowing 
out  of  the  side  of  my  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
washest  away  the  spots  of  our  offences ;  cleanse,  sanc- 
tify, and  preserve  my  soul,  I  beseech  thee,  to  everlasting 
life.    Amen. 

After  the  elevation. 

We  thank  thee,  O  Lord  God,  merciful  Father,  foi' 
having  been  pleased  to  send  thy  only-begotten  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  to  suffer  death  for  us  sinners,  even  the 
most  shameful  deaf"  of  the  cross,  that  he  might  offer 
himself  to  thee  a  most  pure,  holy,  and  acceptable  sr.eri- 
fice  for  our  sins,  and  thereby  purge  our  wicked  con- 
sciences from  all  spots  of  uncleanness.  By  this  thy 
ex(  ceding  great  love  to  us,  and  by  these  most  bitter 
torments  of  thy  Son  our  Saviour,  we  humbly  beseech 
tliee  continually  to  impart  to  us  the  fruits  of  our  re- 
demption, th.at  we  may  dnily  die  to  the  v/orld,  iw.d  he 
crucified  to  the  lusts  and  desires  of  the  flesh,  and  live 


''*1I0N  OF  THE  MASS. 


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Extending  his  hands,  he  proceeds : 
Supra  quoD  propitio  ac  Upon  which  vouchsafe 
sereno  vultu  respicere  to  look,  with  a  propitious 
digneris,  et  accepta  ha-  and  serene  countenance, 
here,  sicutiaccepta  habere  and  to  accept  them,  as 
digmitus  es  munera  pueri  thou  wert  graciouslv 
tui  justi  Abel,  et  sacrifi-  pleased  to  accept  the 
cium  Patriarchee  nostri  gifts  of  thy  just  servant 
Abrahae  ;  et  quod  tibi  Abel,  and  the  sacrifice  of 
obtulit  summus  sacerdos  our  Patriarch  Abraham, 
tuus  Melchisedech,  sane-  and  that  which  thy  high- 
turn  sacrificium,  immacu-  priest  Melchisedech  of- 
latam  hostiam.  fered  to  thee,  a  holy  sac- 
rifice, an  immaculate  host. 

Bowing  down  profoundly,  with  his  hands  joined  and  placed 
upon  the  Altar ^  he  says : 

Supplices  te  rogamus,  We  most  humbly  be- 

omnipotens    Deus,    jube  seech  thee,  almighty  God, 

hsec  perferri  per  manus  command  these  things  to 

sancti  angeli  tui  in  'sub-  be  carried  by  the  hands  of 

lime  altare  tuum,  in  con-  thy  holy  angel  to  thy  altar 


to  inQt  alone  durinff  our  whole  life,  that  in  the  end 
we  may  rejoice  everlastinffly  in  thy  kingdom;  where, 
with  thy  eternal  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  thou  livest 
and  reignest  one  God,  forever  and  ever.    Amen. 

0  most  gracious  God,  Father  of  all  mercies ;  grant, 
I  beHoech  thee,  that  this  adorable  sacrifice  of  the  bluHHcd 
body  and  blood  of  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which 
here  and  everywhere  throughout  thy  holy  Church  is 
ott(MTd  as  a  continual  thanksgiving  for,  and  a  daily  re- 
meiuhrance  of,  his  blessed  df  ath,  n  ay  obtain  for  us  at 
t-iv  hands,  uicrcy,  and  the  /emisSu:)n  of  all  our  sms. 
Allien. 


»08 


CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


spectu  divinae  Mujcstatis 
tuoe,  ut  quotquot  ex  hac 
alturis  participatione,  sa- 
crosanctura  Filii  tui  cor- 
pus +  et  "f"  sanguinera 
Bumpserimus,  omni  bene- 
dictione  ccelesti  et  gratia 
repleamur.  Per  eundeni 
Christum  Dominura  nos- 
trum.    Amen. 


Memento    etiam^    Do- 


on  high,  in  the  sight  of 
thy  divine  Majesty,  that 
as  many  of  us  [he  kisses 
the  Altar]  as,  by  partici- 
pation at  this  Altar,  shall 
receive  the  most  sacred 
body  "J*  and  »J«  blood  of 
thy  Son,  may  be  filled 
with  all  heavenly  benedic- 
tion and  grace.  Through 
the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Be  mindful,  0  Lord,  of 


Short  Meditations^  or  Aspirations. 

Oh,  the  depth  of  the  wisdom  and  knowledge  of  God! 
how  ineomprehenHible  are  his  judgments,  and  how  un. 
searchable  his  ways ! 

O  sacrament  of  piety !  O  sign  of  unity !  O  bond  of 
charity !  He  that  will  live  hath  here  whereon  to  live, 
hath  here  wherein  to  live.  Let  him  come  and  believe, 
and  be  incorporated,  that  he  may  be  enlivened. 

O  miracle!  O  the  goodness  of  God!  who,  sitting 
above  with  the  Father,  is  in  the  same  moment  of  time 
in  the  hand  also  of  the  priest,  and  delivered  to  such 
as  are  willing  to  receive  and  embrace  hhn. 

O  dread  Majesty,  how  should  I  tremble  to  offend  thee! 
O  infinite  Mercy,  to  thee  I  come  for  pardon  of  my  sins ;  to 
thee  I  have  recourse  in  all  my  necessities ;  thee  I  adore 
with  all  the  faculties  of  my  soul  and  body.  Hail,  holy 
sacrifice,  offered  for  me  and  all  mankind!  Hail,  most 
precious  blood,  shec  for  me  and  all  wumkind ! 

O  how  pleaaant.  Lord,  is  thy  spirit!  who,  tc  show 
thy  sweetness  towards  thy  children,  givest  them  the 
most  delicious  bread  from  heaven,  and  sendest  the  proud 
away  empty. 


CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 

mine,  faraulorura   famu- 


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larumque  tuarum  N.  et 
N.,  qui  nos  proecesserunt 
cum  signo  fidei,  et  dor- 
miunt  in  somno  pacis. 


thy  servants  and  hand- 
maids N.  and  N.,  who  are 
gone  before  us,  with  the 
sign  of  faith,  and  slumber 
in  the  sleep  of  peace. 


He  prays  for  such  of  the  Dead  as  he  intends  to  pray  ^ 
Ipsis,  Domine,  et  om-       To  these,  0  Lord  and 
nibus   m   Christo   quies-   to  all  that  ;est  i^  Chr^^^^^ 
an  .bus,  locum  refrigerii.   grant,  we  beseech  thee 
»uc.s  et  pacis,  ut  mdul-  a   place  of  refreshment' 

eSemTr-T"'     ^''  ^'^ht, and  peace   tIS 

Imen  ""'    ^''   ^  «^^"^o  Christ  our  Lor^dl 

'^'"^"-  Amen. 

Here,  striking  his  breast,  and  slightly  raising  his  voice,  he 

say.^ : 

Nobis  quoque  peccato-  And  to  us  sinners  thv 
nbus  fi,mul,s  tuis,  de  servants,  hopiLT  in  tl,« 
mult,tudme  miserationum  multitude  of  u"y  mercies! 

A  Prayer  for  the  Departed. 

»o^'o''fTh^»'^^m?^■''  *^''  °  '"«"'"■•''  F'^he--.  for  the 
BOiita  ot  the  iaithful  who  are  departed  this  life   thai 

th m  holy  sacnhce  may  be  to  them  eternal  sZ  on  per 
pctual  rest,  and  ever  astinff  felicitv     O  mv  T^,i  i  '^ 
[et  this  wonderful  and  exlelKys?c,7„J'"^li7„5 
bounty  be  to  them  thk  ^nv  fi.ii    e       J  "\piety  and 

that /ey  mav  C^^  'h  e  fe^t  j^'d^t^ 
bread  who  descendedst  from  hearen,  andTaves?  lifi.  m 
fbo  world;  with  thee,  the  immaculate  Umrwhofkest 
av/ay  he  sms  of  the  world:  make  them  drT  k  of  thA 
fmnitam  that  springs  to  eternal  life:  tha^so  bein!  re! 
freshed  and  comforted.  th<.u  „.,„  ..  ;„:"    ir  n    \  ^ 

oraise  and  glory,  wcrldwiihiut  end.   'Amei       ^     ^^ 


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CAM  S  UF  THE  MASS. 


tuarum  iperantibus  par- 
tem aliquatn  et  societatem 
donare  digneris,  cum  tuis 
Sanctis  apostolis  et  mar- 
tyribus;  cum  Joanne,  Ste- 
phano,  Matthia,  Barnaba, 
Ignatio,  Alexandre,  Mar- 
cellino,  Petro,  Felicitate, 
Perpetua,  Agatha,  Lucia, 
Agnete,  Csecilia,  Anasta- 
sia,  et  omnibus  Sanctis 
tuis :  intra  quorum  nos 
consortium,  non  sestima- 
tor  raeriti,  sed  venise, 
qusesumus,  largitor  ad- 
mitte.  Per  Christum  Do- 
minum  nostrum. 

Per  quern  haec  omnia, 
Domino,  semper  bona  cre- 
as,  sancti»J<ficas,  vivi^J«fi- 
cas,  bene»J*dicis,  e^prses- 
tas  nobis. 


vouchsafe  to  grant  some 
part  and  fellowsliip  with 
thy  holy  apostles  and 
martyrs  ;  with  John,  Ste- 
plien,  Matthias,  Barna- 
bas, Ignatius,  Alexander, 
Marcellinus,  Peter,  Feli- 
citas,  Perpetua,  Agatha, 
Lucy,  Agnes,  Cecily,  An- 
astasia,  and  with  all  thy 
Saints  :  into  whose  com- 
pany we  beseech  thee  to 
admit  us,  not  consider- 
ing our  merit,  but  freely 
pardoning  our  offences. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

By  whom,  0  Lord,  thou 
dost  always  create,  sanc- 
tify, ►!«  quicken,  ►!«  bless, 
►I*  and  give  us  all  these 
good  things. 


Jle  uncovers  the  chalie,  and  mahes  a  rjenujlexlon ;  then  tak- 
ing the  Host  in  his  right  hand,  and  holding  the  chalice  in 
fds  left,  he  signs  the  sign  of  the  Cross  three  times  across  tlu 
chalice,  saying : 

Per  ip^sum,  et  cum       Through   him,  ►J*  and 
ip»I«o,  et  in  ip»J«so,  est   with  him,  »J«  and  in  hira, 


tibi  Deo  Patri  »J«  omnipo-  ►!•*   is   to   thee,  God  the 

tenti,  in  unitate  Spiritus  Father  almighty,  in  the 

Sancti,   omnis   honor    et  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

gloria.  all  honor  and  glory. 


CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


911 


f7owWn(7  the  chalice,  he  kneeh  down  ;  and  rising  again.  A* 

»ai/a: 

V.  Per  omnia  snecula       V.  Forever  and  ev^r 
sajculorum. 

^'  ^"^en.  R.  Amen. 


Oremus. 

Pifficeptis  salutaribus 
moniti,  et  divina  institu- 
tione  formati,  audemus 
dicerc : 

Pater  noster,  qui  es  in 
coelis,  sanctificetur  nomen 
tuum  :  adveniat  regnum 
tuum  ;  fiat  voluntas  tua 
sicut  in  coelo,  et  in  terra. 
Panem  nostrum  quotidi- 
arium  da  nobis  hodie :  et 
(limitte  nobis  debita  nos- 
tra, sicut  et  nos  dimitti- 
mus  debitoribus  nostris. 
Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 

^'  Sed  libera  nos   a 
malo. 

S.  Amen. 


Let  us  pray. 

Instructed  by  thy  sav- 
ing  precepts,  and  follow- 
ing thy  divine  institution, 
we  presume  to  say  : 

Our  Father,  who  art 
in  heaven,  hallowed  be 
thy  name  :  thy  kingdom 
come;  thy  will  be  done 
on  earth  as  it  is  in  heav- 
en. Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  :  and  forgive 
us  our  trespasses,  as  we 
forgive  them  that  trespass 
against  us.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation. 

i?.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

P.  Amen. 

Pater  Noster.  goes  to  the  right  hand  of  the  Priest,  ihcre 
he  awaits  he  approach  of  the  Subdeacon,  fro^n  whon^^Z 

Xllq        ^"''^'  ""^''^  ^'  ^"'^  '"^^  '^'  haJs^the 

He  takes  the  paten  between  his  fx.st  and  second  finger,  aiul 

sajs : 

Libera  nos,  quaesumus,       Deliver  us,  we  beseech 


S12 


CANON  or  THE  MASS. 


1 


Domine,  ab  omnibus  ma- 
ils, praeteritis,  proesenti- 
bus,  et  futuris  ',  et  inter- 
cedente  beata  ct  gloriosa 
semper  Virgine  Dei  Geni- 
trico  Maria,  cum  beatis 
Apostolis  tuis  Petro  et 
Paulo,  atque  Andrea,  et 
omnibus  Sanctis,  da  pro- 
pitius  pacem  in  diebus 
nostris :  ut  ope  niiscri- 
cordiae  tuae  adjuti,  et  a 
peccato  sinius  semper  li- 
beri,  et  ab  omni  pertur- 
batione  securi. 


thee,  0  Lord,  from  all 
evils,  past,  present,  and 
to  come :  and  by  the  in- 
tercession of  the  blessed 
and  glorious  Mary  ever 
Virgin,  Mother  of  God, 
together  with  thy  blessed 
Apootles  Peter  and  Paul, 
and  Andrew,  and  all  the 
Saints  [makirif/  the  dnn  of 
the  Cross  on  himself  with 
the  paten,  he  kisses  it,  and 
says\  mercifully  grant 
peace  in  our  days  :  that 
by  the  assistance  of  thy 
mercy  we  may  be  always 
free  from  sin,  and  secure 
from  all  disturbance. 


He  slides  the  paten  under  the  Host,  uncovers  the  chalice,  and 
makes  a  genuflection ;  then,  risivg,  he  takes  the  Host,  breaks 
it  in  the  middle  over  the  chalice,  sailing : 

Per  eundem  Dominum  Th  'ough  the  same  Je- 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum  sus  Christ  thy  Son  our 
Filium  tuum.  Lord. 

He  puts  the  part  which  is  in  his  right  hand  upon  the  paten, 
breaks  a  particle  from  the  other  part  in  his  left  hajid, 
saying : 

Qui  tecum  vivit  et  reg-  "Who  with*  thee  in  the 
nat  in  unitate  Spiritus  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
Sancti  Deus.  liveth  and  reigneth  God. 

Ue  places  the  half  in  his  left  hand  on  tJie  paten,  and  holding 
tne  particle  unich  he  broke  off  in  his  right  hand,  and  iris 
chalice  in  his  left,  he  sai/s : 


CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


313 


V    Per  crania  saBcula       V.  World  without  end. 
saeculorum. 

^-  ^™en.  R.  Amen. 

He  then  says ; 

V.  Pax  ^.j  Doniini  sit       V.  May  the   peace  A 
•J*  semper  vobis^cflra.        of  the  Lord  be  ^^  always 

with  4,  you. 
K.  lit  cum  spiritu  tuo.       R.  And  with  thy  spirit 

He  puts  a  particle  of  the  Host  into  the  chalice,  saying: 
Haec  commixtio  et  con-       May  this  mixture  and 

secratio  corporis  et  san-  consecration  of  the  body 

guinis  Dommi  nostri  Jesu  and   blood  of  our  Lord 

thristi  hat  accipientibus  Jesus  Christ  be  to  us  that 

nobis  in  vitam  aBternam.  receive    it    effectual    to 

^"'^"-  eternal  life.     Amen. 

He  covers  the  chalice  makes  a  genuflection,  and  then  bowing 
down  and  strikmg  his  breast  three  times,  he  says:^ 

Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  Lamb  of  God,  who 
peccata  mundi,  miserere  takest  away  the  sins  of 
"^^''-  the  world,    have   mercy 

upon  us. 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis       Lamb    of    God,    who 
peccata  mundi,  miserere  takest  away  the  sins  of 
"^^^^-  the   world,  have   mercy 

upon  us. 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis       Lamb    of    God,    who 
peccata  mundi,  dona  no-   takest  away  the  sins  of 
^'^  P^^^«^-  the  world,  grant  us  thy 

peace. 

hi  ™.\?mt.tVM,r.'b,s„r''''"''  "■"""" "°"''°°"  """"e  '^ 

27 


314 


CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


In  Afasscs  for  the  Dead,  he  sat/a  twice,  Give  them  rest;  and 
lantli/,  (Hivo  them  eternal  rest.  i>tanding  in  an  inclined 
jnmtion,  with  his  handu  joined  and  reativg  on  the  Altar, 
and  his  n/cs  revert  ntly  Jixed  upon  the  sacred  J  lost,  he  says: 

Domine  Jesu  Christe,        Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 

qui  dixisli  Apostolis  tuis,  suidst   to   thy  Apostles, 

PMcem  reliiujuo  vohis,  pa-  Peact  1  leave  with  jou 

ccin  menin  do  vobis  ;  ne  my   peace   I    give    untc 

respicins  peccata  mea,  sed  you  ;  regard  not  my  sins, 

fidem  EcelesitE  tunu;  eam-  but    the    faith    of     thy 

(jue    secundum    volunta-  Church ;    and   vouchsafe 

tern   tuaiu    pacificare    et  to  it  that  peace  and  unity 

coadunare  digneris  :    qui  which  is  agreeable  to  thy 

vivis  et  regnas  Deus,  per  will :     who     livest     and 

omnia  soccula  sa3culorum.  reignest  God  forever  and 

Amen.  ever.     Amen. 

The  preceding  prayer  is  omitted  in  Masses  for  tlie  Dead. 

[At  High  Mass,  the  Deacon  kisses  the  A /tar  at  the  same  time 
tiith  the  celebrating  Priest,  bg  whom  he  is  saluted  with  the 
kiss  of  peace  with  these  words : 

V.  Pax  tecum.  V.  Peace  be  with  thee. 

To  which  the  Dvacon  anstoers : 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.        R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

And  then  salutes  in  like  manner  the  Subdeacon,  who  coiv 
veys  the  kissof  veace  to  those  amongst  tlie  Clergy  who  may 
be  assisting  at  Mass.'\ 

Domine  Jesu  Christe,  Lord     Jesus      Christ, 

Fili  Dei  vivi,  qui  ex  vo-  Son  of  the   living   God, 

lunlate    Patris,    co-ope-  who,    according    to    the 

ranto  Spiritu  Sancto,  per  will     of      the      Father, 

mortem    tuam    mundum  thiough  the  co-operation 

viviticMsti ;  libera  me  j)er  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  hast 

hoc  sacrc  sanctum  corpus  by  thy  death  given  life 


\ 


CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


316 


et  sanguinem  tuum  ab 
omnibus  iniquitatibus 
meis,  et  universis  niulis  : 
et  fac  me  tuis  semper  in- 
ha3rere  mandatis,  et  a  te 
nunquam  separari  per- 
mittas  :  qui  cum  eodem 
Deo  Patre  et  Spiritu 
Sancto  vivis  et  regnas 
Deus  in  saecula  saecuio- 
rum.     Amen. 


Perceptio  corporis  tui, 
Domiiie  Jesu  Clinste, 
quod  ego  indignus  sume- 
re  prcBsumo,  non  mihi 
proveniat  in  judicium  et 
condemnationem ;  sed 
pro  tua  pietate  prosit  mi- 
hi ad  tutamentum  men- 
tis et  corporis,  et  ad  me- 
delam  percipiendam.  Qui 
vivis  et  regnas  cum  Deo 
Patre,  in  unitate  Spiritus 
.  Sancti,  Deus  per  om- 
nia soBcula  soeculorum. 
Amen. 


to  the  world ;  deliver  me 
by  this  thy  most  sacred 
body  and  blood  from  all 
my  iniquities  and  from 
all  evils  ;  and  make  me 
always  adhere  to  th)' 
comm-^ndments,  and  nev- 
er suffer  me  to  be  sepa- 
rated from  thee ;  who 
with  the  same  God  the 
Father  and  Holy  Ghost 
livest  and  reignest  God 
forever  and  ever.  Amen. 
Let  not  the  participa- 
tion of  thy  body,  O  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  which  I, 
all  unworthy,  presume  to 
receive,  turn  to  my  judg- 
ment and  condemnation ; 
but  through  thy  good- 
ness, may  it  be  to  me  a 
safeguard  and  remedy, 
both  of  soul  and  body. 
Who  with  God  the  Fa- 
ther, in  the  unity  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  livest  and 
reignest  God  forever  and 
ever.     Amen. 


Making  a  genuflection,  ami  taking  the  Host  in  his  hands, ' 

the  J'riest  says : 

Panem  coelestem  acci-  I  will  take  the  bread 
piam,  et  nomen  Domini  of  heaven,  and  call  uoou 
invocabo.  the  name  of  the  Lord! 


816 


CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


Striki  Iff  his  breast  i7i  humility  and  devotion,  he  saya  thrici^ 
the  Acolyth  ringing  the  bell  each  time : 

Domine,  non  sum  dig-  Lord,  I  am  not  worthy 
nus  ut  intres  sub  tectum  that  thou  shouldst  enter 
meum;  sed  tantum  die  under  my  roof;  say  but 
verbo,  et  sanabitur  aniiaa  the  word,  and  my  soul 
raea.  shall  be  healed. 

Taking  reverently  both  parts  of  the  sacred  Host  in  his  right 
hand,  and  making  the  sign  of  the  Gross  with  it  upon  him- 
self, he  says  the  following  prayer : 

Corpus   Domini  nostri       May  tlie  body  of  our 

Jesu     Christi     custodiat  Lord  Jesus   Christ   pre- 

an'iriam  meam  in  vitam  serve  my  soul  to  life  ever- 

SBternam.     Amen.  lasting.     Amen. 

Jle  then  receives  both  halves  of  the  Host,  joins  his  hands,  and 
remains  a  short  time  in  meditation  on  the  most  holy  Sa- 
crament. Then  he  uncovers  the  chalice,  gathers  upon  the 
paten  the  smallest  atoms  of  the  Host  which  may  remain  on 
tne  corporal,  puts  them  into  the  chalice,  saying : 

Quid  retribuam  D.omi-  What  shall  I  render  to 

110  pro  omnibus  quae  re-  the  Lord  for  all  he  hath 

tribuit   mihi  ?      Calicem  rendered  unto  me  ?  I  will 

salutaris  accipiam,  et  no-  take  the  chalice  of  salva- 

men    Domini    invocabo.  tion,  and   call  upon  the 


A  Prayer  when  the  Priest  receives. 

O  sacred  banquet,  in  which  Christ  is  received,  the 
memory  of  his  passion  is  renewed,  the  mind  is  filled 
wi  ^  grace,  and  a  pledge  of  future  glory  is  given  to  us. 

Grant,  O  Lord  Jesus,  that  we  may  so  reverence  the 
Bacred  mysteries  of  thy  Body  and  Blood,  that  we  may 
ever  find  in  ourselves  the  fruits  of  thy  redemptioa 
Amen. 


CANON  OF  THE  MASS.  817 

Laudans  invocabo  Domi-  name  of  the  Lord, 
num,  et  ab  inimicis  meis  Praising  I  will  call  upon 
^'^1^"«  e^'o-  the  Lord,  and  I  shall  be 

saved  from  my  enemies. 

He  takes  the  chalice  in  his  right  hand,  aiid  making  the  sign 
oj  the  Cross  with  it  on  himnelf,  he  says : 

Sannruis  Domini  nostri  The  blood  of  our  Lord 
Jesu  Christi  custodiat  Jesus  Christ  preserve  my 
arnmam  meam  in  vitam  soul  to  everlastincr  hfe. 
ffiternam.     Amen.  Amen.  ^ 

Then  he  receives  all  the  Blood,  together  with  the  particles  in  it. 

After  wliich  he  commuiiicatea  all  who  are  to  communicate  (ifthere 

be  any). 


Prayer  for  those  who  are  not  to  Communicate. 
0  my  good  God,  and  sweet  Saviour  Jesus,  who  art 
present  here  for  my  sake,  and  givest  thyself  to  me  for 
daily  food,  and  for  the  supply  of  all  my  necessities,  since 
Without  thee,  who  art  the  true  food  of  my  soul  I  can- 
not live  ;  1  humbly  beseech  thee  to  refresh  me  spirituallv 
and  make  me  partaker  of  that  grace  which  they  expe- 
rience who  devoutly  receive  thee.     O  good  Jesus  de- 
spise me  not,  but  vouchsafe  to  visit  thy  servant,  and  bv 
thy  pee  to  work  and  perfect  all  tiie  effects  and  virtues 
ot  thy  holy  sacrament  in  me,  to  thy  honor,  O  my  God 
and  the  eternal  salvation  of  my  soul.     Amen.  * 

m  ^""f  fr^^^f'^'h  ^^"^^^^y  »^^ '  ^of^y  of  Christ,  save  me  r 
J  oud  of  Christ,  inebriate  me;  Water  out  of  the  side  of 
thrist,  wash  me ;  Passion  of  Christ,  strengthen  me  O 
good  Jesus,  hear  me,  hide  me  within  thy  wounds;  suffer 
me  not  to  be  separated  from  thee ;  defend  me  from  the 
mahgnant  enemy ;  at  the  hour  of  my  death  call  me,  and 

.  —  ~ ■■  ^fVLT   mcc,  iiiiii   wiiix  tiiy 

praise  thee  for  all  eternity.     Amen. 

21* 


thy  Saints  J  may 


318 


CANON  OF  THK  MASS. 


Those  who  are  to  communicate  go  up  to  the  Sanctuary  at  th 
Domine,  non  sum  dignus,  when  the  bdl  rings :  the  Acolyth 
spreads  a  cloth  before  them,  and  says  the  Confiteor. 

21i€n  the  Priest  turns  to  the  communicants,  and  pronouTicea 
a  general  absolution  in  these  words : 

Miscreatur  vestri  omni-  May  almighty  God 
potens  Deus,  et  dimissis  have  mercy  on  you,  for- 
peccatis  vestris,  perducat  give  you  your  sins,  and 
vos  ad  vitam  eeternam.  bring  you  to  life  everlast- 
ing- 

B.  Amen. 

P.  May  the  almighty 
and   merciful  Lord   give 


M.  Amen. 

S.   Indulgentiam,   ab- 
solutionem,   et    reraissio 


nem  peccatorum  vestro-  you  pardon,  absolution, 
rum  tr;buat\  obis  umnipo-  ^nd  remi&sion  of  youi 
tens  et  misericors  Domi-   sins. 


nus. 

M.  Amen. 


B.  Amen. 


Elevating  a  particle  of  the  blessed  Sacrament,  and  turning 
towards  the  people,  he  says : 

Ecce  Agnus  Dei,  ecce       Behold   the  Lamb  of 
nui  toUit  peccata  mundi.   God,   behold    him    who 

taketh  away  the  sins  of 
the  world. 

And  then  repeats  three  times,  Domine,  non  sura  dignus. 

Descending  the  steps  of  the  Altar  to  the  communicants,  he 
administers  the  Holy  Communion,  saying  to  each : 

Corpus  Domini   nostri  May  the  body  of  our 

Jesu     Christi     custodiat  Lord   Jesus  Christ    pre- 

a.-nimam    tuam    in   vitam  serve  thy  soul  to  life  ever- 

ceternam.     Amen.  lasting.     Amen. 


CANOK  OF  THE  MASS. 


319 


Here  the  Acolyth  ponra  a  Utile  wine  into  the  chalice,  and  the 
Frieat  takes  the  first  abhition. 

Quod  ore  sumpsimus,  Grant,  Lord,  that  what 
Domine,  pura  mente  ca-  we  have  taken  with  our 
piamus  ;  et  de  munere  mouth,  we  may  receive 
temporali  fiat  nobis  reme-  with  a  pure  mind*  and 
dium  sempiternura.  of  a  temporal  gift  may  it 

become  to  us  an  eternal 

remedy. 


Here  the  Acolyth  pours  wine 
and  he  takes  the 

Corpus  tuum,  Domine, 
quod  sumpsi,  et  sanguis 
qufm  pota'-i,  adhae-eat 
visceribus  meis  :  et  pr£e- 
sta,  ut  in  me  non  rema- 
neat  scelerum  macula, 
quern  pura  et  sancta  re- 
fecerunt  sacramenta.  Qui 
vivis  et  regnas  in  saecula 
saBculorum.     Amen. 


and  water  over  his  fingci%, 
second  ablution. 

May  thy  body,  0  Lord, 
which  I  have  received, 
and  thy  blood  which  I 
have  drunk,  cleave  to  my 
bowels;  and  grant  that 
no  stain  of  sin  may  re- 
main in  me,  who  have 
been  refreshed  with  pure 
and  holy  sacraments. 
Who  livest,  <fec.     Amen. 


Prayer  during  the  ablution. 

Grant  us,  O  Lord,  a  part  in  the  frnits  of  thy  death 
and  passion,  the  sncred  memorv  of  which  we  have  com- 
memonited  in  this  our  saerifiee  and  communion.  I 
adore  thy  goodness,  O  gracious  Lord,  for  thy  inestima- 
ble  hivor  in  admitting  me  to  be  present  this  day  at  that 
holy  sacntice  where  thou  ar*  both  Priest  and  Victim. 
Uh,  make  me  always  sensible  of  so  great  a  blessing,  and 
Ifit  not  my  un  vorthiness  put  a  bur  to  thv  mercy  and 
goodness.  '  •' 


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CANOM  OF  THE  MASS. 


2'hen  he  mpes  hia  mouth  and  the  chalice,  which  he  covert ; 
and  having  folded  the  corporal,  places  it  on.  the  altar,  as  at 
Jirat ;  he  then  goes  to  the  book,  and  reads  the  Communion 

:ffov  tDe  Communion. 

One  thing  I  have  asked  'of  the  Lord,  this  will  I  seek 
after ;  thjit  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 
djiys  of  my  life. 

Taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  sweet :  blessed  is  the 
man  that  hopetii  in  him. 

(For  a  SairU's  Day.)  Blessed  is  that  m^rvant  whom 
hia  Lord  when  he  cometh  shall  find  watching. 

If  any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him  deny  himself, 
and  take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  me. 

Then  he  turns  to  the  people,  and  says : 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.       V.  The  Lord  be  with 

you. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.       R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then  he  reads  the  Post-Communions ;  at  the  end  of  the  frit 
and  last  of  which  the  Acolyth  answers,  Amen. 

JFor  ^ostcCommunfoni 

Pour  forth  upon  us,  O  Lord,  the  spirit  of  thy  love, 
that,  by  thy  mercy,  thou  mayst  make  those  of  one 
mind  whom  thou  hast  fed  with  one  celestial  food. 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit,  «fcc. 

Graciously  hear  the  prayers  of  thy  family,  O  almighty 
God;  and  grant  that  these  sacred  mysteries  which  we 
nave  received  from  thee,  may  by  thy  grace  be  preserved 
incorrupt  within  us.    Through  our  Lord,  &c. 


CAROK  OF  THE  MASS. 


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myHttrieH,U  Lord,in  the  commemoratiou  of  the  bleasea 
Murv  ever  Virtm,  N.,  uud  ull  thy  SaintB;  gruil  we  be- 
seech thee,  hut  what  vve  celebrate  in  time,  vve  m  Iv  ob- 
tuin  in  the  joyn  of  eternity.     Through  our  Lord  &c? 

Aftenoard,  fte  turm  again  towards  the  people,  and  mys : 
V.  Dominusvobiscura.       V.  The  Lord  be  with 


R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 
Ite  missa  est ;  vel  Bene- 
dicamus  Domino. 


R.  Deo  Gratias. 


you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Go,  the  Mass  is  ended ; 
or  [when  the  Gloria  in  ex- 
celsis  has  been  omitted], 
Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


In  Masses  for  the  Dead. 

V.  R^quicscantinpace.        V.  May  tliey   rest   m 

peace. 
R.  Amen. 


R.  Amen. 


[At  HtffhMass,  Ite  missa  est  is  chanted  by  the  Deacon.} 


Bowing  dovm  before  the 

Placeattibi,  sanctaTri- 
nitas,  obsequium  servitu- 
tis  meae  ;  et  praesta,  ut 
sacrificium  quod  oculis 
tuae  Majestatis  indignus 
3btu]i,  tibi  sit  acceptabile, 
mihique,  et  omnibus  pro 
quibus  ijlud  obtuli,  ait. 
le  miscrante,  propitiabile. 


Altar,  the  Priest  says: 

0  holy  Trinity,  let  tlie 
performance  of  my  horn- 
age  be  pleasing  to  thee  ; 
and  grant  that  the  sacri- 
fice which  I,  unworthy, 
have  offered  up  in  the 
sight     of    thy    Majesty, 


may    hp 


thee,   an'l   through    thy 


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CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


Per  Christum  Dominum  mercy  be  a  propitiation 
nostrum.     Amen.  for  me,  and  all  those  for 

whom  I  have  offered  it. 

Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

Amen. 

7'hen  he  kisses  the  Altar,  raising  his  eyes, — and  extending, 
raising,  and  joining  his  hands, — ue  bows  his  Iiead,  and 
says : 

Benedicat  vos  omnipo-  May  almighty  God,  the 

tens  Deus,  Pater,  et  Fi-  Father,  Son,  ►>  and  Holy 

lius,  "}»  et  Spiritus  Sane-  Ghost,  bless  you.    Amen, 
ti^s.     Amen. 

At  the  word  Deus,  he  turns  towards  the  people,  and  makes 
tlie  sign  of  the  Gross  on  them.  Then  turning  to  the  Gos- 
pel side  of  the  Altar,  he  says  : 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.       V.  The  Lord  be  with 

you. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.        R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

The  Benediction  is  omitted  in  Masses  for  the  Dead. 

He  then  traces  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  first  upon  the  Altar, 
and  then  upon  his  forehead,  lips,  and  heart,  arid  begins 
the  Gospel  according  to  St.  John,  saying  : 

S.  Initium  sancti  E-  P.  The  beginning  of 
vangelii  secundum  Joan-  the  holy  Gospel  according 
riem.  to  St.  John. 


At  the  last  Gospel. 

O  Eternal  Word,  speak  to  my  soul,  which  adores  thee 
in  profound  silence ;  thou  who  art  the  great  Creator  of 
all  things,  abandon  not,  I  beseech  thee,  thy  own  crea- 
ture :  be  thou  my  life,  my  light,  and  my  all. 


CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 


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M.    Gloria    tibi,    Do-       Ji.  Glory  be  to  thee, 
mine.  Q  Lord. 


In  principio  erat  Ver- 
bum,  et  Verbum  erat 
apud  Deum  ;  et  Deiis 
erat  Verbum  :  hoc  erat 
in  principio  apud  Deum. 
Omnia  per  ipsum  facta 
sunt,  et  sine  ipso  factum 
est  nihil  quod  factum  est : 
in  ipso  vita  erat,  et  vita 
erat  lux  hominum  ;  et  lux 
in  tenebris  lucet,  et  tene- 
brse  earn  non  comprehen- 
derunt. 

Fuit  homo  missus  a 
Deo,  cui  nomen  erat 
Joannes.  Hie  venit  in 
testimonium,  ut  testimo- 
nium perhiberet  de  lu- 
mine,  ut  omnes  crederent 


In  the  beginning  was 
the  Word,  and  the  Word 
was  with  God,  and  God 
was  the  Word  :  the  a.'imo 
was  in  the  beginning  with 
God.  All  diings  were 
made  by  him,  and  with- 
out hini  was  made  nothing 
that  was  made  :  in  hira 
was  life,  and  the  life  was 
the  light  of  men :  and 
the  light  shineth  in  dark- 
ness, and  the  darkness  did 
not  compn  hend  it.     ' 

There  was  a  man  sent 
from  God,  whose  name 
was  John.  This  man 
came  for  a  witness,  to 
give  testimony  of  the 
light,  that  all  men  might 


0  Light  Eternal !  enlighten  me  as  to  this  present  life, 
and  m  the  life  to  come. 

Reigii  in  me  as  in  thine  own  inheritance;  for  thou,  O 
Lord,  hast  made  me ;  thou  hast  redeemed  me.  Mav  I 
be  ever  thine  !  ^ 

1  have  sinned  too  much  against  heaven,  and  before 
thee,  and  am  not  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son. 

1  hou  God  Incarnate,  have  pity  on  my  fniil  and  mortal 

nesn,  :ind  erant  it  mnv  onp  Hnv  oo<i  \vh»t  it  .,a i 

oelow.     Amen. 


I 


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CANON  OF  TII£  MASS. 


f>cr  ilium.  Nun  cnit  ille 
ux  :  sed  ut  tostimonium 
porliiluMet  do  lumiiie. 
Jl)nit  lux  vera  qua3  illuini- 
nat  oiniiem  homiiiem 
venicntcm  in  Imnc  muii- 
duin. 

In  mundo  cr^t,  et  mun- 
du3  per  ipsuni  factus  est, 
et  muiuius  eum  non  cog- 
novit. In  propria  vciiit, 
et  sui  cum  non  recepe- 
runt.  Quotquot  auleni 
recopcrunt  t'.um,  dedit  els 
potestatem  lilios  Dei  licri : 
his  qui  credunt  in  nomine 
ejus,  qui  non  ex  sangui- 
nibus,  neque  ex  voluntate 
carnis,  neque  ex  volun- 
tate viri,  sed  ex  Deo  nati 
sunt.     Et  Vkuuum  cauo 

FACTUM    KST     [7//c    fftnU- 

fieUitur\,  et  habitavit  in 
nobis ;  et  vidimus  glo- 
riam  ejus,  gloriam  quasi 
Unigeniti  a  Patre,  plenum 
gratiaa  et  veritatis. 


Jf.  Deo  Gratias. 


bdlieve  through  him.  He 
was  not  the  light,  but 
came  to  give  testimony  of 
the  lii;ht.  He  was  the 
true  light  which  enlight- 
eneth  every  man  that 
Cometh  into  this  world. 

He  was  in  the  world, 
and  the  world  was  made 
by  him,  and  the  world 
knew  him  not.  He  came 
unto  his  own,  and  his  own 
received  him  not.  But  as 
many  as  received  him,  to 
them  he  gave  power  to 
become  the  sons  of  God  : 
to  those  that  believe  in 
his  name,  who  are  born 
not  of  blood,  nor  of  the 
will  of  the  flesh,  nor  of 
the  will  of  man,  but  of 
God.  And  the  Word 
WAS  MADE  FLESH  [Here 
the  people  kneel  </om'w], 
and  dwelt  among  us ; 
and  we  saw  his  glory,  as 
it  were  the  glory  of  the 
Only-begotten  of  the  Fa- 
ther, full  of  grace  and 
truth. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


When  a  feast  falls  on  a  Sunday,  or  other  day  which  has  a 

nrnnpr  f^nsnel  nf  »/.«   OHUi,  fhfi    Qnsnel  of  the  dav  is  read 

iixsttad  of  the  Gospel  of  iSi.  John. 


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Ulctfjob  of  ^caring  iXtase  for  tl)e  Sotile  ot 


Make  your  Intention. 

0  God  of  all  mercy,  I  come  to  offer  thee  the 
blood  of  the  Lamb  witiiout  spot  for  the  souls  which 
tiiou  lovest,  and  wliich  sigh  only  after  the  blessed- 
ness of  seeing  tliee  and  glorifying  thee.  Just  as  are 
the  punishments  which  thou  inllictest  upon  us,  open 
to  them  this  day  the  boundless  treasure  of  the  sat- 
isfaction of  thy  divine  Son ;  and  bestow  upon  them 
in  this  holy  sacrifice  wherewithal  to  discharge  the 
debt  which  they  still  owe  to  thy  sovereign  justice. 

[1/  you  are  iyitending  to  conununicate,  and  udsh  to  offer  your 
Communion  for  particular  Souls,  say 

1  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  to  applv  the  souls  of 
N.  }s.  the  indulgences  which  1  shall  be  able  to 
obtain  by  the  communion  I  am  about  to  make.] 

Widlst  the  Priest  is  at  the  foot  of  the  Altar. 

We  confess  our  sins,  0  God  ;  and  we  acknowl- 
edge that  if  thou  hadst  regard  only  to  our  iniquities, 
no  man  could  be  justified  in  thy  sight,  and  endure 
the  severity  of  thy  countenance.  Woe  to  us  if  thou 
judgest  us  without  mercy  !  To  appease  thy  justice, 
we  have  recourse,  after  the  example  of  thy  saints, 
to  the  unbloody  sacrifice  of  Him  who  was  pleased  to 
be  nailed  to  the  cross  for  us,  and  who  never  ceaseth 
to  make  intei  v^ession  with  thee  in  our  behalf.  For- 
give us  our  sLs ;  forgive  also  our  brethren  departed 

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A  METHOD  OF  HEARING  MASS 


the  Hins  which  they  committed  ayainst  thee  whilst 
tlii-y  iibodi;  in  this  land  of  exiU\  Let  thy  mercy 
pievail  over  thy  justice,  since  thou  haat  promised 
graciously  to  lu-ar  those  who  show  mercy,  and  hp 
thou  faithful  to  thy  proinises. 

The  Introit. 

lleipiiem,  ceternam  do-  Eternal  rest  give  unto 

na  eis,  Domine  ;    et   lux  them,   O  Lord  ;    and  let 

perpetua  luceat  eis.     Ps.  perpetual  light  shine  up- 

04.    Te    decet    iiymnus,  on    them.     Ps.  To   tliee 

Deus.    in    Sion  ;    et    tibi  is  due  the  hymn,  O  God, 

fedd'^ur  votum  in  Jeru-  in  Sion  ;  and  to  thee  sliall 

Balem.    Exaudi  orationem  the  vow  be  paid  in  Jeru- 

meam:  ad  te  omnis  caro  salem.  0  hear  my  prayer: 

veniet.     Requiem.  to    thee    shall   all   tlesh 

come.     Eternal,  (fee. 

At  the  Kyrie. 

0  Jesus,  show  thyself  a  God  of  mercy  ;  have 
pity  on  the  souls  that  groan  in  the  place  of  suffering 
and  expiation. 

The  Collect. 

Fiuelium  Deus  omnium  0  God,  the  Creator  and 

Conditor  et   Redemptor,  Redeemer  of  all  the  faith- 

animabus  faniulorum  fa-  ful,  give  to  the  souls  of 

mularumque  tuarum   re-  thy  servants  departed  the 

niissionem  cunctorum  tri-  remission  ofall  their  sins ; 

bue   peccatorum  ;  ut  in-  that,  through  pious  sup- 

dulgentiam,  quam  semper  plications,  they  may  ob- 
optliverunt,    piis    suppli-*tain    the    pardon    which 

cationibus   consequaniur.  they  have  always  desirrd. 

Qui  vivis  et  rsgnas,  <fec.  Who  livest  and  reignest;, 


rOR  THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED. 


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Or  say  : 

0  most  gracious  God,  who  art  always  ready  to 
luivo  mercy  and  to  spare,  forget  not,  I  beseech  thee, 
the  souls  of  thy  servants  whom  thou  hast  summoned 
to  thy  judgment ;  let  thy  holy  angels  conduct  them 
into  the  heavenly  country :  they  have  believed  and 
hoped  in  thee,  let  tliem  not  be  disappointed  in  their 
iiopc,  but  enter  speedily  into  possession  of  that  throne 
of  glory  which  thou  hast  prepared  for  thy  elect. 

At  the  Epistle 

"  Brethren,  we  will  not  have  you  ignorant  con- 
cerning them  that  are  asleep,  that  you  be  not  sorrow- 
ful even  as  others  wlio  have  no  hope.     For  if  we 
believe  that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so  them 
who  have  slept  through  Jesus,  will  God  bring  with 
him.     For  this  we  say  unto  you  in  the  word  of  the 
Lord,  that  w(;  who  are  alive,  who  remain  unto  the 
coming  of  the  Lord,  shall  not  prevent  them  who 
have  slept.    For  the  Lord  himself  shall  come  down 
from  heaven  with  commandment,  and  with  the  voice 
of  an  archangel,  and  with  the  trumpet  of  God  ;  and 
the  dead  who  are  in  Christ  shall  rise  first.     Then 
we  who  are  alive,  who  are  left,  shall  be  taken  up 
together  with  them  in  the  clouds  to  meet  Christ, 
into  the  air,  and  so  shall  we  be  always  with  the 
Lord.     Wherefore,  comfort  ye  one  another  with 
these  words."     1  Thess.  iv.  12-17. 

Or  say : 

0  Lord,  I  believe  that  the  souls  of  those  who  at 
their  departure  out  of  this  world  have  still  to  satisfy 
thy  sovereign  justice,  are  relieved  by  the  oblation 


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of  the  holy  sacrifice.  What  consolation  is  there  in 
this  most  blessed  aoctrino  !  I  see  therein  the  ac- 
complislnnent  of  that  declaration  of  thy  word,  that 
thou  wilt  never  forget  the  souls  of  thy  servants; 
therefore  also  wouldst  thou  have  us  come  to  the 
Buccor  of  the  faithful  depiirted  by  prayers,  and 
ahns,  and  saciifices.  0  Lord,  I  enter,  with  all  my 
heart,  into  thy  merciful  designs;  and  I  come  this 
day  to  unite  myself  with  the  pious  intentions  of  tlie 
Church,  by  pmying  for  those  whom  thou  didst 
adopt  at  the  baptismal. font,  and  hast  given  to  us  for 
brethren. 

The  Gradual. 

Requiem  aeternam  dona  Eternal  rest  give  unto 

eis,  Domine ;  et  lux  per-  them,  0  Lord ;  and  let 

petua  luceat  eis.    V.  7^-.  perpetual   delight    shme 

111    In  memoria  ajtenui  upon  them.     V.  ihe  juht 

erit' Justus:  ab  audilioiie  sliall  be  in  everlasting  le- 

mala  nou  timebit.  membrance :  he  shall  not 

be  afraid  for  evil  repoit. 

r/w  Tract. 


Absolve,  Domine,  ani- 
mas  omnium  fidelium  de- 
functorum  ab  omni  vin- 
culo delictorum.  V.  Et 
gratia  tua  illis  succur- 
rente,  mereantur  evadere 
judicium  ultionis.  V.  Et 
lucis  ceternae  bea'itudine 
perfrui. 


Release,  0  Lord,  the 
souls  of  all  the  faithful 
departed  from  the  bonds 
of  their  sins.  V.  And, 
by  the  assistance  of  thy 
grace,  may  they  merit  to 
escape  the  sentence  of 
condemnation.  V.  And 
p.vo^  ♦>>»  V^liss  of  eternal 

hght. 


FOR  THE  FAITHIH  DEPAiCTKli, 


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The  Sequence  or  Prose. 
Dies  irfE.     See  Hymns  at  end. 
At  the  Goepel. 
"At  thiit  time,  Martha  said  to  Josiis:  Lord,  \l 
tliou  hadst  been  here,  my  brother  had  not  died* 
But  now,  also,   I  know  tliat  whatsoever  thou  wilt 
ask  of  God,  God  will  (rive  it  thee.     Jesus  saith  to 
her  :  Thy  brother  shall  rise  again.     Martha  saith  to 
liiin :  I  know  that  he  shall  rise  again  in  the  resur- 
rection at  the  last  day.     Jesus  said  to  her :  I  am 
the  resurrection   and   the  life;    he   that   believeth 
in  me,  although  he  \     U^ad,  shall  live.     And  every 
one  that  liveth,  and       '  veth  in  me,  shall  not  die 
forever.     Believest  thou  this  ?     She  saith  to  him  : 
Yea,  Lord,  I  have  believed  that  thou  art  Christ,* 
the  Son  of  the  living  God,  who  art  come  into  this 
world."     John  xi.  21-28. 

Or  say : 

Enlighten  me,  0  Lord,  and  teach  me  what  I  must 
do,  that  I  may  not  be  confounded  with  those  who 
have  shut  their  eyes  to  the  light  of  thy  Gospel. 
Look  down  compassionately  upon  me,  and  vouch- 
safe, 0  most  merciful  Jesus,  to  pronounce  that  sen- 
tence in  my  behalf:  Thy  sins  are  foryiven  thee. 
And  let  the  faithful  departed  for  whom  I  pray  hear 
those  words  of  joy  which  thou  utteredst  on  the 
cross  to  the  penitent  thief:  This  day  thou  shalt  be 
with  me  in  paradise.  I  know  that  I  am  not  worthy 
that  thou  shouldst  hear  me.  We  must  pay  that 
wliich  we  owe  to  :ny  justice.  We  must  return  tc 
the  dust  from  whence  we  came.  We  must  be  puri. 
tied  by  tire  before  we  can  enjoy  thv  presence.    But, 

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Lord,  thy  mercies  are  greater  than  our  sins;  we 
will  say  to  thee  wiln  the  Psalmist :  My  lots  are  in 
thy  hands  ;  deliver  me  out  of  the  hands  of  my  ene- 
mies, and  from  tiu^m  that  persecute  me.  Make  thy 
face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant ;  save  me  in  thy 
morcy.  Let  me  not  be  confounded,  0  Lord,  for  I 
have  called  upon  thee. 

The  Oflfertory. 
Domine  Jesu  Christe,  Lord  Jesus  Christ, King 
Rex  glorioe,  libera  animas  of  glory,  deliver  the  souls 
omnium  fidelium  defunc-  of  all  the  faithful  depart- 
torum  de  poenis  inferni,  ed  from  the  pains  of  hell, 
ct  de  prcfundo  lacu:  h-  and  from  the  deep  pit:  de- 
bera  eas  de  ore  leonis,  ne  liver  them  from  the  lion's 
absorbeat  eas  tartarus,  ne  mouth,  lest  hell  swallow 
cadant  in  obscurum :  sed  them  up,  lest  they  fall  in- 
signifer  sanctus  Michael  to  darkness :  and  let  the 
reprasentet  eas  in  lumen  standard-bearer,  St.  Mi- 
sanctum  :  *  quam  olim  chael,  bring  them  into  the 
AbrahjE  promisisti,  et  se-  holy  light :  *  which  thou 
mini  ejus.  V.  Hostias  promisedst  ofoldtoAbra- 
et  preces  tibi,  Domine,  ham  and  to  his  seed.  V. 
laudis  offerimus :  tu  sus-  We  offer  thee,  0  Lord, 
cipe  pro  animabus  illis,  a  sacrifice  of  praise  and 
quarum  hodie  memoriam  prayers ;  accept  them  in 
facimus:  fac  eas,  Domi-   behalf  of   the   souls   we 


ne,  de  morte  transire  ad 
vitam.     *  Quam,  &c. 


commemorate  this  day ; 
and  make  them  pass,  0 
Lord,  from  death  to  life. 
*  Which,  &c. 


At  the  Secreta. 
i  rlrtwn   O  iust,  .Tud^rfi  of  the  livinof  and 
the  df-^d.  I  will  go  down  in  spi  it  to  that  dr«?ad 


r;n 


FOR  TrIE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED. 


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place  whiire  thy  hand  is  heavy  on  thy  children,  the 
lieirs  of  thy  glory.  There  I  will  sigh  and  lament,  I 
will  unite  my  prayers  to  the  sacrifice  of  thy  dear 
Son,  that  thou  mayest  shorten  their  pains,  and 
change  their  sufferings  into  consolation,  their  hu- 
miliation into  glory.  Lord,  in  the  grief  that  op- 
presses them,  their  soul  cries  unto  thee.  Have 
mercy  on  me,  for  I  acknowledge  that  I  have  sinned 
In  tliy  sight.  One  thing  have  I  asked  of  thee,  this 
will  I  seek  after ;  that  I  may  dwell  in  thy  house 
forever,  to  behold  the  fair  beauty  of  thy  temple, 
I  believe  verily  to  see  thy  face  in  the  land  of  the 
living 

During  the  Preface. 

It  is  just  and  reasonable,  right  and  salutary,  to 
give  thee  thanks  at  all  times  and  in  all  places,  Father 
almighty,  eternal  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord ;  through  whom  thou  hast  given  us  the  hope 
of  a  blessed  resurrection,  to  the  end  that,  if  the 
recollection  of  the  sentence  of  death  passed  upon  all 
men  comes  to  sadden  us,  the  promise  of  immortality 
may  encourage  and  console  our  faith ;  for  to  those 
who  are  faithful  to  thee,  0  Lord,  to  die  is  to  lose  a 
mortal  life  to  pass  into  a  better,  and  when  this  their 
earthly  tabernacle  is  dissolved,  they  obtain  one  in 
the  heavens,  which  shall  endure  eternally.  And 
therefore,  with  all  the  heav^enly  host,  we  sing  a 
hymn  to  thy  glory,  saying  without  ceasing  :  Holy, 
holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  ;  heaven  and  earth 
are  full  of  thy  glory.  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  his  blood  cries  aloud  for 
pardon,  and  its  voice  reacheth  even  to  the  throne  of 
mercy. 


882 


A  METHOD  OF  HEABINQ  MASS 


During  the  Canon. 
0  almighty  God,  whose   providence  exlindeth 
over  all  thy  creatures,  for  thou-  art  their  Father, 
cast  an  eye  of  pity  on  the  souls  that  love  thee,  and 
whose  bitterest  pain  it  is  to  be  separated  from  thee. 
Remember,  0  my  God,  that  they  are  the  work  of 
thine  hands,  and  tlie   price  of  the  sufferings,  the 
death,  and  the  infinite  merits,  of  thy  divine  Son, 
Jesus.     Wilt  thou  not  relent  towards  them  for  his 
name's  sake  ?     We  offer  thee,  in  their  behalf,  the 
precious  blood  which  was  shed  for  them  on  the 
cross  ;  the  powerful  intercession  o^  the  blessed  Vir- 
gin Mary,  St.  Joseph,  St.  Peter,  and  St.  Paul,  and 
all  the  Saints  ;   the  humble  supplications  of  thy 
Church,  and  the  prayers  and  meritorious  works  of 
all  the  faithful.     Having  this  confidence,  we  hope 
all  from  thy  mercy,  0  ray  God,  for  the  souls  which 
were  dear  unto  us,  and  which  thou  hast  made  it  our 
duty  to  love  and  succor.     Let  thy  paternal  tender- 
ness disarm  at  length  thy  justice.     Open  to  them 
thy  heart ;  manifest  to  them  thy  glory ;  show  thy. 
self  to  them  as  thou  art,  and  let  flow  into  their 
souls  that  torrent  of  delights  of  which  thou  art  the 
everlasting  source. 

At  the  Elevation. 

0  holy  Victim,  immolated  for  the  salvation  of 
the  world,  listen  favorably  to  our  prayers.  0  pre- 
cious Blood  of  our  Saviour,  which  wast  shed  to  take 
away  our  sins,  sanctify  us,  and  cry  for  mercy  on 
the  souls  of  the  fiiithful  departed. 

Continuance  of  the  Canon. 
0  Jesus,  who  didst  go  down  into  Limbo  to  deliv- 


POR  THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED. 


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er  thence  the  souls  of  the  patriarchs  and  prophets 
who  awaited  thy  coming,  visit  the  souls  of  thy  ser- 
vants in  their  place  of  suffering.  Moderate  the 
heat  of  the  furnace  in  which  they  are  tried  with  the 
dew  of  thy  grace.  Thou  hast  said  that  thou  wilt 
consider  as  done  unto  thyself,  the  least  good  which 
we  shall  do  unto  our  brethren :  I  may  hope,  then, 
that  the  relief  which  I  shall  procure  for  the  souls 
of  the  faithful  will  be  as  acceptable  to  thee  as  if  I 
had  procured  it  for  thyself.  Cease  from  thy  anger, 
0  my  God,  through  the  intercession  of  Her  who  is 
the  comforter  of  the  afflicted,  and  through  the 
prayers  of  all  the  heavenly  host,  who  plead  for  the 
blessedness  of  the  souls  in  purgatory.  Grant,  I 
beseech  thee,  eternal  rest  to  these  our  brethren  in 
whose  behalf  we  prostrate  ourselves  before  thee. 

At  the  Pater. 

0  Jesus,  0  thou  at  whose  name  every  knee  doth 
bow  in  heaven,  on  earth,  and  under  the  earth ;  0 
tliou  who  art  the  sovereign  Judge  of  the  living  and 
the  dead,  let  thy  name  be  hallowed  by  the  deliver- 
ance of  the  souls  for  whom  we  pray.  Let  the  gate 
of  thy  tabernacles  be  opened  to  them,  and  thy  will 
to  save  them  be  done  this  day.  Grant  that,  after 
having  eaten  the  bread  of  affliction,  they  may  be 
nourished  with  the  living  bread,  which  is  the  frui- 
tion of  thyself.  We  beseech  thee  in  thy  mercy  to 
forgive  the  sins  of  our  parents,  friends,  and  benefac- 
tors,   ,  and  the  sins  which  we  have  caused  them 

to  commit,  that  thou  mayst  not  impute  the  guilt  to 
them  in  the  rigor  of  thy  justice.  Preserve  us  from 
those  avensrinar  flames,  which,  alas !  we  have  too 
justly  merited  by  the  abuse  of  thy  graces,  our  tepid- 


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▲  METHOD  OF  HEARING  MASS 


ity  in  thy  senice,  nnd  our  unfaithfulness  in  resiit* 
ing  temptation.  Deliver  us  from  sin,  the  greatest 
of  all  evils.  We  know  that  it  is  a  fearful  thing  to 
fall  into  the  hands  of  the  living  God. 

At  the  Agnua  Del 

0  Jesus,  how  great  is  the  love  which  led  thee  to 
offer  thyself,  as  a  lamb  to  the  sacrifice,  for  the  ex- 
piation of  the  sins  of  the  world  !  What  to  igue  can 
worthily  extol,  that  charity  which  leads  thee  to  be- 
come surety  for  our  debts,  even  after  our  death! 
What  ought  not  our  gratitude  to  be  for  so  great  a 
benefit ! 

Lamb  of  God,  who,  by  thy  death,  didst  over- 
come the  roaring  lion  that  goeth  about  seeking 
whom  he  may  devour,  have  mercy  on  the  faithful 
departed. 

Lamb  without  spot,  who  wast  immolated  to  the 
justice  of  thy  divine  Father,  to  the  end  that  he 
might  forgive  us  our  sins,  have  mercy  on  those  who 
have  died  united  by  love  to  thy  sacred  heart. 

Lamb  of  God,  wIk  wast  offered  in  sacrifice,  that 
thou  mightest  lead  us  out  of  this  land  of  perdition  to 
the  true  land  of  promise  ;  thou  who  hast  said :  /  am 
the  restirrection  and  the  life  ;  he  that  believeth  in  me, 
although  he  be  dead,  shall  live, — give  to  the  souls 
of  the  faithful  departed  that  life,  the  principle  cf 
which  was  imparted  to  them  by  the  grace  of  the 
holy  sacraments ;  bestow  upon  them  the  happiness 
of  which  they  have  so  often  received  the  precious 
pledge  in  thy  heavenly  banquet.  I  desire  to  have 
part  therein  {spiritually),  that  I  may  obtain  for 
them,  as  much  as  in  me  lies,  the  society  of  thine 
elect  forevijr ;  I  offer,  to  thee  in  their  behalf,  and 


FOR  THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED. 


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osppoially  for  N.,  nil  the  devotions  and  good  works 
which  r  mfiy  be  enabUnl  to  perform.  Despise  not 
my  humble  prayer ;  but  be  thou  thyself  my  conso- 
lation in  my  loss,  and  jrrant  relief  to  those  souls 
which  were  so  dear  to  me,  and  especially  N. 

Communion. 
Let  shine  upon  them,  O  Lord,  thy  eternal  light, 
that  they  may  dwell  forever  with  thy  saints  :  grant 
this  favor  to  them,  I  beseech  thee,  0  (^od  of  mere  v. 

Post-Communion. 

0  my  God,  who  hast  constituted  prayer  for  the 
souls  in  purgatory  one  of  the  most  essential  of  our 
duties,  grant  that  I  may  find,  in  thy  infinite  merits 
and  charity,  the  pardon  of  all  my  past  tepidity  and 
sloth.  Let  the  remembrance  of  thy  justice,  which 
keeps  them  fast  bound  in  prison  for  faults  which  I 
myself  so  commonly  commit,  excite  in  me  a  firm 
resolution  of  entering  on  tJie  way  of  penance  to  ex- 
piate my  sins,  and  cause  me  to  walk  with  more  cir- 
cumspection, that  I  may  not  relapse  into  my  for- 
mer errors.  I  will  no  longer  delay  to  do  penance. 
Henceforth  I  will  labor  thereat  whilst  there  is  yet 
time.  I  will  pray  most  humbly  for  the  souls  of  the 
faithful  departed  ;  I  will  deprive  myself  even  of  al- 
lowable pleasures  and  enjoyments,  to  quench  the 
flames  in  which  they  suflfer";  I  will  pour  my  alms 
into  the  lap  of  the  poor,  to  make  interest  in  their 
behalf.  Bless  these  resolutions,  0  my  God,  and 
grant  me  grace  to  fulfil  them. 

Tlie  Last  Gospel. 
"I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  in  the 


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DEVOTi  ;ms  for  mass. 


last  day  I  shall  rise  out  of  the  earth,  and  I  shall 
be  clothed  again  with  my  skin,  and  in  my  flesh  I 
shall  see  my  God,  my  Savioar ;  my  eyes  shall  be- 
hold  him ;  this  my  hope  is  laid  up  in  my  bosom." 
Job  xix.  25-27. 

"  I  will  look  towards  the  Lord,  T  will  wait  for 
God  my~Saviour ;  my  God  will  hear  my  voice.  I 
shall  arise  when  I  sit  in  darkness,  tlio  Lord  is  ray 

light He  will  bring  me  forth  into  the  light, 

I  shall  behold  his  justice."     Mich.  vii.  7-9. 

De  Profundis  (p.  601),  Pater,  ancf  Ave.     . 


■•^-#- 


''iSr 


lDex)otion0  for  &las8. 


Pragers  before  Ma&s 

Receive,  0  holy  Trinity,  one  God,  the  holy  sac- 
rifice of  the  body  and  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  I,  thy  unworthy  servant,  desire  now 
to  offer  unto  thy  divine  Majesty  by  the  hands  of 
this  thy  minister,  with  all  the  sacrifices  which  have 
ever  been  or  are  to  be  offered  unto  thee,  in  union 
with  that  most  holy  sacrifice  offered  by  the  same 
our  Lord  at  the  last  supper,  and  on  the  altar  of  the 
cross.  I  oflfer  it  unto  thee  with  the  utmost  affec- 
tion of  devotion,  out  of  pure  .love  for  thine  infinite 
goodness,  and  according  to  the  most  holy  intention 
of  the  same  our  Lord,  and  of  our  holy  mother 

nt t-  . 

v^  11  urea  ; 


DEVOTIONS  FOR  MASS. 


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1.  To  the  great  and  eternal  gloiy  and  love  of  thy 
divine  Majesty. 

2.  In  acknowledgment  of  thy  sovereign  excel- 
lence and  supreme  dominion  over  us,  and  of  our 
subjection  to  thee,  and  dependence  upon  thee. 

3.  In  perpetual  commemoration  of  the  oassion 
and  death  of  the  same  Christ  our  Lord.        * 

4.  For  the  honor  and  increase  of  glory  of  the 
blessed  Virgin,  and  of  all  the  saints  triumphant. 

5.  In  eternal  thanksgiving  for  all  thy  benefits, 
conferred  upon  the  most  sacred  humanity  of  our 
Lord,  upon  the  blessed  Virgin  his  mother,  upon  the 
samts  my  patrons  ;  and  for  all  the  benefits  hitherto 
01-  yet  to  be  conferred  upon  all  the  blessed  and 
predestmatei,  and  upon  me,  the  most  unworthy  of 
all. 

6.  In  satisfaction  for  my  sins,  and  for  the  sins  of 
all  the  faithful,  living  or  dead. 

7.  In  particular,  I  offer  it  for  the  attainment  of 
these  (N,  N),  or  for  this  (N)  grace  or  blessing,  for 
these  (N,  N)  persons  particularly  recommended  to 
me,  and  for  all  for  whom  I  am  accustomed  or  bound 
to  pray ;  that  thou  wouldst  grant  to  the  departed 
rest,  and  to  the  living  grace,  to  know,  and  love,  and 
glorify  thee  perfectly  now  in  this  life,  and  hereafter 
blissfully  in  heaven.  Accept  and  perfect  this  my 
desire,  and  vouchsafe  thy  abundant  grace  and  bless- 
ing  for  its  accomplishment. 


0  Jesus,  infinitely  to  be  loved!  who  by  the  will 

of  the  Father  and  the  co-operation  of  the  Holy 

Ghost  hast   not  only  vouchsafed  to  give   thvajf 

once  to  us  as  our  friend,  food,  sacrifice,  ransom,"  and 

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DEVOTIONS  FOR  MASS. 


reward,  but  art  also  pleased  daily  to  offer  thyself 
to  us  anew ;  how  great  is  thy  bounty,  love,  and 
mercy  towards  me  who  am  so  ungrateful !  how 
great  towa*  Is  thee  is  my  ingijititude,  dullness,  and 
wickedness,  who  for  so  many  and  great  kindnesses 
repay  thee  only  with  so  many  and  great  sins  and 
wickednesses  !  I  grieve  for  these,  and  for  all  the 
sins  of  my  whole  life,  simply  because  I  have  offend- 
ed thef ,  who  art  infinitely  good.  I  desire  to  amend 
all,  and  to  make  satisfaction  for  all,  according  to 
thy  will.  By  thy  tears,  and  sweat,  and  blood,  and 
by  this  holy  sacrifice,  1  beseech  thee  to  supply  all 
my  defects,  pardon  me,  and  receive  me  to  the  kiss 
of  peace. 

0  that  I  could  assist  at  this  most  divine  memo- 
rial of  thy  passion,  this  monument  of  thy  power, 
wisdom,  and  goodness,  this  compendium  of  all  thy 
marvels,  with  that  attention,  devotion,  and  rever- 
ence which  the  presence  of  thy  Divine  Majesty,  the 
company  of  so  many  angels  assisting,  and  the  mag- 
nificence of  so  many  mysteries  as  are  here  enacted, 
require.  \ 

1  desire  to  do  this,  0  mv  God,  with  all  the  af- 
fectiona  of  my  heart,  to  thy  supreme  glory,  love, 
and  good  pleasure,  in  thanksgiving  for  all  thy  ben- 
efits, and  in  satisfaction  for  all  my  sins,  and  the 
sins  of  all  the  faithful,  for  (N,  N),  and  for  all  the 
living  and  dead,  to  obtain  for  all  pardon,  grace,  and 
glory. 

And  that  I  may  worthily  do  this,  give  me,  I  be- 
seech thee,  abundant  grace  and  blessing  for  thy 
merits'  sake,  and  the  merits  of  thy  Blessed  Virgin 
Mother,  and  of  all  the  saints. 


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0  MOST  adorable  Saviour,  who,  in  the  excess  of 
thy  marvellous  love,  hast  been  pleased  to  dwell 
with  us  in  the  sacrament  ot  the  altar,  I  acknowL 
edge  thee  therein  as  my  sovereign  Lord ;  I  jidore 
thoe  therein  with  the  most  profound  humility;  I 
thank  thee  with  all  my  heart  for  the  infinite  tender- 
ness Av  ith  which  tliou  regardest  me,  notwithstand- 
ing the  outrages  which  I  have  committed  against 
thee,  and  I  desire  now  to  make  all  the  reparation 
in  niy  power  for  all  the  profanations  arid  )'l  the 
sacrileges  which  have  ever  been  coi  imitted.  and 
which  shall  ever  be  committed,  againsi  (his  ai*ora- 
ble  sacrament.  How  can  I  express  to  i  j^,  O  my 
Jesus,  the  grief  I  feel  at  having  appeared  before 
thee  with  so  much  irreverence,  and  at  having  ap- 
proached thee  with  so  little  fervor  !  For<ret,  O 
Lord,  forget  my  iniquities,  that  thou  mayst  remem- 
ber'only  thine  own  mercies.  Accept  my  most 
earnest  desire  that  thou  mayst  be  honored  in  the 
sacrament  of  thy  love.  I  desire,  with  all  my  heart, 
to  love  thee  therein,  to  bless,  praise,  and  adore 
thee,  as  perfectly  as  thou  art  loved,  blessed,  praised, 
and  adored  by  the  saints  and  angels  ;  and  I  beseech 
thee  through  thy  adorable  body  and  most  precious 
blood,  before  which  I  prostrate  myself,  to  grant 
that  henceforth  I  may  so  devoutly  adore  thee  there- 
in, and  so  worthily  receive  thee,  that,  after  ray 
death;  I  may  be  admitted  to  glorify  thee  in  the 
company  of  the  blessed  throughout  eternity. 
Amen. 

Look  doT^n,  O  Lord,  from  thy  sanctuar}^  and 
from  thy  high  habitation  in  the  heavens,  and  be- 
hold this  most  sacred  host  which  the  ^reat  High 

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I>K\OTIUMi  /OM  MA»i. 


for  Iho  «uw  of  hia  bixM  hron ;  mul  i\iivfl  moroy  on  i\\A 
m\iliit«(lo  of  <mi-  wiokoauoMm^H.  Ut^lvold,  tho  hlooil 
of  Josus  our  hrotluM-  oru^H  tiltmd  to  tluui  fit»m  IIum^ 
crof«  O  LiM-il,  lunu-;  O  Luril,  bu  uppoiiHcd ; 
houikon.  ami  do;  dobiy  not,  for  tldiio  owohmUo.  0 
mv  (Jod.  for  tliv  «»»i»'»^  i'*  invokt<d  upon  this  i-ity 
mid  up«»n  tl\y  poopb^ ;  and  tltMd  wilh  us  uoconliui^ 
to  thy  nuMoy.     Ain»M\. 


tJJItfwcitiono  foi*  iUaoo. 


PART  I. 

TUK  rKKVAUATlON  OF  TnU  OIFKIU'US  IVY  ACTS  OF 
HUMILITY,  I'HAIJ'K,  FAITH,  KTC. 

Prtuftr  lU  Ihf  hf^'inniiii;^  of  Mtsa,  while  tho  Priest  says 
tilt'  JvulicH  mo,  l)eu8,  tji*c. 

O  Ai.MUJUTY  Tiord  of  heaven  and  eartli.  he 
hold  i.  a  vvretcheil  sinner,  presume  to  appear 
before  theo  this  day.  to  oiler  np  to  thee,  by  tho 
hands  of  our  High  Priest,  Jesus  Christ,  thy 
Son.  the  sacrifice  of  his  body  and  blood,  in 
union  witli  tluit  sacrifice  which  he  otlered  to 
thee  upon  the  cross  :  first,  for  thine  own  honor, 
praise,  adoration,  and  ffU>ry:  secondly,  in  re- 
membranee  of  bis  death  and  passion:  thiidl), 
in  thanksiriving  tor  all  thy  blessings  besto\yed 
on  him  and  oi  his  -.vhole  Church,  whctuei 


DKVOI'IOMI  rOR  MAMM. 


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if 


iriiirnphmit,  in  Ikuivcm  «»r  rnilitjuit  on  ourlii, 
niwl  (^Hpccijilly  Inr  fliciNt?  IkinIovvjmI  on  nu;.  llitj 
ni<»sl,  \inwnriliy  of  nil  :  Inmlhly,  lor  ohtiiining 
piinlon  and  rcMniHNioii  of  u||  niy  .sinH,  and  of 
llinsc  of  all  olhrrs,  wlicJhcr  livin^r  or  (1(5jmI,  for 
vvlioiM  I  (Mi^dU  to  pray;  and  lastly,  for  ubfainin^' 
all  trniecs  and  hh^sHin^^s  holh  lor  niyNcll'  niid 
lor  Ihy  vvlioUi ChnicJi.  Oh!  \m  thou  ph-asc.d 
to  assiHt  nu)  in  Kuch  nianfu-r  hy  thy  ^ni(;(;, 
that  i  niay  Ix^havci  tnysc^H  this  day  as  I  ou^dit 
to  do  in  thy  divinn  pnrsrn(!(5,  aiid'tlnit  I  may 
s(>  (ionunnnjonito  the  death  and  nassion  of  thy 
Son,  as  to  partako  most  plimtirnlly  of  tho  I'ruitH 
of  it.  Through  the  sanic!  Jchus  Clirist  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

At  tint  Coafitoor 

O  hkssed  Trinity,  one  God,  Father,  «on, 
and  Holy  Chost,  prostrate  in  spirit  helore  thee, 
I  here  conless,  in  the  sight  of  the  whole  court 
of  li(;aven,  and  of  all  thy  faithful,  my  itmumer- 
uhlc  treasons  against  thy  divine  Majesty  I 
have  sinned,  O  Lord,  I  have  sinned  :  1  liavo 
^rii(»vously  ollended  through  the  whole  course 
ol  inv  lite,  in  thought,  word,  and  dead;  and 
therefore  am  unworthy  to  lift  my  eyr^s  to  heav- 
en, or  so  n)uch  as  to  name  thy  sacred  narrjc : 
how  mucli  more  am  I  unworthy  to  af)pear 
here  in  thy  sanctuary,  and  to  assist  amonjr  thy 
ungels  at  these  heaveidy  mysteries,  whicli  re- 
quire so  much  purity  ;  because  Jesus  Christ 
himself  is  herq  in  person,  both  rriest  and  Vic- 

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tim!  But,  O  my  God,  thy  mercies  are  above 
all  thy  works,  and  thou  wilt  not  despise  a  con- 
trite  and  humble  heart :  and  therefore  I  here 
venture  to  come  into  thy  temple,  and  with  the 
poor  publican,  strike  my  breast,  and  say,  God, 
be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner.  And  I  humbly 
hope  to  find  this  mercy  which  I  crave,  through 
that  passion  and  death  which  are  here  cele- 
brated. O  Fountain  of  Mercy,  grant  .this 
mercy  to  me  and  to  all  poor  sinners.     Amen. 

Wlien  the  Priest  ascends  ilie  steps  of  the  Altar. 

Take  away  from  us  our  iniquities,  we  be- 
seech thee,  O  Lord ;  that  we  may  be  worthy 
to  enter  with  pure  minds  into  the  Holy  ol 
Holies.     Through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


At  the  Introit. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  we  may  be  truly  prepared 
for  the  offering  this  great  sacrifice  to  thee  this 
day  ;  and  because  our  sins  alone  can  render 
us  displeasing  to  thee,  therefore  we  cry  aloud 
to  thee  for  mercy. 

At  the  Kyrie  eleison. 

Either  repeat  with  the  Priest,  or  any : 

Have  mercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  and  forgive  me 
all  my  sins. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  have  mercy 
on  mo. 


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The  Gloria  in  excelsis. 

Repeat  this  with  the  Priest. 


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Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace 
to  men  of  good  will.  We  praise  thee ;  we 
bicss  thee;  we  adore  thee;  we  glorify  thee. 
We  give  thee  thanks  for  thy  great  glory,  6 
Lard  God,  heavenly  Kinc;,  God  the  Father 
almighty.  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only-be 
gotten  Son :  O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son 
of  the  Father,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  have  mercy  on  us  :  thou  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayers : 
thou  who  sittest  at  the  riffht  hand  of  the 
Father,  have  mercy  on  us.  For  thou  only  art 
holy :  thou  only  art  the  Lord :  thou  only,  O 
Jesu  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 

At  the  Collects. 

0  almighty  and  eternal  God,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee  mercifully  to  give  ear  to  the 
prayers  here  offered  thee  by  thy  servant  in 
the  name  of  thy  whole  Church,  and  in  behalf 
of  us  thy  people.  Accept  them,  to  the  honor 
of  thy  name,  and  the  good  of  our  souls  ;  and 
grant  to  us  all  mercy,  grace,  and  salvation, 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

(Or,  for  a  Saint's  Day.) 
Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  almighty  God,  that 


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the  examples  of  thy  saints  may  circctuully  move 
lis  to  reform  our  fives,  tliat  wliiie  wo  celebrate 
their  festivals,  wo  may  also  imitate  their  ac- 
tions.   Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.   Amen. 

At  the,  Kpistlo. 

Tliou  hast  vouchsafed,  O  Lord,  to  teach  us 
thy  sacred  truths  by  the  prophets  and  apos- 
ties:  O  grant  that  wo  may  so  improve  by 
their  doctrine  and  exauiples  in  tho  love  of  thy 
holy  name,  and  of  thy  holy  law,  that  we  may 
show  forth  by  our  lives  whose  disciples  we 
are  ;  that  wc  may  no  longer  follow  the  corrupt 
inclinutions  of  rfesh  amrblood,  but  master  all 
our  passions ;  that  wo  may  be  ever  directed 
by  thy  light,  and  strengthened  by  thy  grace,  to 
walk  in  tho  way  of  thy  commandments,  and 
to  serve  theo  vvith  clean  hearts.  Through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

At  'the  Gradual. 

How  wonilerful,  O  Lord,  is  thy  name, 
through  the  whole  earth!  1  will  bless  thee, 
C>  L(^rd,  at  all  times;  thy  praise  shall  ever  be 
in  my  mouth,  lie  thou  iny  God  and  Protector 
fc»rever :  1  will  put  my  whole  trust  in  thee ; 
oh !  let  me  never  he  confounded. 

At  Ow  Gospel. 

IMayst  thou  be  ever  adored  and  praised,  0 
Lor<i,  who,  not  content  to  instruct  and  inform 
us  by  thy  prophets  and  apostles,  hast  even 


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vouchsafed  to  speak  to  us  b)  thy  only  Son 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  commanding  us  by 
a  voice  from  heaven  to  hear  Him :  giant  us, 
U  merciful  God,  the  grace  to  profit  by  his  di- 
vine and  heavckiiy  doctrine.  All  that  is  writ- 
ten of  thee,  dread  Jesus,  in  thy  Gospel,  is  truth 
itself:  nothing  but  w^isdom  in  thy  actions; 
power  and  goodness  in  thy  miracles  ;  light  and 
instruction  in  thy  words.  With  thee,  sacred 
Uedeemer,  are  the  words  of  eternal  life :  to 
whom  shall  we  go,  but  to  thee.  Eternal  Foun- 
tani  ot  Truth  ?  Give  me,  O  God,  grace  to 
practise  what  thou  commandest,  and  com- 
mand what  thou  pleasest. 

At  the  Credo. 

Say  this  with  tht  Priest. 

I  believe  in  one- God,  the  Father  almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  and  of  all  things 
visible  and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only-be- 
gotten Son  of  God,  born  of  the  Father  before 
all  ages.  God  of  God ;  Light  of  Light ;  true 
God  of  true  God ;  begotten,  not  made ;  con- 
substantial  with  the  Father,  by  whom  all 
things  were  made.  Who  for  us  men,  and  for 
our  salvation,  came  down  from,  heaven,  and 
was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Vir- 
gni  Mary:  and  vv/s  made  man.  [Here  the 
people  kneel  down.]  He  was  crucified  also 
lor  us,  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  and  was 
imried.     The  third  day  he  rose  again  accord- 


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ing  to  the  Scriptures ;  and  ascended  into  heav. 
en,  and  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  the  Father : 
and  he  shall  come  again  with  glory  to  judge 
both  the  living  and  the  dead :  of  wnose  kiiig- 
dom  there  shall  be  no  end. 

And  1  beUeve  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord 
and  life- giver,  v^^ho  proceedcth  from  the  Father 
and  the  Son :  who  together  with  the  Fatlier 
and  the  Son  is  edored  and  glorified  ;  vvho 
spake  by  the  pic^4sets  And  one  holy  Catholic 
and  Apostolic  Cliurclv  I  coi  fess  one  baptism 
for  the  remission  o'\  ,-ms.  And  I  look  for  the 
resurrection  of  the  aead,  and  the  life  of  the 
world  to  come.     Amen. 


PART  II. 


THE  PKEPARATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION  OF  THE  BREAD 
AND  WINE  FOR  THE  SACRIFICE. 

During  the  Offertory  of  the  Bread  and  the  Wine. 

Accept,  O  holy  Father,  almighty  and  eternal 
God,  this  unspotted  Host,  which  I,  thy  unwor- 
thy servant,  offer  thee,  my  living  and  true 
God,  for  my  innumerable  sins,  offences,  and 
negligences,  and  for  all  here  present,  and  for 
all  faithful  Christians,  living  and  dead;  that 
it  may  avail  me  and  them  to  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

We  offer  thee,  O  Lord,  the  chalice  of  sal- 


aL,,^  ,1^. -."..-.-T  *>-.< 


vatiou,  ucSccCiiing  i\ij  jiCiiicncy,  tiiat  it  iiiiijr 


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347 


ascend  before  thy  divine  Majesty,  us  a  sweet 
l^erfnm^  for  our  salvation,  and  for  that  of  the 
whole  world. 

Accept  us,  O  Lord,  in  the  spirit  of  humility 
and  a  contrite  heart :  and  grant  that  the  sac- 
rifjce  which  we  offer  this  day  in  thy  sight  may 
be  pleasing  to  thee,  O  Lord  God. 

«» 

Al  the  Lavabo. 

Oh,  what  cleanness  and  purity  of  heart 
ought  we  to  bring  with  us  to  this  great  sacri- 
heel  but,  alas,  I  am  a  poor  unclean  sinner. 
Oh,  wash  me  dear  Lord,  from  all  the  stains 
of  sin  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb,  that  I  may 
be  worthy  to  be  present  at  these  heavenly 
mysteries.  -^ 

After  the  Lavabo,  when  fJie  Priest  bows  down  at  the  middle 

of  the  Altar. 

0  most  holy  and  adorable  Trinity,  vouch- 
safe to  receive  this  our  sacrifice  in  remem- 
brance of  our  Saviour's  passion,  resurrection, 
and  glorious  ascension  :  and  grant  that  we 
may  die  with  him  to  our  sins,  rise  with  him  to 
a  new  life,  and  ascend  with  him  to  thee.  Let 
those  saints,  whose  memory  we  celebrate  on 
earth  remember  us  before  thy  throne  in  heav- 
en,  and  obtain  mercy  for  us,  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A/i^Orfte,  Fratres. 
May  the  Lord  receive  this  sacrifice  from 


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ihy  hands,  to  the  praise  and  glory  of  his  own 
name,  for  our  benefit,  and  that  oi  all  his  holy 
Church. 

At  the  Secreta. 

Mercifully  hear  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  and 
graciously  accept  this  pblation  which  we  thy 
servants  make  to  thee ;  and  as  we  ofTer^t  to 
the  honor  of  thy  name,  so  may  ii  be  to  us 
here  a  means  of  obtaining  thy  grace,  and  life 
everlasting  hereafter,  through  Jesus  Christ 
Amen. 

(Or J  for  a  Saint'' s  Day.) 

Sanctify,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  these 
gifts  which  we  otfer  thee  in  this  solemnity  of 
thy  holy  servant  N,  and  so  strengthen  us  by 
thy  grace,  that  both  in  piosperity  and  adver- 
sity our  ways  may  be  ever  directed  to  thy 
honor,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

At  the  Sursum  Corda. 

V.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 
R.  We  have  them  lifted  up  unto^he  Lord. 
V.  Let  us  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  our  God. 
R,  It  is  meet  and  just. 

The  Preface. 

It-  is  truly  meet  and  just,  right  and  salutary, 
that  we  should  always,  and  in  all  places,  give 
thanks  to  thee,  O  holy  Lord,  Father  almignty, 


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eternal  God.  Through  Christ  our  Lord  • 
hrough  ^yhom  the  Angels  praise  thy  Maiestv 
the  dominations  adore,  the  Towers  do  ho& 
m  awe,  the  heavens,  and  the  Virtues  of  the 
heavens,  and  the  blessed  Seraph  m  do  cele 
brate  wuh  united  joy.  I„  union  with  whom 
we  beseech  thee,  that  thou  wouldst  command 

[Here  the  bell  ]g  ruag.] 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory  Ho 
sanna  m  the  highest.  ^  ^    ^'        ^' 

me  Lord.    Hosanna  in  the  highest. 


PART  III. 

THE  CANOIf  OF  THE  MASS,  OR  MAIN  ACTION  OF  THE 

SACRIFICE. 

Altte  beginning  of  the  Canon. 
Most  merciful  Father,  who  hast  given  us 
hy  only  Son  to  be  our  daily  sacrifice^Tncline 

protect,  unite,  and  govern  thy  whole  Church 

n"Sre%T'''^  P°"^  ''^'  'hy  bS  2 
on  nis  present  Hohness,  on  our  BishoD  anri  afi 

true  professors  of  the  Catholic  faith.  '^'         "" 


„/„:T5 '!•«?'  0.«««>-nal  Father,  with  this  thv 
"'""""  '«  ">e  altar,  this  oblation  of  the  body 


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and  blood  of  thy  only  -  y-  hy  honor  and 
glory  ;  in  remembrance  ot  my  Saviour's  pas- 
sion, in  thanksgivinr  for  all  thy  benefits,  in 
satisfaction  for  all  my  sins,  and  for  the  obtain- 
ing of  thy  grace,  whereby  I  may  be  enabled  to 
live  virtuously  and  die  happily.  T  ac^i  „  thee 
likewise  to  accept  it,  O  God,  for  my  parents 
[if  fl//oe],  relatives,  friends,  and  benefactors; 
grant  them  all  blessings,  spiritual  and  temporal. 
1  od'er  it  up  aJso  [name  the  particular  intention 
you  offer  it  up  for ;  as  for  obtaining  this  mV- 
tue,  overcoming  that  vice ;  for  blessings,  such 
as  health,  *^cX  Likewise  for  all  that  are  in 
misery  ;  for  those  I  have  in  any  way  injured 
either  in  word  or  deed ;  for  all  my  enemies ; 
for  all  those  for  whom  my  prayers  are  desired, 
especially  N;  for  she  conversion  of  all  sinners, 
and  enlightening  all  that  sit  in  darkness.  Pour 
forth  thy  blessings  on  all,  according  to  th^'r 
different  necessities.  Througii  the  merits  ol 
th}  only  Son  our  Lord. 


When  the  Priest  spreads  Ms  Hands  over  the  Oblation. 

[Here  the  bell 's  again  rang.] 

Give  ear,  we  beseech  thee,  to  the  prayers  of 
th)  servant,  who  is  here  appointed  to  make 
this  oblation  in  our  behalf;  an^  ^ra^  t  it  may 
be  effectual  for  the  obtaining  of  i  )se  bless- 
ings which  he  asks  for  us. 

Behold,  O  Lord,  we  all  here  present  to  thee 


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861 


iect  union.  Grant,  O  Lord,  that  they  may  be 
made  for  us  the  true  body  and  blood  of  thy 
dear  ?<on ;  that  being  consecrated  to  thee  by 
this  holy  Victim,  we  may  live  in  thy  service. 
and  depart  this  life  in  thy  grace. 

At  Oie  Consecration. 

Bow  down  your  body  and  soul  in  solemn  adorafim; 
make  an  act  offaMh  in  the  rml  prestvce  of  your  Savirm/s 
b,dy  aiidhlooii,  soul  and  divAnity,  under  the  sacramental 
veils  Offer  your  whole  self  to  him,  and  nuuh  him  to 
his  Father:  he^  that  your  heart  and  soul  maybe  hamrilt 
changed  into  him.  ^^    * 

At  the  Elovution  of  the  Host. 

[Here  tJie  bell  is  rung  again.] 

Most  mlorablo  h  4y,  I  adore  thee  with  all 
th  Dowers  or  mj  s  .  jl.  Lord,  who  hast  given 
thytielt  entir.  to  us,  grant  we  may  become 
entirely  thi'  e.     I  Seli(  ve,  O  Lord;  help  mv 

unbelief.  "^ 

Most  merciful  Sav.  ir,  be  thou  my  pro- 
tector; strengthen  and  defend  me  by  thy 
ht  .venly  grace,  now,  and  especially  at  the 
nour  of  my  death,  good  Jesus.     .Imen. 

At  the  Elevation  of  the  Chaln-e. 

[Here  eIho  the  bell  is  rung.] 

Most  adorable  blood,  that  washr  t  away  all 
our  sms,  I  adore  tliee  happy  we,  could  we 
return  our  lift>.  and  biood  for  thine,  O  blesse  ' 
V  ictmi. 


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0  Jesu«,  do  thou  cleanse,  sanctify,  and  pre. 
serve  our  souls  to  eternal  life.  Live,  Jesus, 
in  us,  and  may  vi^e  live  in  thee.     Amen. 

After  the  Elevation. 

And  now,  O  Lord,  with  grateful  nearts  we 
call  to  mind  the  sacred  mysteries  of  thy  pas- 
sion and  death,  (  r  thy  resurrection  and  ascen- 
sion. Here  is  thy  body  that  was  broken; 
here  is  thy  blood  that  w^as  shed  for  us;  of 
which  these  exterior  signs  are  but  the  figures, 
and  yet  in  reality  contain  the  substance. 
Now  we  truly  oiler  thee,  O  Lord,  that  pure 
and  holy  Victim  which  Miou  hast  been  pleased 
to  give  us ;  of  which  all  the  other  sacrifices 
were  but  so  many  types  and  figures. 

At  the  Memento /or  the  Dead. 

1  offer  thee  again,  O  Lord,  this  holy  sacrifice 
of  the  body  and  blood  of  thy  only  Son,  in  be- 
half of  the  faithful  departed,  and  in  particular 
for  the  souls  of  [here  name  whom  you  chiefly 
propose  to  pray  for]  my  parents  [ij  rfea^/],  rel- 
atives, benefactors,  neighbors,  ^c.  Likewise 
of  such  as  I  have  any  ways  injured,  or  been 
the  occasion  of  their  sins ;  of  such  as  have 
injured  me,  and  been  my  enemies ;  of  such  as 
die  in  war,  or  have  none  to  pray  for  them; 
^c.  To  these,  O  Lord,  and  to  all  that  rest  in 
Christ,  grant,  we  beseech  thee;  a  place  of  re- 
freshment, light,  and  peace :  through  the  same 


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At  the  Nobis  quoque  Peccatoribus. 

Vouchsafe  to  grant  the  same  to  us,  pour  and 
miserable  sinners :  judge  us  not  according  to 
our  demerits;  but  through  the  infinite  multi- 
tude ol  thy  mercies,  in  which  we  hope,  liberally 
extend  to  us  thy  grace  and  pardon. 

We  ask  it  of  thee,  in  the  name  of  thy  dear 
Njn,  who  hveth  and  reigneth  eternally  with 
thee  and  m  that  form  of  prayer  which  he  him- 
self huth  taught  us. 


PART  IV. 

THE  COMMUNION,  OE  SACRAMENTAL  PART  OF  THE  CAROJf. 

At  the  Pater  noater. 

Our  Father,  (kc. 

Deliver  us  from  those  evils  which  we  labor 
under  at  present;  from  past  evils,  which  are 
our  manilold  sins ;  and  from  all  the  evils  to 
come  which  will  be  the  just  chastisement  of 
our  offences,  if  our  prayers,  and  those  more 
Dowertul  ones  of  thy  saints,  who  intercede  for 
us,  intercept  not  thy  justice,  or  excite  not  thy 
bounty.  -^ 

At  the  Pax  Domini. 

Thy  body  w^as  broken,  and  thy  blood  shed 
lor  us :  grant  that  the  commemoration  of  this 

holv   mvstf»rA7    rrinv    /-wKto.'n     f^-    .,_     _  _  . 

^  — ^.  —  J   ..^^^j    wuLdiii  luv  uo  peace;  aiici 

30* 


J 


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that  those  who  receive  it  nxiy  find  everlasting 
rest. 

At  the  Agnus  Dei,  say  with  the  Priest  : 

Lamh  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  grant  us  thy  peace.  . 

After  the  Agnus  Dei. 

In  saying  to  thy  apostles.  Peace  I  leave  with 
you,  my  peace  1  give  unto  you;  thou  hast 
promised,  O  Lord,  to  all  thy  Church,  that  peace 
which  the  world  cannot  give  ;  peace  with  thee, 
and  peace  with  ourselves. 

Let  nothing,  O  Lord,  ever  interrupt  this  holy 
peace;  let  nothing  separate  us  from  thee,  to 
whom  we  heartily  desire  to  be  united,  through 
the  blessed  sacrament  of  peace  and  reconcilia' 
tion.  Let  this  food  of  angels  strengthen  us  iri 
every  Christian  duty,  so  as  never  more  to 
yield  under  temptations,  or  fall  into  our  com- 
mon weaknesses. 

[If  you  intend  to  communicate,  say  instead: 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  the  livii:^  God, 
who,  according  to  the  will  of  the  Father, 
through  the  co-operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
hast  by  thy  death  given  life  to  the  woild  ; 
dehver  me  by  this  thy  most  sacred  body  and 


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blood  from  all  my  iniquities  and  from  all  evils  • 
and  make  me  always  adhere  to  thy  command- 
ments and  never  suffer  me  to  be  separated 
from  thee  ;  who  with  tae  same  God  the  Father 
and  Holy  Ghost  iivest  and  reignest  God  for- 
ever and  ever.     Amen. 

Let  not  the  participation  of  thy  body,  O 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  I,  all  unworthy  pre- 
same  to  receive  turn  to  my  judgment'  and 
condemnation ;  but  through  thy  mercy,  may 
It  be  to  me  a  safeguard  and  remedy,  both  of 
soul  and  body.  Who  with  God  the  Father  in 
the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  Iivest  and  reign- 
est  God  lorever  and  ever.     Amen.] 

At  the  Domine,  non  sura  dignua  [here  the  bell  is  runrrl 
sa7j  with  the  Priest  three  times,  s/rikvng  your  breast:    ' 

Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  thou  shouldst 
enter  under  my  roof;  say  but  the  word,  and 
my  soul  shall  be  healed. 

Such  as  do  not  interul  to  communicate  sacramentalhL  may 
communicate  spiritually,  as  follows  : 

Most  loving  Jesus,  I  adore  thee  with  a  • 
lively  faith,  who  art  present  in  this  sacrament 
by  virtue  of  thy  infinite  power,  wisdom,  and 
goodness.  All  my  hope  is  in  thee.  I  love 
thee,  O  Lord,  with  all  my  heart,  who  hast  so 
loved  me  ;  and  therefore  I  desire  to  receive 
thee  now  spiritually  ;  come,  therefore.  O  Lord, 
to  me  in  spirit,  and  heal  my  sinful  soul.    Feed 


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me,  for  I  am  hungry ;  strengthen  me,  for  I 
am  weak  ;  enliv  jn  and  sanctify  me  with  thy 
sacred  body  and  blood  ;  deliver  me  from  all 
sin,  and  make  me  always  obedient  to  thy  com- 
mands ;  and  let  me  never  be  separated  from 
thee,  my  Saviour,  who,  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest  one  God, 
forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

At  the  Communion. 

Let  it  be  now,  O  Lord,  the  eflect  of  thy 
mercy,  that  we,  who  have  been  present  at 
this  holy  mystery,  may  find  the  benefit  of  it  in 
our  souls. 


PART  V. 

PUBLIC  THANKSGIVING  AFTER  COMMUNION. 

At  the  Post-Communion. 

We  give  thee  thanks,  O  God,  for  thy  mercy, 
in  admitting  us  to  have  a  part  in  offering  this 
sacrifice  to  thy  holy  name  :  accept  it  now 
to  thy  glory,  and  be  ever  mindful  of  our 
weakness. 

Most  gracious  God,  Father  of  mercy,  grant, 
1  beseech  thee,  that  this  adorable  sacrifice  of 
the  blessed  body  and  blood  of  thy  Son,  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  may  obtain  for  us  at  thy 
hands,  mercy,  and  the  remission  of  all  our  sins. 
Amen., 


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Conclvding  Prayer. 

1  return  thee  now  most  hearty  inanks,  O 
my  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son,  that 
thou  hast  been  pleased  to  deliver  him  up  to 
death  for  us,  and  to   give  us  his  body  and 
Wood,  both  as  a  sacrament  and  a  sacrifice,  in 
these  holy  .  ;  steries,  at  which  thou  hast  per- 
mitted  me,  a  most  unworthy  sinner,  to  assist 
this  day      May  all  heaven  and  earth  bless  and 
praise  thee  ever,  for  all  thy  mercies.     Pardon 
me,  U  Lord,  all  the  distractions  and   negli- 
gences which  I  have  been  guilty  of  this  day 
in  thy  sight ;    and  let  me  not  depart  without 
thy  blessing.      Behold,  I  desire  from  this  mo- 
ment to  give  up  myself,  and  all  that  belongs 
to  me,  into  thy  hands  ;    and  I  beg  that  all  n  7 
undertakings,  all  my  thoughts,  words,  and  ac- 
tions, may  henceforward  tend  to  thy  glory 
through   the   same   Jesus   Christ  our   Lord 
Amen. 


Gospel  of  St.  John. 

In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the 
Word  vas  with  God,  and  God  was  the  Word  : 
the  same  was  in  the  beginning  with  God.  All 
things  were  made  by  him,  and  without  him 
was  made  nothing  that  was  made :  in  him  was 
.lift.  a"id   thp  ''^f  ^.r«^  4.U-    i.'-i  >.      r 

->  ^  lu  uitt  iiie  v^as  uic  iigru  01  men  :   and 


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the  light  slmielh  in  darkness,  and  the  darkness 
did  not  comprehend  it. 

There  was  a  man  sent  from  God,  whose 
name  was  John.  This  man  came  for  a  wit- 
ness, to  give  testimony  of  the  hght,  that  all 
men  might  believe  through  him.  He  was  not 
the  light,  but  came  to  give  testimony  of  the 
light.  He  was  the  true  light  which  enlighten- 
eth  every  mj,»n  that  cometh  into  this  world. 

He  was  in  the  world,  and  the  world  was 
made  by  him,  and  the  world  knew  him  not. 
He  came  unto  his  own,  and  his  own  received 
him  not.  But  as  many  as  received  him,  to 
them  lie  gave  power  to  become  the  sons  oi 
God  :  to  those  that  believe  in  his  name,  who 
are  born  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the 
flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God.  And 
the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dw^elt  among 
us ;  and  we  saw  his  glory,  as  it  were  tlije 
glory  of  the  only-begotten  of  the  Father,  full 
of  grace  and  truth. 


Erasers  after  llTass. 


Almighty  everlasting  God,  we  humbly  beseech 
thee  graciously  to  look  down  from  thy  high  and 
holy  place  upon  this  congregation,  and  mercifully 
hear  and  accept  the  prayers  of  thy  Church.  Of 
thine  infinite  mercy  be  pleased  to  grant  us  pardon  of 
all  oui  sins,  soun  *«•  iss  of  mind,  health  of  body,  and 


DEVOTIONS  FOR  MASS. 


35D 


all  tlie  necessaries  of  life:  ^rant  also  peace  in  our 
(Ijiys  freedom  from  tenipe.sls,  and  fruitful  seasons 
(inirjt  also  to  our  prayers  the  unity  of  tlie  Catholic 
Ui'*h,  the  extirpation  of  heresies,  the  destruction  of 
wicked  counsels,  the  increase  of  orthodox  reliirion 
fci  yor  of  love  and  piety,  sincere  devotion,  patience! 
and  ong-sufh.,r.ng  in  allliction,  and  joy  in  hope', 
l^inaliy,  grant  us  all  things  needful  for  tlie  welfare 
ol  our  souls  and  bodies,  but,  above  all,  whatever 
may  promote  the  increase  of  thy  £rlory.  TIhoulWi 
our  Lord,  tfec.  "  o     j  5 


I  give  thee  all  possible  praise  and  thanks,  0  Sov- 
ereign Creator,  that  thou  hast  permitted   me  this 
day  to  be  present,  and  to  assist  at  this  holy  sacri 
hce.     Receive,  O  Lord,  my  unworthy  prayers,  sup- 
ply all  my  defects,  pardon  all  my  distractions  arid 
iiidevotions ;    and  grant  that  by 'the  stren<rth  and 
vntue  of  those  divine  mysteries,  I  may  go  on  cheer- 
tully  m  the  path  of  thy  commandmen'ts,  love   and 
service,  amidst  all  the  temptations,  troubles 'and 
dangers  of  my  life's  pilgrimage,  till  I  shall  one  day 
iiappily   arrive   at   thy    heavenly    kingdom,    where, 
with  the  blessed    angels  and  saints,  1  shall   more 
clearly  contempk.te  thee,  more  perfectly  enjoy  thee, 
and  more  worthily  celebrate  thy  iniirute  goodness! 
and  mercy,  with  uninterrupted  canticles  of  eternal 
praise,  admiration,  and  gratiiude. 

Happy  are  they  who  dweP  in  Cay  hou^e,  0  Lord  : 
forever  and  ever  they  will  praise  thee. 

Thou  art  worthy,  0  Lord,  to  receive  honor,  glcry. 
and  power.  _  - -/- 


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Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good,  for  his  mercy  is 
everlasting. 

Who  shall  relate  the  wonders  of  the  Lord  ?  who 
shall  publ'sh  his  praises  ? 


^  0  divine  Saviour  of  our  souls,  who  hast  gra- 
ciously been  pleased  to  leave  us  thy  precious  bodv 
and  blood  in  the  most  holy  sacrament  of  the  altar*: 
we  here  adore  thee  with  the  most  profound  respect, 
and  return  thee  our  most  humble  thanks  for  all  the 
graces  which,  by  this  mystery,  thou  hast  communi- 
cated to  us.  Thou  art  the  great  source  of  every 
good  gift :  shower  down  then  this  day,  we  beseech 
thee,  thy  benediction  upon  all  who  are  here  present, 
and  upon  thy  whole  Church  ;  and,  that  nothing 
may  put  a  stop  to  the  course  of  thy  graces,  take 
from  our  hearts  whatever  is  displeasing  to  thee; 
pardon  our  sins,  which  for  the  love  of  thee  we  sin- 
cerely detest :  purify  our  hearts,  and  sanctify  our 
souls.  Bless  us,  0  Jesus  !  with  a  blessing  like  to 
that  with  which  thou  didst  bless  thy  disciples, 
when  leaving  this  earth  thou  didst  ascend  into  heav- 
en. Bless  us  with  a  blessing  which  may  change 
us,  purify  us,  and  unite  us  perfectly  to  thee  :  which 
may  fill  us  with  thy  spirit,  and  may  be  to  us,  even 
in  this  life,  an  assured  pledge  of  that  benediction 
which  thou  hast  prepared  for  thy  elect  in  thy  heav- 
enly kingdom.     Amen. 


0  God,  of  whose  mercies  there  is  no  number,  and 
the  treasure  of  whose  goodness  is  infinite ;  we  hum- 
bly thank  thy  most  gracious  Majesty  for  the  favors 


A  METHOD  OF  HEARl\ti  MASS.  301 

ency  that  as  thou  grantest  our  requests  when  we 
humbly  ask  thee  so  thou  wilt  not  forsake  us,  but 
dispose  us  for  the  rewards  of  the  time  to  come: 
through,  (fee.     Amen.  _ 


^  Mctl)oh  0f  Rearing  iHass  bji  toati  of 
illebitation ; 

WITH  DEVOUT  AFFECTIONS  ON  THE  PASSION  AND  DEATH  OF 

OUtt  LORD. 


t  rJr'  Tl'r  i'^'  :'"*'^"'^  >^  ^^'  P''^''t  i-  come 
;  ,n  u  "'-'J'^  ^^"  ^""'^  '-  Vv^'^  in  ^vhich  Christ  hcsti- 
luted  the  HacyJUe  of  the  Ma.,,  n:  d  c,ave  hhnse/f  IT  us 
all  0  be  our  food  OaphteU  thou  not  to  acknowl'dae  arid 
give  htm'  thanks  for  this  excess  of  lave  f  "^ 

AFFECTIONS. 

I  acknowledge,  O  Lord  Jesus,  that  having  lov  J  ihlie 
own,  thou  didst  truly  love  them  even  uSto  ihe  end 
John  xiii.  1.  • 

For  behold,  thou  hast  prepared  a  table  befors  me. 
against  them  that  afflict  me.     Ps.  xxii.  6. 

I  will  offer  also  unto  thee  now  the  sacrifice  of  nr.-iise. 
and  will  cull  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord.     Ps.  cxv.  7, 

When  the  Priest  is  descending  from  the  altar  before  v^. 
mencinff  the  Mass.  Consider  Christ  after  Supper  aoina 
frmn  Mount  k^on  {where  the  Supper  had  been  held)  to  the 
(garden  of  Gcthsnnane.  And  his  disciples  followed  him 
Luke  xxn.  39.  Avd  wilt  thou  forsake  thy  God  in  hi 
time  of  tcmpfafion  and  triaf  f  ^       ^  »«  t «« 

31 


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A  METHOD  OF  HKARINO  MASS 


)»' 


AFFECTIONS. 

In  whatsoever  place  thou  shalt  be,  O  my  Lord,  there 
will  thy  servant  be.     2  Kings  xv.  21. 

It  is  good  for  me  to  adhere  to  my  God,  to  put  my 
hope  in  the  Lord  God.     Ps.  Ixxii.  28. 

Lord,  I  am  ready  to  go  with  tliee  both  into  prison  and 
to  death.     Luke  xxii.  33. 

At  the  Confession.  Contemplate  Christ  praying  in  hit 
aponi/fWhiiU  his  sweat  became  as  drops  of  blood  trickling 
down  upm  the  ground.  Luko  xxii.  44.  77tv  sinn  forced 
out  his  blood;  and  wilt  thou  not  grieve  on  account  of  thern  f 

AFFECTIONS. 

Who  will  give  water  to  my  head,  and  a  fountain  of 
tears  to  my  eyes,  and  I  will  weep  day  and  night.  Jer. 
Ly.  L 

Father,  I  have  sinned  against  Heaven,  and  before 
thee ;  I  am  not  now  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  Luke 
XV.  2L 

0  God,  be  merciful  to  me,  a  sinner.    Luke  xviii.  13. 

When  tlie  priest  kisses  the  altar,  and  at  the  Introit.  Con- 
aider  Judas  betraying  Christ  mth  a  kiss.  And  art  not 
thou  also  a  traitor,  tvhile  thou  rejectest  thy  Saviour  to  em- 
brace soine  trijling  pleasure  f 

AFFECTIONS. 

Impute  not  to  me,  my  Lord,  the  iniquity,  nor  remeia. 
her  tiie  injuries  of  thy  servant.     2  Kings  xix.  19. 

1  acknowledge  my  iniquity,  and  my  sin  is  ever  l>eio« 
ine.    Ps,  1.  4. 

Ijord,  have  mercy  upon  me,  have  mercy  upon  me. 

At  the  Kvrie  eleison.     Reflect  on  the  threefold  denial  oj 
Peter,  wm  did  not  repent  until  the  Lord  looked  upon  hiin. 
Lake  xxii.  61.     IJow  often  art  thou  ashamed  of  thy  Lord 
Jesus,  and  denieat  him  before  men  I     Whai  wilt  thou  r« 
pcnif 


BT  WAY  or  MEDITATION. 


863 


AFfi'EClIONS. 

1  have  sinned,  O  Lord.    2  Kings  xii.  13. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence.    Ps.  1.  12. 
Look  upon  me,  and  liave  mercy  upon  me.    Ps.  xxlV, 
16 

At  Vie  Gloria.  Tliink  of  the  exultation  of  the  Jews  at  tht 
mocking  and  sufferings  of  Christ.  And  art  not  thou  as 
otie  of  them,  if  thou  takest  pleasure  in  toicked  things  i 

AFFECTIONS. 

What  shall  I  answer  ?  or  what  shall  I  say  ?  God  has 
found  out  the  iniquity  of  his  servant.     Gen.  xliv.  16. 

Convert  us,  O  God  our  Saviour,  and  turn  away  thine 
anger  from  us.     Ps.  Ixxxiv.  6. 

i  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee,  O  Lord.    Ps.  ix.  3. 


)  xviii.  13. 


At  the  Collect^  Ejpistle,  and  Gradual.  Think  of  all  the  ac- 
cusations, mockeries,  blows,  and  spittings  which  Christ 
endured  in  tfie  houses  of  Annas  and  Gaiaphas.  John 
xviii.  22.  Christ  was  silent  as  a  lamb  before  his  shearers  ; 
but  Itmo  easily  art  thou  made  angry,  and  reproach  st  thin^ 
accusers ! 


AFFECTIONS. 


Where  is  thy  fortitude  and  thv  patience  ?    Job  iv.  6. 

Thou  art  my  patience,  O  Lord.    Ps.  Ixx.  5. 

Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  before  my  mouth,  and  a  door 
round  about  my  lips.  Incline  not  my  heart  to  evil 
worda.    Pa.  cxl.  4. 


At  the  Gospel,  which  tJie  priest  reads,  crossing  over  to  the 
other  side  of  the  altar.  Meditate  how  Christ  was  hurried 
from  Gaiaphas  to  Pilate,  qu^siioned  concerning  his  teach- 
ing, and  rebuked.  Luke  xxiii.  Dost  thou  value  the  pre- 
cious doctrine  of  Jesus  f  Dost  thou  receive  it  carefully 
thyself,  and  hand  it  on  to  others  i 


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AFFECTIONS. 

Direct  ray  steps  according  to  thy  word,  and  let  no 
iniquity  have  dominion  over  me.     Ps.  cxviii.  133. 

'I'hy  word  is  a  luni])  to  my  feet,  and  a  light  to  mv 
paths.     Ps.  cxviii.  ^ 

I  will  teuch  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked  and  sinners 
•hall  be  converted  unto  thee.     Ps.  1.  14. 

Meditate  upon  Christ  sent  bif  Pilate  to  Herod,  and  by  him 
sent  back  again  to  Pilate  {when  he  obtained  not.  the  nlgm 
he  expected  to  see),  cloth td  in  a  white  garment,  as  a  silly 
pcPHon,  not  worthy  of  credit.  Luko  xxiii.  A rt  thou  among 
thane  who,  before  they  will  believe,  demand  of  Christ  that 
they  may  see  a  sign  if     Mark  xii.  69. 

AFFECTIONS. 

Blessed  are  Ihey  that  have  not  seen,  and  have  believed 
John  XX.  2y. 

I  do  believe,  Lord;  h'cV^  my  unbelief.     Mark  ix.  23 
I  live  in  the  faith  of  Jf.c  8on  of  God,  who  loved  me, 
and  delivered  himse)!  i  ;r  mx     Gal.  ii.  20. 

At  the  Offertory.  Meditai,:  upon  the  resignation  of  Christ, 
and  Ins  offering  himself  lo  bmr  all  things  for  the  glory  of 
hit.  Father  and  the  redemption  of  mankind.  Pa.  xxxix 
Art  thou prej,ared  to  endure  adversity  and  affliction? 

AFFECTIONS. 

1  am  prepared  for  scourges.     Ps.  xxxvii.  18. 
I  will  take  the  chalice  of  salvation,  and  I  will  call  upon 
the  n;ime  of  the  Lord.     P.s.  exv.  4. 

Confirm,  O  God,  tliat  which  thou  hast  wrought  in  me. 
P«.  Ixvii.  29. 

At  the  Lavabo.  Reflect  how  Pilate  sought  to  excuse  himself 
for  Ins  most  wicked  deed  by  washing  his  hands,  but  did  not 
escape  the  guilt  itself  Matt,  xxvii.  24.  Bow  often  dost 
thou  seek  to  conceal  thy  ,s  ns,  and  to  make  excuses  fur  them  / 
iio  doing,  thou  dost  "ather  increase  than  dbninish  them. 


• 


BX   WAT  or  MEmTATlO.,. 
AFFECTIONS. 


S66 


P»  x^f? '*"""""^^^- •  "^ -i-«eo  unto  th,  LoM. 

dt  the  Orate  fmtrpfl      /!/  ^:4\, 
condnnned  byPilat.  f  ^'^''"' ^''Po^   Ckrut,  about  to 

/^7«  a^    ke  laat  day  /  '^  '  *'''''^  ^^^/^^  <^'/-'r/*/  /A^ 


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ilOJVS. 


I  will  let  go  mv  ILT}^ r      P-""  ^y  ■     Jol"  «iv.  13. 
condemn  rae.    Job  "Y  ^"^  '"  *^'"''  ^o  ""t 

^^  the  Preface.     Jie/Tect  thnt  th. 
days  he/ore,  sainted  Chruf  M  7P  '""^^  '^'^*  ^^^"'^^ 
Crucify  hin,  crucify  him    Itfx^T^T/T  ''^^  ^'' 
of  mmlar  iruionstancy  ?      ^"""^  ^^  6.    Art  thou  g,   Uy 

AFFECTIONS. 

ae.   -Ps.  oxxxviiL  9        "'""^  "'>'  "«'>'  hand  slmll  hold 

'-e«r  E/Jc  voice  of  (Jhritt  2     Tf  „         -  -.-     ^-vot  iiwu  noi    ; 
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me,  let  liim  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross  and  fol 
low  me.    Matt.  xvi.  24. 

AFFECTIONS. 

Draw  me:  we  will  run  after  thee  to  the  odor  of  thy 
!    ointments.    Cant.  i.  3. 

God  forbid  that  I  should  glory  save  in  the  cross  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Gal.  vi.  14. 

Let  us  go  forth  therefore  to  him  >vithout  the  camp, 
bearing  h\s  reproach.     Heb.  xiii.  13. 

At  tlie  Elevation  of  the  Host.  Meditate  on  Christ,  nailed  to 
the  cross  by  his  hands  and  his  feet,  set  forth  as  a  spectacle 
to  the  whole  world.  Mark  xx.  25.  Behold,  0  wan,  tjiy 
Redeemer !  With  what  affection  hast  thou  hitherto  em- 
braced  him,  who  here,  with  extended  arms,  invites  thee  to 
his  embrace? 

AFFECTIONS. 

My  beloved  to  me,  and  I  to  him.    Cant.  ii.  16. 

Tell  liira  that  I  languish  with  love.     Ibid.  v.  8. 

Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ  ?  Shall 
tribulation,  or  distress,  or  danger?  I  am  sure  that 
neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  any  other  creature  shall  be 
able  to  separate  us  from  the  love  of  God  which  is  in 
Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.    Rom.  viii.  36. 

At  the   Elevation  of  the   Chalice.     Eejlect   how  profusely 

Christ  poured  forth  his  blood  from  his  five  sacred  wounds 

for  the  washing  away  of  onr  sins.     Run  to  him,  0  sinner, 

that  you  may  be  cleansed,  and  draw  waters  with  joy  o\,t  of 

tlie  Saviou/s  fountains.     Is.  xii.  8. 

AFFECTIONS. 

Suffer  me  that  I  may  lament  my  sorrow  a  little,  be- 
fore I  go  and  return  no  more,  to  a  land  that  is  dark,  and 
ftftypred  with  the  Bhadow  of  fleath.     Job  xx.  20. 

Perhaps  darkness  shall  cover  me.     Ps.  cxxxviii.  11. 


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At  th«  Memento  for  the  Dead.  0  Jesus,  enlighten  those 
who  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death.  Lake  L 
79. 

At  the  Pater  noster.  Meditate  upon  the  seven  words  of 
Christ  uttered  bi/  him  on  the  cross  :  1.  Christ  prayed  for 
his  enemies  ;  what  dost  thou  do  ?  2.  The  thief,  repenting, 
obtained  hmven.  Learn  seriously  to  repent  and  dc  pen- 
ance, but  delay  it  not,  to  the  last.  3.  Christ  commends 
his  mother  to  John,  arid  John  to  his  mother;  to  whom 
canst  thou  better  commend  thyself?  4.  Christ  complains 
that  he  is  forsaken  ;  and  dost  thou  expect  consolation  as 
thy  dxie  ?  5.  Christ  thirsted  for  thy  salvation  ;  and  dost 
thou  turn  away  frmn  it  with  loathing?  6.  Christ  an- 
nounced that  all  his  torments  were  finished:  thus  shall 
all  thy  good  and  evil  in  this  world  be  brought  to  a  close. 
1.  Lastly,  after  the  example  of  Christ,  commend  thy  spirit 
into  the  hands  of  thy  fteavenly  Father.     Luke  xxiii.  46. 

AFFECTIONS. 

And  we  also  forgive  our  debtors.    Matt.  vi.  12. 

Make  me  also  to  hear,  This  day  thou  shalt  be  with  me 
in  Paradise.     Luke  xxiii.  43. 

O  Mary,  behold  thy  Son !     John  xix.  26. 

Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  my  God;  go  not  thou  far 
from  me.    Ps.  xxxvii.  22. 

For  thee  my  soul  hath  thirsted.    Ps.  Ixii. 

Happy  is  he  who  hath  finished  his  course,  who  hath 
kept  the  faith.     2  Tim.  iv.  7. 

Into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit.     Luke  xxiii.  46. 

dt  the  Division  of  the  Sacred  Host.  Reflect  upon  the  sep- 
aration cf  Christ's  soul  frmn  his  bodi/.  Matt,  xxvii.  60. 
It  is  apjwinted  to  all  men  once  to  die.    Heb.  ix  27. 


AFFECTIONS. 


Let  my  soul  die  the  death  of  the  just.     Num.  xxiii.  10. 
Whether  wo  live,  or  whether  we  die,  we  are  the  Lord's 
Rom.  xiv.  «. 


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Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  L?rd.  Apoe. 
ziv.  13. 

At  the  Agnus  Dei,  when  tl  e  priest  strikes  his  breast.    Her 

Jlect  how  many  of  those  viho  saw  Christ  dying  on  tJie  cross^ 

striking  tliuir   breasts,  returned.     Luke   xxiii  48.    And 

dost  not  thou  strike  thy  breast  in  token  of  true  sorrow  for 

thy  sinsf 

AFFECTIONS. 

Lord,  I  strike  my  breast  with  the  publican,  and  say, 
Be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner.     Luke  xviii.  13. 

And  now,  O  Lord,  think  of  me,  and  take  not  revenge 
of  my  sins,  neither  remember  my  offences,  nor  those  of 
ray  parents.     Job  iii.  3. 

Let  thy  mercies  speedily  prevent  us.    Ps.  xxviii.  8. 

At  the  Communion  of  the  Priest.  Meditate  upon  the  burial 
of  Christ.  John  xix.  41.  He  asks  from  thee  thy  heart 
for  a  sepulchre. 

AFFECTIONS. 

My  heart  is  ready^  O  God,  my  heart  is  ready.  Pa 
Ivi.  10. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  resting-place,  thou  and  the  ark 
of  thy  holiness.    Ps.  cxxxi.  8. 

My  heart  shall  rejoice  with  thee.    Prov.  xxiii.  16. 

At  the  last  Collect,  which  th^  priest  reads  with  a  loud  voice. 
Meditate  upon  Chrises  joyful  and  glorious  resurrection. 
Mark  xvi.  6.  Ye  are  dead,  and  your  life  is  hid  with 
Christ  in  God.    Colos.  iil  8. 


AFFECTIONS. 

We  look  for  the  Saviour,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
will  reform  the  body  of  our  lowness,  made  like  to  the 
body  of  his  glory.     Phil.  iii.  20,  2^ 

When  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  the  face  of 
God?    Ps.  xli.  2. 

I  desire  to  be  dissolved,  and  to  be  with  Christ.  Phil 
i.  23. 


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At  tJte  Benediction.    Meditate  IiMn  rh^io*  ,,-      j- 

'^X't  *«>p.  t'ktf  iTt2  zr^ 

ye  called,  tfiat  ye  may  mlierit  a  blessing,     l  Pet.  iiL  9. 

AFFECTIONS. 

P8^xrvii^9.^''''^'  *^^  ^'''^^''  ^^  ^^^'^  ^^3^  inheritance. 
^  May  God  our  God  bless  us ;  may  God  bless  us.     Ps. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house   O  I  ord  • 
they  shall  praise  thee  forever  and  ever^    Ps.  kxxiii.  5    ' 

PRAYER  AT  THE  CONCLUSION  OF  MASS. 

Accept,  O  holy  Trinity,  this  sacrifice  of  the  body  and 

t  vlvi  e'Z^T^  •  ^^"^  ^'"'^  "'"^^  '  have  off'^^  o 
tliydivhie  Majesty  m  remembrance  ofhis  passion  and 
death  ;  and  by  his  infir.ite  merits,  I  beseech  thee  'hat  "ll 
my  defects  and  negligences  may  be  supplied  ^r  he  i« 
the  propitiation  for  our  sins.    Amen 


^n  excise  0f  ^nion  toiti,  tlje  Sacwir 
^taxi  of  lestts  buring  illaes. 


It  u  m  tJ^holy  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  that  Jesus  Christ  offers 
Jnmselffor  love  of  us,  to  the  Divine  Justice ;  ill  fuZ 
JV  am^^en.  at  this  august  Sacrifice,  that  we  ought  oho^r 
h     Sacred  Heart      Meditate  on  his  mercies  toward' ^l 

for  titZ"'^^'^'''^;    ^'''^'''"^  '^  '^o^  ««  ^-<^/*  «-r  J 

CaWy.  "'   '•^  ^'"  '^"'  ^"*^  '^'■"^^^^  '^A^*^   o« 

ifa^e  yo?ir  Intention. 
I  offer  thee,  O  mv  God.  this  aumj^t  a.,n,.,-*,«p  f^  i,^„^. 
thy  unspeakable  Perfections,  to  thank  th;;i;ral;th; 


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graces  which  thou  hast  so  often  heaped  upon  mc,  to  ask 
thy  pardon  for  my  numberless  infidelities,  and  to  obtain 
of  thee  new  favors. 

O  Jesus,  grant  me,  I  beseech  thee,  a  constant  atten- 
tion,  a  profound  reverence,  a  lively  faith,  and  a  tender 
devotion  during  the  adorable  sacrifice:  set  me  on  fire 
with  the  love  of  thee,  that  1  may  partake  of  the  merits 
which  thou  hast  obtained  for  me  at  the  price  of  thy 
blood. 

Whilst  the  Priest  is  at  the  foot  of  the  Altar. 

O  divine  Jesus,  thou  art  the  victim  charged  with  all 
the  iniquities  of  the  world ;  thou  didat  weep  for  tliera 
bitter  tears ;  thou  didst  expiate  them  by  the  most  dread- 
ful  torments  and  by  the  most  cruel  of  deaths.  I  come 
to  mingle  my  tears  with  thine ;  I  confess  to  thee,  in  the 
presence  of  Mary  ever  Virgin  and  of  all  the  Saints,  that 
I  have  sinned  exceedir.gly  ;  that  it  is  my  ingratitude  that 
pierced  thy  heairt,  and  put  thee  to  a  cruel  death.  O  God, 
mv  Saviour,  through  thy  tears,  through  thy  agony  in  the 
G'lrden  of  Olives,  through  thy  precious  blood  and  the 
wound  in  thy  Sacred  Heart,  I  beseech  thee  to  pardon 
me,  and  grant  me  the  remission  of  all  my  sins. 

At  the  Introit. 

Let  us  adore  the  Heart  of  Jesus,  which  has  loved  us 
so  much ;  let  us  prostrate  ourselves  before  him,  and  be- 
wail the  sins  of  which  we  have  been  guilty.  Grant  us, 
O  Lord,  a  contrite  and  humble  heart;  let  the  homage  of 
our  adorations  be  as  acceptable  to  thee  as  if  we  offfered 
thee  thousands  of  victims. 

At  the  Kyrie. 

O  Father  of  infinite  mercy,  have  pity  on  thy  children; 
O  Jesus,  immolated  for  us,  apply  to  us  tiie  merits  of  thy 
precious  blood ;  O  Holy  Ghost,  the  Sanctifier,  descend 
Into  our  hearts,  jiiid  inuu.mc  them  Witi»  tny  lov6. 


WITH  THE  SACRED  HEAR  T  OF  JESUS.  87J 

M  the  Gloria  in  excelais. 

End  let  U8  say  w  1  i  them :  "  Glorv  to  HnH; n*i     i  •  I     ' 
heaven."    Ja,„,,,ty  Fath^7ett^"e     wttS 
thee,  we  adore  tlu^e,  we  irive  thee  thank«  fAr  tii  \. 
benefitH  which  thou  ha.t  In'vi.hed  upon  u  '^i  h^ufee  " 

he  Hin8  of  the  world,  have  mercy  on  us;  thou  only  art 
holy,  tiiou  only  art  the  Lord,  who  reim,eHt  with  t1  e 
father  and  the  Holy  Ghoat  in  glory,  aSdmerilst  aU 
our  homage  on  earth.  ^  meriitsi  all 

At  the  Collects. 
O  divine  Jesus,  inexhaustible  fountain  of  all  eood 

Heart,   that,  having  entered,  by  pious  meditation,  into 

his  august  sanctuary  of  divine  love,  we  may  fix  forever 

here  our  hearts,  as  the  place  wherein  are^  found  tl^ 

treasure,   he  repose,  and  the  happiness  of  holy  souN 

ivho  hvest  and  reignest  forever  and  ever.  ' 

At  the  Epistle. 
"  He  shall  grow  up  as  a  tender  plant  before  the  Lord 

n  him,  nor  comeliness:   aniT  we  have   seen   him,  and 
here  was  no  sightliness,  that  we  should  be  desirois  of 

^ro^^^aCdV"'•t^n^>j«^^  of  mL^TZ  o 
Borrows,  and  acquainted  with  infirmity;  and  his  look 

wasns  n  were  hidden  and  despised;  thereupon  we  cs 

teemed  him  not.      Surely  he  hath  borne  our  infirmitiet 

and  carrie^  our  sorrowsj'and  we  have  though    hTmTs 

It  were  a  leper,  and  as  one  struck  by  God,  and  aEod 

But  he  wa.  wounded  for  our  iniouilies  h/«"^^^^^^ 

-rour  sins-  the  chastisement  0/  our  peace  was  up^n 


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him,  and  by  his  bruises  we  are  healed.  All  "ve  like 
sheep  have  ^one  astray,  every  one  hath  turned  asiae  into 
his  own  way :  and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  him  the  ini- 
quity of  us  all.  Ho  was  offered  because  it  was  his  own 
will,  and  he  opened  not  his  mouth :  he  shall  be  led  as  a 
sheep  to  the  slaughter,  and  shall  be  dumb  as  a  lamb  be- 
fore  his  shearer,  and  he  shall  not  open  his  mouth.  He 
was  taken  away  from  distress, and  from  judgment:  who 
shall  declare  his  generation  ?  because  he  is  cut  off  out 
of  the  land  of  the  living:  for  the  wickedness  of  my 
people  have  I  struck  him."     (Is.  liii.  2-8.)     ■ 

At  the  Gradual. 

Let  the  tears  flow  from  our  eyes,  day  and  night,  jis  a 
torrent;  let  our  hearts  be  poured  out  like  water  before 
the  Lord :  let  us  raise  up  our  hands  to  him. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  pardon  thy  children ;  let  not  thy  her- 
itage  fall  into  reproach;  save  us,  and  we  will  never 
cease  to  sing  thy  mercies. 

At  the  Gospel. 

O  Lord  Jesus,  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  do  to  gain 
eternal  life. 

«  My  little  children,  I  give  you  a  new  commandment : 
That  you  love  one  another,  as  I  have  loved  you,  that  you 
also  love  one  another.  By  this  shall  all  men  know  that 
you  arfi  my  disciples,  if  you  have  love  one  for  another. 
If  you -love  me,  keep  my  commandments.  And  I  will 
ask  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  the  Spirit  of  truth, 
whom  the  world  knoweth  not.  J  will  not  leave  you  or- 
phans :  I  will  come  to  you ;  you  shall  know  that  I  am 
ai  ni}  Father,  and  you  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  He  that 
keepeth  my  commandments,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me  ,•  and 
he  that  loveth  me,  shall  be  loved  of  my  Father,  and  I 
will  love  him,  and  will  open  to  him  my  heart.  Abide  in 
me ;  if  any  one  abide  not  in  me,  he  shall  be  cast  forth 
as  a  branch,  and  shill  wither,  and  they  shall  cast  him 
into  the  tire,  and  he  burneth.  If  you  abide  in  me,  and 
my  woid.s  abide  ji  you,  you  shall  ask  whatever  you  will, 


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disciple.  /Httlewh'iltnfc\tt„°„",'  '"'"""'""' 
sha  lament  and  weep,  bu.  .ife^wo'  Id's  l^^lo":'-  Zt 
I  Will  see  you  ao-ain  nnH  irm,.  i i     ,'"v*y"^t,e,  out 

yourjoyno^manatakeZmvou  t  '"J"^- ""d 
8  lii     have  distress  •  hnt  h..,V     ^^j     "  ""^  "'"'''d  yoa 

whom  thou  hasi  g"  ^me  'hf.  'tt?„^'? '"  %  '»""« 
also  are.     I  Driv  not   h„»  .1        u  ^  .".'"y  '"'  ""e-  "s  we 

of.heworteTha;''  orrhot^dt'tiethf'-r""' 
evil.      Fiithpr  I  will  ♦!.„♦     u  """"'"'*''  '^eep  them  from 

.houhasf^:™'!"^  'bitThLrthitTh"^"  ^''"" ' 

■ny  glory."    (Compare  John  Affi-xvU.)  ^  ""^  """ 


At  the  Credo. 
ve.'led  tr;iy''ch«Ch''%'tJi™t  f '=''  ')»-  •>-'  - 

thyholy'r^Kfgior  --'"""y -'"tain  the  Si' of 

-4<  </.«  Offertory. 
He^rf"'!!!'  7^  ^'"""^  "^^^  ^^^^  confidence  to  thy  Sacred 

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From  the  Offertory  to  the  Preface. 

Sin  hath  made  us  the  eneniicH  of  our  God,  hut  Jesus 
Christ,  by  his  death,  huth  reconciled  ua  witii  iiia  divine 
Father.  It  ia  in  the  Suored  Heart  tiiut  thia  reconciliii- 
tion  is  accomplished.  O  my  rouI,  how  Jeaus  Ciiriat  hath 
loved  us  I  At  what  a  price  lie  hath  redeemed  ua!  Not 
with  gold,  nor  with  richea;  but  by  the  volunt4iry  ahed- 
ding  of  Ilia  blood.  He  hath  sacrificed  himaelf  for  ua :  let 
ua  then  live  only  for  him,  let  ua  aiicritice  ouraelvea  to- 
gether  with  him. 

Thou  wiliest,  O  Jesus,  that  I  should  bo  a  victim  of 
love>  wholly  consecrated  to  thy  Divine  Ileiirt :  it  is  my 
most  ardent  desire.  Thy  benelita  are  numberleaa;  thou 
hast  broken  the  bonds  of  my  servitude;  thou  hiist 
adopted  me  for  thy  child ;  thou  haat  admitted  mo  to  thy 
table;  thou  hast  given  me  a  place  in  thy  Divine  Heart; 
and  even  yet,  for  all  my  continual  prevarications,  thou 
prepareat  me  an  everlasting  blesaedneaa :  how  could  I 
ever  forget  ao  many  benefits !  I  will  publish  thy  mer- 
ciea,  and  will  never  ceaae  to  love  thee  with  all  the  fer- 
vor of  my  heart.  But,  O  my  God,  my  heart  ia  not  full 
enough  of  love  and  fervor  to  be  an  offering  worthy  of 
thee.  What,  then,  shall  I  give  thee?  I  will  give  Ihee 
thy  ^on.  That  Son,  the  most  worthy  object  of  tiiy 
complacency,  will  supply  my  inability.  O  Lord,  look 
not  on  me,  out  on  this  divine  offering. 

At  the  Preface. 
Lift  up,  O  Lord,  do  thou  thyself  lift  up  my  heart  to 
tnee.  Take  from  it  all  unholy  thoughts,  all  earthly 
affections.  Lift  it  wholly  up  to  heaven,  where  thy  Heart 
is  worthily  adored,  and  to  the  altar,  where  it  is  about  to 
manifest  itself  to  me.  My  life  is  but  one  continual  sue- 
cess-ion  of  thy  mercies,  let  it  be  one  continual  succession 
of  thanksgivings ;  and  as  thou  art  now  about  to  renew 
the  greatest  of  all  sacrifices,  is  it  not  meet  that  I  should 
burst  forth  in  expressions  of  heartfelt  gratitud(»  ?  Suffer 
me,  then,  to  join  my  feeble  voice  with  the  voices  oi  a!! 


WITH  THE  SACKED  HEART  OF  TESUS.  874 

the  heavenly  spirits,  and  in  union  with  them  to  huy  in 
a  trunHport  of  joy  and  admiration :  Holy,  lioly,  lioly  io 
the  Heart  of  Jcsuh,  the  worthy  object  of  the  Divine  com- 
phiceney,  and  of  the  homage  of  heaven  and  earth  The 
whole  earth  Ih  full  of  its  glory  and  its  mercy :  lot  mv 
leart  be  full  also  of  its  love. 

At  the  commencement  of  the  Canon. 

O  God,  infinitely  holy,  if  my  sins  provoke  thee,  and 
make  me  abominable  in  thy  HJght,  look  upon  thtt  Lan.b 
without  spot,  who  is  going  to  inunolate  himself  to  take 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  and,  beholding  his  merits 
remember  not  my  ingratitude.  Remember  only  that  I 
have  been  graciously  admitted  into  the  Heart  of  thy 
divnie  Son,  and  am  intimately  united  to  it.  This  Heart 
infinitely  merciful,  prayed  for  me  on  Calvary,  and  soon' 
will  it  renew  the  wicrilice  of  itself  for  me. 

O  my  God,  would  that  I  had  all  the  sorrow  which  filled 
the  Heart  of  Jesus,  the  man  of  sorrows,  when,  wei«rhed 
down  under  the  heavy  burden  of  my  sins,  and  read^^  to 
expiate  them  by  cruel  torments,  he  wept  grievously  in 
the  garden  of  Olives,  and,  all  covered  with  a  bloody 
sweat,  made  for  me  an  act  of  reparation  to  thy  outni.red 
majesty,  imploring  thy  mercy  with  deep  sighs  and  .n-oans ' 
I  earnestly  desire  this  perfect  sorrow :  I  ask  it  of  thee 
with  all  my  heart;  I  confess  that  I  have  sinned  exceed- 
ing y  m  clrending  thee,  and  repaying  th^  benefits  only 
with  outrages  and  insults.  There  is  i,  i.ing  I  would 
not  do  to  expiate  my  innumerable  sins,  and  I  would 
willingly  shod  my  blood  to  satisfy  thy  justice. 

But  what  do  I  behold  upon  the  altar?  Is  it  not  that 
noly  victim  which  shall  reconcile  me  to  my  God  ?  O 
my  soul,  this  bread  will  become  the  Body  of  the  Son  of 
Ciod,  and  this  wine  his  Blood,  and  this  most  marvellous 
change  will  bo  wrought  by  one  only  word.  There 
needed  but  one  word  to  create  this  vast  universe  ;  that 
same  word  will  this  day  work  the  greatest  of  all  won- 
ders, and  will  renew  it  even  to  the  end  of  the  world 
iixary,  iiiother  of  God,  and  all  ye  blessed  spii-its  who 


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AN  EXERCISE  0/  UNIO!f 


8urrf>und  the  throne  of  the  Moat  High,  holy  men  mid 
women,  Huints  of  God,  come  yo  and  witness  th'a  niirncle 
of  love,  which  is  the  pledge  of  my  salvation. 

O  my  soul,  enter  into  thyself;  believe  that  Jesus 
Christ  is  really  present  in  the  holy  Kucharist.  Yes,  my 
(lod,  this  is  thy  Body,  this  is  thy  Blond :  thou  sayest  it'; 
I  am  silent  before  thee,  I  I  elieve,  I  adore. 

Frmn  the  Consecration  to  tfie  Pater. 

O  Jesus,  victim  of  thy  love  for  me,  touch  my  heart; 
communicate  to  me  at  this  moment  all  tJi«  ardent  atfi'c- 
tioiis  of  the  saints  who  have  loved  thee  with  the  deepest 
tenderness,  and  all  thy  burning  adorations  of  the  sera- 
phim,  whose  blessed  privilege  it  is  always  to  beiiold 
thee.  Kindle  in  my  heart  the  devouring  lire  that  eon- 
sumcs  thine  own,  tliat,  animated  with  thy  spirit,  I  may 
live  a  life  altogether  new.  O  my  Saviour,  thou  standcHt 
ever  before  thy  Father,  thou  showest  him  the  marks  of 
thy  wounds  and  the  opening  in  thy  heart,  thou  ever  livest 
to  make  intercession  for  us.  And  dost  thou  not  perform 
the  same  ministry  upon  tliis.altiir?  Occupied  wholly 
with  my  needs,  thou  layest  them  before  thy  Father,  thou 
presentest  thy  heart  to  him,  to  appease  his  anger  and 
obtain  his  grace  for  me.  O  divine  Intercessor,  I  lay  all 
my  petitions  at  thy  feet ;  vouchsafe  to  present  them  to 
thy  Father.  I  pray  for  the  conversion  of  sinners,  the 
perseverance  of  the  just,  and  the  triumph  of  our  holy 
religion.  O  Jesus,  who  didst  die  for  all  men,  bring  back 
to  the  fold  of  thy  Church  those  who  are  separated  from 
it.  Enlighten  all  infidels  and  heretics,  bless  the  etibrts 
of  those  who  labor  to  convert  them.  Have  pity  on  the 
souls  of  the  faithful  departed  ;  remit  to  them  their  debts, 
and  grant  them  a  place  of  refreshment,  light,  and  peace. 
1  beseech  thee  particularly  to  have  compassion  on  N  . . . 

At  the  Pater. 
O  my  Father,  if  it  be  permitted  a  guilty  child  to  call 
by  so  tender  a  name  a  God  w'.iom  he  hath  so  often 
offe^»ded,  grant  that  1  may  ever  labor  for.  tho  glory  of 


WITH  THE  SACRED  HEART  OF  JESUS.  STT 

tl.y  lio?y  name,  that  in  all  things  I  may  do  thy  will,  and 
si^rh  unceasm^My  for  thy  heavenly  kingdom.  Feed  me 
wii.  the  breiid  of  heaven,  with  which  thou  feedest  the 
be  oved  children  of  thy  Heart.  Let  the  forgiveness 
whicli  thou  grantedst  to  thy  murderers  be  my  model  in 
urfrivmiir  those  vv-ho  hau-  injured  me;  give  mesunerioia, 
)ot  .  Hpn-itual  and  teniporal,  that  love  thee,  and  friends 
that  nerve  thee  taithfully  ;  and  if  ever  I  expose  myself  to 
BUI,  do  thou  deliver  me  from  the  danger,  that  [  may 
never  outnige  thy  Divine  Heart.  ^ 

At  the  Agnus  Dei. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  on  me.  Give  me  the  peace  which  the  world 
cannot  give;  peace  with  thee,  by  a  true  reconciliation 
and  a  perfect  submissKui  to  thy  will ;  peace  with  myself, 
by  the  subjection  of  my  passions ;  peace  with  my  neigh- 
bor, by  the  umon  of  a  sincere  charity  with  all  the  chil- 
dren of  men  Give  peace  to  the  world,  by  the  extinction 
01  wars  and  divisions. 

At  Communion. 
{If  you  are  intending  to  receive,  say ;) 

_  [3  there  any  love  to  be  compared  with  thine,  my  Sa- 
viour! It  was  on  the  cross  that  thou  ofieredst  thy  sac 
nhce,and  it  is  in  my  heart  that  thoudcsirest  to  consum- 
mate It.     O  my  God,  is  it  possible  that  thou  choosest 

or  thy  sepulchre  a  heart  so  wretched  !  Alas,  I  am  no- 
thn.g  but  a  sirmor !  Whence  is  it,  Lord,  that,  for  all  my 
unworthiness,  thou  desirest  me  to  sit  down  at  thy  table  ? 
^l^ce  bus  it  is,  speak  but  the  word,  and  my  soul  shall 
be  healed;  say  to  me,  as  thou  saidst  to  the  woman  that 

r^r  L''""''/' ^''-^uT'  ""'^  forgiven."  M.ke  me  to 
bear  the  words  which  thou  spokest  to  Zaccheus,  "  Make 
nastoj  for  this  day  I  must  abide  in  thy  house." 

(If  you  are  not  intending  to  communicate.) 

.   0  my  most  loving  Saviour,  since  1  cannot  h»va  tl,. 
cappmrjss  of  receiving  thee  this  day,  suffer  me  to  gather 

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AN  EXERCISE  OF  UNION. 


up  the  precious  crumbs  that  full  from  thy  tabic,  and  to 
unite  myself  to  thy  Divine  Heart  by  faith,  hope,  and 
charity.  I  confesa  I  do  not  deHcrve  the  cliildren's  bread ; 
but  I  venture  humbly  to  declare  that,  away  from  tlicc, 
my  soul  is  dried  up  with  thirst,  and  my  heart  cast  down 
with  faintnesa.  Come,  then,  into  me,  O  my  divine  Jesus ! 
come  into  my  mind,  to  illuminate  it  with  thy  light;  ccnre 
into  my  heart,  to  enkindle  in  it  the  fire  of  thy  lo  'c,  and 
to  unite  it  so  intimately  with  thy  own,  that  it  may  he 
no  more  I  that  live,  but  thou  that  liveat  in  me,  ami 
reignest  in  me  forever. 

Whilst  tlic  Priest  is  reading  the  Communion. 

Learn  of  me,  for  I  am  meek  and  humble  of  heart,  and 
you  shall  find  rest  to  your  souls ;  my  yoke  is  sweet,  and 
Iny  burden  light. 

During  the  Post- Communion. 

Lord,  we  have  had  the  happiness  of  being  admitted 
into  the  sanctuary  of  thy  Divine  Heart,  give  us  grace 
that  we  may  abide  therein  forever;  so  that  we  may 
obtain  the  happiness  which  thou  hast  prepared  for  thy 
elect ;  tJu-ough  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

At  the  Priest's  Benediction. 

O  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  will  not  depart  till  thou  hast 
blessed  me.  Bleas  me  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  and  let  thy  blessing 
descend  upon  all  those  for  whom  I  ought  to  pray. 

At  the  Last  Gospel. 

O  eternal  Word,  who  wast  made  man  that  thou 
mightest  make  men  tiie  children  of  God,  1  thank  thee 
for  tliis  unspeakable  grace.  How  great  is  the  blessing 
I  enjoy,  not  only  of  bearing  the  name,  but  of  being  in- 
deed  the  child  of  God.  Grant,  O  my  Jesus,  that  1  may 
preserve  this  blessed  title,  by  faithfully  imitating  thy 
si.j-.i....t  IltMirt  ''nH  slmvviiui'  ipvsp.lf  ulwavfe  filled  with 
love  ♦br  thy  holy  law.     If  i  remam  faithful,  tliou  assur 


COLLECTS  AND  aOSPELS. 


879 


est  me  that  I  shall  be  co-heir  with  thee,  and  shall  enfov 
the  happiness  which  then  hast  purchased  for  us  w  th   hv 

After  Muss. 
Ilow  great  will  be  my  happiness,  O  Lord  if  hv  n. 
Bisting  at  this  divine  sacrifice  I  haU  received  a7  the 
gnu.es  which  thou  grantest  to  those  who  S  t" 
a  nvely  faith  and  a  pure  heart.     Accept,  I  besefch  thee^ 
t  e  reparation  which  I  offer  to  thy  divin'e  majesty  for  aU 
the  sms  of  which  I  have  been  guilty  b      re  tL  Llv 
altar     I  am  going  to  occupy  myfelf  Un  tl^rduHe^ 
in  the  world  to  which  thy  providence  hath  called  me 
Grant  that  I  may  have  ever  before  my  mind  thy  patien^^^^^ 
in  adversities,  thy  obedience  to  Joseph  and  Ky  Tnd 
thy  tender  charity  in  bearing  with  all  men.     S  ren^^'then 
me  against  all  temptations;  preserve  me  from  alf  sin- 
make  me  firm  and  immovable  in  the  faith;  in  fine    rans^ 
form  me  into  thyself,  O  Jesus,  so  that  thy  Hearrand  my 
to  may  be  united  in  one,  both  in  time  and  in  eterniTy! 


erije  Collects  ^xC^  (Gospels  for  \\^t  ^yxxdi^^m 
ond  ^olBbai}0  tijrougljont  He  JJear. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  OF  ADVENT. 
The  Prayer. 
Stir  up  thy  might,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord'  and 

'^l^'f^^r^^-^^  r  -ay'deserveVbe 
bv'thvT  r  ^"'\tnreaiemng  dangers  of  our  sins,  and 
DV  thy  deliverance  be  saved :  who  livest,  &c. 


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Tlie  two  following  prayen  ate  added  until  Chruimas. 

O  G(  d !  who  didst  please  that  thy  Word  should  take 
flesh,  at  the  message  of  an  Angel,  in  the  womb  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary :  grant  to  thy  suppliants,  that  we 
who  believe  her  to  be  truly  the  mother  of  God,  may  be 
helped  by  her  intercession. 

For  the  Church. 

We  beseech  thee,  O  Lord !  in  thy  clemency  admit  the 
prayers  of  thy  Church ;  that  all  errors  and  adversities 
being  destroyed,  she  may  serve  thee  with  secure  liberty : 
through  our  Lord,  &,c. 

The  Gospel.    Luke  xxi.  26-33. 

At  that  time :  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples :  There  shall 
be  signs  in  the  sun,  and  in  the  moon,  and  in  the  stars : 
and  upon  the  earth  distress  of  nations,  by  reason  of  the 
confusion  of  the  roaring  of  the  sea  ana  of  the  wavetj, 
men  withering  away  for  fear,  and  expectation  of  what 
shall  come  upon  the  whole  world.  For  the  powers  of 
the  heavens  shall  be  moved,  and  then  they  shall  see  the 
Son  of  Man  coming  in  a  cloud  with  great  power  and 
majesty.  But  when  these  things  begin  to  come  to  pass, 
look  up,  and  lift  up  your  heads:  because  your  redemp- 
tion is  at  hand.  And  he  spoke  to  them  a  similitude : 
See  the  fig-tree  and  all  the  trees :  when  they  now  shoot 
forth  their  fruit,  you  know  the  summer  is  nigh :  so  like- 
wise when  you  see  these  things  come  to  pass,  know  that 
the  kingdom  of  God  is  at  hand.  Amen,  I  say  to  you, 
this  generation  shall  not  pass  away  till  all  things  be  ful- 
filled. Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away,  but  my  words 
shall  not  pass  away. 

SECOND  SUNDAY  OF  ADVENT. 

The  Prayer. 

Stir  up  our  hearts,  O  Lord !  to  prepare  the  ways  ot 
thy  only-begotten  Son  .  that  by  his  coming  we  may  bo 
worthy  to  serve  thee  with  purified  minds :  who  livest,  &e. 


FOR  SUM  DAYS  AND  HOLYDAIS. 


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The  Gospel.    Matt.  xi.  2-10. 

Wm    Art  fhrh/fh/"^/r  "^  ^"«  dineiples  he  said  to 
mm    Art  thou  he  that  art  to  come,  or  look  we  for  nnoth. 

htl  fnl  i^«"\T'^"^g.^n«wer,  said  to  them :  Go  and   e 
late  to  John  what  you  luive  heard  and  seen.     The  blind 
«ee  the  lame  walk,  the  lepers  are  cleansed,  the  deaf  hear 

.cm.  And  blessed  is  he  that  shall  not  be  seandali/ed 
in  me.  And  when  they  went  their  way,  Jesus  belmn lo 
B^iy  to  the  multitude,  concerning  John :  What  vven  you 
out  into  the  desert  to  see?  A  reed  shaken  with  ^the 
vvind  ?  But  what  went  you  out  to  see  ?  A  man  c  oth  d 
in  soft  garments  Behold,  they  that  are  clothed  in  soft 
oTto  :  m^  m  the  houses  of  kings.  But  what  went  you 

ut  to  see?     A  prophet?     Yea,  I  tell  you,  and  more 
han  a  prophet.     For  this  is  he  of  whom  it'is  wriZ 
"Behold,!  send  my  angel  before  thy  f-xce,  who  shall' 
prepare  thy  way  before  thee." 

THIRD  SUNDAY  OF  ADVENT. 

The  Prayer. 
We  beseech  thee,  O  Lord!  incline  thine  ear  to  our 
prayers ;  and  enlighten  the  darkness  of  our  mind,  bv  the 
grace  of  thy  visitation :  who  livest,  &c.  ^ 

The  Gospel.    John  i.  19-28. 

A//ftai/iwe;  The  Jews  sent  from  Jerusalem  Priests 
and  Levites  to  John  to  ask  him :  Who  art  tho^  ?  And 
he  confessed,  and  did  not  deny:  and  he  conlessed  •  lam 
no    the  Christ.      And   they  asked  him:    What 'then^ 

ptpheU   ^ind  h   ^"^  '^  T^  ^  ^"^  -^-     a''  tiou  a 
piophet  {     And  he  answered :  No.     They  said  therefore 

unto  him:  Who  art  thou,  that  we  may  give  an  answer 
He'Sd.  "llrth^         ''^  sayest'tlforonh^Tl 

prophet  Isaias.     And  theylhat  'w^rs;^  ^  ,3  21 


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Pharisees,  and  they  asked  and  said  to  him :  Why  then 
dost  tliou  baptize,  if  thou  be  not  Christ,  nor  Elias,  nor 
the  prophet  ?  John  answered  them,  saying :  I  baptize 
with  water ;  but  there  hath  stood  one  in  the  midst  of 
you,  whom  you  know  not.  The  same  is  he  that  shall 
come  after  me,  who  is  preferred  before  me ;  the  latchet 
of  whose  shoe  I  am  not  worthy  to  loose.  These  things 
were  done  in  Bethania  beyond  the  Jordan,  where  John 
was  baptizing. 

FOUKTH  SUNDAY  OF  ADVENT. 
Tlie  Prayer. 

Stir  up  thy  might,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord!  and 
come:   and  succor  us  with  great  power;   that  by  the 
help  of  thy  grace,  the  indulgence  of  thy  mercy  may  ac 
celerate  what  our  sins  impede :  who  livest,  &c. 

The  OosprJ.    Luke  iii.  1-6. 

Now  in  the  fifteenth  year  of  the  reign  of  Tiberius 
Caesar  (Pontius  Pihite  being  governor  of  Judea,  and 
Herod  Tetrarch  of  Galilee,  and  Philip  his  brother  Te- 
trareh  of  Iturea,  and  the  country  of  Trachonitis,  and 
Lysanias  Tetrarch  of  Abilina  under  the  High  Priests 
Annas  and  Caiaphas)  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  John 
the  son  of  Zachary  in  the  desert.  And  he  came  into  all 
liie  country  about  the  Jordan,  preaching  the  baptism  of 
penance  for  the  remission  of  sins,  as  it  was  written  in 
the  book  of  the  words  of  Isaias  the  prophet :  "  A  voice 
of  one  crying  in  the  wilderness,  prepare  ye  the  way  of 
the  Lord :  make  straight  his  paths,  every  valley  shall  be 
filled,  and  every  mountain  and  hill  shall  be  brought  low: 
and  the  crooked  shall  be  made  straight:  and  the  rough 
ways  plidn:"  and  all  flesh  shall  see  the  salvation  of 
God. 

CHRISTMAS  DAY. 

The  Prayer. 

Grant  us,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Almighty  God !  that  we 
wiio  ai'e  niled  with  the  new  light  of  thy  incarnato  Woru, 


FOE  SUNDAYS  AND  HOLTDATS.         383 

iSfj/^T  ^""'^t  i"u ''"'  ""'^'^^  ^^^*  Faith  displays  in  our 
minds;  through  the  same,  ttc.  ^ 

7%e  Coflpc/.     Luke  ii.  16-20. 
At  that  time:  The  shepherds  said  one  to  another-  Let 
us  go  over  to  Bethlehem,  and  let  us  see  this  woTd  that 
income  to  pans  which  the  Lord  has  showed  to  us     And 
they  came  with  haste;  and  they  found  Mary  and  Jo- 
seph, and  the  infant  lying  in  a  manger.     And  seeing 
they  understood  of  the  word  that  had  been  spoken  t^o' 
them  concerning  this  child.     And  all  that  heard  won! 
dered:  and  .U  those  things  that  were  told  them  by  the 
shepherds.     But  Mary  kept  all  these  words,  ponder  ng 
them  m  her  heart.     And  the  shepherds  returned,  glor  fv? 
mg  and  praising  God,  for  all  the  things  they  had  heard 
and  seen,  as  it  was  told  unto  them.     ^         ^      "  "^''^^ 

SUNDAY  WITHIN  THE  OCTAVE  OF  CHRISTMAS  DAY. 
The  Prayer. 
O  Almighty  and  Eternal  God  ?  direct  our  actions  so 
«8  to  be  pleasing  to  thee :  that  in  the  name  of  thy  be- 

who  livest  &c.  ""^^  "*'''''"  '"^  *^'""'*  ^"  ^""^  ^"'^*  = 
The  Gospel.  Luke  ii.  33-40. 
At  thzt  time:  Joseph,  and  Mary  the  mother  of  Jesui. 
were  wondenng  at  those  things  which  were  spoken  con- 
cerning  hira.  And  Simon  blessed  them,  and  said  to 
Miu-y  his  mother:  Behold,  this  child  is  set  for  the  fall, 
and  for  the  resurrection  of  many  in  Iswiel,  and  for  a  siffn 
which  shall  be  contradicted.  And  thy  own  soul  a  sword 
Shall  pierce,  that  out  of  many  hearts  thoughts  may  be 
revealed.  And  there  was  one  A^na  a  prophetess,  the 
daughter  of  Phanuel,  of  the  trib?of  Asar;  she  was  far 
advanced  in  veara,  and  h:id  lived  with  her  husband  seven 
years  from  her  virginity.     And  she  was  a  widow  until 

iZT'^  ""i'V^"'  y*"^'^-  who  departed  not  from  the 
kmple,  by  fastnigs  and  prayers  serving  dav  and  niffht. 
•-.ovv  sne  ill  ihe  same  hour  coming  in,  confessed  to  the 


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liOrd ;  and  epoko  of  Him  to  all  that  looked  for  tht?  re- 
deinptlon  of  iHniel.  And  afier  they  had  performed  all 
thiij^j-s  according  to  the  law  of  the  Lord,  they  returned 
uito  Galilee,  to  tTieir  city,  Nazareth.  And  the  child  grew 
and  waxed  strong,  full  of  wisdom*  and  the  grace  of 
God  was  in  him. 

THE  CIRCUMCISION. 

The  Prayer. 

O  God  I  who  by  the  fruitful  vir^^finity  of  Blessed  Mary, 
nast  bestowed  on  mankind  the  rewards  of  eternal  salva- 
tion :  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  wo  may  experience 
her  intercession  for  us,  by  whom  we  have  been  found 
worthy  to  receive  the  author  of  life,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  &c. 

The  Oospel.     Luke  ii.  21. 

At.  that  time  :  After  eight  days  were  accomplished  that 
the  child  should  be  circumcised :  his  name  was  called 
JESUS,  which  was  called  by  the  Angel,  before  he  was 
conceived  in  the  womb. 

THE  EPIPHANY. 
7%ff  Prayer. 

O  God !  who  didst  this  day  reveal  thy  only-begotten 
Son  to^he  Gentiles  by  the  guidance  of  a  star:  grant  in 
thy  mercy,  that  we  who  already  know  thee  by  Faith,  may 
be  brought  to  contemplate  the  beauty  of  thy  Majesty : 
through  the  same,  «fcc. 

The  Gospel.    Matt,  il  1-12. 

When  Jesus,  therefore,  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of 
Judea,  in  the  days  of  king  Herod,  behold,  there  came 
wise  men  from  the  East  to  Jerusalem.  Saying,  Where 
IS  he  that  is  born  Ring  of  the  Jews  ?  For  we  have  seen 
his  star  in  the  East,  and  are  come  to  adore  him.  Ajid 
king  Herod  hearing  this,  was  troubled,  ami  all  Jerusalem 
with  him.  And  assembling  together  all  the  chief  priests 
and  Scribes  of  the  people,  he  inquired  of  them  where 


FOB  SUHDAYS  AND  ROLVDAYB.  3$0 

Pe'hem  lYC^"  F '"•     ^-"^'^^^  ««^^  *«  ^^  '  I"  Beth. 

Knf  t^'r '^  '"I^"'?  ^'^^  wise  „ren,^enrd  diligently 
of  them  he  time  of  the  stnr  which  appeared  to  tS 
and  8endm;,r  ti.em  into  Bethlehem,  s^d-  Go  and  dm' 
gentlv  inquire  after  the  child,  and  when  vou  have  found 
lura,  brinir  me  word  an-iin  fi.,.f  t     i     *  louna 

adore  him      WK^ T  ^ST'Hn,  that  I  also  may  come  and 

coSy.         "  •  ""^  """"  ^'"^  ""»">«  w^y  into  their 

rmsT  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 
27ie  Prayer, 

^Ac  Coj»/)f/.    Luke  ii.  42-52. 
When  Jesus  was  twelve  years  old,  they  went  ud  to 

no?  Ani  ?•  b  -^^["^^^em,  and  his  parents  knew  it 
cal  tf '  •"'''"^  *^^*  *»^  ^^'^«  i"  the  company,  tLy 
2  \t^  "  ^""""'5'  ^"^  ^^^^^f^t  him  among  thefr  kin£ 

urnL  "  ♦^r""'*f"^'^-  A"^  "ot  finding  him,  they  ?^ 
turned  into  Jerusalem,  m^.kincr  hH      a1i  l"'    y  ^?^ 

ms,  that  after  three  daysthe/tbuS  hi™  Tn  l:ZZ 

CO 


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sitting  in  the  midst  of  the  doctors,  hearing  them  m\ 
asking  them  quentions.  And  all  that  heard  him  were 
astonished  at  hiii  wisdom  and  his  answers.  And  seeing 
liiui,  they  wondered.  And  hismothoi  said  to  iiim  :  Son, 
wliy  iiust  thou  done  so  to  us?  behold,  thy  fy*her  and  1 
iiave  sought  tliee  sorrowing.  And  ho  sait  to  them . 
Ilow  is  it  that  you  sought  me  ?  did  you  not  );now  that  I 
must  be  about  my  Fatiier'a  business?  and  they  under, 
stood  not  the  words  that  he  spoi<e  unto  them.  And  he 
went  down  with  them,  and  came  to  Nazareth :  and  was 
subject  to  them.  And  his  mother  kept  all  these  words 
in  iier  heart.  And  Jesus  advanced  in  wisdom  and  age, 
and  grace  with  God  and  men. 

SECOND  SUND-A  Y  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 
The  Prayer. 

O  Almighty  and  Eternal  God !  who  governest  all  things 
in  heaven  and  on  earth:  mercifully  hear  the  supplicationg 
of  thy  people,  and  grant  thy  peace  in  our  days :  through, 
&c.  ♦ 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  ii.  1-11. 

At  that  time :  There  was  a  marriage  in  Cana  of  Gali- 
lee :  and  the  mother  of  .Jesus  was  there.  And  Jesus  also 
was  invited,  and  his  disciples,  to  the  marriage.  And  the 
wine  failing,  the  mother  of  Jesus  saith  to  him :  They 
have  no  wine.  And  Jesus  saith  to  her :  Woman,  what 
is  it  to  me  and  to  thee?  my  hour  is  not  yet  come.  His 
mother  saith  to  the  waiters.  Whatsoever  he  shall  say  to 
you,  do  ye.  Now  there  were  set  there  six  water-pots  of 
jslone,  according  to  the  manner  of  the  purifying  of  the 
Jews,  containing  two  or  three  measures  a-pieee.  Jesus 
saith  to  them:  Fill  the  water-pots  with  water.  And 
they  filled  them  up  to  the  brim.  And  Jesus  saith  to 
them  :  Draw  out  now  and  carry  to  the  chief  steward  of 
the  feast.  And  they  carried  it.  And  when  the  chief 
steward  had  tasted  the  water  made  wine,  and  knew  not 
whence  it  was,  but  the  waiters  knew  who  had  drawn  the 
water;  tiio  ciiief  stewur<l  caileth  the  bridegroom,  aud 


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sailli  to  6iin :  Every  man  at  first  aetteth  forth  ffood  wimp 

But  Thr/^TJ^  ^^"  ^^""'^'  *'^^"  that  wh  ch'rc^^^ 

But  thou  hast  kept  the  good  wine  until  now     Thi^  ho* 

f,3' ^^^  k"''"^  "•'  ^'^  •^^^"^  "'  Cana  ofbalSee  and 
manifested  his  glory;  and  his  disciples  believed  in  him 

THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPfPHANY. 
The  Prayer. 
O  Almighty  and  Eternal  God !  mercifully  look  unon 

O  God  !  the  Pastor  and  Ruler  of  all  the  faithfifl  mer 

The  Gospel.    Matt.  viu.  I-13. 
At  that  lime:  When  Jesus  was  come  down  from  th^ 
mountam,  great  multitudes  followed  hiin  ;  anS  beheld  a 
eper  came  and  adored  him,  saying:  Lord  '  1f  thou  vvilt 
thou  canst  make  me  clean.     And  Jesus  stretcli.crfrr; 
his  hand,  touched  him,  sayincr  •   I  vvil     IL  f hi  "      a 
clean.     And  forthwith 'his  Vp%sy  wa\k'mt^^^  "^A^A 
Jesus  saith  to  him  :  See  thou?ell  no  man  'C  ^o  show 
thyself  to  the  priest,  and  offer  the  gift  which  Mosfs  con7 

entl'dil'c'rh^'"^'f.^^  ''^™-     Andwirheh  d" 
entered  mtoCapharnaum,  there  came  to  him  a  centurion 

hLTIck^  ofVel  r^"^'.^.^^^-  ™.V --:n"tthTt 
nome  sick  of  the  palsy,  and  is  grievously  tormented 

And  Jesus  saith  to  him  :  J  will  come  and  heal  hhD     And 

In  r"l".'r  \  "^"^^"^  answer,  said:   Lord 'am  m^ 
worthy  that  thou  shonHsf  entor  v^A^r  -  -       ^  1 

o«ly  sa,  the  vvord,a„d  myHe^vrntBM  be'lLi^i'  Fo",' 


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T  niHO  am  a  man  subject  to  authority,  having  under  me 
soldiers ;  and  I  say  to  this,  Go,  and  he  goeth,  and  to  an- 
other, Come,  and  he  cometh,  and  to  ray  aervjint,  Do  this, 
and  he  doeth  it.  -And  Jesus,  hearing  this,  marvelled; 
and  said  to  them  that  followed  him  :  Amen  1  say  to  you, 
I  have  not  found  so  great  faith  in  Israel.  -And  I  say  to 
you  that  many  shall  come  from  the  east  and  the  west, 
and  shall  ait  down  with  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Jacob, 
in  the  kingdom  of  heaven  :  but  the  children  of  the  king- 
dom shall  be  cast  out  into  the  exterior  darkness:  there 
shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  And  Jesus 
said  to  the  centurion :  Go,  and  as  thou  hast  believed,  so 
be  it  done  to  thee.  And  the  servant  was  healed  at  the 
same  hour. 

•  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHAKY. 

The  Prayer. 

O  God!  who  knowest  that  amidst  so  many  dangers 
we  cannot  subsist,  through  human  frailty :  grant  us 
safety  of  mind  and  body,  that  we  may  surmoui  t  those 
things,  by  thy  grace,  which  we  suffer  for  our  sins :  througi 
our  Lord,  &c. 

The  other  two  prayen  as  on  last  Sunday. 

Ttie  Gospel.    Matt.  viii.  28-27. 

At  that  time :  When  Jesus  entered  into  a  boat  his  dis- 
ciples followed  him ;  and  behold  a  great  tempest  arose 
in  the  sea,  so  that  the  ship  was  covered  with  waves,  but 
he  was  asleep.  And  his  disciples  eame  to  him,  and 
awakened  him,  saying :  Lord !  save  us,  we  perish.  And 
Jesus  saith  unto  them :  Why  are  ye  fearful,  O  ye  of 
little  faith  ?  Then  rising  up,  he  commanded  the  winds 
and  the  sea,  and  there  came  a  great  calm.  But  the  men 
wondered,  saying .  What  manner  of  man  is  this,  for  the 
winds  and  the  sea  obey  him. 

FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EITPHANY. 
The  Prayer. 
Preserve >  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord  I  thy  fomily,  by 


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coiitinued  mercy:  that,  relying  solely  on  the  hope  of 
he:  yenly  ^nu'e,  it  may  be  always  defended  W  thy  nro 
tcction:  through  our  Lord  &c.  ^     ^  ^ 

Secotid  Prayer. 
Defend  us,  we  beseech  thee, O  Lord!  from  all  dangers 
of  mind  and  body:  and  by  the  intercession  ^f   he  blSL 
3d  and  glonous  Mary  ever  Virgin,  Mother  of  God,  whh 
blessed  Joseph,  and  thy  blessed  Apostles  Peter  and  pT 
and  blessed  N.,  and  afl  the  Saints,  mercif^n;'gr;rft  us 
safety  and  peace,  that  all  adversities  and  errors  beincr 
destroyed,  thy  Church  may  serve  thee  with  secure  liW?;. 

The  third  prayer  U  at  tlie  choice  of  each  peiwn. 
The  Gospel.     Matt.  xiii.  24-80. 
At  that  time:  Jems  spoke  this  parable  to  the  multi- 

In'thT"^'-"  ?'  ^i"^'^T  ^^'  '^^^^^^  i«  likened  to  a 
man  that  sowed  good  seed  in  his  field.     But  while  men 

were  asleep,  his  enemy  came  and   oversowed  cockle 

among  the  wheat,  and  went  his  way.     And  when  the 

blade  was  sprung  up,  and  brought  forth  fruit,  then  an. 

peared  also  the  cockle.     Then  the  servant  of 'the  goo^d 

man  of  the  house  came  and  said  t©  him  :  Sir,  didst  thou 

."tlT  f"  ^  Tu^  ^"  ^^y  ^'^^  '  ^^«"^  ^^'h«"«^  then  ha'h 
cockle  ?    And  he  said  to  them :  An  enemy  hath  done 

this.  And  the  servants  said  to  him:  Wilt  thou  that  we 
go  and  gather  it  up?    And  he  said:  No,  lest  while  you 

f;  wfth^i?  1  ?f  t'  ^^"  '"^^^  "P  ^^^  ^heatalso  togeth- 
eT  with  It  Let  both  grow  until  the  harvest,  and  m  the 
time  nf  the  harvest  I  will  say  to  the  reapers  Gather  up 
first  the  cockle,  and  bind  it  in  bundles  to  burn,  but  ga  he? 
the  wheat  into  my  barn.  "gauibi 


SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

The  Prayer. 

^  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Almiffhtv  God'  thnf  .««. 

hxxug  our  thoughts  on  reasonable  limes,  we  may  peT 


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form,  boti,'  in  words  nriH  works,  the  things  that  art 
piwMipy  to  Time  :  through,  'N^c. 

J^  <^ond  and  third  prayer  iu>  on  laM  Handay. 

Ike  Oospel.    Matt.  xiii.  31-35. 

At  thai  time :  Jesus  spoke  to  the  multitude  this  para, 
ble :  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  grain  of  mus. 
tard-seed,  whieh  a  man  took  and  sowea  in  his  field, 
which  indeed  is  the  least  of  all  seeds :  but  when  it  is 
grown  up  it  is  greater  than  all  herbs,  and  becometh  a 
tree,  so  that  the  birds  of  the  air  come  and  dwell  in  the 
branches  thereof.  Another  parable  he  spoke  to  them : 
the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  leaven,  which  a  woman 
took  and  hid  in  three  measures  of  meal,  until  the  whole 
was  leavened.  All  these  things  Jesus  spoke  in  parables 
to  the  multitudes ;  and  without  parables  he  did  not 
speak  to  them :  that  the  word  might  be  fulfilled  which 
was  spoken  by  the  prophet,  saying :  "  I  will  open  my 
mouth  in  parables,  I  will  utter  things  hidden  from  the 
foundation  of  the  world." 

SEPTUAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

The  Prayer. 

Graciously  hear  the  prayers  of  thy  people,  we  beseech 
thee,  O  Lord!  that  we  who  are  justly  afflicted  for  our 
sins,  may  be  mercifully  delivered,  for  the  glory  of  thy 
name :  through  our  Lord,  &c. 

The  lecoaa  and  third  prayer  aa  on  the  Fifth  Sunday  after  Epiphany, 

p.  388. 

The  Gospel.    Matt.  xx.  1-16. 

At  that  time :  Jesus  spoke  to  his  disciples  this  par  - 
ble :  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  householder 
who  went  out  early  in  the  morning  to  hire  laborers  into 
his  vineyard.  And  having  agreed  with  the  laborers  for 
a  penny  a  u.  •,  he  sent  them  into  his  vineyard.  And 
going  out  abo)'  ih  third  hour,  he  saw  cthc***  standing 
in  the  market  fi.  ^  \5}'\  And  he  said  to  them :  Go  you 
also  into  mv  ^'V'? '   rt'  and  I  w- ■"•  give  you  what  shall  b^ 


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8(>1 


just.     And  they  went  their  way.     And  agniis  he  went 
out  about  the  sixth  and  the  ninth  hour,  and  did  in  like 
manner.     But  about  the  eleventh  hour  ho  went  out  and 
found  others  standing,  and  he  saith  to  them  :  Why  stand 
you  hero  all  the  day  idle  ?    They  say  to  him  :  Because 
no  man  hath  hired  uh.     He  saith  to  them :  Go  you  also 
into  my  vineyard.     And  when  evening  was  come,  the 
Lord  ot'thi;  vineyard  said  to  his  steward :  Call  the  labor- 
ers and  pay  th<.'/n  their  hire,  beginning  from  the  last  even 
to  the  first.     When  therefore  they  were  come  that  came 
about  tne  eleventh  hour,  they  received  every  man  a 
penny.     But  when  the  first  also  came,  they  thought  that 
they  should  have  received  more :  and  they  also  received 
every  man  a  penny.     And  receiving  it,  they  murmured 
against  the  master  of  the  house,  saying :    These  last 
have  worked  but  one  hour,  and  thou  hast  made  them 
equal  to  us  that  have  borne  the  burden  of  the  day,  and 
the  heats.      But  he  answering  said  to  one  of  them: 
Friend,  I  do  thee  no  wrong :  didst  not  thou  agree  with 
me  for  a  p-nny  ?    Take  what  is  thine,  and  go  thy  way : 
I  will  also  give  to  this  last  even  as  to  thee.    Or,  is  it  not 
lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will  ?  is  thy  eye  evil,  because 
I  am  good  ?    So  shall  the  last  be  first,  and  the  first  last. 
For  many  are  called,  but  few  chosen. 

SEXAGESIftiA  SUNDAY. 

The  Prayer. 

0  God !  who  seest  that  we  confide  in  no  action  of  our 
own:  grant  in  thy  mercy,  that  we  may  be  defended 
from  all  evils  by  the  protection  of  the  Doctor  of  the 
Gen  'ie.s :  through  our  Lord,  &c. 

The  other  Prayers  are  the  same  as  on  the  Fifth  Sunday  after  Epiphany, 

p.  388. 

The  Gospel.    Luke  viii.  4-15. 

At  that  time :  When  a  very  great  multitude  was  gath- 
ered together  and  hastened  out  of  the  cities  to  m(;et 
Jesus,  he  spoke  by  a  similitude.  A  sower  went  out  to 
BOW  his  seed;  and  as  he  sowed  some  fell  bv  the  \Vi»V' 


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side,  and  it  was  trodden  down,  and  the  fowls  of  the  ail 
devoured  it.  And  other  some  fell  upon  a  rock  ;  and  as 
fioon  as  it  was  sprung  up,  it  withered  away  because  it 
had  no  moisture.  And  otiiei  some  fell  among  thorns, 
and  the  thorns  growing  up  with  it,  choked  it.  And 
other  some  fell  upon  good  ground ;  and  sprung  up,  and 
yielded  fruit  a  hundred-fold.  Saying  these  things,  he 
cried  out :  He  that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear.  And 
his  disciples  asked  him  what  this  parable  might  be.  To 
whom  he  said :  To  you  it  is  given  to  know  the  mystery 
cf  the  kingdom  of  God:  but  to  the  rest  in  parables; 
that  seeing  they  may  not  see,  and  hearing  they  may  not 
understand.  Now  the  parable  is  this  :  The  seed  is  the 
word  of  God.  And  they  by  the  way-side,  are  they  that 
hear ;  then  the  devil  cometh,  and  taketh  the  word  out  of 
their  hearts,  lest  believing  they  should  be  saved.  Now 
they  upon  a  rock,  are  they  who  when  they  hear,  receive 
the  word  with  joy :  and  these  have  no  roots;  for  they 
believe  for  a  while,  and  in  time  of  temptation  fall  away. 
And  that  which  fell  among  thorns,  are  they  who  have 
heard,  and  going  their  way,  are  choked  with  the  cares 
and  the  riches  and  pleasures  of  this  life,  and  yield  no 
fruit.  But  tiiat  on  the  good  ground,  are  they  who  in  a 
good  and  perfect  heart,  hearhig  the  word,  keep  it,  and 
bring  forth  fruit  in  patience. 

QUINQUAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 

The  Prayer. 
Mercifully  hear  our  prayers,  O  Lord!    we  beseecrj 
thee ;  and  absolving  us  from  the  bonds  of  sin,  preserve 
us  from  all  adversity:  through  our  Lord,  Jesus  Christ, 
thy  Son,  who  with  thee,  &.c. 

The  other  Prayers  are  the  same  as  on  tlio  Fifth  Sunday  after  Epiphany, 

p.  388. 

The  Gospel.    Luko  xviii.  31-43. 

Al  thai  time :  Jesus  t)ok  unto  him  the  twelve,  and  said 
to  them  :  Behold  we  go  up  to  Jerusah.^m,  and  all  things 
Buali  be  accomplished  whieli  were  written  by  the  proph- 


rOR  SUNDAYS  AND  HOLYDAYS.         393 

ets  concerning  the  Son  of  Man.  For  hft  «hnll  h.  a  r 
ered  to  the  Gentilej,,  and  shall  be  Ic^ker^md  stur'Jed" 
aijd  spit  upon :  and  after  they  have  .courrd  Mm  T  ' 
will  put  him  to  death,  and  le  ZlZX  sS  ris^ 
a^um.  And  they  understood  none  of  these  thiuM  S 
this  word  was  hid  from  thpm  o«^  Iv  j  "»ings,  and 

the  things  that  were  sLn'o""^../'^'^  understood  not 
when  he  d-w  nirrh  fn  T    •  1  *^  """"J^^  ^^  pass,  that 

Zihr  t  Z  P  *^  Jericho,  a  certain  blind  man  sat 
by  the  way-side,  begging.     And  when  he  heard   he  m?,I 

tff  h^!;XT  ^'  '^  f^^  ^^''  ^'"«  meant.  Arid  Zy 
told  him  that  Jesus  of  Nazareth  was  passing  bv  AnJ 
he  cried  out:  Jesus  Snn  nP  n...,;^  u  ^  ^'     "^"^ 

followed  him,  glorifyins  God     AnA^^"       '","'''  f"'' 
'hey  saw  it,  ga^e  pSto  God  '  "'"  ^"'^^'  '^'"•"' 

ASH-WEDNESDAY. 
77<e  Prayer. 

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cession  of  nil  tliy  Saints,  and  the  clemency  of  thy  mercy 
Abtiiiu  the  pardon  of  all  their  sins :  through  our  Lord, 
&.e. 

The  Ooipel.  Matt,  vi,  16-21. 
At  tliat  time :  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  When  you 
fast  be  not  as  the  hypocrites,  sad.  J^r  they  disfigure 
tlieir  faces,  that  they  may  appear  to  man  to  fast.  Amen 
I  say  to  you,  they  have  received  their  reward.  But  thou, 
when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thy  head,  and  wash  thy  face: 
that  tliou  appear  not  to  men  to  fast,  but  to  thy  Fatherj 
v/ho  is  in  secret :  and  tiiy  Father,  who  seeth  in  secret, 
will  reward  thee.  Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures' 
on  earth  :  where  the  rust  and  moth  consume,  and  where 
thieves  break  througli  and  steal.  But  lay  up  for  your- 
selves treasures  in  heaven  :  where  neither  rust  nor  moth 
doth  consume,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through, 
nor  steal.  For  where  thy  trciisure  is,  there  is  thy  heart 
also. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Prayer. 

O  God !  who  dost  purify  thy  Church  by  the  annual 
observance  of  Lent ;  grant  to' thy  servants,  that  what 
they  endeavor  to  obtain  of  thee  by  abstinence,  they  may 
pursue  by  good  works :  through,  «fec. 

The  other  prayers  as  on  AMh-VVudneBday,  p.  393. 

The  Goupd.    Matt.  iv.  1-11. 

At  that  time :  Jesus  was  led  by  the  spirit  into  the  des- 
ert, to  be  tempted  by  the  devil.  And  when  he  had  fasted 
forty  days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  afterwards  hungry. 
And  the  tempter  coming,  said  to  him :  If  thou  be  ''the 
Son  of  God,  command  that  these  stones  be  made  bread 
Who  answered  and  said  :  It  is  written,  "  Not  in  bread 
alone  doth  man  live,  but  in  every  word  that  proceedeth 
out  of  the  mouth  of  God."  Then  the  devil  took  hira 
into  the  holy  city,  and  set  him  upon  a  pinnacle  of  the 
temj)le.  and  said  to  him :  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God, 


FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  HOLYDAYS.         3^ 

ca8t  thyself  down,  for  it  is  written  "  Hp  h.fl,  ^-        u- 
Angels  charge  over  thee  an/ in  Vj'  •    u    1^"  ^^'^"  ^^^ 

bear  thee  up!  lest  perha;;  t  ou  d  s^thv^Jn  ^  ^  '^^^ 
stone."    Jesus  suid  to  him     r^j  ^''""^J^^y  ^^^^  against  a 

Hl»alt  not  tempt  X  Lord  \hvroT"'"A'^^^^^^  "  ^^^^«" 
took  him  up  into  a  ve^v  hU  .  •'^"^""  ^''«  ^^'vi: 

I'ini  all  the  i<in?rdo,ns V tt  Tn'"'V  ''"^^  «''^^^«<^ 
t'lem.  And  said  to  him  AU  T  '^'  "m^^^'^  8'*>''>'  ^^ 
;'»ou  wilt  fall  dovvn  ar  r.do^  rne ''Vl''^  \^''''  '''^''  '^ 

-"••  f^7o-»«atan:  for  ^  s  ."ittcn  "it^  T\^^^ 
<»()d  shalt  thou  adore  muH  i.;.  ',  ^''  ,  A'»e  Lord  thy 
Th.,i  the  dev  IhriMm  n  Ti  ?">^3«halt  thou  serve/' 
"""''^tered  ^o  llin!  "'  '"^  ^'^'''^'^  ^''^^^^  came  aad 

SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

7'he  Prayer. 

O  God !  who  hoholdest  us  de^titntp  nf 

preserve  us  interiorlv  ind  It    •  ?^  ^^'^''^  ^'^''tue, 

defended  from  Tli:^;:^'^  ^'''^  T  "'^^-^  ^e 

from  all  evil  thoughts  in  mind .  tiu-o'^l^t  ''  '"""^' 

The  other  prayers  as  oa  A.,h-Wed„e,.hiy.  p.  393. 
^Ae  GoHpel,     Matt,  xvii  I-9 

niouritain  apart-  and  h^^T^F  a"^  "^  '"^^^  '^  'ii;^'h 
And  his  fac^  dli  shinets  thrsu^'t^r,"^  '^'^"  ^^f ' 
ci'nie  white  as  snow      AnH  K  ^'  m    u ""^  ^'trments  be- 

them^oses  an/ElL  t.(^kt,'tit  f  £"  T^'f  ^« 
answenngr,  ^aid  to  Jesus:   Lo?d     itiM  r^     a  V'""''  ^^^^'^ 
''«re:  if  thou  v  ilt,  let  us  m?kl  h     f '^  ^^^  "«  ^"  ^e 
or.e  for  thee,  and  one  for  Mn        '  '^''  tabernacles, 
And  as  he  was  y^t  sn "akil  h  h   .'i  "V^?^'  ^«'"  Eiias, 
Hhadovved  them      And   In?'        '*^  ''  ^^"-'^^  ^^''^"^  «ver. 
«'^yiM?:   TlisTs  mv  boll    /V''^"^  ^"^  ^^^  the  cloud, 
Pl-sed:  h  :^  ^"L^^'X^^;;"'    "  -!-'«  I  -n  well 
upon  their  f-.ce,  and  wire  ^  y   t h'S  ?  'r!i1'  ^'" 
fame  and  touched  them:  .nJ  "  "i  . 'I'.'.^'^J.    4"^  J««"« 
-  -t  at>aid.     And  when  theyliiw  ^^i.^Pthey 


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COLLECTS  AND  GOSPELS 


saw  no  one,  but  only  Jesua.  And  as  they  carae  down 
from  the  mountain,  Jesus  charged  them,  sjiying:  Tell 
the  vision  to  no  man,  till  the  Son  of  Man  shall  be  risen 
from  the  dead. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

Tlie  Prayer. 

We  beseech  thee,  O  Almighty  God !  regard  the  pray- 
ers of  thy  humble  servants :  and  stretch  forth  in  our  de- 
fence tlie  right  hand  of  thy  Majesty.     Through,  &ni. 

The  other  prayers  as  uii  Asli-VVednesday,  p.  393. 

The  Go.'^pcl.     Luke  xi.  14-28. 

At  that  time :  Jesus  was  casting  out  a  devil,  and  the 
same  was  dumb;  atid  when  he  had  cast  out  the  devil, 
the  dumb  spoke;  and  the  multitude  were  in  admiration 
at  it :  but  some  of  them  said :  He  casteth  out  devils  by 
Beelzebub,  the  prince  of  devils.  And  others  tempting, 
asked  of  him  a  sign  from  heaven.  But  he,  seeing 
their  thoughts,  said  to  them:  Every  kingdom  divided 
against  itself  shall  be  brought  to  desolation,  and  house 
upon  house  shall  fall.  And  if  Satan  also  be  divided 
against  himself,  how  shall  his  kingdom  stand  ?  because 
you  say,  that  through  Beelzebub  1  cast  out  devils. 
Now  if  T  cast  out  devils  by  Beelzebub :  by  whom  do 
your  children  cast  them  out?  Therefore  iiiey  shall  be 
your  judges.  But  if  I,  by  the  linger  of  God,  cast  out 
devx's:  doubtless  the  kingdom  of  God  is  come  upon 
you.  When  a  strong  man  armed  keepeth  his  court: 
those  things  are  in  peace  which  he  possesseth.  But  if 
L  Stronger  than  he  come  upon  him  and  overcome  hira: 
he  will  take  away  all  his  armor  wherein  he  trusted,  and 
will  distribute  his  spoils.  He  that  is  not  with  me,  is 
against  me :  and  he  that  gathereth  not  with  me,  scatter- 
eth.  When  the  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a  man,  he 
walketh  through  places  without  water,  seeking  rest: 
and  not  finding,  he  saith :  I  will  return  into  my  house 
vhi?.uce  I  came  out.      And  when  he  is  come,  he  findeth 


rOtt  SUNDAYS  AND  HOLYDAYS.         397 

l):is»:  a»  lie  si,„k,.  tl„.-„    i  :  •^"''  "  •••"'">-■  to 

tiK.  ..-..wd  lini     ,,„':'"  ";  "f  •  ';,'=r'-';'!"  «'«„,„„  IWm 

the  ueuib  -.l,,.!  bore  th^e  ■  n  n I  ""'  '"  '"'" '    ^'''"""l  i» 
l-.^".-  the  word  of  God,;nd  keep  •;    "''"'  "'"  ">^'^  *^'"-' 

FOUJiTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


T/te  Prayer. 


Wl 


<^niMt,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Al 


JO  are  .'ifHicted   i 


relieved  by  Uw 


or  our  deeds,  as  we  d 


ni'v^hty  God!    that 


we 


"■.Mrortoftl,yjjn,ee:ll„.o;  ■,,:'& 


eserve,  may  be 


Tha  other  jtruyers  as  oa  A.sli-VV 


Al  that  Ime  :  Je 


^V/e  6V.s;;7r/.     John  vi.  1- 


eiliiesday,  p,  393 


15. 


>Mi.is  ,  .111(1  a  jrreat  niiiltitiide  followed  h:..« 
'e  imraeles  which  he  did  on  th 


because  tliey  saw  ti 


that 


were  diseased.      J 


*-'>sus  therefore  went  ud  int 


mountain,  and  there 


y  of  the  Je 


ein 

o  a 

he 


(hat 


heu  Jesus  therefore  had  litu,d  up  I 


;\  very  ^^rreat  mulljtude  Cometh  to  } 


ws,  was  near  at  Jiand. 
P  Ins  eyes,  and  seen 


''''iiip:  vvh^tncrsiia rr  b  "t.:,j%  T'/r  ^^''^  ^« 

e.at^      And  thJ^  i,.  „.,:.,  .    ._'^"-  .  ^'^;'*''  ^''^'t  these   njuv 


dred 


'^i::!:^l^%i^^£h^^;. 


what  he  would  d 


Philip 


uiswered  him  ;    T 


new 


^r^r;^^5^'-^--^-''Hcientfort; 


evorjorie  may  take  a  little.      One  of  hk 
dr<  w.  the  brother  of  Si„,on  P 


If  1^ 

wo  hun- 
Jem,  that 


y  li 


eter,  saith  to  hi 


disciples,  A 


n< 


-•.;e  H...t  l,,„h  live  knley-lVaves,  nnd 


111 


--  „e  iiad  given  thank,  he  dij;, ibutt  t'o  U,:,;  .'^ 

34^ 


30^ 


rot.i.tuvrs  ANb  ..omvri.s 


wiM'o  H!it  down.  Ii\  llko  niMUiu'i'  mImo  of  11. r  HmIiom,  ll«i 
iMUfli  lis  tli(<y  wonM  :  niul  wlu«n  thoy  wimh*  tilled,  he  wiid 
U»  his  disoi|tloM:  (liUlu>r  u|»  llu'  IVfij^muMitM  tliiil  iviiuiiii, 
K>Ht  tlu>y  l>»'  I'»'^'-  'l'l'«\V  j.!:jitlu«rc«l  up  tluTrltMr,  iiiid 
lilliMl  t\v\'lv('  l»asi<olM  \vltl>'llu«  iVM^iiU'iitrt  of  tlu«  liw  l-if. 
loy-loavoN,  wliit'li  n'«n:iiiu»d  ovor  and  mIjovo  to  tlii'in  lluil 
h;Id  oaton.  Now  thoso  men,  wIhmi  thoy  iuid  him>u  wliiit 
a  luiriudo  .Ios\im  had  <ioiu',  said  :  This  is  of  a  tnilli  tli«» 
|)i(»|)luM  thai  is  to  I'omo  into  th«'  world.  Josiis  Ihcic 
I'oiv.  whtMi  ho  Ixiu'w  that  Ihcy  woidd  coiiui  to  take  liiiii 
by  I'oroo,  and  maUo  hint  ivinK,  "*'d  ajLyaiii  into  the  uumu- 
t^du  hiinsolt' alone. 

I'ASSION  HtrNiuv. 

77/r  /•r.r//<r. 

We  besoeeh  thee,  O  Aln>i.i,dity  (Jod!  inerelfuUy  ioolc 
upon  thy  tainily:  that  l>y  thy  Ikonnty,  it  may  l)e  );<.v- 
erned  in"l»ody,  .and,  by  tliy  preservation,  be  kept  in  mind- 
tlu'oujih.  &:e. 

riuyvr  t\>r  llu>  (^liuroli,  p.  3H0,  «r  for  tli«  Popo,  p.  3b7. 
The  Goaprl.    .lobn  viii.  46-6t). 
Af  that  time:  Jesus  said  to  the  nndtitude  of  tiie  .Tews: 
VVbieh  of  von  shall  einivituM'  me  of  sin?    If  1  nay  tl 


10 


truth  to  you,  why  do  you  iM>t  believe  me?  He  thai  is  of 
Ciod,  hearelh  the  words  of  (Jod.  Therefore  you  heat 
Ihem  not,  beeanse  you  are  n(»t  of  (^od.  The  Jews  there, 
fore  answered  and'said  to  him:  Do  not  we  say  well  that 
thou  art  a  Samaritan,  and  h.-rst  a  devil?  Jesus  an- 
swered: I  have  not  a  devil  :  but  I  honor  my  Father,  aiii 
you  have  dishonored  me.  Hut  I  seek  not  my  own  «rlory. 
there  is  one  that  seeketh  and  judij^'th.  Amen,  Amen,  I 
Hay  tv.  you:  If  any  nian  keep  my  word,  lie  shall  not  sec 
dea*h  forever.  The  Jews  therefore  said:  Now  we  know 
that  thou  bast  a  devil.  Abraham  ia  dead,  and  the 
prophets;  and  thou  sayost:  If  auy  man  keep  my  word, 
he  shall  not  taste  death  forever.  Art  thou  {greater  than 
our  father  Abraham,  who  is  dead?  And  the  prophota 
wre  dead.     Whom  dost  thou  make  tlivwlf?     Jesus  an. 


rolH.lJNIMVSANI,  IIOLVIMIM.  g,,^ 

"■■:•  M.y  .1.., :  i:t:'i  ,':  ;rs'''«' '.'"'V ',«'" 

'' -  Ai,,;:;:;,  "t.  i  '2T:;''''""i  '■""• 

•^•-s.,i,i,.i„,L,,t;;;;;:.:;;;;"t:r.i;;,:;'t,:,i:""-  "-' 


99 


J'/.F,M   NJ/NDAV. 


T/w  J 


rai/er. 


ill 


O  Aliiii^rl.iy  ,„i(l  Mfrnml  (.'oil' 

iflVlOIII'    tiiltn   (li.uj I     I 


.   """•    fnkn  MchI,,  niMl     tlMd.nro    flu.    ( 

ilu'c,  llial,  vv(i  iiuiy  hotii  «| 


vylio  vvoiiNJHf,  linvo  om 
'••OHH,  (or  m.ifi  f 


<N  'ind  flic,  fVllowHiiij.  or  ),iH  J{ 


'^V»  ^^nuit,  vv('    I 


0 


llCIK 

tllC  HJIIIHS  & 


m-  (he  iiiMtriiciionof } 


><'H(M!ch 


<*Hiinvc,fi(,(i :  fliroii^fli 


'u.m\mo/our  UnlJcHm  (!lmxt,,u,onl 


Al  Ihal.  lime  :  Jj 


XX vi.  and  xxvii.  1   (Uj 


"t^'U  to  St.  MiiU 


Uial,  .'ifYcr  two  duy  h  hIi;i  1 1    |,e  || 


iHUs  H;.id   ((.  1,1s  dis..i|)I,.H:   Voii  k 


now 


M 


nn  HlKjII  Im,  d.liv.n.l  ,„.  lo  I,.      !       -^ 
f '''7'^'!'  '''^^V'IhmMIh,  dH\d'  iH-K.sfH  /.nd 


^'  P'lwli,  mid  llui  {Son  of 


Tl 


Kill  wcro 


|H!oj)l.'  iiit(,  ||„,  court  «,('  the,  lii.d 


^ncjcnJH  of  fl 


IC 


.''|;i|)Iij.m:  ,n,d  l|„.y  oo.iHullcd  toJ,| 

t%nii^r|,t,,,,,),,.|u,,id  Jc',sus,..,i,dputl, 
"y  h;ii;1:  N.>t  on  il,e  n-sfiv;,!  d.iv  J 


'-pnoHt,  who  was  (udJccT 

'icr,  (liMt  l>y  HublJcIv 

'"'"I  to  dc.'dh.     Jjut 


nIk'hW  be  a  lumult 


y,  i(!.st  peiljjipH  tlicre 


OHijM  vviiH  in  JJcJl 

'•ere  c.'inuf  to  lijm  a  woman  I 


»|ioiipt    tlie  people.     And   wl 


'■•'•ii;',  ni  tlie  lioii.s,.  of  Ninion  the  1 


t'JUT, 


l).H^.mHointrnent,and  poured  it  on'hin'h 


'';iyin<,r  an  alahaHter-hox  of 


at  tahl 


t'-     And   the  diseipi 


t'ad  a.s  he  was 


'H  Heeiii^r  it,  had  indiirnat 


B'luiiwr.  'p       I    ^         -  --i-.v.,  nvuMw  II   iiaa  jnajfiialioii 
l«-.c  be™  sold  I„,  ,,ud,,  anU  aivca  to  the  poor,    ^.d 


400 


COLLECTS  AND  GOSPKIS 


Josus  knowinfr  it,  said  to  tlicm :  Why  do  you  troul)Ie 
tliis  wonijiii?  for  sho  has  wronj^ht  a  good  work  upon 
me.  For  the  poor  you  have  nlvvavH  wiih  yoii,  Imt  inw 
you  liave  not  ulvvnya.  For  she,  in  pouring  this  oint- 
ment u|)on  my  body,  hath  done  it  for  my  burial.  Amen, 
1  say  to  you,  vvhiTesoover  this  gospel  slndl  bo  preached 
in  the  wiiole  world,  that  also  which  she  iiath  done,  shall 
be  told  for  a  nuMuory  of  her.  Then  went  one  of  llio 
twelve,  who  was  eaUed  Judas  Iseariot,  to  the  chief 
priests,  and  said  to  them :  What  will  you  give  me,  and  I 
will  deliver  him  inito  you?  But  they  appoinle*!  him 
tliirly  pieces  of  silver.  And  from  thenceforth  he  sought 
an  opportunity  to  betray  him.  And  on  the  lirst  (la\"(>t' 
the  Azymes  the  disciples  came  to  Jesus,  saying:  Where 
wilt  Ihou  that  we  pri'])are  for  thee  to  ea't  the  pasch  ? 
But  Jesus  said :  Go  ye  into  the  city  to  a  certain  man, 
and  say  to  him  :  Tiie  Master  saith  my  time  is  near  at 
hand,  1  will  keep  the  pasch  at  thy  house  with  my  disci- 
ples. And  the  di.^eiplcs  did  as  Jesus  appointed  to  them, 
and  they  prepared  the  i)asch,  Now  when  it  was  even- 
mg,  he  sat  down  wi:h  hi^  twelve  disci|)les.  And  whilst 
they  were  eating,  he  said:  Amen,  1  say  to  you,  that  one 
of  yon  is  about  to   betray  me.     And  they  being  very 


much  troubl 


ed,  began  every  one  to  say:  Is  it  I,  J 


,on\ 


But  he  answering  said:  lie  that  dippeth  his  hand  wilh 
me  in  the  dish,  he  shall   betray  me.     The  Son  of  M 


an 


m.ni. 


indeed  goeth,  as  it  is  written  of  him  ;  but  woe  to  that , 

by  whom  the  Son  of  Man  shall  be  betrayed.  It  were 
better  for  him,  if  that  nnm  had  not  been  born.  And  Ju- 
das, that  betrayed  him,  answering  said:  Is  it  I,  Rabbi? 
He  saiih  to  him:  Thou  hast  said  it.  And  whilst  they 
were  at  sup[)er,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  blessed,  a.nd 
broke :  and  g.we  to  his  disciples,  and  said :  Take  ye  and 
eat:  this  is  my  body.  And  taking  the  chalice,  lie  gave 
thanks;  and  gave  to  them,  saying:  Drink  ye  all  of  Uiis. 
For  this  is  my  blood  of  the  New  Testament  which  shall 

id  I  say 
fruit  of 
!W  ^^iib 


be 

shed  for  many 

for  the  remission  of 

sins.     An 

to 

you,  I  will 

not 

drink 

from 

leneeforth  of  this 

tliC 

i  vine,  uiitil 

thai  day  \^ 

■i\en  I 

bhali  d 

'ink  it  nt 

rojl  SUNDAYS  AND  IIOLYDAYS, 


>-oii  in  the  kingdom  of  niy  Fathei 
said,  they  went  out  into  Blount  OI 


401 


t'r.     And 


n 


,';''"•■  ^'y^«  t^ll  be  scandal 
or  It  IS  vvritton  :  "I  will  strike  t 


hymn  h 


:»eing 


] 


iv«t.     Thou  Jesus  said 


ized 


slieep  of  the  lloek  shall  be  d 


n  me  this  niujit. 


be  risen 


l«e  shepherd,  and  "tho 


lin,  J  will  go  befo 


lispersed."     But  after  I  si 


1  eter   a;,suerin<r,  «ald  to  1 
BcvuKulized  in  thee,  I  vvill  n,.,,  ^^ 
'^lidtohim:  An.en,Is.yto  thee,  tl 


iore  the  cock 


sailh 


crow,  thou  wilt  d 


lall 

.'«  you  nito  (iidilee.     And 

""  '•   Although   all  sludl  be 

iiever  be_  scandalized.     Jesu.s 

"»at  in  this  nirrht,  be- 


oiiini:  Yea,  though  I  should  die 


I'ny^  me  thrice.     l>oter 
with  thee,  I  will 


k;z-;,. -!,:!-=:«;.  «j«,ij 


i»e,.lledGetl»emani;,„,d,,"';;jd 


V|>u  here,  till  I  go  yonder,  and 


hnn  Peter  and   the  tvv 


to  his  disciples:  Si. 


o 


my.     And  taking  wiUi 


grow  sorrowful  and  to  be  sad.     Then  1 


I^Iysoul  is  sorrowful  ^.^ 
liid  watch  with  nie.     And 


sons  of  Zebedee,  he   be|an  to 


le  saith  to  them 
en  unto  death:  Stay  you  he 


re 


upon  Ills  face,  praying,  and 


possible,  let  this  dial 


t'oing  a  little  further  he  fell 
'lying:  iVIy  Father,  if  it  bo 


^.^}-'\'-\^^^^^^'^^-  Z, 


;ee  pass  from  me.     Neverthelt 


S.S, 


disciples,  and  tindeth  tl 


vv,,;;trc„uM7„„,;;^-;3 


lie  Cometh  to  his' 


Watch  ye,  and  pray  that 


icm  asleep,  and  he  saith  to  Peter 


one   hour  with 


The   spirit  indeed 


me 


Again  the  second  time  he 
J.'atlier,  if  thischai 


S'.^"l!:;"?^^"!^t^"^ptatio^ 


18   willing,  but  the   flesh 


went,  and  prayed 


IS  weak 
»  S'lying:  My 


time 


ing  them  he  went  again ;  and  he 


prayed  the  third 


'nie  saying  the  self-sanTe  words      Then  C'^  '''"    ' 
his  disciples,  and  MMitl.  k.  ,ZJ.^^c.,   -*^'^"  ^^  Cometh 


to 

cep  ye  now,  and  take 


it-'iples,  and  saith  tothem:'si 

'«t  u.  go :  behold       LlJ^  h",  vvillM™"^     «'-• 
lie  yet  spoke,  behold  }J;lnn     ?.i     i     .^  '"«•    A» 

"™t,.^eh.ef  pWests  .,d  ,h„  .u.eienktj'th'e'roS' 


404 


COLLECTS  AKD  GOSPELS 


tliat  whk'.li  was  spoken  ])y*.K.rcniius  tlio  p»opl»el,Mayinjj*. 
"And  tlioy  took  the  tliirty  pU-ces  of  silver,  the  price  of 
hiiii  that  \vji8  prized,  vviiom  they  prized  of  the  chiUiren 
of  Israel.     And  they  gave  theni  unto  the  potter'H  field, 
as  the  liord  ajtpointed  to  n»e."     And  J(;suh  stood  before 
ihii  governor,  and  the  governor  asked  him,  saying :  Art 
thou  the  king  of  the  Jews?     Jesus  saith  to  him:  Thou 
Kiyest  it.     And  when  he  was  accused  by  the  chief  priests 
and  ancients,  he  answered  nothing.     Then  Pilate  saith 
to  him:  Dost  thou  not  liear  how  great  testimonies  they 
allege  against  thee?     And  he  answered  him  to  never  a 
word :  so  that  the  governor  wondered  exceedingly.     Now 
upon  the  solemn  day  the  governor  vvaa  accustomed  to 
release  to  the  people  one  prisoner,  whom  they  windd. 
And  he  had  then  a  notorious  prisoner,  that  was  called 
Barabbas.      They   therefore    bejng   gathered   together, 
Pilate  said  :  Whom  will  you  that  1  releavse  to  you,  Barab- 
has,  or  Jesus  that  is  called  Christ?*  For  he   knew  that 
for  envy  they  had  delivered  him.     And  as  he  was  sitting 
in  the  place  of  Judgment,  his  wife  sent  to  iiim,  saying; 
Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with  that  just  man.     For  I  have 
suffered  many  things  this  day  in  a  dream  because  of  him. 
But  the  chief  priests  and  ancients  j)ersuaded  the  people, 
that  they  should  ask   Barabbas,  and  make  Jesus  away. 
And  the  governor  answering,  said  to  them:   Whether 
will  you  of  the  two  to  be  released  unto  you  ?     But 
they   said,    Barabbas.       Pilate   sailh^  to    them:     What 
shall  1  do  then  with  Jf.sus  that  is  called  Christ?     They 
say  all  :  i,et  him    be  cruciHed.     The  governor  said  to 
them:  Why,  what  evil  hath   he  done?     But  they  cried 
out   the   more,   saying :    Let   him   be   crucified.      And 
Vi\:\U  seeing  that  he  prevailed  nothing,  but  that  rather 
a  tumult  was  made;  taking  v.'ater,  he  washed  his  hands 
before  the  people,  saying:  I  am  innocent  of  the  blood 
of  this  just  man:  look  you  to  it.     And  the  whole  peo- 
ple, answering,  said:  His  blood  be  upon  us,  and  upon 
;ur  children.     Then  he  released  to  them  Barabbas:  uiid 
having  scourged  Jesus,  delivered  him  unto  them  to  be 
tTUciticd.     Tien  tiiu  soldiers  of  the  governor,  tjkuig 


FOR  6 

Jos;ifl 

into 

tho   h; 

wIm»1(» 

hand 

:  jind  s 

about  him. 

II  IXi  t M       Ik  1.  .       Ik<« 

.,^.'^f 

FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  HOLYDAYS. 


ill,  frntlu'i- -d   to,'Tetht'r  un 
itrippiiiir  liini,  i|,(.y  put  u  .s 
)Iiiitiii<r  ,v  crown  of  thornw, 
Kvid,  and  a  rml  in  lii.s  rj.rht  hand.     And  'l 


4oa 

to 

linn 

tho 

(i.'l 

•lot  i 

loak 

,  tl 

;-V  1. 

ut  it 

)0\V- 


iii<r  tht- kiK't'  before  hnn,  they  mocl<od  hini,  Haying:  Hail, 
k.ncrot  he  JevvH!-  A.hI  spittin^r  „,„,„  hin.tiu.y  took 
the  reed  and  Htruek  his  head.  And  afier  Ihrv  had 
nioeked  him,  they  took  olY  the  eloak  from  him.  and  put 


on    MS  own  gsmuvntn,  and  led  him  away  to  erueilV  I 


And  froincr  out,  tl 


mn. 


H'V  met  a  man  <d'  Cyrene,  namJ'd  Si 


niori:  him  they  f'oreed  to  take  up  the 
came  to  the  place  that  is  called  (iol^rofl.arwl 
place  of  Calvary.     And  they  i:i\\v.  \ 
111 


erosM.     And  th( 


y 


iicii  is  the 
iiin  wine  to  (hink. 


I  .^  ed  With  ^r,ll.  And  when  he  had  tanted,  he  weuld 
Tio  drink.  And  after  they  had  erucified  him,  they  di- 
vided  hM  pirments,  caslin^rjofs:  that  it  mh-ht   he' ful- 


fit 
(I 


led  w 


lich  was  spoken  hy  the  prophet,  say 


IIIL'" 


'i' 


ivKled  my  garments  amoi.o-  them;  and  npon  mv 
ture  they  cast  lots:"  and   tliev  nat  and   u'atched'  I 
And  they  put  over  his  hcid  l" 


ley 


V  ves- 


um. 


lis  cauRc  written:  TIII8 


IS  JESUs,   THE   K1N(;  (W  THE   .lEVV 
were  crucified  with  him  two  th 


S.      'J'l 


leii 


.'ind,  and  one  on  the  left.     And  they  tl 


leves:  one  on  the  rii'lit 


y  that  passed  hy 


hhisphcmed  him,  wao-crinrr  their  heads,  and  aayin^r  •   V 
i  ? "  ^^'^  d^ftroyest  tlie  temple  of  (/od,  and  in  ll 


Vah ! 


days  dost  rebuild  it 


Son  of  God 


save  thy  own  self:  if  thou  be  tl 


come  down  from  the  cross.     In  lik 


iree 


le 


ner  also  the  chief  priests,  with  the  scril 


niockinrr,  said:    He  saved  oth 


ers;    himself  h 


Have:  if  he  be  the  kincr  of  Israel,  let  h 


down  from  the 


e  man- 

)es  and  ancients, 

e  cannot 

im  now  come 


trusted  in  God:  let  him  now  d 


cross,  and   we  will   believe  him.     Ho 


'lini :  for  he  said :  I 


eliver  him,  if  he  will  I 


lave 


Barne  thing  the  thieves  also  that 


am  the  Son  of  God.     And  Ihe  -^elfl 


were  crucified  with  him 


reproached  him  with.     Now  from  the  sixth  hour  tl 


was  darkness  over  the  whol 


And  about  tl 


e  earth,  until  the  iimth  I 


le  ninth  hour,  Jesus  cried  with  a  loud 


I  ere 
lour. 


voice, 
1 


BayiM.i,r :  Eli    Eli,  hunma  sabacthani?  that  is, -.My  Goc. 
-«;  •  ?oa,  why  haul  tiii)u  fui«uken  me  T    And  some  tluit 


be  p 

j»l('H 


FOn  SirNDAYfl  AND  iroi.VDAYS. 


407 


1»|'  ffunrdcMl  nnli!  t  ,o  tl.lnl  rlny;  lost  pcrl.upM  Lis  (Hs.-i, 
P  rs  como  and  Html  l,i,„  nwuy,  „„(]  Huy  to  IIh,  .m-o,.!..: 
ll.-iMnscu  from  tli,Mi,.:ul:  n.ul  tJ.i,  uhI  vatov  Hl.all  l„, 
worsr  ll.Mii  11.,.,  Iirst.  Pil,t„  hmM  10  tlM-.n:  Voi,  l,;,v,.  a 
^nmrd  ;  ^ro,  ^rn,,n|  it  ;,h  yo„  know.  An<l  tl„,y  ,h.,,;,r»in.r, 
inmJ.  Uu,  HopuM.rc  Hurc,  Healing  the  ntone,  Hnd\ctli..'i; 

EASTnU  SUNKAV. 

T/if!  J*raycr, 

OfJod!  who  tl.JM  day  didst  oju-n  to  ns  flu,  npnroacn 
lo  (.Icrnily  l,y  ll,y  only  Son,  vi.torions  over  drallr 
prosper  our  vowh  l,y  thy  ^rracc,  which  Ihou  .lont  anlici* 
p;itc  by  thy  innpn-alion:  throii^rh  i|m,  „,i,„^,^  ^^^ 

The  (Jo^wl.     Mark  xvi.  1-7, 

At  that  fime:  Mary  Macrdalcn,  and  Mary  the  mofhor 
0   JanieH  afid  Halon.c,  hrou<r|,t  HWect  npiecs,  that  oniin-r 
thoy  mi^rht  anoHit  .fosuH..  And  very  early  in  the  rnorni 
iiifr,  the  lirHt  day  of  tl„,  week,  Ihe^  eame  to  the  sepnl- 
t'lire  the  Hi.n   hein^r  ,m,vv  risen.     And   they  H.-iid  one  to 
ni.olluM;:  Who  nhall   roll   us  haek  the  ntone  from  ihe 
door  of  the  Hepnlehre?    Ami  lookin^Mhey  naw  the  slono 
rolled  Inck:  tor  it  wan  very  jrreat.     And  enteri.Hr  into 
lh(.  Hepidehre,  ihey  saw  a  yonn^r  uv.xn  Hittinjr  on  the  ricd.t 
side  clothed  with  a  white  rohe;  and  they  were  anion- 
ished.     VVhoHaithtothem:  He  not  affrirrhted  :  von  seek 
Jesus  of  Nazareth,  who  wa^  -nieified:  he  is  risen   he  is 
not  here;  behold  the  phice  where  they  laid  him.'    Jiut 
f(o,  lell  his  diHciples  and  Peter,  thai  he  poeth  before  you 
into  Galilee:  there  you  shall  see  him,  us  he  told  you. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER,  COMMONLY  CALLED  LOW 

SUNDAY,* 
27ie  Prayer. 

Grant,  we  besecoh  thee,  O  Almighty  God!  that  we 
Who  have  performed  the  paschal  solemnities,  may  ]>y 

mrJ!'"  "'   ^•'^;".^""''ay;  it  being  the  i:j,t  at  that  ieaaon.  od  which 
marridfces  aw  lorbidtlen  to  be  «olt!inuized. 


408 


COLLECTS  AND  GOSPELS 


thy  bounty  preserve   them   in   our   life  and  conduct' 
throu(,Hi,  6ni. 

The  Gospel.    John  xx.  19-31. 

At  that  time:  When  it  was  hite  that  same  clay,  Loin.^ 
the  first  day  of  the  week,  and  the  doors  were  shut,  where 
tlie  disciples  were  jruthered  to^retlier  for  fear  of  the  Jews, 
Jesus  eame  and  stood  hi  the  midst,  and  said  to  thenr 
I  eaee  be  to  you.    And  when  he  hud  said  this,  he  sh(»\ved 
them  his  h.mds  and  his  side.     The  disciples  ther-loro 
were  glad  when  they  saw  the  Lord.     He  said  theivibrc 
to  them  again:  Peac^  be  to  vou.     As  the  Father  l.rlh 
sent  me,  1  also  send  you.     Wlien  he  had  said  tliis,  he 
breathed  on  them;  and  4ie  said  to  them:  Receive  ye  the 
Iloly  Ghost:  wliose  sins  ye  shall  forgive,  they  are  for- 
given them :  and  whose  sins  you  shall  retain;  thev  are 
retained.    Now  Thomas,  one  of  the  twelve,  who  is  c'lllcd 
Didymns,  was  not  with  them  when  Jesus  came.     The 
other  disciples  therefore  said  y*  him  :  We  have  seen  the 
Lord.     But  he  said  to  them :  Except  I  shall  see  in  his 
hands  the  print  of  the  nails,  and  put  my  hnger  into  tlic 
place  of  the  nails,  and  put  my  hands  into  liis  side,  I  will 
not  believe.     And  after  eight  davs,  again  his  disciples 
were  within,  and  Thomas  with  tlienh     Jesns  coincth, 
the  doors  being  shut,  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  s.iid' 
1  eace  be  to  you.     Then  he  s:iid  to  Thomas:  Put  in  thy 
linger  hither,  and  see  my  hands,  and  bring  hhher  tliv 
hanu,  and  put  it  hito  my  side,  and  be  not  faithless,  but 
believing.      Thomas  answered,  and  said   to  him:   My 
Lord  and  my  God!     Jesus  saith  to  him :  Because  tliou 
hast  seen  me,  Thomaw,  thou  hast  believed:  blessed  are 
they  that  have  not  seen,  and  have  believed.     Many  other 
signs  also  did  Jesus  in  the  sight  of  his  disciples,  which 
are  not  written  in  this  book.     But  these  are  written, 
that  you  may  believe  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the  Son 
of  God :  and  that  believing,  you  may  have  life  in  his 
name. 


FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  KOL-kDAYS. 


409 


SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTER. 
The  Prayer. 

Cjrant,  O  Lord  God !  we  beseech  f Iipp    fKo*  *i 

The  Gospel.     John  x.  11-16. 
At  that  time :  Jesus  said  to  the  Pharisees  •  I  am  tl,. 

ttee^tit  ;rrrf  '^'^^^^'^rf  ^-"iJs  h^e  f 
,     ^"^*^P-     «ut  the  hirehnfT,  and  he  thnt  I'u  n/.t  fu 

I  know  the  JVhe,  •  and   T  l         '"'  ^"^""'"^^  "^^''""^ 

THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 
The  Prayer. 

\iZ^.fi  ^^^?''!f  '^'^'^  *^  t'^««^  that  go  astray  the 

of  rin.i  P-.  ^"1 ''"  '.'''^  '^''^  numbered  in  the  profession 
f  C  u-istianity,  to  re  ect  those  things  vviiich  nre  ir.iS 
to  this  nume,  and  to  pursue  those  vvl'ich  nr.'Lo  ^J^^^ 

35 


410 


COLLECTS  AND  GOSFilLS 


The  Gospel.    John  xvi.  16-22. 

Al  that  time:  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  A  little 
while,  tind  now  you  shall  not  see  me;  and  again  a  Utile 
while,  and  you  shall  see  nie :  because  I  go  to  the  Father. 
Then  some  of  his  disciples  said  one  to  another:  What 
Is  this  that  he  saith  to  us:  A  little  while,  and  you  shall 
not  see  me;  and  again  a  little  while,  and  you  shall  see 
me;  and  because  1  go  to  the  Father?  They  said  tlicre- 
I'ore,  What  is  this  that  he  sr.ith :  A  little  while  ;  we  know 
not  what  he  speaketh.  And  Jesus  knew  that  they  had 
a  mind  to  ask  him  ;  and  he  said  to  them  :  Of  this  do  yr)u 
imiuire  among  yourselves,  because  I  said:  A  little  while 
and  you  shall  not  see  me;  and  again  a  little  while,  and 
you  shall  see  me?  Amen,  amen,  I  say  to  you,  that  you 
shall  lament  and  weep,  but  the  world  shall  rejoice:  and 
you  shall  be  made  sorrowful,  but  your  sorrow  shall  be 
turned  into  joy.  A  woman,  when  she  is  in  labor,  hath 
sorrow,  because  her  hour  is  come :  but  when  she  hath 
brought  forth  the  child,  hhe  remembereth  no  more  the 
cinguish,  for  joy  that  a  man  is  born  into  the  world.  So 
also  you  now  indeed  have  sorrow,  but  I  will  see  you 
again,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice;  and  your  joy  no  man 
sliall  take  from  you.  ^ 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

The  Prayer. 

O  God !  who  makest  the  minds  of  the  faithful  to  be 
of  one  will,  grant  to  thy  pe(4)le  to  love  what  tliou  com 
mandest,  to  desire  what  thou  promisest;  that  among  the 
changes  of  this  world,  our  hearts  may  be  fixed  on  that 
place,  where  true  joys  reside:  through,  &.c. 

The  GoHpel.     John  xvi.  5-14. 

At  that  time:  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  I  go  to  him 
that  sent  me;  and  none  of  you  askelh  me:  Whither 
goest  thou?  But  because  I  have  spoken  tJhese  things 
to  you,  sorrow  hath  filled  your  heart.  But  I  tell  you 
the  truth ;  it  is  expedient  to  you  that  I  go :  for  if  ]  go 
not,  the  Paraclete  will  not  come  to  you ;  but  i(  i  go, ! 


FOK  SUNDAYS  AND  HOL  YD  AYS.  411 

Will  Mcna  him  to  you.  And  when  he  is  come,  he  will 
eonunce  he  utjrld  of  sin,  and  of  justice,  and  of  ^udg- 
ment  Ul  sin:  because  they  believed  not  in  me.  And 
oi  justice:  because  I  ^ro  to  the  Father;  and  you  shall 
see  me  no  longer  And  of  judgment:  because  the 
.ee  of  this  world  is  already  judged.     I  have  yet  many 

te-t      ?^  ^'^"  "^"^"^^^  ^'^''''  then,  now. 

t  ai  l^^nth'  F  ^'^"-^^'^  /'-"th,  is  come,  he  will  teach 
>ou  al  truth.  For  he  shall  not  speak  of  himself-  but 
vyhat  things  soever  he  shall  hear,  he  shall  speak-  and 
the  things  that  are  to  come,  he  shall  show  you.  He 
sin  glorify  me ;  because  he  shall  receive  of  inhie,  and 
shall  show  it  you. 

riFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 
2'he  Prayer. 

O  God !  from  ^yhom  all  good  things  proceed,  grant  to 
hy  Kupphcan ts  ^hat  by  thy  inspiration  we  may  think 

t  :^tE^!;r^r  '^'^'  ^^"'  '^  ^^^  ^^^'^  ^^-^-^ 

The  Gospel.     John  xvi.  23-30. 

Al  Ihat  time:  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  Amen,  amen 
I  siiy  to  you:  If  you  ask  the  Father  any  thing  in  mv 
name,  he  will  give  it  you.  Hitherto  you  have  not  asked 
any  thing  m  my  name.  Ask,  and  you  shall  receive :  that 
your  joy  may  be  full.  These  things  I  have  spokLn  to 
ypu  in  proverbs.     The  hour  come  th  when  I  will  no  more 

Tv  \Z  ^"""t'"  P''^?''''^'  but  will  show  you  plainly  of 
he  Father     In  that  day  you  shall  ask  in  my  name :  and 
I  say  not  to  you,  that  1  will  ask   the  F:ither  for  you 

W  1  '  ^^''IJT  ^''''Tf  '"^'^^'  >  ^"'  be«au.e  you  have 
loved  me,  and  have  believed  that  1  came  out  from  Gcd 
I  came  forth  from  the  Father,  and  am  come  into  the 
Horld :  again  I  leave  the  world,  and  go  to  the  Father. 
HiH  disciples  say  to  him:  Behold,  now  thou  speakest 
plainly,  and  speakest  no  proverb.  Now  we  know  tliat 
"lou  rinowest  aii  things,  and  thou  needest  not  that  any 


412 


COLLECTS  AND  GOSl'ELS 


man  Hlioiild  ask  thee.     By  this  we  believe  tlvat  thou 
earnest  forth  from  God. 

ASCENSION  DAY. 

The  Prayer. 

Grant,  wo  be«eocli  thee,  O  Ah'iighty  God!  tliat  we 
wlio  l)elieve  the  only-begotten  S»)n,  onr  Redecuier,  as- 
cended this  day  into  heaven,  nniy  ourselves  also  ui  mind 
dwell  in  heavenly  things:  tlu-ough,  &e. 

The  Gospel.     Mark  xvi.  l'i-20. 

At  that  time:  Jesus  appeared  to  tlie  eleven  as  they 
were  at  table:  and  he  upbraided  them  with  their  incre- 
dulity and  hardness  of  ho;n-t,  because  they  ditl  not  be- 
lieve them  who  had  seen  him  after  he  was  risen  again'. 
Ancl  he  said  to  them:  Go  ye  into  the  whole  world,  and 
preaeh  the  Gospel  to  every  creature.  He  that  believeth 
anil  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved:  but  he  that  believeth 
not,  shall  be  condemned.  And  these  signs  shall  follow 
:hem  that  believe :  In  my  name  they  shall  east  out  dev- 
ds;  they  shall  speak  with  new  tongues;  they  shall  take 
up  serpents ;  and  if  they  shall  drink  any  deadly  thing,  it 
shall  not  hurt  them  :  they  shall  lay  their  hands  upon  the 
sick,  and  they  shall  recover.  And  the  Lord  Jesus,  ufler 
he  had  spoken  to  them,  was  takm  up  into  heaven  and 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God.  But  they  gving, 
preached  everywhere;  the  Lord  working  withal,  and 
confirming  the  word  with  signs  that  followed. 

SUNDAY  WITHIN  THE  OCTAVE  OF  THE  ASCENSION.      * 

The  Prayer. 

O  Almighty  And  Everlasting  God !  grant  us  ever  to 
entertain  a  devout  affection  towards  thee,  and  to  nerve 
thy  Majesty  with  a  sincere  heart:  through,  &-c. 

Second  Prayer  -s  of  the  Ascension,  p.  412. 

The  Gospel.    John  xv.  26 ;  xvi.  1-4. 

At  that  time :  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples :  When  the 
Vawonlcfn  onrnotb   \t'li  jm  I  vvill   sonH   von   from  the  Fa- 


FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  HOLYDAYS.  4] 3 

tj.or,  tl,j,  Rpi,it  of  aVnfh,  who  procood.th  from  the 
l;.th.r,ho  Hhal  ^rive  teslui.ony  of  uw;  and  you  si  H 
gjv.  tcslimony  l,..n.se  you  anfwith  n.o  from  Jh  h^i  ! 
I'll  -■.     1  hose    hiMgs  l,.,v(,  I  spoken  t..  you,  that  von  in.v 

p.nieH    yea,    lie  hour  eom<>th,  that  whosoever  kilh-lh 
<"',  VN.II  thmk  that  he  doth  a  service  to  fiod.      \  , 

known  the  I'ather  nor  me.  IJnt  these  thin.rs  1  l-uve  toM 
ix'i  inat  J  told  you  ot  th(!m. 

FEAST  OF   rENTECOST,  COMMONLY  CALLED  WHITSUNDAlf.* 

77k?  Prayer. 

fi  ^\-;f ;  i'^.^''  ?"  /•''"  ^'^y  ^'^'•'^t  instruct  the  hearts  of 
he  l^a.th  ul  by  the  li.d.t  of  the  Holy  (ihost ;  ^rra nt 'hat 
ue  may  he  truly  vyise  iu  the  name  Spirit,  umf  ever  e- 
joice  m  hiH  consolation:  throucrh  our  Lord,  &e.,  in  the 
umiy  ot  tlic  same,  &c.  ' 

77f,c  6'o.<t;W.    John  xiv.  23-31. 
A/  //la/  ^/W  .  Jesus  said  to  his  disciijles :  If  any  one 
love  nu.  he  wi    keep  my  word,  and  my^Father  wil    love 

;;i;i;  "t.  ""i  ""f  rr^^ ''""'  ^-^^  ^^''''  "'^^'^^'  -^^  ^^ 

A  I  '■;'    ^'"^''  f"^  ""^l^^^'P^^th  n(,t  my  words. 

A  (the  word  which  you  have  heard,  is  not  mine:  bu 
he  iMlhers  who  sent  me.  These  thi.igs  have  I  spoken 
^>  you,  ab,dm,r  vv  ,h  you.  Cut  the  Pan-clete,  theS  lly 
Ghost,  vvhou,  he  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  will 
tech  you  all  thinjrs,  and  brin..  all  thin^rs'to  your  u  n d 
w  atsoev.r  I  shal  have  said  to  you.  ftace  /leave  ulUi' 
you  my  peace  J  give  to  you  :  not  as  the  world  Lriveih 

no     e       be  afraid.     Vou  have  heard  that  I  have  said  to 
J  ou  .  I  go  away  and  I  come  again  to  you.     If  you  loved 

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me,  you  would  indeed  be  glad,  because  I  go  to  the 
Father:  for  the  Father  is  greater  than!.  And  now  i 
have  told  you  before  it  come  to  pass :  that  when  it  shall 
come  to  pass,  you  may  believe.  I  will  not  now  speak 
many  things  with  you.  For  the  prince  of  this  world 
Cometh,  and  in  me  he  hath  not  any  thing.  But  that  the 
world  may  know  that  I  love  the  Father:  and  as  tlie 
Father  hath  given  me  commandment,  so  do  I. 

TRINITY   SUNDAY. 

2'he  Prayer. 

O  Almighty  and  Eternal  God!  who  hast  granted  thy 
servants  to  acknowledge  the  glory  of  the  eternal  Trinity 
in  the  confession  of  the  true  Faith,  and  to  adore  the 
unity  in  the  power  of  thy  Majesty ;  we  beseech  thee, 
that  by  firmness  in  the  same  faith,  we  may  be  ever  pro- 
tected from  all  adversities,  through  our  Lord,  &.c. 

The  Gospel.     Matt,  xxviii.  18-20. 

At  that  time:  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples :  All  power  is 
given  to  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth.  Going,  therefore, 
teach  all  nations :  Baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son»  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have 
commanded  you:  and  behold  I  am  with  you  all  days, 
even  to  the  consummation  of  the  world. 

FEAST  OF  CORPUS  CHRISTL 

The  Prayer. 

O  God !  who  in  this  wonderful  sacrament  hast  left  ua 
a  memorial  of  thy  passion ;  grant  us,  we  beseech  thee, 
so  to  reverence  the  sacred  mysteries  of  thy  body  avid 
blood,  that  we  may  e\er  perceive  within  us  the  fruit  of 
thy  redemption :  who  livest,  &.c. 

The  Gospel.    John  vi.  66-59. 

At  that  time :  Jesus  said  to  the  multitude  of  the  Jews : 
My  flesh  is  meat  indeed  :  and  my  blood  is  drink  indeed. 
lie  that  eateth  my  flesh  and  driiiKetli  my  blood,  abideth 


FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  HOLTDAYS.         415 

in  me  and  I  in  hin.  As  the  living  Father  hath  sent  me. 
and  I  live  by  the  Father;  80  he  tliat  o/iteth  me  tlie  l^rZ 
.so  shall  live  by  me.  This  is  the  bread  Iha^down 
from  heavem  ^Jot  as  your  fathers  did  eat  manna  and 
are  dead.     He  that  eateth  this  bread  shall  livrforever. 

SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTKCOST. 
The  Prayer. 
Granc,  0  Lord !  that  we  may  have  a  perpetual  fear 
and    ove  of  thy  holy  name,  for  thou-ne^er^ceasest  to 

ftrft 'm  T''\\^  '^l  ^'"''^  ^h«««  ^''^n^  thou  in! 
Btrdctest  m  the  solidity  of  thy  love :  through,  &c. 

77w!  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xiv.  16-24. 
At  that  time:  Jesus  spoke  this  parable  to  the  Pharisees  • 
Arertamman  made  a  great  supper,  and  invited  manv 
and  he  sent  his  servant  at  the  hour  of  supper  to  sav  to 
t  u^m  that  were  invited,  that  they  should  eSme,  for  nVw 
all  thmgs  are  ready.  And  they  began  all  at  once  to 
make  exeuse.  The  first  said  to  IiimS  I  have  bought  a 
farm,  and  must  needs  go  out  and  see  it;  I  pray  thee 
hold  me  excused.  And  another  said:  I  ha/e  bo  rht 
five  yokes  of  oxen,  and  I  go  to  try  them;  I  pray  hee 
h,.  d  me  excused.  And  another  saii  I  have  mark'd  a 
^vlfe,  and  therefore  I  cannot  come.     And  the  servant 

2':Zlf  l:'V''\'^''^'  ''  ^'«  lord.  TCtt 
r;  mf  •  M  •?^'.u''"^'  angry,  said  to  his  servant: 
Oo  out  quickly  into  the  streets  and  lanes  of  the  citv 

bli^'^H^r  f^''  *!;^P««^'  ^"^  '^^^  feeble,  and  h^e' 
bhnd,  and  the   ame.     And  the  servant  said :  Lord,  it  is 

A^'ih'.!  ;}''^^\'^";"^""^*^^'^"^  y^^  ^here  is  ;oom. 
And  the  Lord  said  to  the  servant:  Go  out  into  the  high- 
ways  and  hedges  ;  and  compel  them  to  come  in,  that  my 
house  may  be  filled.  But  I  say  unto  you,  that  none  "^ 
those  men  that  were  invited  shdl  taste  of  my  supper. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 
The  Prayer. 
O  God!   the  protector  of  those   vho  hope  in  thee 


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withtut  whom  nothing  is  valid,  notliing  is  holy,  mnltiply 
thy  mercy  upon  us,  that  under  thy  rule  and  guidance  we 
may  so  pass  through  temporal  goods  us  not  to  forfeit 
those  that  are  eternal :  through,  &c. 

The  prayer  Defend,  p.  389.  and  a  tliinl  one,  ad  lib.,  are  added   on  the 
•"'uiidays  after  Pentecost. 

The  Goapel.  Luke  xv.  1-10. 
Al  that  time.:  'J'he  publicans  and  sinners  drew  near 
nnio  him  to  hear  him.  And  the  l*harisecs  and  Seri'oes 
murmured,  saying:  This  man  receiveth  sinners  and  eal- 
eth  with  them.  And  he  spoke  to  them  this  parahU^ 
saying:  What  man  of  yon  that  hath  a  hundred  slieip, 
and  if  lie  shall  lose  one  of  them,  doth  he  not  leave  the 
ninety-nine  in  the  desert,  and  go  after  that  which  was 
lost  until  he  find  it;  and  when  he  hath  found  it,  lay  it 
upon  his  shoulders  rejoicing,  and,  coming  home,  call  to- 
gether his  friends  and  neighbors,  saying  to  them:  Re- 
joice with  me,  because  1  have  found  my  sheep  that  was 
lost?  I  say  to  you,  that  even  so,  there  shall  be  joy  in 
heaven  upon  one  sinner  that  doth  penance,  more  than 
upon  ninety-nine  just  who  need  not  penance.  Or  what 
woman  having  ten  groats,  if  she  lose  one  groat,  doth  not 
light  a  candle,  and  sweep  the  house,  and  seek  diligently 
until  she  find  it,  and  when  she  hath  found  it,  call  to- 
gether her  friends  and  neighbors,  saying :  Rejoice  with 
me,  because  I  have  found  the  gi'oat  which  I  had  lost? 
»So  I  say  to  you,  there  shall  be  joy  before  the  angels  of 
God  upon  one  sinner  doing  penance. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 
The  Prayer. 
Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord !  that  the  course  of 
the  world  by  thy  direction  may  in  our  regard  be  peiice- 
ful ;  and  that  thy  church  may  rejoice  in  tranquil  devo- 
tion :  through,  &.c. 

The  Gospel.    I.uke  v.  1  -1 1. 
Al  that  time:  It  came  to  pass,  that  when  the  multitudo 
pressed  upon  him  to  hear  the  word  of  God,  he  stood  by 


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vs  by  the  lake ;  but  the  fishermen  were  n-one  out  of 
then,  ami  were  washing  their  nets.     And  going  up  into 

diaw  back  a  httle  Iron,  the  land.    And  sitting,  he  taurrht 
he  inul  itude  out  of  the  ship.     Now  when  he  had  ceased 

L  ^ .  rJ''^  "'''^  ^"  ^''"^" '-  L^""^''  ^>»t  into  the  deep, 
nnd   let  down  your  nets  for  a  draught.     And  Simon 
ansvvermg  said  to  him:  Master,  we  iKWe  Ia],or(>d  all  'he 
night,  and  have  taken  nothing;  but  at  thy  word  I  will 
let  down  the  net.     And  when  they  had  done  this,  thev 
enclosed  a  very  great  multitude  of  fishes,  and  the  r  nJt 
broke.     And  they  beckoned  to  their  partners  that  were 
in  the  other  ship,  that  they  should  come  and  help  them 
And  they  came  and  filled  both  the  ships,  so  that  thev 
rt-ere  almost  sinking.     Which  when  Simon  Peter  saj, 
he  fell  down  at  Jesus'    knees,  saying;  Depart  from  me 
for  I  am  a  sinful  njan,  O  Lord.    Vor  he  was  wholTy"  s-' 
to  n.s^,ed,  and  .1  that  were  with  hmi,  at  the  draught  of 
the  hshes  winch  they  had  taken.     And  so  were  al.o 
James  and  John  the  sons  of  Zebedee,  who  were  Simon's 

honTVi,  ^""^ '^f  ?  ''•"^^  ^^  ^^"^"»=  ^'^''^r  i-ot;  from 
henceforth  thou  shalt  catch  men.  And  having  b;onght 
their  ships  to  land,  leaving  all  things,  they  followed  him. 

FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 
The  Prayer. 

fi.^P'^'^iu'''^'^^'^*  prepared  invisible  good  fur  them 
hat  love  thee,  infuse  into  our  hearts  the  aflfection  of  thv 
love  that,  loving  thee  in  all  things,  we  ma/  obtain  tJij 
promises,  which  surpass  every  desire :  through,  &c. 

Tlie  Gospel.  Matt.  v.  20-24. 
^  At  that  time:  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  Unless  vcur 
justice  exceed  that  of  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees, 'vou 
Bhnll  mjt  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  You  have 
heard  tha  it  was  said  to  them  of  old :  Thou  shalt  ot 
kill.  -And  who«)ever  slu.li  kill,  shall  be  in  danger  of 
"     =■ — "■•  ^  °^i'  ^"  >0U)  uKit  whosoever  is  angry 


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with  liin  hrotluT,  hIimII  be  in  clanjrcr  of  the  judtjiiu  iit 
Aiul  wliortoever  shiill  sjiy  to  his  hn)1her,  Rom,  sh:ill  he 
in  dan^v.r  of  the  eouneih  And  whosoever  Kh;ill  hmv, 
Thou  Fool,  shall  i)e  ///  dan>rtr  o/lu'll-fire.  Theri't'orc,  if 
thou  brin<;  thy  <,MfL  to  the  altur,  and  tliere  shalt  reuu'tnhei 
that  thy  Wother  hath  auy  thiujr  a«raiust  tiiee,  leave  then 
\ay  ;rit't  bi'l'or  J  the  altar,  and  \fo  first  to  be  reeonciled  t< 
Wiy  brother,  and  then  eonie  and  otVer  thy  gift. 

SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Prayer. 

O  God  of  Hosts!  to  whom  belon<jetli  all  that  is  best, 
infuse  into  our  breasts  the  love  of  thy  name:  and  "rraut 
within  us  an  increase  of  devotion,  that  thou  mayest 
nourish  what  is  ^nuid,  and  by  the  pursuit  of  piety  pre- 
serve what  thou  hast  nourished :  through,  &c. 

The  Goxpel.     Mark  viii.  1-9. 

At  that  time:  When  there  was  a  great  multitude  with 
J»>sus,  and  had  nothing  to  eat ;  calling  his  disei[)les  to- 
gether,  he  saith  to  them:  I  have  compassion  on  the  nnd- 
titude;  for  behold  they  have  now  been  with  me  three 
days,  and  have  nothing  to  eat;  and  if  I  send  tliem  avvny 
fasting  to  their  own  home,  they  will  faint  in  the  way: 
for  some  of  them  came  afar  off.  And  his  disi-iples  an- 
sweridhim:  From  whence  can  anyone  till  them  here 
with  bread  in  the  wilderness?  And  he  asked  them  :  How 
many  loaves  have  ye  ?  Who  said :  Seven.  And  he  com- 
nianded  the  people  to  sit  down  on  the  ground;  and 
taking  the  seven  loaves,  giving  thanks,  he  broke,  and 
gave  to  his  disciples  to  set  before  them,  and  they  set 
Them  before  the  people.  And  they  had  a  few  little 
fishes ;  and  he  blessed  them,  and  commanded  them  to 
be  set  before  them.  And  they  did  eat,  and  were  filled, 
and  they  took  up  that  which  was  left  of  the  fragments, 
seven  baskets.  And  they  that  had  eaten  were  about 
four  thousand:  riiid  he  sent  theai  away. 


Foil  SUNDAYS  AND  IfOLVDAYS. 


I  ■ 

41 U 


HEVENTH  HUNDAY  AFTKR  PENTECOST. 
Tfie  /*ra>/rr, 

T/ie  Gospel.     Matt.  vii.  Ifi-oj 
;*"'  /J<:wM,  and  Hl.all  1,e  cast  i..to    I,;       /    (t:''*"'''^' 

."  i.-ve„,  he  .h.,1  e„,e.  into'",!:",,;,'!;!':;';  t:!;:' '- 

ErGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 
The  Prayer. 

^ulZ2::^Z  TZ:^  beseech  .hecO  Lord!  ,t 

live  aceoMin.  to  thee  •  thrC',!^^'""'  '""^  '«'  ''^''^-  "> 
77i«  Ootpel.    Luke  xvi.  I-9 

-dship :  for  t;"t,l'  e^J^t"  z  r„".;'4"U'T  *^^'- 


me  .levvurd  suid  within  himscJfrWhat  shall 


I  do. 


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because  my  lord  taketh  away  from  mc  the  stewardship! 
To  dig  I  am  not  able ;  to  beg  I  am  ashamed.  I  know 
what  I  will  do,  that  when  I  shall  be  removed^  from  the 
Bte wardship,  they  may  receive  me  into  their  houses. 
Therefore  calliiifr  together  every  one  of  his  lord's  debt- 
ors, he  said  to  the  first :  How  much  dost  thou  owe  my 
lord  ?  But  he  said :  A  hundred  barrels  of  oil.  And  he 
said  to  him :  Take  thy  bill,  and  sit  down  quickly,  niul 
write  fifty.  Then  he  said  to  another :  And  how  much 
dost  thou  owe?  Who  said:  A  hundred  quarters  of 
wheat.  He  said  to  him :  Take  thy  bill,  and  write  eighty. 
And  the  lord  commended  the  unjust  steward,  forasmuch 
as  he  had  done  wisely :  for  the  cliildren  of  this  world 
are  wiser  in  their  generation  than  the  children  of  light. 
And  I  say  to  you:  Make  unto  you  friends  of  the  mam- 
mon of.  iniquity,  that  when  you  shall  fail,  they  may  re- 
ceive you  into  everlasting  dwellings. 

NINTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Prayer. 

Let  the  ears  of  thy  mercy,  O  Lord!  be  open  to  the 

prayers  of  thy  suppliants;  and  that  thou  mayest  grant 

what  thy  petitioners  desire,  make  them  ask  those  things 

which  are  pleasing  to  thee :  through,  &c. 

The  Goapcl.     Luke  xix.  41-47. 

At  that  time :  When  he  drew  near  Jerusalem,  seeing 
the  city,  he  wept  over  it,  saying:  If  thou  also  hadst 
known,  and  that  in  this  thy  day,  the  things  that  are  to 
thy  peace:  but  now  they  are  hidden  from  thy  eyes. 
For  Ihe  days  shall  come  upon  thee:  and  thy  enemies 
shall  cast  a  trench  about  thee,  and  compass  thee  round, 
and  straiten  thee  on  every  side,  and  beat  thee  flat  to  the 
ground,  and  thy  children  who  are  in  thee;  and  they 
shall  not  leave  in  thee  a  stone  upon  a  stone :  because 
thou  hast  not  known  the  time  of  thy  visitation.  And 
entering  into  the  temple,  he  began  to  cast  out  them  that 
Bold  therein,  and  them  that  bought,  saying  to  them  :  It 
is  written:  "  My  house  is  the  house  of  prayer,"  but  you 


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ha\e  made  it  a  den  of  thieves.    And  he  was  teaching 
daily  m  the  temp  e.  ** 

TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTZC08T. 

The  Prayer, 

OGod!  who  dost  particularly  manifest  thy  omLipo- 

tence  by  sparing  and  showing  mercy,  multiply  thy  mercy 

owards  us;    that  running  to  the  possession  of  what 

thou  hast  promised,  thou  mayest  make  us  partakers  of 

heavenly  goods  :  through,  &c. 

2'he  Gospel.  Luke  xviii.  9-14. 
At  that  time :  Jesus  spake  this  parable  to  some  who 
trusted  m  themselves  as  just,  and  despised  others  Two 
men  went  up  into  the  temple  to  pray ;  the  one  was  a 
Pharisee,  and  the  other  a  Publican.  The  Pharisee' 
,.  standing,  prayed  thus  with  himself:  O  God,  I  give  thee 
thanks  that  I  am  not  as  the  rest  of  men,  extortioners 
unjust,  adulterers,  as  also  is  this  Publican.  I  fast  twice 
in  the  week :  I  give  tithes  of  all  that  I  possess.  And  the 
1  iiblican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  so  much  as  lift  up 
his  eyes  towards  heaven,  but  struck  his  breast,  saying : 
U  God,  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner.  I  say  to  you  this 
mjin  went  down  to  hi^  house  justified  rather  than  the 
other :  because  every  one  that  exalteth  himself  shall  be 
humbled  ;  and  he  that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 

ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 
The  Prayer. 
O  Almighty  and  Everlasting  God!  who,  by  tho 
abundance  of  thy  mercy,  dost  exceed  the  desires  and 
deserts  of  thy  suppliants:  pour  forth  thy  mercy  upon 
lis,  that  thou  mayest  forgive  what  our  conscience  fears, 
and  grant  what  our  prayer  does  not  presume  to  ask  • 
through,  &c. 

The  Gospel.    Mark  vii.  31-37. 

he  came  by  Sidon  to  the  sea  of  Galilee,  t\irough  the 

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midst  of  the  coast  of  Decapolis.  And  thoy  brinf^  to 
liim  one  deaf  and  dumb;  and  they  besought  him,  that 
he  would  lay  IiIh  hand  upon  him.  And  t^ikintr  him 
from  the  multilnde  apart,  ho  put  him  linjrcrs  into  \m 
earn,  and  spitting,  he  tonclied  his  tongue;  and  looking 
up  to  heaven,  he  groaned  and  Haid  to  him :  Ephpheia, 
that  is.  Be  opened.  And  immediately  his  ears  were 
opened,  and  the  string  of  his  tongue  was  loosed,  and  lie 
spoke  right.  And  he  chiirged  then«  that  they  should 
tell  no  nian.  But  the  more  he  ch.irged  theqi,  so  much 
the  more  a  great  deal  they  did  publish  it.  And  ho 
mueli  the  more  did  they  wonder,  saying:  He  hath  done 
ail  things  well;  he  hath  made  both  the  deaf  to  hear, 
and  the  dumb  to  speak. 

TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Prayer. 

O  Almighty  and  INIereiful  God !  from  whose  gift  it 
CO  Ties  that  thou  art  worthily  and  laudably  served  by 
thy  f  lithful ;  grant  u.^,  we  l)eseeeh  thee,  to  run  with- 
out off'enee  to  the  attainment  of  thy  promises :  through, 

The  GoHpel    Luke  x.  23-37. 

At  that  time:  Jesus  said  to  his  diseiples:  Blessed 
are  the  eyes  that  see  the  things  which  you  see.  For 
I  say  to  you  that  m;my  prophets  and  Kings  have  de- 
sired to  see  the  Things  that  you  see,  and  have  not  seen 
them ;  and  to  hear  the  things  that  you  hear,  and  have 
not  heard  them.  And  behold,  a  certain  lawyer  Mood 
up,  tempting  him,  and  saying:  Master,  what  must  I  do 
to  possess  eternal  life  ?  But  he  said  to  him :  What  is 
written  in  the  law?  how  readest  thou?  He,  answering, 
said:  '),Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  thy 
whole  heart,  and  with  thy  whole  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
wtrength,  and  with  all  thy  mind;  and  thy  neighbor  as 
thyself"  And  he  said  to  him:  Thou  nast  answered 
right:  t'liw  do  and  thou  shalt  live.  B'^t  he,  willing  to 
justify  himself,  said  to  Jesus:  And  wno  is  my  neigh- 


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bor?    And  J(,hiis,  nnswerincr,  s„i(I:  A  cert«in  mnii  went 
[Icwu  frorri  .IcrnsnU^m  to  Jericho,  um\  foil  ..,mon-  rob- 
hers  who  hud. .stripped  him,  and  hnvinff  woundel  him, 
went  away,  leavm^r  him  half  dead.     AuS  it  chaiUM-d  that 
aeertaui   priest  went  down  the  name  way ;  and  Heeincr 
hiin,  paHsed  by.     In  Uke  manner  also  a  J.evite,  wlien  he 
wa,^  near  the  plaee,  and  Haw  him,  paHHed  by.     J3ui  a 
certain  Samaiilan,  bein^r  on  Imh journey,  came  near  him: 
rtncl  seeing  him,  was  moved    with    compaHnion.      And 
;iroinjrupto  him,  bound  up  his  vvonndn,  pourin^r  i„  oil 
jind  wine;  and  settin^r  hi,,,  „pon  U\h  own  beant.  brourdit 
urn  to  an  mn,  and  took  care  of  him.     And  the  next  da  v 
he  took  out  two  pence,  and  gave  to  the  host,  and  Haid: 
lake  cjire  of   hxm  ;   and  whatHoever  thou  HJialt  Hpend 
over  and  al)ove    •  .r  my  return  will  repay  thee.     Which 
01  these  three,  .;     ^y  opinion,  was  neiolihor  to  him  that 
fell  among  robhers?     IJnt  iu,    Haid:    ffe  that  showed 
nicrcy  to   him.     And  Jesus  said  to  him:  Go,  and  do 
thou  in  like  manner. 

THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Prayer. 

O  Almighty  and  Eternal  God!  grant  to  us  an  in- 

crease  of  laith,  Mope,  and  Charity:  and  that  we  may 

deserve  to  obtain  what  thou  promisest,  make  us  love 

what  thou  commandest:  tlirough,  &c. 

The  Gospel.  Luke  xvil.  11-19. 
Ali\ai  lime:  As  Jesus  was  going  to  Jerusalem,  he 
passed  through  the  midst  of  Samaria  and  Galilee.  And 
as  he  entered  into  a  certain  town,  there  met  him  ten 
men  that  were  lepers,  who  stood  afar  off;  and  lifted  up 
their  voice,  saying:  Jesus,  Master,  have  mercy  on  us 
Whom  when  he  sav/,  he  said:  Go,  show  yourselves  to 
the  priests.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  as  they  went 
they  were  m..de  cleNn.  And  one  of  them,  when  he  saw 
that  he  was  made  clean,  went  back,  with  a  loud  voice 

'^.  ."■•''  ■■"  "     -tiiiw  nn  leii  On  ins  liicc  Deroi'e  his  feet 

givmj,  thanks;  and  this  was  i  Samaritan.    And  Jeaua! 


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answering,  suid :  Were  not  ten  made  clean,  and  whore 
are  the  nine?  There  is  no  one  found  to  return  and 
give  glory  to  God,  but  this  stranger.  And  he  said  to 
him :  Arise,  go  thy  way ;  for  thy  faith  hiith  made  the© 
whole. 

FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECX:€T. 

77ie  Prayer. 

Preserve  thy  Church,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord !  with 
perpetual  mercy:  and  since  without  thee  mortal  man 
goes  astray,  may  he  be  ever  withheld  by  thy  grace  from 
what  is  hurtful,  and  directed  to  what  is  prolitablc. 
through,  &c. 

The  Gospel.    Matt.  vi.  24-83. 

At  that  time:  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  No  man 
can  serve  two  masters.  For  either  he  will  hate  iho 
one,  and  love  tiie  other:  or  he  will  sustain  the  one,  and 
despise  the  other.  You  cannot  serve  God  and  mam- 
mon. Therefore  J  say  to  you,  be  not  solicitous  for 
your  life,  what  you  shall  eat,  nor  for  yeur  body,  what 
you  shall  put  on.  Is  not  the  life  more  than  the  meat, 
and  the  body  more  than  the  raiment  v  behold  the  birda 
of  the  air,  for  they  neither  sow,  nor  do  they  reap,  nor 
gather  into  barns,  and  your  heavenly  Father  feedeth 
them.  Are  not  you  of  much  more  value  than  they? 
and  which  of  jou,  by  taking  thought,  can  add  to  hU 
stature  one  cubit?  And  for  raiment  why  are  you  so- 
lieitous?  Consider  the  lilies  of  the  Held,  how  they 
grow :  they  labor  not,  neither  do  they  spin.  But  I  say 
to  you,  that  not  ever>  Solomon  in  all  his  glory  wa» 
arrayed  as  one  of  these.  And  if  the  grass  of  the  field, 
which  is  to-day,  and  to-morrow  is  cast  into  the  oven, 
God  doth  so  clothe:  how  much  more  you,  O  ye  of 
little  taith  ?  Be  not  solicitous,  therefore,  saying,  what 
shall  we  eat,  or  what  shaU  we  drink,  or  v.^herewith 
shall  we  be  clothed?  For  aft^^r  all  the.«e  *\nvi^s  do  the 
heathens  seek.  For  your  Fatl:er  ki.ow-ii  that  you 
have  need  of  ail  these  things.     Secl*.  ve  uuHefurb  firtit 


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the  kingdom  of  God  Jind  his  justice,  and  all  these  things 
mall  be  added  unto  you. 

FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 
The  Prayer. 
May  corjtiniied  mercy  purity  jind  defend  thy  Church, 
O  Lord !  and  since  without  thee  it  cannot  remain  safe, 
may  it  ever  be  governed  by  thy  bounty :  through,  «kc. 

The  Gospel.    Luke  vii.  11-16. 

At  that  time:  Jesus  went  into  a  city  called  Nairn: 
and  there  went  with  him  liis  disciples  and  a  great  multi- 
tude. And  when  he  came  nigh  to  the  city,  behold  a 
dead  man  was  carried  out,  the  only  son  of  his  mother; 
and  she  was  a  widow:  and  much  people  of  the  city 
were  with  her.  And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had 
compassion  on  her,  and  said  to  her:  Weep  not.  And 
he  came  near  and  touched  the  bier.  And  they  that 
carried  it  stood  still.  And  he  said:  Young  man,  I  say 
to  thee,  arise.  And  he  that  was  dead  s;it  up,  and  began 
to  speak.  And  he  delivered  him  to  his  mother.  And 
there  came  a  fear  on  them  all :  and  they  glorified  God, 
saying:  A  great  prophet  is  risen  up  amongst  us,  and 
God  hath  visited  his  people. 

SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Prayer. 

May  thy  grace,  O  I^ord!  ever  precede  and  follow  ns; 
and  make  us  ever  intent  upon  good  works:  through, 
fcc. 

The  Gospel.    Luke  xiv.  1-11. 

Al  that  time :  When  Jesus  went  into  the  house  of 
one  of  the  chief  of  the  Pharisees  on  tlie  Sabbath  day  to 
eat  bread,  they  watched  him.  And  behold  there  was 
a  certain  man  before  liira  that  had  the  dropsy.  And 
Jesus  answering,  spoke  to  the  lawyers  and  Pharisees, 
sayuig:  Is  it  lawful  to  heal  on  the  Sabbath  day?  But 
tliey  held  their  peace.     But  he,  taking  him,  healed  him, 

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and  aent  liim  away.  And  iin8\V(!rinfr  thorn,  lie  said 
Wliieli  of  you  sliali  have  an  Ann  or  an  ox  fall  into  a  pit 
and  will  not  inunudiately  draw  liiin  out  on  tlio  Sabbath 
day  ?  And  they  could  not  answer  him  to  these  thiugs 
And  he  spoke  a.  parable  also  to  them  that  were  invited, 
lEarking  how  they  chose  the  first  seats  at  the  table, 
Haying  to  them :  When  thou  art  invited  to  a  weddiiii^j 
Bit  not  down  in  the  lirst  i)lace,  lest  perhaps  one  tnore 
honorable  than  thou  be  invited  by  him  ;  and  he  that  iu- 
viteth  thee  and  him,  come  and  say  to  thee,  Give  tfiis 
man  place :  and  then  thou  bej,'in  with  shame  to  take 
the  lowest  place.  But  when  thou  art  invited,  go  sit 
down  in  the  lowest  place:  that  when  he  who  invited 
tlice  Cometh,  he  may  say  to  thee,  Friend,  go  up  higher. 
Then  shalt  thou  have  glory  before  them  that  sit  at  table 
with  thee:  because  every  one  that  exalteth  himself 
shall  be  humbled :  and  he  that  humbleth  himself  shall 
be  exalted. 

SEVENTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Prayer. 

Grant  to  thy  people,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord!  to 
avoid  the  contagion  of  the  Devil,  and  with  a  pure  mind 
to  seek  thee,  the  only  God:  through,  «fcc. 

The  Gospel.     Matt.  xxii.  35-46. 

At  that  time:  The  Pharisees  came  to  Jesus:  and  one 
of  them,  a  doctor  of  the  law,  asked  him,  tempting  them : 
Master,  which  is  the  great  conunandment  of  the  law? 
Jesus  said  to  hirn :  Thou  shall  love  the  Lord  Ihij  God 
with  thy  whole  heart,  and  with  thy  whole  soul,  and  with  thy 
whole  mind.  This  is  the  'ji'^atest  and  the  first  com- 
mandment. And  the  second  is  like  to  this :  Thou  shal'. 
love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  command- 
ments dependeth  the  whole  law  and  the  prophets.  And 
the  Pharisees  b(dng  gathered  together,  Jesus  asked 
them,  saying,  What  think  you  of  Christ?  whose  son  is 
he?  They  s?y  to  him:  David's.  He  snith  to  them* 
I  low  then  d<  tli  David  in  spirit  call  him  Iiord,  saying 


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427 


make  lluj  emmxes  Ihj  foolMooU  If  bavi.l  Ww.n  c.-.n  him 
Lord,  how  1.  he  h  h  boh?  And  no. man  was  able  to 
answer  hirn  a  word ;  neither  durst  any  man  from  that 
day  forth  asli  him  any  more  quest  ions. 

EIGHTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Prayer. 

We  beseech  thee,  O  Lord!  that  the  work  of  thv 
niercy  may  direct  our  hearts:  For  without  thy  jrrac/ 
wo  cannot  be  pleasing  to  thee:  thro u oh,  &,e.  ' 

21ie  OoHpel    Matt  ix.  1-8. 

A.  that  time:  Jesns  entering  into  a  boat,  he  passed 
over  the  water  .-md  came  into  his  own  city.     And  be 

I  }^'%  ^'r¥'^  ^"^  ^-•''"  ^"^  ^'^f^  "f  ^^'«  P-'l«y,  lyino-  on 
a  bed  And  Jesus  seeing  their  faith,  said  to  the  man 
Hick  of  the  palsy:  Be  of  good  heart,  son,  thy  sins  are 
forgiven  thee  And  behold  some  of  the  Scribes  said 
withm  themselves:  He  blasphemeth.  And  Jesus,  see. 
ing  their  thoughts,  said:  Why  do  you  think  evil  in 
your  hearty  ?  Whether  Is  it  easier  to  say,  Thy  sins  are 
forgiven  thee:  or  to  say,  Arise  and  walk?  But  that 
you  may  know  that  the  Son  of  Man  hath  power  on 
mrth  to  forgive  sms  (then  said  he  to  the  man  sick  of 
the  palsy),  Arise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and  go  into  thy 
house.  And  he  arose  and  went  into  his  house.  And 
the  multitudes  seeing  it,  feared,  and  glorified  God  that 
gave  such  power  to  men. 

NINETEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Prayer. 

O  Almighty  and  Merciful  God !  graciously  defend  us 
from  all  that  is  hurtful,  that,  free  in  mind  and  body,  we 
may  Wit,,  rejuly  niiiids  purrorm  ail  that  belongs  to  thv 
service :  through,  <fec.  *  ^ 


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OXLLECTS  ANIJ  GOSPELS 


The  Oospd.    Mrttt.  xxii.  2-14. 

At  that  tini'', :  Johuh  spoke  to  the  Scribes  und  PharU 
scon  ill  a  parublo,  Hayiiijj :  Tho  kingdom  of  heaven  is 
likoiied  to  a  king,  who  made  a  maiTiage  for  Ida  hou. 
And  ho  Hont  hia  Horvants,  to  call  them  that  were  in- 
vited to  the  niiirrinj^'e :  and  they  would  not  come. 
Ajjain  ho  went  other  vservantH,  nayinj^' :  Tell  them  that 
were  invited  :  liehold,  1  have  prepared  -ny  dinner;  my 
het^ves  and  fitlinj^'s  are  killed,  and  all  thintjs  are  ready: 
come  ye  to  the  marriafro.  JJnt  they  neglected,  and  went 
their  wayw,  one  to  his  farm  and  another  to  hia  merchan- 
dise. Ami  the  rest  laid  hands  on  his  servants,  and  hav- 
ing treated  them  contumeliously,  put  them  to  death. 
But  when  the  king  had  heard  of  it,  he  was  angry,  and 
sending  his  armies,  he  destroyed  those  murderers,  and 
burnt  their  city.  Then  he  saith  to  his  servants:  Tho 
marriage  indeed  is  ready:  but  they  that  were  invited, 
were  not  worthy.  Go  ye  therefore  into  tho  highways; 
and  as  many  as  you  shall  tind,  call  to  the  marriage. 
And  his  servants  going  forth  into  the  ways,  gathered 
together  all  they  found,  both  bad  and  good:  and  the 
marriage  was  tilled  with  guests.  And  the  king  went  in 
to  see  tiie  guestb  •  and  he  saw  there  a  man  who  had  not 
on  a  wedding  garment.  And  he  saith  to  him:  Friend, 
how  earnest  thou  in  hither  not  having  on  a  wedding  gar- 
ment /  But  he  was  silent.  Then  the  kin,^  said  to  liie 
waiters:  Bind  his  hands  and  his  feet,  and  cast  him  into 
the  exterior  darkness ;  there  shall  ]>e  'vcoping  and 
gnashing  of  teeth.  For  many  are  called,  but  few  are 
oh  )sen. 


TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Fraytr, 

Bo  appeased,  O  Lord !  we  beseech  thee,  and  grant  to 
thy  Faittiful  pardon  and  peace ;  that  they  may  be  both 

•^liiOficiorJ    fpny^     •ill    tH»»"r  rfcftppooa     onn    aorvA   tiiMi"^   With    S*^ 

cure  mind :  through,  &.c. 


FOK  SUNDAYS  AND  ilOLVDAYS. 


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The  QoHpel.    John  iv.  46-68. 

emit  tioin  Judoa  into  (iuliloo,  W(Mit  to  Imn  and  pruyed 

point  i>t    Icuth.      JoHUH  tlu.n.lore  Hi.id  to  liini:    U/iIchm 

H.ufl,  to  ni:  Lord,  comv  down  botorc  that  n.v  Hon  die 
JcsnH  Huith  t.)  I.im:  Co  tl.y  way,  thy  son  liv.th  Tho 
mnn  believed  the  word  which  Je.sus  naid  to     'in.   ad 

ma  him  and  they  brougid,  word,  nayinc,,  that  jn's  Hon 
hved  lie  HHked  therefore  of  them  the  honr  wherein  ho 
-rew  iHU  er.  And  they  naid  to  hin.  :  YeHterdav  t  l  o 
Huventh  honr  th(,  fever  left  him.  Tlie  father  fevle 
new    hat  it  was  at  the  name  hour  that  Jesns  said  to 

Zictoise""  '   ""^  '""'^^^^"  ^"''^^^^'''  ^""^  ^"« 

TWENTY-FIKST  SUNDAY  AFTEIl  TENTECOST 
77ie  Prayer, 
Preserve,  we  beseech  thee,"  O  Lord,  thv  family   bv 
contmuod  mercy;   that  by  ti.y  protection  they  m.Ue 
tree  Irom  all  adversity  :  through,  &c.  ^ 

The  Goapel.     Mutt,  xviii.  23-35. 

ahle^.  ^Th  ^t^"'/^-'^"?  T^^  t«  hiH  disciples  this  par- 

«     M  \f  ''^"S^^^n^  ^'f  'heaven  is  likened  to  a  kin^r  who 

vou  d  take  an  account  of  his  nervants.     And  when  he 

md  begun  to  take  the  account,  one  was  brought  to  him 

that  owed  h,m  ten  thousand  talentn.     And  as  he  had  not 

k  sold  \'^^'^  'h  ^''  !"''^  ^o'^n^anded  that  he  should 
be  sold,  and  his  wite  and  children,  and  all  that  he  had, 
and  payment  to  be  made.     But  that  servant,  falling 

1  will  pay  thee  all      And  the  lord  of  that  servant,  beina 

nut  When  thnt  torvor,t  ,,"ie   -nn-    -    -   •      yv 

.-  ..,^,  ,,t  u.  ^,.as  ^onu  uui,  ne  fouiia  one  ot 


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his  fcIlow-servants  tluit  owed  liiin  a  hutidred  pence;  und 
iayiiij,'  hold  of  him,  he  throttled  him,  Hayin<r :  Pay  v  hat 
thou  owest.  And  his  t'elloW-servant,  falliiij,'  down,  he- 
son  .jht  him,  sayiiig:  Have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will 
pay  thee  all.  And  he  would  not;  but  went  a^id  cast 
him  into  prison,  till  he  paid  the  debt.  Now  his  fellow- 
servants,  seeing  what  was  done,  were  very  mueli  grieved, 
xnd  they  came  and  told  their  loi'l  all  that  was  done. 
Then  his  lord  called  him,  and  said  lo  him  :  Thou  wicked 
tervant,  I  forgave  thee  all  the  debt,  because  thou  be- 
soughtestme:  shouldst  not  thru  then  have  had  com- 
passion alHO  on  thy  fellow-servant,  even  as  I  had  com- 
passion on  thee?  And  his  lord,  being  angry,  delivered 
him  to  the  torturers,  until  he  paid  all  the  debt.  So  also 
shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  to  you,  if  you  forgive  not 
every  one  his  brother  from  your  hearts. 

TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST. 

The  Prayer. 

O  God !  our  refuge  and  strength :  thou  who  art  the 
author  of  mercy,  attend  to  the  pious  prayers  of  thy 
Church,  and  grant  that  what  we  ask  in  Faith  we  may 
effectually  obtain :  through,  &c. 

llie  Gospel.     Matt.  xxii.  15-21. 

At  that  time:  The  Pharisees,  going,  consulted  among 
themselves  how  to  ensnare  Jesus  in  his  speech.  And 
they  send  to  him  their  disciples,  with  the  Herodians, 
saying :  Master,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  true  speaker, 
and  teachest  the  way  of  God  in  truth,  neither  carest 
thou  for  any  man :  thou  dost  not  regard  the  persons  of 
men.  Tell  us,  therefore,  what  thou  dost  think :  is  it 
lawful  to  give  tribute  to  Caesar  or  not?  But  Jesus, 
knowing  their  wickedness,  said :  Why  do  ye  tempt  mo, 
ye  hypocrites?  Show  me  the  coin  of  the  tribute.  And 
they  offered  him  a  penny.  And  Jesus  saith  to  them : 
Whose  image  and  inscription  is  this  ?  They  say  to  him, 
Tjioji  j-jo  Huith  to  them  ;  Render  therefore  to 


t_^t.v '  itvi    ua 


FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  HOLYDAVS.         431 

•l.e  6tl,  aft. -r  E,,i,,l,any.  l"  h..r.  ft  ^l.  "h'  "j  ."'*'  ''^•^"'  "'"  '^•■"*-  "' 
tiK.  4th  after  H,'.,  ,l.a,.  ■  ;  on  /'r.  I.  tf,:,  if  L*  1  '  .'"  '"''/  "'"  1^'"-  "»' 
Hint  of  III,,  fill,  nfwr  K,.i„|.M„v        lt\l  ?,      'h  "'"'  ""  ""'  "-'Ol*' 

•ftfr  I'uaecoHt  nhali  be  iiiay    tl.e   aV  ^'"''  "'  ""-'  -•»"'  «"'"^*y 


TWENTY-THmr  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST 

jf'he  Prayer. 

^M)s()lvc,  we  bfHeoch  tliotsO  Lord'   tho  ^\x^^  nf  fi 
peope :  that  we  n.ny  l>e  <ielivere<l  T^   i./'oo  .  u^^;  jj; 
tlie  'jonds  of  kiu,  which   by  our  f/ailtv  u      1 

TV/e  GoKpel.     Matt.  ix.  18-26. 


>l/  /W  time :  A.s  J 


Behc.ld 


c'Niis  wns  Mpoakin^r  to  the  multitude 


Lord, 
h.'iiid 


certain  ruler  eame  up,  and  ;idored  I 


my  daughter  is  even 


now  dead  ;  l)ut 


foil 
wh 


pon  her,  and  she  sh.ill  live.     And  J 


urn,  saying"; 
•ome  ]ny  t.'i 


owed  him,  and  his  d 


o  vviis  troubled  wi;h  an  is.siie  of 


iseiples.     And  behold 


came  behind  him,  and  t( 


blood  t\v 


y 

esns  rising  up 
«t  woman 


>ui-h(H|  the  lu'in  <»f  I, 


eJve  y«^ars, 
i^*  gariiiiMit. 


IT 


or  she  said  wi,hin  herself-  If  F  hIi- II  1....  1.  ^ 


si 


hath 


.  be    heiiled.      But  Jesus,  t 

^'mjr  her,  said:  Be  of  good   he.-irt,  duud 


mide  thee  whol 


e.      And   ihe   w 


tvhole  from  that  hour.     And  when  .1 


the  h 


ouse  of  the  nil 


his 

i,  turning  and 

Iter,  Ihy  ft.\th 

oman   w;i-  nu.de 

esus  was  eome  info 


ninlthude  ni.iki 


or,  and  .saw  the  minstrels  and  the 


I'g  a  tumult,   he  si.id  :  ( 


tbe  girl  is  not  dend,  but  sUipHtl 


ive  pI.KH',  for 


him 


to  scorn.     And  when  the  mul.itud 


pHth.     And   they  hiunhed 


'."■'•  ,  "'"•  "oen  me  mul.itude  w;is  nnt  fm-ih 
.»  «™t  ■„  and  took  her  by  tl,.  hand.     A  ,d    h .  , 


arose.     And 
*soun  try. 


And  the  ni;iid 


tu^  4f         ,        •, •""•      -f^""   ine  ni.Mia 

ilie  i.mio  n»'v«>of  \v<M!»  "}-rM>.^  :.  '        !•    ■ 

n   Atuv  iiUfiim  nuo  nil  umi 


482 


COLLECTS  AND  OOSi'ELiI 


TWENXy-FOURTH,  OK  LAST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TENTECOJIT. 

■  The  Prayer. 

Sui-  up  tlio  wills  of  thy  Faithful,  O  Lord  !  we  beseech 
Ihee  :  tliut  more  earnestly  seeking  after  the  fruit  of  good 
work-*,  they  may  reeeivo  more  abundant  helps  from  thy 
mercy    through,  &-c. 

The  Gospel.     Mutt.  xxiv.  15-35. 

At  that  time:  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  When  you 
«ihall  Hte  the  abomination  of  desolation,  which  was  spo- 
ken of  by  Daniel  the  prophet,  standing  in  the  ioly 
place ;  he  that  readeth,  let  him  understand  :  then  they 
that  are  in  Judea,  let  them  tlee  to  the  mountains;  and 
he  that  is  on  tlie  housetop,  let  him  not  come  down  to 
take  any  thing  out  of  his  houso ;  and  he  that  is  in  the 
Held,  let  him  not  go  back  to  take  his  coat.  And  woe  to 
them  that  are  with  child,  and  give  suck  in  those  days. 
J>ut  pray  that  your  (light  be  not  in  tho  winter,  or  on  the 
Sabbath.  For  there  shall  be  then  great  tribulation,  such 
as  hath  not  been  from  the  begiiuiing  t>f  the  world  until 
now,  neither  shall  be.  And  unless  those  days  had  been 
shortened,  no  flesh  could  be  saved :  but  for  the  sake  of 
the  elect,  those  days  shall  be  shortened.  Then  if  any 
man  shall  say  to  you:  Lo,  here  is  Christ,  or  there;  do 
not  believe  him  :  for  there  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and 
false  prophets,  Jind  shall  show  great  signs  and  wonders, 
insomuch  as  to  deceive,  if  possible,  even  the  elect.  Be- 
hold, 1  have  told  it  you  beforehand.  If  therefore  they 
Bhall  say  to  you :  Behold,  he  is  in  the  desert;  go  ye  not 
out:  Behold,  he  is  in  the  closets;  believe  it  not.  *  For 
as  the  lightning  eometli  out  of  t  he  east,  and  appeareth 
even  into  the  west;  so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son 
of  Man  be.  Wheresoever  the  body  shall  be,  there  shall 
the  eagles  also  be  gathered  together.  And  immediately 
after  the  tribulation  of  those  days,  the  sun  shall  be  dark- 
ened, and  the  moon  shad  not  give  her  light,  and  the 
stars  shall  tall  from  heaven,  and  the  powers  of  the 
ht3avena  shall  be  moved ;   and   there   shall  appear  th« 


rOB  SUNDAYS  AUD  HOLYDAVS.         433 

lnl.es  cf  tlu,  earth  mourn  ;  and  Ihey  »hall  hoc  t he  s"n 
ol  Man  counng  i„  the  ch.u.ls   „r  heaven   wil     m„eh 
power  an,l  n,a,e,ty.     And  he  .hall  sen.l  hi    «n  1  w  I 
Mrnm,,et,andafc.reatvuk-e;  an,l  they  shall  g^  her    „ 

parts  ol  the  leavens  lo  the  ulninsl  bounds  of  Hum 
And  from  the  hg-lree  learn  a  |,aral,le:  When  the  br  udi 
hereol  H  now  tender,  a,ul  the  leaver  eou  e  l.rlh  you 

^uiloXo;^^  a".  "'i"t:-;i  :';:j V^i'^r "'«"•  '■"■'' 

hal  no   pass,  tdl  Ihese  Ihln.J  be  ,.,„„.     il?,  "en      S 
earth  shall  pass  away,  but  u,y  ■.■^.a,  shall  not  pas, 

25X11  MARCH.       THE  ANNUSCIATION,  ETC. 

T/te  Vrmjer. 

fle^,?.?1h7r!r  ^'^""^  Pl^'-'^^e  that  tl.y  word  should  take 
flesh  u  t^ie  messu^re  ot  an  Ar.rrel,  i,,  the  womb  of  the 
BWd  Vir^nn  Mary  ;  ^rrant  to  Ihy  nupplianls,  that  wo 
Who  be  .eve  her  to  be  truly  the  Mother  of  God,  may  be 
helped  by  her  iJitercesHJon  with  thee  :  through,  &c. 
The  Gospel.     Luke  i.  2G-38. 

into'.f  ;!'.-tv'"fV'^l-f  ^^"«^I  V^^*^"^'  ^^'^^«  '««"*  ^'•o"'  <^'0d 
into  a  city  ol  Gahee,  called  Nazareth,  to  a  vir.ri,,   e.s- 

angel,  being  come  in,  .said  unto  her:  Hail,  Marv  full  of 
gnu^MheLord  is  with  thee:  blessed  art'S'i:;.o4 
won  on.     Who,  having  heard,  wn.  troubled  at  his  sayim? 

s!  oui;rbf  '  T)  ^r""^'  ^:'''  "'^^""--  «f  -l^tation^lhi^' 

for   lit.  t  f"'^  ^1'  ""^^'^  -^''^^  ^«  '^^''^  Fear  not,  Mary, 

ono  H-e      1     """^  f ""'  ,'"^''^  ^°^-     ^^'^^'^1'  thou  shal 

iMlbfl  I'l  ,r"'^  J^^yS.     He  shall   be  .^eat, 
ana  shall  be  called  the  8on  of  the  IVfost  H.Vrl,  ,.."1  ti,  * 
^ra  uod  shall  give  unto  him  the  throne  "of  David  iiis 
b2  37' 


434 


COLLECTS  AND  GOSPELS. 


father :  and  he  whall  reign  in  the  iiousc  of  Jacob  forever, 
and  f)f  hln  kiiit,'dom  there  HJiall  be  no  end.  And  Mary 
8.ud  to  the  an<rel :  How  shall  this  be  done,  because  I 
know  not  man  i  And  the  angel, answering,  said  to  lier: 
The  Holy  Ghost  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  the  [x  wer 
of  the  Afost  High  shall  overshadow  thee.  And  thertv 
fore  also  the  Holy  which  shall  he  born  of  thee,  shall  be 
called  the  Son  of  God,  Anci  behold  thy  cousin  Elizjw 
betii,  she  also  hath  conceived  a  son  in  her  old  age  ;  and 
this  is  the  sixth  month  with  her  that  is  called  I  arren : 
because  no  word  shall  be  impossible  with  God,  And 
]\lary  said  :  Behold  the  handmaid  of  the  Lord,  be  it  done 
to  me  according  to  thy  word. 

15th  august,     feast  of  the  assumption. 

77«?  Prai/er. 

Pardon,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord !  the  sins  of  thy 
servants:  that  we  who  are  not  able  to  please  thee  by 
our  deeds,  may  be  saved  by  the  intercession  of  the 
mother  of  thy  Son,  our  Lord,  &c. 

2'he  Goapel.     Luke  x,  88-42. 

At  that  time:  Jesus  entered  into  a  certain  town  ;  and 
a  certain  woman  named  I\Iartha  received  him  into  her 
house.  And  she  had  a  sister  called  Mary.  Who  sitting 
also  at  the  Lord's  feet,  heard  his  word.  But  Martha 
was  busy  about  much  serving.  Who  stood  and  said : 
Lord,  hast  thou  no  care  that  my  sister  hath  left  me  alone 
to  serve?  Speak  to  her  the ref ore,  that  she  help  inc. 
And  the  Lord,  answering,  said  to  her :  Martha,  Marthl^ 
thou  art  careful,  and  art  troubled  about  many  things. 
But  one  thing  is  necessary.  Mary  hath  chosen  the  b^^t 
part,  which  shall  not  be  taken  from  her. 

1st  NOVEMBER.      FEAST  OF  ALL  SAINTS. 

llie  Prayer, 

O  Almighty  and  Everlasting  God  !  who  haat  granted 
ns  to  venerate  in  on^  goleinnity  the  merits  of  all  thv 
Saints;  we  beseech  thee,  that  as  our  intercessors  aio 


INSTRUCTIONS  FOR  CONFESSION.  435 

multinliec,  thou  woaldst  bentow  upon  us  the  doHirpa 
abundance  of  thy  mercy  :  tlirou^rh,  &c  ^ 

77ie  Gospel.    Matt.  v.  1-12. 
At  that  time:  Jesus  8eeinrr  the  multitude,  went  ud 
into  u  mountam,  and  when  he  was  set  down/h^s  Enle^ 

:'!vin  "  RI  '"'•h  ^"^  r^'^"'"^""^  nu>uth,heUuS^^^^ 
8..ym^r:  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit,  for  theirs  is  'he 
k«n^.d<,m  of  heaven.  Blessed  are  the  meek  for  tliev 
Shu  possess  the  land.  Blessed  are  they  ttmt  lim7 
for  then:  shall  be  comforted.  Blessed  are  they  th^un: 
^er  and  thn-st  after  justice  :  for  they  shall  havV  '  i  fiU 
B  ..Hsed  are  t^he  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain  n  ercv 
Blessed  are  the  clean  of  heart :  for  they  shal   see  God' 

tt'dlren  of'r^'r'^i;''^'"/-  ^^^  ^''^/«'-"  ^^  -  led 
the  children  of  God.     Blessed  are  they  that  sufll-r  per- 

Sen      Bi^"'^''  "^^^^  f"^*''^''^^  '^''^^  kin^lnro? 
he-uen.     Blessed  are  ye  when  they  shall  revile  you,  and 

persecute  you,  and  speak  all  that  is  evil  against  you 
untruly,  for  my  sake;  be  glud  and  ivjoice,  for  Tour  rS 
ward  18  very  great  in  heaven.  ^ 


JTnstrtictions  an^i  Bevotiom  for 
Confession. 


On  the  Sacrament  of  Penance. 

Penance  is  a  sacrament  instituted  by  Christ,  in  which 
oy  the  ministry  of  the  Priest,  actual  Jins  are' renTitted; 
and  the  conscience  is  released  from  .-^ll  bonds  by  which 
It  may  be  bound.  In  this  sacrament,  also,  the  eternal 
punishment  due  to  sin  is  remitted,  and  part  or  the  whole 
»f  the    (Jllftent  ^"  '"'*''"^"^'  'According  to  the  disposition 

Hence  we  see  the  great  necessity  of  tMa  sacrament; 


4?>6 


INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


and  llie  Council  of  Trent  has  decreed,  that  it  h  not  less 
necessary  for  salvation  to  those  who  have  fallen  into 
mortal  sin  after  baptism,  than  baptism  to  those  who 
have  never  been  baptized.  And  although  penance  may, 
at  first  sight,  and  in  itself,  seem  to  be  a  bitter  and  pain- 
ful thing,  yet,  viewed  in  its  fruits  and  conscquer:ces,  it 
is  full  of  consolation ;  and  every  Christian,  as  soon  as 
he  is  conscious  that  he  has  fallen  into  a  mortal  sin,  ought 
at  once  to  have  recourse  to  this  fount  of  divine  mercy. 

The  evil  consequences  of  delay  are  manifold.  1.  In 
a  Mtate  of  mortal  sin,  every  other  mortal  sin  committed 
becomes  more  aggravated  in  its  character.  2.  The  com- 
mission of  one  mortal  sin  makes  a  second  easier,  and 
this  leads  to  a  third,  and  so  on.  3.  In  a  state  of  morUil 
Bin,  a  man  loses  the  value  of  all  the  good  works  that  he 
may  do.  They  avail  nothing  for  everlasting  life.  Nei- 
ther alpis,  nor  prayers,  nor  fasts,  nor  even  martyrdom 
itself,  can  profit  a  man,  if  he  has  not  repented  of  his  sins. 
4.  Sin,  continued  in,  shuts  by  degrees  the  door  of  divine 
mercy,  until  at  last  scarce  any  hope  is  left  of  obtaining 
pardon  from  God.  Lastly.  Just  as  the  longer  a  stuhi 
remains  upon  a  garment,  the  more  ditlicult  it  is  to  re- 
move, and  the  longer  we  neglect  to  cleanse  our  cham- 
bers or  our  persons  the  more  defiled  they  become;  so 
the  longer  the  soul  neglects  to  purge  itself  by  confes- 
sion, the  more  difficult  the  work  becomes,  and  the  more 
intricate,  on  account  of  the  number  of  sins  and  anxiety 
of  mind,  until  at  last  even  an  experienced  confessor  may 
be  unable  to  extricate  the  soul  from  its  miserable  state; 
aud  thus  the  worm  of  conscience  is  begotten  and  nour- 
ished, which,  though  it  may  not  be  felt  in  life,  will  as- 
suredly sting  cruelly  in  the  hour  of  death,  and  much 
more  in  that  place  where  the  worm  never  dieth,  and  th« 
fire  is  not  quenched. 

•  The  Parts  of  Penance. 

It  is  not  necessary  here  to  enter  at  any  length  upon 
the  parts  of  penance.  It  will  be  sufficient  to  mention 
that  they  are  three — conlrilion,  confession^  and  saiisfao 


FOR  C  JNFESSION. 


437 


^^n.  wliich  are  absolutely  necessary  for  the  perfe.-tioii 
of  the  sacrament  and  for  salvation  pena.tion 

True  contrition  consists  in  a  hearty  sorrow  and  de- 
tes^ition  ot  our  sins,  because  by  them  we  have  offended 
uod,  whom  we  ought  to  love  above  all  thinL^s.  To  tMs 
sorrow  must  be  joined  a  firm  purpose  of  amendmen  of 
hfc,  and  ot  never  wilfully  sinning  a. min        '^"'''"^"'  ^' 

enli?e,  that  is,  all  mortal  sms,  as  to  their  number  and 
character,  must  be  laid  open  to  the  priest;  2   TiihM 

pr    ed^dTv'd^   w'r"''  ''  f^^-^^' 'hat  is  it  iJmfbe 
pieceded  by  due  diligence  and  care  in  the  examination 

intend   o  obey  whatever  the  priest  commands  him.     Bv 
satisfaction  is  meant  the  performance  of  the  penance  en 
joined  by  the  priest,  as  well  as  other  peniteS  works" 
winch  we  may  do  in  satisfaction  for  the  sins  ^^Ud       ' 
have  committed;  and  which  works  are  of  three  kin. 

tS.^  ^'°^'''"^'  ^"^  ^"^*"^'  ^^  ''^'''  corporeal  aus: 

Causes  which  render  Confession  invalid. 

1.  When  any  mortal  sin  is  omitted  wilfuilv    from 
aliame  or  any  other  motive.  wiuuiiy,  irom 

2.  When  a  falsehood  is  told  in  confession  concerning 
any  mortal  sin,  known  to  be  mortal  ""termng 

3.  When  ary  mortal  sin  is  forgotten,  which  midit 

J'inlt"n-?'''  !f  .""^^  ^  ^""  P"'*^^^^  ^^  abandoning 
k  '",\^,;^^"i<^/"&  ^il  dangerous  occasions  of  sin.  ^ 

5.  When  the  penitent  k  under  any  sentence  of  ex. 
communication,  and  has  not  been  absolved  from  h  mt 
viously  to  confession.  P^® 

6.  When  the  penitent,  having  sins  of  some  conse 
quence  to  confess,  deliberately  chooses  a  young  or  un. 
skillul  confessor,  wh^  is  not  exoerieno  J  in  L...  "^ 
conscience.  "  ^'*"^''  ^''• 

B1* 


438 


INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


Prayer  before  Exatrdnation.  of  Conscience. 

0  most  merciful  God,  I  give  thee  most  humble 
and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  mercies  unto  me,  and, 
particularly  at  this  time,  for  thy  forbearanc<^.  and 
long-suffering  with  me,  notwithstanding  my  many 
and  grievous  sins.  It  is  of  thy  great  mercy  that  I 
have  not  fallen  into  greater  and  more  grievous  sins 
than  those  which  I  have  committed,  and  that  I  have 
not  been  cut  off  and  cast  into  hell.  0  my  God, 
although  I  have  been  so  ung^rateful  to  thee  in  times 
past,  yet  now,  1  beseech  thee  to  accept  me  return- 
ing to  thee  with  an  earnest  desire  to  repent,  and 
devote  myself  to  thee,  my  Lord  and  my  God,  and 
to  praise  thy  holy  name  forever. 

Enlighten  me,  0  God,  for  thou  knowest  all  my 
ways  and  observest  all  my  footsteps.  Come,  thou 
truia  light,  and  dispel  the  darkness  of  my  heart,  that 
1  may  see  what  in  me  is  displeasing  unto  thee,  and 
that  with  a  contrite  heart  I  may  bewail  my  sins, 
rightly  confess  them,  and  effectually  forsake  and 
amend  them. 

Receive  my  confession,  and  spare  me,  0  most 
gracious  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  whom  I,  an  unworthy 
sinner,  am  not  worthy  to  name,  because  I  have  so 
often  offended  thee  through  my  fault,  through  my 
own  fault,  through  my  own  most  grievous  fault 
Behold,  0  God,  I  humbly  bow  my  knees  before 
thee.  I  blush  and  am  confounded,  and  am  ash:mied 
to  lift  up  my  face  unto  thee  ;  for  my  iniquities  are 
multiplied,  and  as  a  heavy  burden  oppress  me. 
But  thou,  0  most  merciful  Jesus,  be  merciful  unto 
me  a  sitmer.  Rebuke  me  not  in  thine  anger,  and 
cast  me.  not  away  from  thy  face,  0  good  Jesus,  who 
hast  said  that  thou  wiliest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner, 


*0R  CONFESSION. 


43d 


but  rather  that  he  should  be  converted  and  live 
Receive  me,  I  beseech  thee,  returning  to  thee  with  a 
penitent  and  contrite  heart.  Thou  art  my  Saviour 
and  my  God ;  I  am  tl,y  servant,  although  a  wicked 
one,  and  a  most  unworthy  sinner.  Spare  me  0 
most  kind  Jesus,  who  didst  die  upon  the  cross  that 
thou  mightest  save  sinners.  To  whom  shall  I  flee 
but  unto  thee,  my  only  hope  and  my  salvation? 
It  thou  dost  reject  me,  who  will  receive  me  ^  To 
whom  shall  I  look  for  assistance  ?  Who  will  heal 
my  iniquities  ?  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  most  ora- 
cious  Lord,  and  despise  not  the  humble  and  conuite 
heart  of  thy  servant.  Grant  me,  I  beseech  thee 
perfect  contrition  for  my  sins,  that  I  may  detest 
them  with  the  deepest  sorrow  of  heart.  Send  forth 
thy  light  into  my  soul,  and  discover  to  me  all  those 
sins  winch  I  ought  to  confess  at  this  time. 

Assist  me  by  thy  grace,  that  I  may  be  able  to 
declare  them  to  the  priest  thy  vicar,  fully,  humbly 
and  with  a  contrite  heart,  and  so  obtain  perfect  re- 
rnission  of  them  all  through  thine  infinite  troodness 
Amen.  ° 

0  most  gracious  Virgin  Mary,  beloved  Mother  of 
Jesus  Christ  my  Redeemer,  intercede  for  me  to  him 
Obtain  for  me   the  full   remission  of  my  sins   and 
perfect  amendment  of  life,  to  the   salvation  of  my 
soul,  and  the  glory  of  his  name.     Amen.. 

1  implore  the  same  grace  of  thee,  0  my  angel 
guardian  :  of  you,  my  holy  patrons,  N.  N. :  of  you, 

0  holy   Peter  and   holy  Mcigdalen,  and  of  all  the 
saints  of  God.     Intercede  for  me  a  sinner,  repenting 

01  my  sins,  and  rosolving  to  confess  and  amend  them. 
Amen. 


440 


IKSTKUUTlUMt}  AMD  OrVUTIONS 


An  h'xatnination  of  Constdenct  for  those  vuho  cmxfeis  thttt 
iSlnit  rajularhi  and  fre<iurntlij,  according  to  the  thretfuld 
duty  we  owe  to  Uod,  to  cur  muikbor,  and  to  ourselves. 

1.    IN  IlKLATION  TO  GOD. 

1.  IIiivo  you  oiuittt'd  moriiiiiji''  or  eveninjf  prayer,  or 
nofjfl 'Cled  U:  iiuiko  your  daily  cx-muimliou  v>l  -oiiscieuco* 
lluvo  you  pniyed  negliyeiiil},  tuid  witli  wiiful  ''istrae- 
tionti  f  ±  Havo  you  spent  your  ;'iuie,  eui»'clilly  on 
SunthiVi  and  lioiUliys,  no!  in  sluH-ijislily  lyin^r  a- he*:,  or 
in  any  sort  ofi-i"'  .  iUurtaiiunent,  but  in  reading,  pniyiuir, 
or  other  pious  o.v  '•;*!.••«..>;  and  t-tS  en  care  that  those  under 
your  charge  iiave  d»>ae  (he  like,  and  not  wanted  llie  in- 
Btruetions  necessniy  .or  their  contlition,  nor  time  for 
prayer,  or  to  pn^par*.  i'or  the  H/ieranients?  3.  Have  yfUi 
spoken  irreverenUy  of  God  and  holy  (hings  ?  Have  ycu 
taken  his  nan^e  in  vain,  or  told  untrutlis  {  4.  Have  y<.u 
omitted  your  duty  through  human  respect,  interest,  coia- 

f)liance,  &.c.  i  5.  Havo  you  been  zealous  for  God's 
lonor,  for  juciico,  virtue,  and  truth,  and  reproved  such 
as  act  otherwise  ?  6.  Have  you  ix^signed  yoiu-  will  to 
God  in  troubles,  necessities,  sickness,  &c.  ?  Have  you 
faith O.illy  resisted  thoughts  of  infidelity,  distrust,  pre- 
sumi'lion,  impurity,  &-c.  ? 

IL    IN  RELATION  TO  YOUR  NEIGHBOR. 

1.'  Have  you  disobeyed  your  superiors,  murmured 
against  their  commands,  or  spoken  of  them  contemptu- 
ously ?  2.  Have  you  been  troubled,  peevish,  or  impa- 
tient, when  told  of  your  faults,  and  not  corrected  them? 
Have  you  scorned  the  good  advice  of  others,  or  censured 
;heir  proceedings?  3.  Have  you  olTended  any  one  by 
injurious  threatening  words  or  actions?  4.  Or  lessened 
their  reputation  by  any  sort  of  detraction,  o;  in  any  mat- 
ter of  importance  ?  '6.  Or  spread  any  report,  true  o: 
false,  that  exposed  your  neigh l)or  to  contempt,  or  iiii;  h? 
him  undervalued?  6.  Mave  you,  by  carry ii^j  si«»iiu« 
backward  and  forwari!  •  eated  discord  and  ir'.  ■,  '  'er- 
BUinding  lielween  ueigliD  ira  ?    7.  Have  you  beeu  i .  »wai«i 


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or  |»ocvfsh  towardH  any  orui  in  your  cnrriufro,  ^peccli,  or 
{'nivcrMutioii?  8.  Or  taken  pk-asiiru  to  vex,  niorlify,  or 
provoko  them  to  Hvvcar,  eurse,  or  Jiny  ways  ofl'end  God? 
U  Have  you  mocked  or  n^proached  tlicni  for  their  cor- 
poral or  Hpiritnul  inipcrfectionH?  10.  Have  you  liecn 
exceMsive  in  reprehendin^r  those  under  your  care,  or  been 
vvuntin^r  in  givinjr  tlieni  just  reproof?  11.  Have  you 
borne  with  their  overKi;,rhtH  and  in)i)erf('ctionH,  and  niven 
them  irinni  counHel  ?  12,  Have  you  been  Holieiloirs  for 
Huch  an  are  under  your  charjrc ;  and  provicU-d  for  their 
souks  and  l>odie8'/ 


III.    IN  RELATION  TO  YOURSELF. 

1.  Have  you  been  oi)s(inate  in  followinfr  your  own 
will,  or  in  defending'  your  own  opinion  in  thiuj^s  either 
iiidin'erent,  dan^r^rouH,  or  Kcahdah)u.s?  2.  Have  you 
taken  plea.sure  in  hcarin*--  yourself  praised,  or  yiehled  to 
tiiouohts  of  vanity  ?  3.  Have  you  indulged  your.^elf  in 
over  much  ease,  or  any  ways  yielded  to  sensualily  ?  4. 
Has  your  converwation  been  edifying  and  moderate  ;  or 
iiave  you  been  froward,  proud,  or  troui)les()me  to  others  1 
6.  Have  you  spent  over  much  time  in  play,  or  useless 
cnipl(>ymentH,  and  thereby  omitted  or  put  olf  your  devo- 
tions to  unseasonable  times  ? 

Another  Examination  of  Comciencc  vpon  the  Ten  Coin- 
mandments.  To  be  used  for  a  general  Confession,  and 
oceasionaUy  at  other  times. 

Have  you  been  guilty  of  heresy  or  disbelief,  or  wilful 
doul)ting  of  any  article  of  faith  ?  How  often  ?  and  for 
how  long  a  time  ?  Or  have  you  rashly  exposed  vourself 
to  the  danger  of  infidelity,  by  reading  bad  books,  or 
keej)ing  wicked  company  ?     How  often  ? 

Have  you,  by  word  or  deed,  denied  your  religion,  or 
gone  to  places  of  false  worship,  so  as  to  join  in  aiiy  way 
m  the  worship,  or  to  give  scandal  ?     How  often  ? 

Have  you  been  ignorant  of  the  articles  of  vour  creed, 
of  the  couunundments,  or  of  any  of  those  things  which 


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Christians  in  your  station  are  bound  to  know  1  For  how 
lont'  a  time  ] 

Have  you  despaired  of  salvation,  or  of  the  forgive- 
ness of  your  sins?  Or  iiave  you  rashly  presumed 
upon  tinding  mercy;  going  on  in  your  sins,  without 
any  thoughts  of  amendment;  or  depending  upon  a 
deatii-bed  repentance?  How  long  have  you  been  in 
tliis  way  ? 

Have  you,  after  falling  into  mortal  sin,  neglected  for 
a  long  time  to  turn  to  God  by  repentance?  and  fo?  how 
long  a  time? 

Have  you  committed  any  thing  that  you  judged  or 
doubted  to  be  a  mortal  sin,  though  perhaps  it  was  not 
so  ?  How  often  ?  Or  have  you  exposed  yourself  to  tlie 
evident  danger  of  mortal  sin  ?  How  often  ?  and  of  what 
sin  ? 

Have  you  been  negligent  in  the  worship  of  God? 
seldom  or  never  adoring  and  praising  him,  or  giving  liiro 
thanks ;  praying  but  little,  or  with  little  attention  ;  and 
neglecting  to  make  acts  of  faith,  hope,  or  love  of  God? 
How  long  has  this  negligence  continued  ? 

Have  you  made  a  sacilegious  confession  or  com- 
munion, by  concealing  some  mortal  sin  in  confession,  or 
what  you  doubted  might  be  mortal ;  or  for  want  of  a 
hearty  sorrow  for  your  sins,  and  a  firm  purpose  of  amend- 
ment ;  or  by  being  grossly  negligent  in  the  examination 
of  your  conscience  ?     How  often  ? 

Have  you  received  any  other  sacrament,  for  example, 
confirmation,  or  matrimony,  in  mortal  sin  ? 

Have  you  neglected  to  perform  the  penance  enjoined 
in  confession?  or  said  it  with  wilful  distractions  ?  How 
often  ? 

Have  you  presumed  to  receive  the  blessed  sacrament 
after  having  broken  your  fast  ? 

Have  you  been  guilty  of  idolatry,  or  of  giving  divine 
honors  to  any  thing  created,  or  used  any  witchcraft,  or 
charms,  or  spells,  or.  such  like  other  diabolical  inven- 
tions ?    How  often  ?  and  with  what  scandal  or  ill  ex- 


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Have  you  employed  prayers  or  sacred  names  to  Kuper- 
btilious  uses  ?     How  often  ? 

Ihm  you  coiiHulted  fortune-tellers,  or  made  use  of  any 
superstitious  practices,  to  find  out  things  to  coini!,  re- 
cover  things  lost,  &c.  ?     How  often  ? 

Have  you  given  credit  to  dreams,  taken  notice  of 
omens,  or  made  any  other  superstitious  observations  ? 
How  often  ? 

Have  you  blasphemed  God  o  his  saints  ?  How 
often  ? 

Have  you  abused  the  holy  Scriptures,  or  scoffed  at 
holy  things  ?    How  often  ? 


The  Second  Comnmndment 
"  ThoH  shah  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lon'  thy  God  hi  vain," 

Have  you  taken  God's  name  in  vain,  or  used  it  without 
respect  in  common  discourse  ?  Have  you  taken  a  f  ilwe 
oath,  or  sworn  to  what  you  did  not  certainly  know 
whether  it  was  true  or  false  ?  Have  you  taken  a  rash 
oath,  or  without  a  sufficient  reason?  Have  you  taken 
an  oath  to  do  any  thing  that  was  wicked  or  unlawful  ? 
or  broken  your  lawful  oaths?     How  often? 

Have  you  had  a  custom  of  swearing  rashly  and  incon- 
siderately by  the  name  of  God,  by  your  soul,  or  by  the 
way  of  imprecation  upon  yourself?  How  long 'have 
you  had  this  custom  ?  How  many  times  a  day  have  you 
sworn  in  this  manner?  Have  you  sworn  by' the  bl'ood 
or  wounds  of  God,  or  any  other  blasphemous  oath? 
How  often  ? 

Have  you  cursed  yourself  or  others,  or  any  thing  else  1 
and  if  so,  was  it  from  your  heart  ?    How  often  ? 

Have  you  been  accessory  to  others  swearing,  cursing, 
or  blaspheming  ?     How  often  ? 

Have  you  made  a  rash  vow,  without  sufficient  knowl- 
edge or  deliberation  ? 

Have  you  broken  any  vow  or  solemn  promise  made 
to  God  ?    How  often  ? 


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Tlie  Thhd  Coinmnnd.nent. 
Remember  that  iliou  l.cep  iioiy  the  '     *>bath  day.  ' 

H.'.v»  you  negk'cUil  to  keep  holy  the  bu:'«iay? 

ILive  you,  when  provouted  trom  hearing  ipiih:?  on 
Sundays  and  holydayH,  supplied  the  oniisHion  by  pray'-irs 
at  home,  aijd  tuken  cure  tiwit  those  iit)*!.:  ;  ur  charge 
did  the  aanic  ? 

Have  you  done  any  8(M'viUi  work  without  necessity 
upon  those  ilays?  or  been  accessory  to  others  so  douigl 
llow  ot'U'U  ? 

Have  you  spent  those  days  in  idlenesH  or  in  sin  ?  or 
bi'en  a'ft'ssory  to  others  speiuling  them  sol  How 
ot'toa  ? 

The  Fourth  Commandment. 
'•  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother." 

If  a  Child. — Have  you  been  wanting  in  your  duty  to 
your  parents,  by  not  loving  them,  or  not  showing  them 
due  respect ;  or  bv  disobeying  them  ?  and  was  it  in  any 
matter  ol'  moment  ?  Or  liave  you  be^n  disobedient  or 
disrespectful  to  any  other  lawful  superiors?  How 
often  ? 

Have  you  desired  your  parents'  death,  or  cursed  thera  ! 
Or  given  them  injurious  language?  Or  lifted  up  your 
hand  against  thera?  Or  threatened  them?  Or  pro- 
voked them  to  swear,  «.  :)thei  vvise  to  otlend  (  od  ?  Or 
caused  them  any  considerable  trouble  or  uneasiness? 
How  often  ? 

Have  you  stolen  from  your  parents,  or  oti.erwise 
wronged  them  ?  Or  8(}uandered  avvjiy  tlicir  aubstance  ! 
How  much,  and  how  often  ? 

Have  you  neglected  to  succor  our  pirenta  m  their 
necessities,  either  corporal  or  spin     al  ■ 

If  a  Pare^iL — Have  you  been  n  ^di*,  4  in  procuH  (f 
that  vou  children  should  be  speediiy  baptized?  Or 
thiii  they  should  be  timely  instructed  in  their  prayen-) 
and  the  Christian  doctrine  ?  Or  have  you  been  wanting 
in  giving  thorn  curly  iniprossions  of  the  fear  and  love  of 


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God  ?    Or  in  inking  ".am  of  their  discharging  their  duty 

with  regard  to  the  Hucraments  {  ^    ^  ^ 

lluve  you  neglected  to  correct  them  ;  or  been  exces- 

bive  in  your  correction  ?  cAct-s- 

IJave  you  neglected  to  remove  from  them  the  occa- 
Bions  ot  bin,  such  as  wicked  companions,  bad  booiis. 
romances,  &c  ;  or  suffered  them  to  lie  in  the  same  bed 
wi  h  one  another,  with  danger  to  their  chastity? 

in^J^a^"'"'"''^^^■^^'"P'^^    How  often,  and 

Jl!!,  fr^— "^^^,  y«"  disobeyed  your  master  or 
'.1  8  K-^?  Have  you  been  wanting  in  diligence  or  in- 
I  .Htry  Have  yo  injured  or  destroyed  tifeir  prone  v 
ill- Tliiemf '''"'''' "'"'^''^^     or  suffered  otheis  to 

1  ve  you  stolen  from  them,  or  given  any  thing  away 
witli    tt  th(!ir  knowledge?  o  "way 

Ha  1  you  b  trayed  their  confidence  by  revealincr  tlu-ir 
secret,    by  tale-beuring,  by  lies,  &c.  ?        '^^'^'^""^  ^liur 

Have  -Mi  obeyed  or  Hattered  them  in  any  thing  sinful  ? 

ovoMh  y  '^f^'-^'^-^^^^y^u  neglected  to  watch 
over  the.  c  ndu       f  your  k  rvants  ? 

timpT/'  '*'^^'"''^'  "'^'^"^  necessity,  to  allow  them 
^"^t'the:LTent^"""'^^^^  ^"'  holydays,  or  to  fr. 

them  InjSusly"'"''"''  *''"  ''''''  "^^^'  ''  '^'^'^^ 
Tht  Fifth  Commai  hent. 

"  -"Jiou  shalt  not  kill." 

An^T  you  been  guilty  o  anger  or  violeit  passion! 
And  It  so,  what  scandal  was  given ' 

m^Z""!  ^'"''/^^''''^  «"^'  one's  death,  through  hatred  or 
m.ihee ?  or  tor  your  temporal  interest  ?    hSw    "ten  ^ 

no^J^r  y^V^.^eng^^^  yourself  o  "  nny  one  by  ^  )rd  or 
ajtion.  or  desired  revenge,  or  t  kexi  pieaauW  n  Z 
uiou^aia  oi  It  ?    How  often  . 

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446 


INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DBVOTIONS 


Ilavf  yon  provoked,  chjillenuofl,  or  Htrufk  others,  ot 
been  jciilty  of  (juarrellin^'  or  H;^ditin<^  with  them  .'  How 
ofUTJ  ?     And  wimt  niisc'lii.'f  hiive  you  done  them  ? 

Have  you  borne  mal'  j  to  others,  or  refused  to  be 
reconciled  to  them?  For  how  lonj^  a  time  ?  And  wlut 
9/)rt  of  evil  hud  you  in  your  heart  against  them? 

Have  you  procured,  or  thou.i,dit  to  procure,  a  ml-^oar. 
riiiire  ?  or  jpven  any  counsel,  aid,  or  ussistance  ther'3> 
unto?    How    ften  f 

Have  you  done  any  thinf^  to  shorten  vour  own  or  any 
other's  life,  or  to  hasten  death  ?  or  rashly  exposed  your- 
self or  others  to  danger  ?     How  often  ? 

Have  you  desired  your  own  death,  through  passion  or 
impatience?  or  entertained  any  thoughts  of  making 
Kvay  v/ith  yourself?  or  atteinpted  or  designed  any  such 
thing?     How  often  ? 

Hive  you  neglected  to  give  alms  a*'Cording  to  your 
condition  and  ability?  Or  lo  reclaim  sinners  when  it 
lay  ill  your  power?     How  often? 

Have  you  been  guilty  of  any  spnitual  murder,  by 
drawing  others  into  mortal  sin  ?  Or  have  you  been  ac- 
cessory to  the  sins  of  others,  by  counsel,  or  conmiaiul, 
or  provocation,  or  any  other  way  ?  How  often  ?  And 
what  sins? 

Have  you  given  scandal,  or  occasion  of  sin  to  otliers, 
by  lewd  or  irreligious  discourse ;  by  drunkenness  or 
swearing;  by  immodesty  of  dress  or  behavior,  &.C.? 

N.B. — Tlie  circumstance  of  scaiuial  is  ijenerally  found  in  all  sins  that 
we  known  to  otliers,  by  reason  of  the  force  of  ill-ex{)mple,  wliiuh  evf 
90ura<;e>i  others  to  sin. 


77ie  Sixth  Commandmf^nt. 
"  Thou  shall  not  commit  atluttery." 

Have  you  been  guilty  of  any  acta  of  impurity? 
(  Under  this  head,  all  sins  against  jnirity  must  be  carefnllij 
examined;  as  well  as  whatsoever  leads  to  their  indii licence 
or  commission.)  Have  you  been  guilty  of  filthy  talking? 
of  reading  immodest  books  1  of  indecency  of  dress  ?  of 


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looking  at  unchaBto  objects  ?  of  taking  any  danL'erous  or 
nil  I    '»|>(jr  liberties?  o      /        o 

/rifv  "  r^„"</*'«.''.".!'  "«'''"''^^.^''  »"•*  '^^  Ninth  Cominan.!ment  »re  m«it 
tiZ  "  "    "'  y**"'  "  ""•-•'-•"'"^'•y.  '"  =»  'nore  /.articulur  examint 

77k7  Seventh  Commandment, 
"Thou  ghalt  not  steal." 

Have  you  been  guilty  of  stealing,  or  cheating,  or  in 
any  way  wronging  your  neighbor  in  buying  or  sellinrF 
or  iu  any  othor  bargains  or  contracts?  Or  have  voli 
been  accessory  to  another's  committing  any  sucii  injus- 
tice  .'     How  often  ?  and  to  what  value  { 

ILiye  you  unjustly  retained  vvh'.t  belonged  to  another? 
llow  long?  and  to  what  injury  .• 

Have  you  c;>used  any  dam.ige  to  your  neighbor  in  his 
house,  cattle,  or  other  goods  ?     How  often  ? 

Have  you  contracted  debts  without  desi-rn  of  i)Mvin.r 
hem;  or  without  any  prospect  of  being  able  to^my 
them?  Or  have  you  delayed  or  refused  to  p^iy  your 
just  debts  when  you  were  able?  Or  have  you,  by 
prodigal  f'xpenses,  rendered  yourself  unable;  and  so 
wronged  your  creditors,  or  your  own  family?  How 
otten ;  '' 

Have  you  been  guilty  of  negligence  in  the  securing 
or  administering  of  trusts  confided  to  your  care,  wheth- 
er lor  eceleskistical,  charitable,  or  other  purposes  ^  Has 
any  actual  loss  resulted  from  this  neglig^jice  ^  To 
what  extent?  Have  you  been  negligent  in  the  adminis- 
tration  of  property  otherwise  entrusted  to  yuu,  as  /guard- 
ian or  administrator?  If  so,  have  others  thereby  suf- 
fercd?    To  what  exte.it? 

Have  you  been  guilty  of  usury,  in  the  loan  of  money  ? 
Mow  often  ?  ^ 

Have  you  put  off  false  money  ?  i  low  much  ?  How 
often  ? 

Have  you  professed  any  art,  or  undertaken  any  busi- 
ness, without  sutKcient  skill  or  knowled<re  ?  And  whut 
injury  iuis  your  neighbor  suffered  from  it? 


448  iNsTuurrroNM  anp  prvotionm 

Hnvo  yon  iMmijhi  or  rocnlvod  stolon  j^i  odsl  or  tiikcn 
ortlioHo  who  couUI  not  jrivo  ?     How  ortcnl 

ll.'ivc  yon  iiojjrloctiMl  your  work  or  luiMiiumH  lo  whifh 
you  \V(Mo  hlrcil,  or  by  conlnu'l  ol>li;^»M|  ?  How  ot'liml 
luui  to  wlint  injury?  Or  li.ivo  you  l)roktMJ  your  iiroinisis 
in  lUMttt'rs  o^^•(^u^^lM|u^^nl'0  .' 

N.n. — III  ull  HiiiM  of  iiijiiNiii'i',  \vli)>i'«l)y  yno  liiivu  donn  niir  wnin^  ic 
four  nci<;lilior,  rillici'  in  lii'i  |ii'i'--(ni,  or  in  his  uodiIh,  or  in  lim  I'liiii'in^trr, 
honor,  or  good  iiiiiiic,  you  nri<  Nii'iclly  olili^'i^'ii  to  iiirilto  I'lill  NitiiHrii  tum 
Aiiil  rcMiiiuiiou,  il'  it  bu  in  your  jiuwur,  oiIkm'wiho  tliu  niii  will  iiul  Itu  lor* 

giVlMI. 

H;ivo  yon,  thou,  no<j!:lo('U'(l  or  (Iclnycd,  witlio\it  jiint 
c:nisf>,  lo  m.iko  Hnlislai'lion  niul  roslitiition,  whon  il  wan 
in  your  powor  .'     Ilowloni;.' 


II 

unii 

<MI('< 

Uov 

11 

Thr  bynjhth  Coin  nut  iidiht'tit. 
"Tliuu  kIiuIi  iiol  hour  t'liUo  wiliioHH  ti((aii)Mt  Uiy  ncijjhiior." 

H.'ivo  yon  Ihhma  jjfuilty  of  tollintjf  Hoh?  And  wliotlicr 
in  any  matter  ofrouHiMiuiMKH',  or  to  the  injury  ol'any  ouef 
How  ol'ion  t 

W'AXo  you  Ik'oii  guilty  of  liypoorisy  or  dissininlution  ? 
Ho\V  ofion? 

Havo  you  entertained  a  had  oj)inioii  of  your  noif^'hlxtr 
without  fxroniidrt,  or  judjjfed  rushly  of  his  uctionw  or  inten- 
tion?* i     How  often  ? 

Have  you  l>een  guilty  of  l)ackhiting,  or  uneharitahlo 
convi'rsnti(4n,  by  speaking  of  the  known  faults  of  your 
ftbsent  neighbor?     How  often? 

Have  yon  been  guilty  of  the  sin  of  detraction,  which 
consists  in  taking  away  or  lessening  your  neighhor'H 
repulation,  by  publishing  his  secret  faults  or  defects  1 
How  often  have  yon  done  so?  From  what  motive?  and 
before  how  many  ? 

Have  you  been  guilty  of  calumny,  which  consists  in 
Baying  of  your  Mcighbor  what  is  false  or  uncertain? 
How  often  ?  and  before  how  many  ? 

N  n. — la  either  oaw,  you  are  obliged  to  rcBtaie  his  cliaraclsn  oa  far  ai 
you  uro  able. 


eon  voNtMHum. 


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u.....y  .'    fiuvo  you  tJu,i.  oN.mnn,  in  it  f    Or      any  w  v 

li.'vo   you    i„j„n.i    your    .u.,i;L(lil.or'H    l.orior    l,v   n. 

"iiiKl,  l»y  mcoIIm  mu\  .l.miot.r     How  on,-',  '        '""  '   ''' 
Nj.vo  you,  l,y  cMroiii^r  Hlori.-s   iKickwanlH   and    r(,r 
wunls  <.r  ,u  any  oIImm-  way  .ansc-d  .ni.un.l  r^,;u        J    ; 

ii;:-:;;t,^'^"^'' ^'^''^'-^^  ii-oa.ny:.a'to ''!;,:;; 

y'/'ff  A^?'///A  C'omniaTnl/nrnt. 
.  "  Tliou  Ml.aU  not  „ov.,i  ll.y  ,m,j«|,Im„'.  wi/J,  " 

M;.v«  you  tuk,.„  |,l™s„n.  i„  any  u,k.|,„„,„  (l,„„.|,f,H«r 

ft  * 

V'//<?  7hil/i  ('omniniidtnfnt. 

"  Thou  Nhdlt  „(,t  ,;„v,,t  iJ.y  ri.,i«|,|,„,',  ^oo,J,  „ 

v\  n(  iiiu  you  had  tlicui  n^r|,t  or  wronir?     Or  !,(.,.,,  ;„  » 
jiiHpos.hon  of  slealinr,s  or  olf.onvi.so  wron-rin?.    in    if 
niy  111  your  povvnr?     How  oft,,,, '{  ""    ^    ""'  "  ** 

o,.  .!;?"''  ^;'i-  ''''?''!  ^''"'"  "^''^^''l>'>r'H  loHH  or.mi.sforfnne 

2%^  Commandments  of  the  Church. 

rr.,Ji'.  "rVi''"  '">'''^^«^"d  to  keep  holy  the  duyn  of  obli 
g.it.(  n  ?      riuve  you  worked  on  thoHo  dayn  w^thou     t 
cuHsUy  und  without  leave  from  your  pantor  ? 

.  Have  you  nc^rleeted  to  hear  niaH.s  on  Sundays  and 

^ii^  servants  should  hear  it?    ilowoftinV""  '"""'''" 
6  2  38* 


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\ 


III.  Have  you  broken  the  days  of  abstinence  com- 
tnanded  by  the  Church  ?  or  eaten  more  than  one  meal 
on  fasting-days?  or  been  accessory  to  others  so  doino-? 
How  often  ?  ° 

IV.,  V.  Have  you  neglected  to  confess  your  sins 
once  a  year?  or  to  receive  the  blessed  sacrament  at 
Easter  ? 

VI.  Have  you  solemnized  marriarre  at  the  forbidden 
times?  Have  you  married  within  the  forbidden  degrees 
of  kindred]  or  with  any  other  known  impediment '"^ 

The  Capital  or  Deadly  Sins. 

Pride.— Have  you  been  guilty  of  pride,  or  compla- 
cency  in  yourself,  or  contempt  of  others?  How  ofien? 
_  Have  you  been  guilty  of  vainglory,  by  doing  your  ac- 
tions to  procure  esteem  ?     How  often? 

ILive  you  taken  delight  in  the  esteem  and"  applau?'^ 
of  others?  or  have  you  been  uneasy  and  discontented 
when  you  did  not  receive  such  esteem  or  applause? 
How  often? 

Covetousness. — Have  you  been  guilty  of  covetousness, 
in  desiring  or  loving  too  much  the  things  of  this  world  ? 
Have  you  sought  aftL«r  them  too  eagerly  ?  or  been  too 
much  distressed  at  the  loss  of  them  ?    How  ofien  ? 

For  the  sins  of  Lust,  see  the  Sixth  Cnmmamlment. 

For  the  sins  of  Anger,  see  the  Fifth  Commandment. 

Gluttony.— Have  you  been  guilty  of  gluttony,  by 
eating  or  drinking  to  excess,  so  as  to  endanger  or  I'liiiire 
your  health  or  reason?  How  often?  and  with  what 
scandal  ? 

Have  you  indulged  an  inordinate  gratification  of  your 
appetite  ?     How  often  ? 

Have  you  made  others  drunk  ?  or  sought  to  make 
them  so  ?  or  boasted  of  having  made  them  so  ?  How 
often  ? 

Envy.— Have  you  envied  or  repined  at  your  neigh- 
bor's good,  either  spiri:  il  or  temporal?  or  rejoiced^'at 
his  harm  ?     How  often  ? 

Have 


V'/ ill      l\/Ay»** 


temporal}  or  rej( 
i-.j  of  jealousy  hi  consequence  of 


FOR  CONFESSION. 


451 


ariy  attejition  or  preference  shown  to  others^    HavP  vnn 
rejo.ced  to  see  them  clisappainted  or  moXd  ?       '  ^'" 

your  duty?     How  often?  ^       li om discharging 

Have  you   neglected   your  sDiritinl  rln+.'/^c  7         j- 

Have  you  entertained  with  nlprmnrA  ih^  tUr.     u^      » 

^n^uz:^^  t:  :f.iT"  "^-"-"""^  -y 

the  sins  wl,ic-h  are   peculiar  to  .&«♦;'  &c     ougi.t  to  examine  into 
neglected  tl.e  duties  if  tS^re^^:^  SSg'."'  '""  '"  ^"^^  '"^>'  ''-« 

Co..seW.ra//on«  ^o  .;.«V.  in  our  Mind  true  Contrition  for  our 

bins.  '' 

1.  Place  before  yourself,  as  distinctly  as  you  can 
all  theisms    hat  you  are  going  to  confess.    ^  ' 

^.  Consider  who  He  is,  and  honr  good  and  era- 
ciojis  He  has  been  to  you,  whom  you  have  so  often 
and  so  much  offended  by  these  sin!     He  m;de  you 

I11..1,  and  to  be  happy  with  him  forever.  He  re- 
deemed you  by  his  blood.  He  has  borne  with  you 
and  waited  for  you  so  long.  He  it  is  who  has  aid 
you  and  moved  you  to  repentance.  Why  have  v™. 
thu.  ».nnea  agauist  him  ?     Why  have  you  been  t'hu^ 


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ungrateful  ?  What  more  could  he  have  done  for 
you  ?  Oh,  be  ashamed,  and  mourn,  and  hate  your- 
self, because  you  have  sinned  against  your  Maker 
and  your  Redeemer,  whom  you  ought  to  have  loved 
above  all  things. 

3.  Consider  the  full  consequences  of  even  one 
mortal  sin.  By  it  you  lose  tiie  grace  of  God.  You 
destroy  peace  of  conscience  ;  you  forfeit  the  felicity 
of  heaven,  for  which  you  were  created  and  redeem 
ed  ;  and  you  prepare  for  yourself  eternal  punish- 
ment. If  we  grieve  for  the  loss  of  temporal  and 
earthly  things,  how  much  more  for  those  which  are 
eternal  and  heavenly  ?  If  we  grieve  at  the  de- 
parture of  a  soul  from  the  body,  how  much  more 
at  the  death  of  a  soul,  wliich  is  the  loss  of  the  pres- 
ence of  tiie  grace  of  God  ?  "  What  shall  it  profit  a 
man  if  he  gain  the  whole  world,  and  lose  his  own 
soul  ?"  And  "  who  can  dwell  with  everlasting 
burnings  ?"  Wlio  can  endure  to  be  cast  out  from 
the  presence  of  God  forever  ? 

4.  Consider  how  great  has  been  and  is  the  love 
of  God  for  you,  if  only  from  this,  that  he  hath  so 
long  waited  for  you,  and  spared  you,  when  he  might 
have  so  justly  cast  you  into  hell.  Behold  him 
fastened  to  the  cross  for  love  of  you  !  behold  him 
pouring  forth  his  precious  blood  to  be  a  fountain  to 
cleanse  you  from  your  sins  !  Hear  him  saying.  "  I 
Lhirst,"  as  it  were  with  an  ardent  desire  for  your 
salvation.  Behold  him  stretching  out  his  arms  to 
embrace  you,  and  expecting  you,  until  you  should 
come  to  yourself  and  turn  unto  him,  and  throw 
yourself  before  him,  and  say,  "  Father,  I  have  sinned 
against  heav  :n  and  before  thee,  and  am  no  more 


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tion  of  these  things  touch  your  heart  with  love  for 
him  who  hath  so  loved  you,  and  love  will  beget 
true  contrition,  most  acceptable  to  God. 

A  Prayer  for  obtaining  Contrition. 
I  hjive  now  here  before  me,  0  Lord,  a  sad  r  ros- 
pect  of  the  manifold  offences  by  wiiich  I  have  dis- 
pleased thy  divine  Majesty,  and  which  I  am  assured 
will  appear  m  judgment  against  me,  if  I  reoent  not, 
and  my  soul  be  not  disposed,  by  a  hearty  sorrow, 
to  receive  thy  pardon.     But  this  sorrow,  0  Lord 
this  repentance,   must  be  thy  free  gift ;  and  if  it 
comes  not  from  the  hand  of  thy  mercy,  all  my  en- 
deavors will  be  in  vain,  and  I  shall  be  forever  mis- 
erable).     Have  mercy,  therefore,  on   me,  0  Father 
ot  mei-cies,  and  pour  foith  into  my  heart  thy  grace 
wheieby  I  may  sincerely  repent  of  all  my   sins  • 
give  me  a  true  contrition,  that  I  may  be, vail   my 
past   misery  and  ingratitude,  and  grieve  from  my 
heart  for   liaving  offended   thee,  so  good  a  God. 
Permit  me  not  to  be  deluded  with  a  false  sorrow, 
as,  I  fear.  I  have  been  too  often,  through  my  own 
vveakness  and  neglect ;  but  let  it  be  now  thy  gift 
descending  from  thee,  the  Father  of  lights,  that  so 
my  repentance  may  be  accompanied  witli  amend- 
m(int  and  change  of  life,  and  I  may  be  fully  ac- 
quitted from  the  guilt  of  all  my  sins,  and  once  more 
received  into  the  number  of  thv  servants.    Through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

An  Act  of  Contrition, 

0  Lord  Jesus  Ch.ir^L,  lover  of  our  souls,  who, 

for  the  great  love  wiierewitli  thou  liast  loved  us' 

wouldest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that 

Jie  snouid  be  converted  and  live  ;  1  grieve  from  the 


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bottom  of  my  honrt  that  I  have  offended  tliee,  my 
most  loving  Fsitlier  and  Redeemer,  unto  whom  all 
sin  is  inlinitely  displeasing/;  who  hast  so  loved  me 
tliMt  thou  didst  shed  thy  blood  for  me,  and  endure 
1  he  bitter  torments  of  a  most  cruel  death.  0  my 
God  !  0  infinite  Goodness!  would  that  I  had  never 
offended  thee.  Pardon  me,  0  Lord  Jesus,  patdon 
me,  most  humbly  implorinnr  tiiy  mercy.  Have  pity 
uj)on  n  sintUM-  for  whom  thy  blood  pleads  before  the 
face  of  the  Father. 

0  most  merciful  and  forgiving  Lord,  for  the  love 
of  thee  I  forgive  all  who  havt;  ever  offen(l(;d  me.  I 
firndy  resolve  to  forsake  and  flee  from  all  sins,  and 
to  avoid  the  occasions  of  them  ;  and  to  confess,  in 
bitterness  of  spirit,  all  those  sins  which  I  have  cum- 
niitted  rigainst  thy  divine  goodness,  and  to  love  tiiee, 

0  my  God,  for  tiiine  own  sake,  above  all  things  and 
forever.  Grant  me  grace  so  to  do,  0  most  gracious 
Loid  Jesus. 

Anpiraiioufi  before  or  after  Confession. 

My  Lord  and  my  God,  I  sincerely  ncknowlediye  m^ 
self  ;i  vile  nnd   wretched  sinner,  unworthy  to  "jippear 
in  thy  presence ;  but  do  thou  have  mercy  on  me,  and 
save  nie. 

Most  loving  Father,  I  have  slimed  against  heat  on,  and 
bi  fore  thee,  and  am  unworthy  to  be  called  thy  child ; 
make  me  as  one  of  thy  servants,  and  may  I  for  tile  future 
be  ever  faithful  to  thee. 

It  truly  grieves  me,  O  my  God,  to  have  sinned,  and  so 
many  times  transgressed  thy  law;  but  wash  me  now 
from  my  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

1  detest  my  sins,  O  Lord :  I  abhor  my  wickedness 

1  confess  my  ingratitude,  and  seek  refnge  in  thy  mercy. 

From  this  moment  I  purpose  never  more  to  oflend 
tliee :  oh,  let  me  suffer  all  kinds  of  pain  and  infjmiv. 


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466 


Z;."""?  n-'^'^'M'^'''!'^"'*  than  return  to  my  fonner 
course  of  ||f«,,  and  live  Uiy  erieiny. 

()  lovii.jr  Father,  assist  me  by'  thy  grace,  that  I  m.-.y 
bnn^r  forth  worthy  fruits  of  penance' aud  nit  suttbr  my 
8U1S  to  jro  unpunished.  ^ 

N.»Ny,  ()  Lj.rd  I  be^rin  to  live,  not  trnstin-  i„  „,y  <,wn 
Htrj.n-  h  or  ni  the  resolutions  J  make,  but  in  the  mulli- 
tudeof  thy  mercies.  l>erf<.ct,  ()  (J,,,!,  the  work  which 
th(,u  hast  bejrun  n.  me.  Thou  h.-ist  ^nven  me  peace  and 
understandm^;  but.  wretched  sinner  tiiat  I  am,  how 
nn^rn.tefully  have  I  nbused  .11  thy  jriftH.  And  yet  n<,w, 
with  all  the  tenderness  ..fa  lovin-  Father,  thou  Vecallest 
•nc  Iron,  sm,  and  rescuest  me  from  hell  and  everlastin-r 
damnation.  *> 

AI:.m!  my  Honl  is  full  of  anjruish  and  confusion  at  the 
recollection  of  the  n.any  sins  whereby  I  have  offended 
thee  my  merciful  Redeemer,  mnde  myself  a  slave  to  the- 
devil,  and  provoked  thy  an^rer. 

Oh,  that  1  h.-id  never  tranVessed  thy  commandments, 
nor   -'lien  Mito  such  .n  ,hyss  of  misery  and  calandty 
Oh,  that  I  had  never  sir.n.d!     Happy  those  souls  who 
have  preserved  their  innocence :  oh,  that  J  had  been  so 
h;ippy  ! 

IJnt  now  T  am  resolved,  with  the  h  In  of  thy  (rr;,ee  to 
>.'  mmv  watchful  over  myself;  to  amuul  .ny  fki.h.-..,  and 
f-ilhl  thy  lavv.     J.ook  down  on   me  vl.u  tl^e  eyes  of 
mercy,  O  (jod,  and  blot  out  my  sins. 

Fof-,nve  me  what  is  past,  juid,  throu^rh  thine  infinite 
jroodness,  secure  me,  by  thy  grace,  agnink  all  my  wonted 
failm-rs  for  the  time  to  come. 

My  Hins  surpass  in  number  the  sands  of  the  sea,  and 

confess  myself  O  Lord,  unworthy  of  thy  mercy;  but 
tliy /:roodness  is  above  all  my  offences. 

'i'hou  hast  declared,  O  Lord,  that  there  is  joy  in  heaven 
tor  (he  conversion  of  a  sinner;  errant  me,  then,  tiie  .rr,ee 
Of  (rue  repentance,  and  let  heaven  rejoice  at  my  aiiTend- 

Thou  wiliest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  that  hp  be 
^vuvcnud  ana  live;  ^rrant  me,  then,  that  spiritual  life 


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which  r  need ;  for  behold,  O  Lord,  I  sincerely  desire  to 
live  to  thee. 

Thou  didst  come,  O  dear  Redeemer,  not  to  call  the 
just,  but  sinners,  to  repentance ;  behold  a  miserable  sin- 
ner here  before  thee  •  oh,  draw  me  powerfully  to  thy- 
self. 

Have  mercy  on  mc,  O  God.  according  to  thy  great 
mercy ;  and,  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender 
mercies,  blot  out  my  iniquities.  Sprinkle  me  with  thy 
precious  blood,  and  1  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Let  not  thy  {)recious  blood,  my  dear  Saviour,  be  shed 
f(ir  mc  in  vain ;  but  may  it  now  bring  forth  in  me  the 
fruit  of  sincere  repentance,  and  open  to  me  the  way  to 
life  everlasting. 

How  great  is  thy  goodness,  O  Lord,  in  having  so 
long  spared  such  a  worthless  servant,,  and  waited  with 
so  much  patience  for  his  amendment.  What  return 
shall  I  make  for  tliy  infniite  mercies?  Oh,  let  this  nu^rcy 
be  added  to  the  rest,  that  I  may  never  more  offend  thee  ■ 
this  single  favor  I  earnestly  beg  of  thee,  O  Lord,  viz. 
that  1  may  for  the  future  renounce  my  own  way  to  follow 
thine. 

Help  me,  O  Lord  my  God,  and  have  compassion  on 
my  sinful  soul.     Amen. 

Direct io?is  for  Confession. 

Approach  the  confessional  in  an  humble  and  contrite 
spirit,  and,  with  your  head  and  hands  uncovered,  kneel 
down  by  your  confessor.  Then,  mnking  the  sign  of  the 
cross,  say.  Benediciie,  or,  '*  Father,  give  me  thy  blessing." 
After  he  has  given  the  benediction,  say  the  Cmifiteor,  as 
far  as  the  words,  "  ?nea  culpa  ,•"  then  say,  "  Since  my 

liist  confession,  I  ace uoe  myself  of ."    Here  name 

all  the  Hins  which  you  have  recalled  to  mind  since  your 
last  confession ;  and,  in  confessing  them,  be  sure  to  ob- 
serve these  rules : 

L  Let  your  confession  be  entire;  i.  e.  do  not  know- 
ingly conceal  any  one  sin,  otherwise,  so  far  from  obtain- 
Vug  ubboiutioii,  you  do  but  add  to  your  sins.     State  the 


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457 


you  uA:::t  .n:?js'„7;rr.vrf 

le.«s  consct  of  the  will ;  Id  I'o  ^;.""'''  "'  ""''^  '■""•^'  "' 

2.  Lot  yom-  confession  be  pure     I  pt  nv„r„  ii,;,     i 
nuailKmed  sincerely  and  ex,./t  v   withn,,,       ^        "•'"' 

you  can  c„nJ»,ef;,ly  wiM,  f^trsTnd  caX"""'"  " 

yo^^rin:<;:;Sf^itr'(t-::;!:^^^^ 

from  whom,  liiroucW,  l,:.  ....{..^t  vn,.       ^  '^'^^V^^  "*  yo«. 

1  hen  listen  attentively  and  hnmbly  to  the  direction 
m  d  advice  of  your  confessor,  and  be  fullv  resolved  trdn 

«  n.st,tuli„n,  or  reparation,  or  for  the  avoiding  ^fsj"*!;' 

^fier  Co7}fessi(m. 
^  L  As  soon  after  confession  as  you  convonipntl.  ep- 
F-.onn  your  penance,  and  renew  your  resolutions  of 

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1 


avoiding  all  sin,  and  of  adopting  all  the  means  for  ho 
doing,  by  avoiding  tiie  occasions  aikd  temptations  of  sin  ; 
and  then  you  may  have  a  perfect  confidence,  with  devout 
thuMJifuliiess,  that  all  your  sins,  through  the  mercy  ;f 
God,  are  forgiven. 

2.  Consider  how  you  can  amend  \  our  life.  This  will 
bi  best  dune  by  fixing  your  attention  on  one  or  two  of 
.your  more  prominent  delects  of  ehara'iter,  and  directing 
VtHir  chief  efforts  to  overcome  these  hy  such  means  as 
the  following : — 1.  Conceive  a  strong  desire  to  overcome 
these  f lults,  frequently  renew  your  resolution,  and  ex- 
umine  yourself  particularly  uj)ou  them.  2.  When  you 
commit  them,  punish  yourself  in  some  way  for  it.  3. 
Endeavor  always  to  have  the  thought  of  Christ  present 
in  your  mind,  and  direct  short  prayers  to  him,  especially 
when  you  are  attacked  by  tempt;;tions,  or  when  you  are 
necessarily  exposed  to  the  danger  of  sinning.  4.  Medi- 
tate frequently  on  those  subjects  most  calculated  to  ex- 
cite your  fears,  hope  i,  and  affections,  as  death  and  judg- 
ment,  the  love  "f  Ood,  his  kindnesses  to  you,  his  prom- 
ises, &c.  Be  sH';'"!'-!,  and  persevere,  with  a  good  hope 
of  victory,  throu^u  the  grace  of  Christ. 

Prayers  after  Confession. 

I. 

Accept,  0  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  this  my^  confes- 
sion, and  mercifully  pardon  all  my  deficiencies,  that, 
according  to  the  greatness  of  thy  niercy,  I  may  be 
fully  and  perfectly  absolved  in  heaven  ;  who  livost 
and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
&c.  • 

IT. 

0  almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  who,  accord- 
ing to  the  mul'itude  of  thy  tender  mercies,  hast 
vouchsafed  mce  more  to  receive  this  prodigal  child, 
after  so  many  times  going  astray  from  thee,  and  to 


m  .#•■■ 


01   CONFESS  f  ON. 


459 


a(!niii  lum  t  ;  this  sacniment  of  reconciliation  ;  1  mve 
thee  thanks  wiLi.  all  t^ie  powers  of  mv  soul  for  this 
and  all  other  mercies,  (Traces,  and  blessin.ir..  be- 
Siowed  on  me,  the  most  unwortliy  of  ;ill  sinners- 
and  prostiatincr  myself  at  thy  sacred  feet,  f  offer 
myscir  now  to  be  henceforth  forever  thine,  (  '  kt 
nothinpf  in  hlc  or  death  ever  separate  rue  ,  bee. 

1  once  more  n  nounce  with  my  whole  s.  ,i  my 
treasons  ajrainst  thee,  and  all  the  abomir.  ,ns  and 
sins  of  my  past  life.  I  renew  mv  prorni.s.  s  made 
1  baptism,  nnd  from  tliis  moment  I  dedicate  myself 
clei-nally  to  thv  ,yn  and  service.  Oh  !  grant  tha't  for 
the  time  to  coi.  i  may  ever  fly  and  ablior  sin  more 
tlian  death  its.-lf,  and  avoid  all  uch  occasions  and 
"ompanies  -s  have  unhappily  biouo-ht  me  t  I 

resolve   henceforth  to   tly  tliein   all.   by  thy  divine 
pice,  without  which,  of  myself,  I  can  do  nothin^r 
1  resolve  to  perform  such  and   such   devotions  for 
obtainmg  this  grace.     I  resolve  to  fly  idleness,  and 
to  set  myself  a  regular  order  and  method  of  life,  for 
the  time  I  have  yet  to  come.     I  beg  -thy  blessin^r 
iipon  these  my  resolutions,  that  they  may  not  be 
inettectual,    like  so   many   others   I    ha  e  formerly 
made;  for,  0  Lord,  without  th<M   1  am  nothincr  but 
misery  and  sin.     Supply,  also,  by  tl-   mercy,  what- 
ever defects  have  been  in  this  my     -nfession.     1  am 
sensible  that  it  hath  been  very  "imperfect,  and  that 
1  was  far  fron^   having  that  true  sorrow  which  the 
heinousness  of  my  sins  required  ;  but  let  the  pre- 
cious blood  of  thine  only  Son  make  up  this  deficien- 
cy.    Accept  of  my  poor  performance,  such  as  it  is, 
and  gne  me  grace  ti  be  now  and   always  a  true 
penitent,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  *thy  Son 


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A  PROTESTATION, 

Recommfiided  by  St,  Francis  of  Sales,  to  be  made  by  tLo  penitent  <i 

f>re8en(X!  of  his  Director,  by  way  of  engraving  in  his  soul  a  firm  reso 
utiou  of  serving  God.    It  may  be  used  also  in  private. 

I,  N.  N.,  placed  in  the  presence  of  the  eternal 
God,  aiid  of  all  the  court  of  heaven,  having  consid- 
ered the  exceeding  mercy  of  his  divine  goodness 
towards  me,  a  most  unworthy  and  wretched  crea- 
ture, whom  he  hath  made  out  of  nothing,  preserved, 
maintained,  and  delivered  from  so  many  dangers, 
and  loaded  with  so  many  benefits  ;  but,  above  all, 
having  considered  the  incomprehensible  sweetness 
and  clemency  with  which  this  most  good  God  hath 
so  graciously  spared  me  in  my  iniquities,  so  fi-e- 
quently  called  upon  me,  inviting  me  to  amend,  and 
so  patiently  expected  my  repentance  and  conversion 
until  this  })resent  time,  notwithstanding  all  my  in- 
gratitude, disloyalty,  and  infidelity,  whereby  defer- 
ring my  conversion,  and  despising  his  graces,  I  have 
so  unadvisedly  offended  him ;  having,  moreover, 
considered  that,  upon  the  day  of  my  holy  baptism, 
I  was  so  happily  and  holily  vowed  and  dedicated  to 
my  God  to  be  his  child ;  and  that,  contrary  to  the 
profession  then  made  in  my  name,  I  have  so  many 
times,  so  execrably  and  detestably,  profaned  and 
violated  all  the  powers  of  my  soul  and  senses  of  my 
body,  applying  and  employing  them  against  his  di- 
vine Majesty ;  at  length,  returning  to  myself,  pros- 
trate  in  heart  and  mind  before  the  throne  of  the 
divine  justice,  I  acknowledge,  confess,  and  avow 
myself  lawfully  attainted  and  convicted  of  high  trea- 
son against  his  divine  Majesty,  and  guilty  of  the 
death  and  passion  of  Jesus  Christ,  by  reason  of  the 

fiins  wliich   1   llflVI"  0.nmxn\t.tfi<]    fnr  wbinli  h«^  fWpA    anA 


rOK  CONFESSItlK. 


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suffer..!  tlie  torments  of  tlie  cross ;  so  that  I  am 
woithy  to  be  cast  away,  and  condemned  fo'ter 

But  turning  myself  towards  the  throne  of  the  in 
fimtc  mercy  of  the  same  etgrnal  God,1,avinr<": 
tested,  from  the  bottom  of  my  heart  and  w  ^,  al 
my  power,  tl_,e  many  transgressions  of  my  n  "     ifc" 
I  n.ost  humbly  beg  and  crave  pardon,  ,,Le  and 
mercy   wuh  a„  entire  absolution  from  ^y  ounces 
by  vu-tue  of  the  death  and  passion  of  the  sa me  st' 

as  on  the  only  found  ition  of  my  hope,  I  coiifirm 
aga  n  and  renew  the  sacred  prof/ssion  of  alCi.ne^ 
made  m  my  behalf  to  God  at  my  bap  i  m  T 
nounctng  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  ties'^  L^ 
mating  their  horrible  suggestions,  vanities  -.'nl 

foTTSii^;  V:^  '^'  «f  "^i^  St  iiflrd 

lur  du  eteinity.  And  convertinir  mvsplf  unir.  rr.,r 
most  gracious  and  merciful  God.^I  de'2  PU  po7 
determine,  and  resolve  irrevocably  to  serv^  and  love 
.m.  now  and  forever.     And  to  this  end  I  "fve  and 

tlvif  T  x,,-ii     ^        *  \  ^  ^^^  senses;  protest  no- 

that  I  ;v  1    never  more  abuse  any  part  of  mv  bt^nS 
ag-ainst  h.s   divine  will  and  sovLL  IfeL     "to 

pt  petudlly  a  Joyal,  obedient,  and  faithful  creaturP 

'W  thing  whatsoever,  this  my  purpose  and  reso'h^ 
tion.  I  protest  and  determini  f^om"^  til  ^erv  1  „t' 
by  tne  assistance  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  to  arisi  agab 

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as  soon  as  I  shall  perceive  my  fall,  and  to  return 
anew  to  the  divine  mercy,  without  any  delay  or  pro- 
traction whatsoever.  This  is  ray  will,  intention,  and 
resolution,  inviolable  and  irrevocable,  which  I  pro- 
fess and  confirm  without  reservation  or  exception, 
in  the  same  sacred  presence  of  my  God,  and  in 
sight  of  the  whole  triumphant  Church,  and  in  the 
face  of  the  Church  militant  my  mother  [who  hears 
this  my  declaration,  in  the  presence  of  him  who,  as 
her  officer,  hears  me  in  this  action]. 

May  it  please  thee,  0  my  eternal  God,  almighty 
and  gracious  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  to  con- 
firm me  in  this  my  resolution,  and  to  accept  this 
inward  sacrifice  of  my  heart,  in  the  odor  of  sweet-^ 
ness.  And  as  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  give  me  in- 
spiration and  will  to  do  this,  so  grant  me  power  and 
grace  to  perform  it.  0  my  God,  thou  art  my  God, 
tlie  God  of  my  heart,  the  God  of  my  soul,  and  the 
God  of  my  spirit.  So  I  acknowledge  and  adore 
thee  now  and  forever.     Live,  O  Jesus  ! 

A  Thanksgiving  after  Confession. 

I  return  unto  thee,  O  Lord  Jesus,  and  give  thee 
thanks  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to  cleanse  me 
from  the  foul  leprosy  of  my  sins.  Blessed  be  thy 
Name,  0  Lord,  forever  and  ever.  Truly  thou  art 
a  Saviour  who  rejectest  none  that  come  unto  thee 
seriously  desiring  to  repent,  but  receivest  them  into 
thy  favor,  and  numberest  them  with  thy  children. 
I  acknowledge  and  adore  thy  mercy,  and  dedicate 
myself  wholly  to  thy  service  hereafter.  Assist  my 
weakness,  and  suffer  me  not  again  to  fall  into  my 
past  sins  and  be  separated  from  thee  ;  but  so  bin^ 
my  heart  and  srul  to  thee  with  the  cords 


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FOR  COMB!  UNION.  4^.3 

love,  that  I  may  say  with  the  Apostle    Who  sh^ll 
separate  me  from  the  love  of  Christ  T 
J^alms  Ixxxiv.,  cu..  pp.  893,  605,  ma^  also  be  used  her. 


Instructions  anh  Wiemtiom  for  Com- 

mtinion. 


we  become  "i/nilfv  nf  Ih^  u  T        ,  ,  ?""*  "^  "^^•''^•il  «  ». 
iiie  i^imrcn  and  by  a  most  ancient  and  apostolical  trflrlJ+.n,, 

lo  attam  the  best  devotion  he  is  ablp   in  nwJ^..  *     ,A'*^"'^ 

bia  soul  fo,-  worthily  receiving  a^  ^eai  a  CTest     tITC! 

end  ho  is  recommended:  i.™i  a  guest.    To  tint 

1.  To  thiuk  well  on  the  great  work  he  has  in  hand-  t« 


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consider  attentively  -.vho  it  is  ho  is  going  to  receive  and 
how  I'jir  lio  is  from  doscrving  such  a  favor;  and  to  ininloro 
witli  fervor  anil  huniiiity,  God's  grace  and  mercy.  And 
thus  should  lie  tlie  Hiihject  of  ]m  meditations  and  pravers 
for  8ome  (hiys  beforehand,  and  more  particularly  the  nldit 
before  his  Connnuniitn,  and  the  morning  ho  niceives. 

2.  To  propose  to  himself  a  pure  intention,  viz.,  the  honor 
of  Ool,  and  tlu;  hc-alth  of  his  own  soul;  and  in  particular 
that  hy  worthily  receiving  Christ  in  tlis  heavenly  sacra- 
ment ho  rn;iy  conu!  to  a  happy  union  with  him,  accordin-r  to 
that  of  8.  John,  vi.  57,  "He  that  eateth  mv  flesh,  and  dnnk- 
eth  my  bleo  I,  abideth  in  nje,  and  J  in  hini!" 

S.  To  m.'ditato  on  the  sulferings  and  death  of  his  Re- 
deemer; this  sacrament  beuig  instituted  to  this  end,  that 
we  should  "show  forth  the  death  of  Christ  until  ho  come" 
(1  Cor.  xi.  26). 

4.  To  prepare  himself  by  acts  of  virtue,  more  especially 
of  faith,  love,  and  humility ;  that  so  he  may  approach  to 
his  Lord  with  a  Hrm  belief  of  his  real  presence  in  tliia 
sacrament,  and  of  that  great  sacrifice  which  he  heretofore 
oflered  upon  the  cross  for  our  redemption,  of  which  he  h(!rG 
roa.ces  us  partakers ;  with  an  ardent  affection  of  love  to 
hini  who  has  loved  us  so  much,  and  who,  out  of  pure  love, 
gives  'limself  to  us;  and  with  a  great  sentiment  of  his  own 
unw()rtluness  and  sins,  joined  with  a  firm  confidence  hi  the 
mercies  of  his  Redeemer. 

Here  follow  one  or  two  forms  and  methods  of  prepara- 
tion for  the  holy  Communion.  They  should  be  used  jw 
aicls  to  the  exercise  of  our  thoughts  and  the  kindling  of  our 
affections,  and  not  as  substitutes  for  o\ir  own  efforts,  they 
point  out  the  proper  line  of  thought  and  subjects  for  re- 
flection, and  if  used  carefully  and  meditatively,  will  bo 
found  of  great  assistance.  But  no  forms,  however  perfect 
in  themselves,  would  be  good  for  us  w^ithout  much  care 
and  effort  on  our  own  parts.  More  than  one  form  is  given, 
as  a  variety  is  useful  for  different  minds,  and  also  for  the 
same  mind  at  different  times. 


A  MEDITATION  BEFORE  COxMMUNION. 

Consider,  Ist,  that  Jesus  Cli  Hst  our  Lord,  whom  we 
roceive  in  this  blessed  sacramait,  is  called  in  «crinture 


FOR  COMMUNION. 


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■>n,e,  and  by  the  merits  of  hi/ fu,ur«  .lea  I,  an  I  Z^io^ 

v,*;  U  H  ""'  "';"^"  '■''  '"'"•  «■»■"  "»-■  begin.  niTf- the 
W()  Id,  the  ifreat  object  of  the  devoJion  ot'the  rnli  •  r,U 

n^araca  iii  all  their  sacrifices;  w  i  cli  were  indotu]  hh 
many  (..rures  of  hli„,  and  of  his  deafh.    aT    hcse  n^,res 
were  to  have  an  end  when  Christ  himself,  the  ^rv  S 
carne  ,n  person  nto  the  world,  and  offer  >d  hi  n  elf  u  In 
he  cross,  a  sacrifice  for  the  sins  of  the  world      But  sS 

Va    Tl^  ..     children  and  servants,  even  to  the 

end  of  the  world;  not  now  as  prefigured  in  shadows 

e  i^S  t:;J^;«">T"""*^'^"^  celebJatcS" 'lllr 
iciuristic  sacrifice  and  sacrament,  containin-r  j,nd  ex- 

Jtsiis  unrist.     b  or  the  ancient  figures  have  now  nas^ed 
uway,andthc  truth  has  succeeded  in  their  Xr.m 
that  same  fountain  of  all  sanctity,  who  of  old  c^mniu," 
•ated  himself  to  his  servants  spiritually  by  fHtl  Tw 

rajsteiies.     tor  this  manner  of  eommuniealinfr  hi,„^Jf 
was  bes  beeoming  the  new  law ;  whieh  i"  a  "w  oHove 
a  law  of  graee,  and  a  law  of  truth.    O  my  soul '  admle 
thtrt'"  "^  "?'"=■'  "^  "■«  bounty  and  g"ii„cs"  of 

80  pe.it  a  g,  t,  that  heaven  itself  h.as  nothing  creater 
Embrace  hm  love,  but  let  it  be  with  a  suitable'reUm,  of 

ti;.,f  i,  V         9^ '"'"'  ""^  '"  "P'-'i  wide  thy  heart 

Umt  It  may  be  capable  of  holding  those  treasures  "hlih 
he^  bnngs  with  h,m,  and  which  1^  desires  to  imp!;";!! 

i„  S"'A';^i'!';.^'"y'  ""^  "«•"■"'  by  which  God  was  pleased 
in  he  Old  Testament  to  foreshow  this  „,nn.,„p.?nt  •  J!,, 

cially  these  three,  the  tree  of  life,  the  pas;;hai  lambrund 


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the  m.iiina  from  heaven.  The  Iree  of  life,  whit  h  God 
planted  in  the  niitlst  of  the  earthly  paradise,  had  that 
excellent  property,  that  if  sin  had  not  banished  us  from 
that  happy  abode,  by  feeding  on  the  fruit  of  it  we 
should  have  been  maintained  in  a  constant  vit^or, 
strength,  and  health,  and  have  never  died.  How  well 
does  the  blessed  eucharist  answer  this  noble  figure!  in 
wliich  we  feed  upon  life  itself  in  its  very  fountain,  an(l 
b}  frequenily  and  worlhily  approaching  to  it,  receive  a 
copious  and  constant  supply  of  heavenly  grace  for  tiie 
maintaining  of  the  vigor,  strength,  and  health  of  the 
soul :  that  so  we  may  never  incur  tlie  second  death,  but 
may  pass  from  life  to  life;  from  the  life  of  grace  to  the 
life  of  glory ;  from  life  concealed  under  sacramental  veils, 
to  life  seen  and  enjoyed,  without  shadow  or  change,  for 
all  eternity. 

The  paschal  lamb,  wliicli  was  first  offered  in  sacrifice 
to  God  on  the  evening  In  which  the  children  of  Israel 
were  delivered  from  the  bondage  of  Egypt,  and  then 
was,  by  God's  command,  eaten  by  all  the'  faithful,  was 
also  a  figure  of  the  blessed  euciiarist,  and  of  the  true 
Lamb  of  God,  there  communicated  to  us;  even  that 
Lamb,  which  was  first  offered  in  sacrifice  for  our  eternal 
redemption  from  the  bondage  of  the  infernal  Pharaoh, 
and  is  now  received  by  all  the  faithful  in  tiiese  heavenly 
mysteries,  for  a  per})etual  commemoration  of  this  our 
redemption,  and  a  daily  application  of  the  fruit  of  it  to 
our  souls.  Oh,  let  us  confidently  run  to  this  Lamb  of 
God,  who  taketh  away  the  sins  of  the  world!  Let  us 
receive  with  all  affection  this  Christian  passover!  Let 
us  embrace  this  victim  of  our  redemption,  this  new  sac- 
rifice of  the  new  covenant,  the  covenant  of  life  and  of 
love !  Let  us  sprinkle  ourselves  with  this  blood  of  the 
New  Testament,  that  so  the  destroying  angel  may  have 
no  power  to  hurt  us. 

Another  figure  of  the  blessed  eucharist  was  the  manna 
from  heaven^  with  which  the  children  of  Israel  were 
wonderfully  fed  during  their  forty  years'  sojourning  n» 
ti»e  wilderness,  before  their  coinii  g  to  the  land  of  prora- 


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Ise      This   food  vyas  in    many  ways    mira;ulou^  but 

o?  m•"^vl' M '•'''"'''''  ''''!^  ^'/^^  "^'"J?  ^'^^<  that  bread 
of  hfe,  which  IS  given  us  in  the  divine  nivsteries:  which 

comes  down  from  heaven  in  order  to  carry  us  Ihtt 

tothe  true  hmd  of  promise,  the  land  of  the  living;  and 

which  mmrishes  our  souls  to  life  eternal.     O  hea  enlv 

nmima    O  bread  of  angels!    Thou  art  my  true  and  o2 

support  during  this  my  mortal  pilgrimage.     Oh,  lei  mv 

Hou   always  hunger  af.er  thee  I    Lei  me'ever  re  i.    l^ 
hidden  sweetness !  ^ 

Consider,  3dly,  the  mysteries  which  we  celebrate  in 
this  Ihrice  olessed  sacrament  and  sacrifice.     Here  the 
whole  passion  and  death  of  Christ  is  solemnly  acted  as 
a  most  sacred  tn.gedy  by  himself  in  person.     Here  the 
Lrmbof  God  presents  himself  as  slain  to  his  eternal 
Pathe.-;  and  his  blood  most  powerfully  pleads  in  our 
bel.;.lf     Here  the  death  of  our  Lord,  the  fountain  of  all 
our  good,  plentifnily  flows  into  our  sonIs,and  ever  Iive8 
and  bring«  forth  m  us  the  fruit  of  life.     Here  the  tri. 
umphs  of  our  crucified  King,  his  victorious  resurrection 
and  gloyious  ascension,  are  displayed.    Here  we  receive 
an  as-surance  of  the  share  that  we  have  in  Christ  and  in 
lis  redemption.     Here  we  partake  of  his  Body  and  of 
his  Spin!.     Here  we  drink  of  the  fountain  of  ViL    Here 
all   lie  members  of  Christ  are  happily  united  with  one 
anoluM-,  and  with  their  head,  in  a  sacrament  of  union 
.'ind  love.     Here,  in  fine,  we  have  a  most  certain  pledge 
of  ever  astmg  life,  and  of  the  eternal  enjoyment  of  him 
m  our  blessed  country,  who  thus  lovingly  gives  him-elf 
to  us  m  this  place  of  \inishment.    O  my  soul,  reverence 
wUh  aue,  and  embi-ace  with   love,  thJse  mvstnies,  so 
tiill  ol  majesty  and  of  love.    The  High  Priest  of  the  Old 
icstament  was  but  once  a  year  to  enter  ^nto  the  inward 
sanctuary  of  the  temple,  called  the  Holy  of  Holies;  and 
^hen  not  without  divers  purifications  and  sacrifices,  and 
a  solemn  fast  of  all  Israel.     See,  then,  how  pure,  how 
holy,  thou  oughtest  to  be,  who  so  often  art  adnntted  into 
the  sanctuary  of  the  New  Testamenl.—that  is,  to  th.^sp 
aume  mysteries,  sunctifi'^l    by  the  presence  of  Jesus 


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Clirist  himself,  the  true  Holy  of  Holies,  of  which  thai 
lewish  sanctuary  waa  but  a  shadow. 

Consider,  therefore,  4thly,  that  what  most  especially 
calls  for  our  devotion  in  these  most  holy  mysteries  Is  the 
real  presence  of  Jesus  Christ  himself,  true  God  and  U'ue 
•  man,  undo;   the  sacramental  veils.     Bow  thyself  down, 
my  soul  to  nuoro  this  sacred  truth ;  let  no  proud  thoughtw 
f  f  opposition  arise  in  thee  against  this  admirable  sjicra- 
inent ;  captivate  thy  understanding  to  the  obedience  of 
faith ;  build  thyself  upon  the  express  words  of  Truth 
itself,  so  often  repeated  in  holy  writ,  and  upon  the  ex- 
press declaration  of  Ihe  C!»urch  of  God,  against  which 
the  gates  of  hell  can  never  prevail.     The  glory  and  merit 
of  faith  is  to  believe  what  thou  canst  not  see ;  to  ac- 
knowledge that  the  Almighty  can  do  infinitely  more  than 
thou  canst  comprehend ;  and  that  no  effort  of  mercy  and 
love  can  be  too  great  for  him  who  has  died  for  love. 
See,  then,  what  thy  devotion  ought  to  be  in  consecjuence 
of  this  belief;  what  profound  reverence  to  so  great  a 
Lord,  who  lies  concealed  in  these  tremendous  mysteries; 
what  purity  of  conscience,  in  order  to  approach  worthily 
to  purity  itself;  what  humility,  what  love,  when  •thou  art 
admitted  to  his  embraces ! 

Consider,  5tlily,  how  many  ways  thy  Lord  and  thy 
God,  the  Sovereign  Good,  who  delights  to  be  with  the 
children  of  men  (Prov.  viii.  31),  communicates  himself 
to  thee.  In  his  incarnation  and  birth  he  gave  himself 
to  bo  thy  companion,  and  to  take  upon  him  all  thy  mis- 
eries. In  his  death  he  gave  himself  to  be  thy  ransom. 
In  this  heavenly  sacrament  he  gives  himself  to  be  thy 
food,  the  comfort  and  support  of  thy  exile ;  and  in  his 
Kingdom  above,  he  designs  to  give  himself  for  thy  eter- 
nal reward.  Oh,  what  can  he  do  more  to  testify  his 
love  to  thee !  As  wise  as  he  is,  he  cannot  contrive  any 
thing  better  for  thee;  as  powerful  as  he  is,  he  cannot  do 
more  for  thee  than  give  thee  himself.  Oh,  how  true  is 
that  saying  of  the  beloved  disciple,  that  God  is  love! 
But  what  dost  thou  see  in  me,  dear  Lord,  that  can  move 
tiiee  to  love  such  a  poor  worm,  such  a  wretched  sinner, 


FOR  COMMUNIOI*. 


4tf9 


M  I  am  ?  There  can  bo  nothin^r  good  in  me  but  what 
18  thy^rraciouH  gift:  and,  alas !  I  feur  I  have  hitlierto 
abused  all  thy  git'Ls.  It  is,  then,  thy  own  pure  goodnesa 
a  on«  that  can  make  thee  love  nie ;  and  Ihy  pure  love 
alone  that  can  make  thee  connnunicate  thyself  to  me. 
Oh,  lot  nio,  then,  bo  no  longer  ungrateful  to  thv  love  i 
Let  thy  divnio  lire,  which  thou  so  much  dewirest'  to  en- 
kindle upon  earth,  take  hold  now  of  my  heart,  that  I 
may  return  thoo  love  for  love !  Oh,  send  it  now  into  mr 
soul,  that  It  may  proi)are  for  thoo  a  suitable  lodging  here! 
Oh,  lot  me  henceforward  give  myself  wholly  to  thee, 
who  so  often  givest  thyself  to  mo ! 

Consider,  6thly,  who  it  is  that  thou  art  to  receive  in 
this  blessed  sacrament,  and  who  thou  art  that  prosumest 
to  a[)proach  him.      He  is  the  groat  King  and  Maker  of 
heaven  anrl  earth,  and  the  whole  creation  is  as  nothing 
m  nis  sight.     IJo  is  eternal,  immense,  and  every  way 
infinite  in  power,  in  majesty,  in   beauty,  in  wisdom,  in 
glory ;   and  thou  art  but  a  diminutive  worm,  made  of 
earth,  and  full  of  miseries.      He  is  infinitely  pure  and 
holy,  in  whose  sight  the  very  heavens  are  not  clean,  and 
who  cannot  endure  iniquity  ;  and  thou  art  infested  with 
the  leprosy  of  sin.      How,  then,  my  soul,  shall  we  dare 
venture  to  enter  into  this  inward"  sanctuary,  to  draw 
near  the  throne  of  this  infinite  Majesty,  and,  unclean 
as  wo  are,  to  touch  and  receive  the  Holy  of  Holies  ] 
Oza  was  struck  dead  for  irreverently  touching  the  ark 
of  the  covenant ;  the  Bethshamites,  for  i;  '(^veroutly  look- 
ing on  it ;  Nadab  and  Abiiiu,  for  oflori?,u  incense' before 
it  with  unhallowed  fire:  and  what  was  this  ark  (in  which 
were  only  deposited  the  tables  of  the  law)  in  comparison 
with  the  Lord  and  Giver  of  the  law,  whom  we  here  ap- 
proach to  ?     When  God  was  about  to  give  the  law,  the 
children  of  Israel  were  commanded  to  bo  purified,  and 
to  keep  themselves  chaste  ;  and  even  then  to  keep  at  a 
distance  from  tho  mountain,  where  the  Lord  appeared 
in  thunder  and  lightning:   only  Moses  was  permiued  to 
ascend  to  the  mountain-top,  to  converse  with  the  divine 
Majesty,  or  rather  with  an  angel  speaking  in  hm  persoa 

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And  how  Hlmll  we,  with  8o  little  purity,  dare  to  nppronch 

this  infinite  nnd  nil-holy   Deity,   this  consuniiii<r  fire? 

How  Hhull  wo,  the  most  unworthy  of  all  sinne-s,  pre. 

«nnie  to  receive  this  Lord  of  jrlory  ?     Must  we  stay  uway 

till  we  have  the  presumption  to  think  ourselves  worthy! 

No,  certainly  ;  for  one  of  the  most  neeessjiry  dispositions 

for  receiving,'  worthily  is  to  acknovvled<re  and  believe  our 

own  unworthincsH.      Or  must  we,  throu^rh  awe 'and  t'eai 

of  so  {Treat  a  iM;ijesty,  abstain  forever  from  partakinir  of 

these  tremendous  mystcrit^s?     No ;  for  it  is  no  le.ss  cer- 

tain  death  to  stay  away  from  the  fountain  of  life,  than  to 

come  to  it  unworthily.     What,  then,  must  we  do,  my 

Boul  ?     We  will  not  run  away  from  our  Sovereifjn  Gooil. 

No;  we  will  run  to  him.  but  it  shall  be  like  the  humble 

publican,  like  the  poor  prodigal  returnin«r  home,  like  the 

penitent  Ma<,'dalen  :  such  as  these  he  never  rejects.      It 

Bhall   be  with  a  contrite  and   humble  heart,  which  he 

never  despises;  it  shall  be  with  an  entire  confidence  in 

his  infinite  goodness  and  mercy,  for  no  one  ever  hoped 

in  him  and  was  confounded.     Oh,  grant  us,  dear  Lord, 

to  approach  thee  with  these  good  dispositions!  and  since 

thou  art  pleased  to  invite  thyself  into  so  poor,  so  mean, 

so  wretched  a  habiUition  as  this  of  my  breast,  be  pleased 

first  to  infuse  those  graces,  those  virtues,  those  disposi- 

lions,  which  may  prepare  the  place  for  thee ;  for  thou 

knowest  that  of  myself  I  can  do  nothing. 

Consider,  7tlily,  the  happy  fruits  which  this  divine  sac- 
rament produces  in  those  souls  which  frequent  it  with 
due  preparation.  «  The  bread  that  I  will  give,"  siiys 
our  Lord  (S.  John  vi.  52),  "  is  my  flesh,  for  the  life  of 
the  world."  And  again,  «  He  that  eateth  my  flesh,  and 
drinketh  my  blood,  hath  everlasting  life,  and  I  will  rai^o 
him  up  in  the  last  day."  And  again,  "He  that  tatetli 
my  flesh  and  drinketh  my  blood,  abideth  in  me,  and  I 
in  him."  And  "  He  that  eateth  me  shall  live  by  me." 
And  "He  that  eateth  this  bread  shall  live  forever." 
Wheresoever  our  Lord  comes,  he  carries  about  with  him 
all  the  treasures  of  life,  that  is,  all  graoe,  love,  an^ 
holiness ;  and  on  his  part  is  ever  ready  to  open  these 


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treasures,  and  to  communicate  them  to  thoHe  souls  v/hich 
he  cornea  to  visit.  These  treasures  are  infinite,  aiid  so 
is  the  Jove  which  ho  hilars  to  us.  What  gifts,  then, 
wh..  graces  may  we  not  expect,  if  we  come  with  rever- 
ence and  humility,  witli  love  and  devotion,  to  him  who 
is  the  fountain  of  life!  Here  we  receive  the  bread  of 
life  for  the  food  and  norrishment  of  our  souls.  Here  we 
meet  wilh  a  constant  supply  of  grace,  to  repair  the  daily 
decays  caused  by  our  intirmity  and  corruption  ;  to  give 
us  new  strength  and  vigor  to  walk  on  in  our  way 
through  the  wilderness  of  this  world  to  the  mountain  of 
God;  and  to  make  us  continually  grow  in  virtue,  till  we 
come  to  a  perfect  man,  to  the  measure  of  the  fulness  of 
Christ.  Here  devout  souls  taste  the  sweetness  of  heav- 
en in  its  very  fountain.  Here,  seated  like  Magdalen,  at 
the  feet  of  our  Lord,  they  learn  from  him  heavenly  les- 
sons, and  enjoy  his  delicious  conversation.  Aspire  after 
ttiis  hiippiness,  O  Christian  souls,  which  in  some  measure 
makes  you  enjoy  hetiven  upon  earth.  If  you  love  Jesus 
Christ,  run  to  his  embraces;  if  you  love  yourself,  run  to 
your  Sovereign  Good.  But  see  it  be  with  due  prepara^ 
tion,  and  most  especially  with  faith,  with  reverence,  and 
with  love. 


iTirst  inetl)ob. 


DEVOTIONS  BEFORE  COMMUNION. 

An  Act  of  Faith. 

My  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  I  firmly  believe 
that  in  this  blessed  sacrament  thou  art  present  verily  and 
jndeed ;  I  believe  that  here  are  thy  body  and  blood,  thy 
8oul  and  divinity.  I  acknowledge  these  truths ;  I  be- 
lieve these  wonders ;  I  adore  thy  power,  which  hath 
wrought  them;   I  praise  thy  infinite  goodness,  which 


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hftlh  propnred  them  for  mo;  with  David,  "I  will  pnawe 
thco,  my  God,  with  my  whole  heart,  and  will  recount  all 
thy  admirable  works;  J  will  rejoice  in  thee,  and  blcHa 
thy  holy  name."  In  this  faith,  and  with  this  acknowl- 
od^rnient,  I  approach  this  adorable  ban(iuet,  wherein 
thon  bestowcHt  on  me  the  divine  food  (,f  thy  body  wild 
blood.  (Jrant,  O  ble.ssed  Je.snM,  that  I  may  aj)proach 
thee  with  such  a  i)rofound  sense  of  reverence  and  hu- 
niilily  as  is  due  to  thy  infinite  Majesty.  Grant,  () 
Lord,  that  I  may  now  recivc  thee  with  a  pure  luiarl,  a 
clean  conscience,  and  a  sincere  and  lively  failh.  Pardon 
my  Hins,  which  have  rendered  me  most  unworthy  to  ap- 
proach thee  j^  I  hate  them,  beca\ise  they  are  displeasiujij 
to  thee,  my  God;  1  renoniuu!  them  forever,  and  promise 
to  be  faitiiful  to  thee.  'J'ake  conra^^e,  my  soul,  raise  thy- 
self up;  go  and  receive  thy  (Jod,  and  with  him  all  the 
favors  he  hath  prepared  for  thee  in  this  most  divine  sac- 
rament. 

An  Act  of  Hope. 

fn  thee,  O  Jesus,  do  1  phice  sill  my  hope,  because  (hou 
alone  art  my  salvation,  my  stren^rth,  my  refujre,  and  the 
foundation  of  all  my  happiness;  and  were  it  not  for  the 
conhdence  I  i)l;.ce  in  thy  merits,  and  in  the  precious 
blood  wherewith  thou  didst  redeem  me,  I  would  not 
presume  to  partake  of  this  bancjuet.  Encouraged  by  thy 
goodness,  I  come  to  thee  as  a  poor  and  infirm  sheep  to 
Its  she()herd  ;  as  a  sick  man  to  his  piiysician  ;  as  a  con- 
demned criminal  to  his  powerful  intercessor:  that,  aa 
the  true  shepherd  of  my  soul,  thou  mayest  strenn-tben 
me  ;  heal  nie,  as  my  physician ;  and,  as  my  merciful  ad- 
vocate, deliver  me  from  the  sentence  of  sin  and  death. 
I,  who  am  an  abyss  of  nothing,  invoke  thee,  who  art  the 
obv83  ot  all  goodness;  for  though  my  sins  are  innumer- 
able, and  very  grievous,  yet  they  are  but  light  and  trivial 
when  compared  to  thv  boundless  mercy,  and  the  infinite 
ransom  of  thy  blood.  Have  pity,  therefore,  on  me,  O 
Jesus,  and  save  mo,  for  thou  forsakeat  none  that  put 
tlieir  trust  in  tlu  e. 


FOR  CflAJMUNIOIf. 
An  Act  of  Charihj. 


473 


Ifow  strong  w,-i8  Ukj  force  of  thy  lovo  inv  rlonr  Ho 

10  my  eU'iiml  I'atlicr.  tlion  providrdst  for  ..u  fi,;.   r  • 
b.n„|,„.,  ..nrichcl  with  ,.l|  l^Z^LZ^'"  f'Z 

tluclljfll    rll(,    WOII(l,.,lul    ,.|Ii.„tH    of    thv    1  .  „  I 

tl..|t  ^U,n  .lidHt  l,u,nbl„  tl   ':dn,;'uf,f,':^.  «'-'-; 

i  tan  enjoy.     Make  nie  to  love  tliee,  niv  God  wit!,  ,„v 
whole  heart,  with  my  whole  houI,  with  an  my  nli^  •    S 

T       JA^  ''^'''.'?  '^  '"''^y  ^'«  ^'-^o  0*'  my  love  towanh 

0  rm  Men  1,  .h^^  t""'"!""  '!'"■"'"*='>  ""   """"«  ""d 

»  .,  il  ,  ;  *>  ;vpkened  and  con»ii„„.d,  I  may  l,« 
wholly  transioriiied  into  Ihoe.  Conic,  O  Lonl,  hasten  to 
release,  me  from  the  bonds  of  wn,and  prepare  me  for  tie 
blessings  thou  art  now  about  to  bestoJv  on  me 

An  Act  of  Desire. 
water,  so  doth  my  aoul  pant  after  thee,  my  Saviour  mv 

'euef.  •■Tier;ur/mro:re:n:^;''i  'rrn  r„-^ 

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INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DLVOTIONS 


and  tliirHty,  eryinrr  (,ut  aloud,  ILivo  mercy  on  m«>,  c)  Son 
oi'Cunl  and  ju'iniit  me  to  inslc  uf  (liy  bjUKiuot,  Uuii  my 
Boul  may  bo  ivtiv.Hlu'd.  Oli,  that  my  soul  dja  truly 
hungor  at^or  tlu>o,  the  l)re!id  of  aiijrds,  the  food  of  bh'Hsed 
souls,  and  that  all  that  in  within  mo  mi^^Hu,  bo  dclijrhted 
with  the  taste  of  thy  sweetneHH !  ]  here  desplHe  n\\  hu. 
man  consolations,  that  I  niav  bo  comforted  by  thee,  mv 
only  noo,l,  niy  (lod  and  Saviour,  whom  I  love  above  all 
things,  and  desire  to  entertain  within  my  breast,  with  as 
much  devotion  and  ntVeetion  as  is  conceived  by  thy  choscin 
servants,  who  now  sit  at  thy  table  of  celestial  bliss. 
And  however  J  nuiy  have  been  hitherto  wanting  in  my 
duty,  or  unjust  to  thee,  in  miHi)lacing  my  atrections,  I 
desne  forever  to  renounce  my  folly  and  weakness,  and 
from  my  heart  reciuest  that,  for  the  future,  my  joy,  my 
relief,  my  treasure,  and  rest,  may  be  entirely  centered  in 
thee.  May  I  never  desire  any  thing  besides  thee;  and 
may  all  thmgs  seem  contemptible  and  as  nothing  with- 
out thee,  O  my  God. 

An  Act  of  Thank xgivivug. 

Who  am  I,  O  God  of  infinite  goodness,  that  thou 
shotildst  permit  me  to  partake  of  this  bread  of  angels? 
How  have  I  found  such  favor  in  thy  sight,  as  to  be  the 
object  of  so  unspeakable  a  mercy  ?  Come,  all  ye  angt^Is 
and  saints  of  (3O1I,  and  I  will  recount  to  you  wliat  great 
things  our  Lord  hath  done  for  my  soul.  'lie  hath  raised 
me  out  of  the  dust,  and  delivered  me  from  the  bonds  of 
sin  :  he  hath  told  me  not  to  be  dejected,  for  that  he  him- 
self will  be  my  support  and  my  strength;  and  though.  I 
hue  nu.fft  unwortliily  forsaken  him"  by  my  repeated 
follies,  yet  behold  Ik  calls  me  once  more,  and  invites  me 
to  partake  of  the  bread  of  life,  that,  as  he  made  me,  so 
I  may  ever  live  by  him.  What  thanks  can  I  give  thee, 
O  merciful  Jesus,  Saviour  of  the  world?  What  return 
shall  I  make  thee  for  all  thou  hast  done  for  my  soul? 
Were  I  to  give  all  I  have  in  acknowledgment  of  tl  y 
love,  ij  would  still  be  as  nothing;  for  thou.  Lord,  hast 
pientifully  poured  forth  thyself  upon  me,  and  given  rae 


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even  ...11  (hat  thou  art;  Knd  if,  i„  fl.anb-rjivi.w,  f„r  thv 
rncyieH  were  to  lav  before  tluH,  n.y  £  v  an  „.  nf 
mv  liks  liberty,  and  afl  I  P(,hh«.sh,  what  w     UI       .^     ' 

eouTto  wb.  V'  '^"'^'''f  .  '/^^^''  vvhicb  is  i„  Borne  kind 
uiu.ii  to  what  I  receive,  infnute  aH  thyself?  'J'nuii  husf 
men-.tully  ^nven  thyself  to  ,ne,  f..r  the  food  of'        s       ' 

am  III  Iha  J  poHseHH;  to  thee  I  m.ke  a  fnll  surrender 
oi  them  all,  that,  bein^r  wholly  ihine  i  ne  v  mw  .. 
lon^'er  have  any  part  mrnvHelf/  '        '' ^  "^'"^  "*" 

An  Act  of  JIumility. 
Jn  fervor  of  spirit  and  humility  of  heart  f  «nr,rn..oK 
hy  holy  altar,  O  my  (iod,  to  i.yorrtl      m    e    "  d 
assistance      I  adore  thee,  divine  Jesus,  really  pr^Ltn 
tins  H...ered  host;  I  acknowled^r,.  „.y  unworthlnes^  to  re 
ceive  thee;  yet  encoura^.ed  by  tby^oodne  h      mm  re' 
0  follow  the  impulse  of  my  heart,  which  powerfullv  at! 
rue  H  me  to  thee.     "O  Lonl  of  HoHts,  hSw  ic^  e  y  are 
thy  tabernacles ;  my  soul  lon^reth  and   ainfeth  "  f(  r  thv 
poHsession;   for  "blessed   is  U.e  man  tha    tust^h  .'^ 
thee.       Thou  art  the  Cod  of  all  glory;  and  what  am  F 
and  w  at  should  J  have  been.  hadS  tifou       t  r  tcu/j 
from  the  ^n-ave  of  sin  ?     Alas !  without  thee,  mv  soul   a 
a  barren   land,  fertile  only  in  the  production  orweeda 
alid  brambles;  but  with  patient  love  thou  h.st  come  to 
my  asBistance  saying,  "P^car  not,  O  land,  be  ghd   and 
re  oiee,for  I   the  Lord,  have  done  great  things 'Mbr  thee 
Ah,  merciful  Lord!  what  hast  thou  left  undoiK' to  Lc  re 
^i'titiT'T-    .^"f  "«-' f--.^^'tful  of  all   my;   t  Tn! 
gr.titude,  thou  invitest  me  to  thy  sacred  banquet      I 

Zll^T  ^f  ^^"fi^^'"-«:  l^^^-u'e  "thou  art  my  God 

■"  wh       .    nl"^  """:,'  ^'"^  ''^  ^^'^^^'"^  '"V  Halvation."     Oh 
What  shall  I  render  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  for  all  thou  hast 

ha  e  «tniyed  fUr  fiiii'tlle;  m^cLi::  id'^h^l^ll^  diJ 


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played  \\n\  wonders  of  thy  mercy,  by  recalling  nic  from 
ujy  wuntlerin^rs.  Oh,  perfect  thy  vv<  rk  of  love,  by  pro- 
Hervin^r  ,iu,  fVoni  ever  ajrain  forsakin«r  the  i)alh  of  thy 
connniuulnjentn;  "  teach  nictodo  thy  will," and  alremrth. 
en  ine  to  fullil  it  perfectly.  * 

llnnibh'd,  ()  Lord,  iit  the  view  of  my  many  miHeriea, 
und  convinced  of  my  weakness;  yet  animated   witii  a 
sincere  desire  to  employ  the  remainder  of  my  years  in 
repidrinjr  my  past  inorutitude  ;  I  fervently  impiin-e  thy 
powerful  assistance,  for,  "  strenjrthened   by  thee,  J   can 
do  all  thin<rs ;"  with  humble  confidence  I  approach  thy 
altar,  "  for  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life,  and  in  thy 
li<rl)t  I  shall  see  li<rht."     Come,  then,  O  blessed  Jesus, 
to  take  possession  of  my  heart,  in  thy  adorable  sacra- 
ment.    Conie,  and  give  ellicacy  to  my  resolution,  of  liv- 
ing henceforth   but  for  tliee,  und  of  devoting   all  iny 
faculties  to  the  promotion  of  thy  glory.     Establish  thy 
dwelling  in  my  soul,  that,  fertilized  by  the  dew  of  thy 
grace,  it  may  produce  a  rich  harvest  of  holiness  and  vir- 
tue.    May  thy  love  bo  the  end  of  my  existence,  and  the 
oidy   cnolive  of  all  my  actions;   may  it  be  my  guide 
amidst  the  dangers  of  that  wcwld  wherein  thy  will  hath 
cast  my  lot ;  may  it  be  my  light  in  perplexities,  and  my 
counsel  in  doubts;  may  it  forcibly  detaeh  my  aU'eclions 
from  the  things  of  this  world.     O  adorable  Jesus,  can 
there  be  any  real  comfort  but  in  thy  service ;  any  unal- 
loyed  happiness  but  in  the  possession  of  ihee?     May  1 
henceforth  prove  my  conviction  of  this  truth  by  constant 
fervor  and  undeviating  fidelity  !     Amen. 

A  Prayer  before  Receivi  ig. 

I  approach  thy  banquet,  O  Jesus,  having  nothing  to 
coiilide  in  but  thy  goodness  and  mercy,  being  of  myself 
a  sinner,  destitute  of  all  virtue.  I  hasten  to  thee,  most 
compassionate  Physician,  the  fountain  of  all  goodness, 
that  I  may  be  healed.  1  fly  under  the  wings  of  thy 
merciful  protection,  hoping  thou  wilt  be  'ny  Saviour, 
though  I  dare  not  appear  before  thee  as  my  judge.  To 
thee  I  expose  all  mv  wouidd,  to  ihee  I  discover  aXi  my 


FOR  COMMUNiON.  ^^^ 

m  tliy  inercieH,  wliiuli  are  inlii.ito        »!?,*'    .  ""''* 

w  II.  the  eyes  of  eo.npasi  ,      O  iJ.^^J^   r^rfe''"'''" 
n,.l   ung,  Go.1  and  m!,„,  wI.J  wa,t  en/e     d  "i;    T  ;1" 

resolved  to  auiond      W..sh  -xwu^r    i       v         .,        ^  '^'" 
^"Kl   blot  out    I  y  iniZiltH  I  nl    ^''■' "^ 

fe'rant  that  tl.y  proc  <.us  l>o(Jv  ;    J  |     L    A^^^^  '^     ''"'^ 

lull  (lischiiri>-o  from  llu*  .n.iif  ,.*•    .,    ^'^*^'  "''>^  '^^'"'  '<J  Ji 

over  iiiv  evil  llM      I  /Ih     1      • '''    "'^^  ^'■""^'^'  ^^  ^'^t^'T 
vvj  my  tvu  UM)u<r|itH,  the  bo^niiiimjr  of  u  new  lifV.  fi.l^ 

seed  of  L'ood  \vorl<H  'mrl  ..  .,.?         ?     •  "'^'  "'*^ 

body  ugui«t  an^tori:  :f;;y:rr "'  -""' """ 


PRAYERS  AFTER  COMMUNION. 
^M  Act  of  ThankHgiving. 
I  return  thee  thankH,  O  eternal  Father,  for  havinir 

Bnaie,  of  mv  enemies    vi«il,u.  ..,,(i    ;„">'',"'"  '' '   ",'» 


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INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


ine  ill  unchangeable  bliss,  by  admitting  me,  though  an 
unworthy  sinner,  to  be  a  guest  at  that  divine  banquet, 
where  thou,  with  the  Son  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  the 
true  light,  eternal  fulm;ss,  everlasting  joy,  and  perfect 
happiness  of  all  the  saints:  through  the  same  Jesua 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  tender  and  compassionate  Lord  Jesus,  my  God  and 
my  Saviour,  thou  art  really  present  in  my  lieart.  Hum- 
bled before  thee,  I  adore  thee  with  all  the  powers  of  my 
soul,  and  love  thee  with  all  the  affe'jtions  of  my  heart. 
When  I  consider  the  splendors  of  thy  awful  Majesty,  I 
scarcely  dare  to  lift  my  eyes  to  thee ;  but  yet  thy  good- 
ness encourages  me  to  speak  to  thee  of  my  wants,  and 
open  my  heart  in  all  confidence  before  thee.  How  can  I 
become  weary  of  repeating  that  I  love  thee,  or  more  nobly 
employ  tlie  facullies  with  which  thou  hast  gifted  me,  than 
hi  proclaiming  thy  praises,  and  proving  my  boundless 
gratitude  for  thy  mercies?  My  highest-^mbliion  is  to 
attain  the  perfection  of  thy  love ;  and  for  this  I  earnestly 
pray  to  thee,  reminding  thee  of  thy  own  promise,  that 
"  vyhatsoever  we  ask  in  prayer,  believing,  we  shall  re- 
ceive." Grant  me  the  spirit  'of  perfect  obedience  to  thy 
commands,  and  constant  fidelity  to  thy  inspirations;  as 
well  as  a  lively  h^n-or,  not  only  of  grievous  shi,  but  of 
every  deliberate  fault,  however*  small.  Assisted  by  thy 
grace,  O  divine  Jesus,  I  desire  to  offer  thee  the  homage  of 
a  heart  submissive  to  thy  will ;  of  sincere  piety,  founded 
on  charity  towards  thee  and  my  neighbor ;  of  purity  of 
intention  In  all  my  actions,  ard  constant  recollection  of 
thy  divine  presence.  Thus  may  I  hope  to  bring  forth 
fruits  worthy  of  eternal  life,  for  thou  hast  declared  that 
it  is  only  » those  who  do  thy  will  who  shall  enter  the 
kingdom  of  heaven."  Shall  not  so  glorious  a  promise 
animate  my  zeal  ?  Happy  those  who  obtain  admittance 
to  that  abode  of  peace  and  glory,  where  our  "  God  shall 
wipe  away  all  tears,  and  death  shall  be  no  more ;  nor 
mourning,  nor  crying,  nor  sorrow,  shall  be  any  more." 
Even  ill  this  life,  thou  givest  a  faint  idea  of  the  happi- 


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ami  v\  lio  nrt  to  come ;   because  llioii  h-ist  f.>L-..n  f,    - 

ri's ;•'""  "••'»•  -•^'-?;' '  o  divineV;.'^,, ,;  ':,^ 

etun..J  Jove  shall  impel  me  to  embrace  wiUu.ut  hen't-. 
ion  whatever  thou  shalt  command.      My  hIu  v  s    II  t 

.uide  me  b/t.^ ,:!{;  ^i^i";^  tL^^i:;!  ^/^^  n!:; 

ill.  me,  I  shall  be  nothing."      Thou  hast  fe  I  me  v4 
hy  sacred  body  und  blocfd,  that,  united  to    he     I       y 
ove  thee  more  tervenlly,  «  ever  follow  that  which  s.od 
towards  ull  men,"  and  adhere  to  th(>e,  vv  r^nf  ^o 
A^ay,  the  truth,  and  the  life."      My  Kln'r  ,  v  (^  I        i 
my  Saviour,  may  I  be  faithful  to  tL^fcJ  ^,,t  'Z' 
respond  wuh  thy  mercy,  may  my   ^tl^  ^  'L"?e    ud 
mated  by  that  spirit  of  faith  :ind  love,  which  wil   rend '; 
them  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  and  ensure  n  e       ha        , 
the  happmess  promised  to  those  who  faithfully  pe^^^^^^^^^ 
to  the  end  m  thy  love  and  service.     Amen.       ^^''''''^''' 

AnAct  of  Adoration. 
I  praise  and  glorify  thy  blessed  name,  O  my'Cod  for 
foralJ'tZ  17''.  '^'\^'''''  "«^  ^>^«^«^ved  oJI  me,'a^ 
soul     f^rfl  ''''"^^'^^'^''^^^'^^'^  ^'^«»  ^^^«t  enri<..hed  my 

v/hen,  by  my  plea^iues  and  passions,  I  had  dep^^^ 


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INSTRaCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


from  thee.  In  thy  great  goodiicsH,  thou  didst  withdraw 
me  f/oin  the  precipice  whiiher  I  was  running ;  eiili<rht- 
eniiig  me  with  thy  beams,  and,  by  the  inspirations  oflliy 
grace,  inviting  me  to  return.  Tiiou  hast  pardontd  all 
my  sins ;  and,  to  crown  all  these  favors,  thou  feast  now 
come  to  visit  me,  that  thou  migiitest  abide  in  me,  and  I 
in  thee.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  let  all  that  is 
within  me  bless  his  holy  name.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my 
Boul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits.  He  hath  tV)rgiv(Mi 
thee  all  thy  iniquhies,  and  healed  all  thy  infirinilii's."^  He 
hath  redeemed  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowned 
thee  Willi  mercy  and  compassion.  He  hath  satisfied  tliv 
hunger  with  good  thhigs,  and  replenished  thee  with  all 
thou  couldst  desire.  And  oughtest  thou  not  to  resolve 
upon  )i  '-hange  of  life,  and,  renewing  thy  strength,  <rrow 
young  like  the  eagle  in  hi.,   service?      Let  thy  gi-ace, 

0  Lorl,  be  ever  at  hand  to  assist  me ;  for  the  e.xpc' 
ne>:c'>  of  my  weakness  makes  me  fearful ;  and  if  thou 
»n\\jc.rt  me  not,  I  shall  certainly  fall  again.  Be  thou, 
<^*-ero-fore,  my  shield  and  defence.  Grant  me  a  firm' 
»nd  constant  faith;  and  strengthen  it  not  only  with 
respect  to  this  mystery,  but  all  other  Christian  trutha 
-md  principles  of  eternal  life ;  th;it,  by  the  help  thereof, 
i  may  overcome  all  such  difficulties  as  I  may  have  to 
encounter  in  my  journey  to  that  state  of  bliss  for  wiiich 

1  was  created;  and  that  I  may  follow  the  faith  of  those 
who,  for  my  example,  have  gone  before  me,  have  tri- 
umi)hed  over  their  enemies,  done  justice,  and  obtained 
the  promises. 

Of  ffope. 

I  adore  thy  infinite  greatness,  O  divine  Majesty,  who 
hlle-it  both  heaven  and  earth,  aud  art  adored  by  all  the 
blessed  spirits,  angels,  and  saints,  wlio,  without  ceasino-, 
praise  and  cry  out  before  thee,  "  Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord 
God  of  Sabaoth."  Is  it  possible  thou  shouldst  conde- 
scend to  visit  the  most  unworthy  of  all  thy  servants,  and 
desire  to  dwell  within  hhn  ?  If  the  heavens,  nay,  the 
heaven  of  heavens,  cannc  t  contain  thee,  how  much  les,^ 


FOR  :OMMUNIOIf.  .^gj 

^^^^^^^  ^-  %  reception , 

'^nzzVmg  splendor  of  thvtlnf"''.^^"^  1'  "^"^^^^  ^'^e 
weak  eapadty,  that  so  Ln  r*  '"'i'^  condescend  to  our 
to  us  the  niore  freely  %',  "^.^^^^^T^^^"^^*^^^  %««»^ 
time  of  thy  adoS;  in!  l^""  ^'^'^  "«^  «"ly  '^t  the 
thyselfJike^tol  the  morrr'-^';'  ^^^^"  thou  madest 
to  thee ;  but^dso  wlL  Z  li-^'^'''^  *^  ^^^'''''^  «"'•  l«ve 
whemn  thou  ffaveriT.    uw  t^»«  «7«tery, 

ishnient  of  oufsoull  &  T^'I  ^''^  ^'^^'^  ^"^"o^r-* 
self,  and  make  us  al;  e  oh  t  ""'f  ^  *.^\"^^«  "«*«  thy- 
liast  prepmed  f 01  tKl  J""  i^i^^  ^^^^^^^^^  banquet  thou 
me  tile  |race    o  (^Lly  'oJoI  ^T'\-  ^  ^^^'  ^''^^^ 

me  despise  aH  the  looL  on/  7  '"J^^^"^'  ^^  "'^/  "'^^^^ 
liibor  incessantlv  r .  n  ^  Pleasures  of  ihh  life,  and 
-innttedrmonl'jt  tsT^^^^^^^^^^  myself,  tilll  an,  happilv 
Heart  entirely  t^on.  mIM.  .  ^  """^  ^^^'""^  ^o  wean  mV 
that  I  may  phce^v  iT^,"'^'  ^"^  ^^^^'•"Pt  affections, 
alone.  I^or  hi  end  ?  «  '1'^  confidence  in  thee 
overallmyactiL  o'fJppT  ^'"?'^  '^.^"^^'^^  ^^  ^'^^^^^ 
may  be  di^plelS  ^  \l  tee'l  ^^^  T.t  ''f  "'f  ^^^^ 
my  salvation  by  ofeerviirthv  nr^  .^''^  ^"^  ^""'^  «"^ 
solved,  so  I  hop^'o  bP^f.  it{*?  w''^*?  ^"^^«  f  ^^''^  re- 
lutlon  I  acknowledge  mysllf  "VV"  ^^'''  ^"^  **"«  ''^^O" 
tlie  help  of  thy  ™p  ^hii  t""^^^\*^  P*^''^^^'^"  >^^ithout 
Jesus,  Le  m^;Tonl  t  1  tT'''  ^"^,^^^  '^'P^^'^'  ^ 
connnaadments  in  w^ith  t  '"""F^  ^^^*^  ^^>'«  ^^  thy 
courage  and  p^Jsryeil^  Vr"^  ^'^"  **^  walk,  witt 
divine^ruthsf  S  "f'pv  'i^'"^  ^/^^^"^^'*  ^^  ^«^«  thy 
jects;  refresh  and  strP^.^fK^''^  trom  beholding  vain  oi 

and  attract  me  so  nowpffH  f"  T  ^?u'^^  ^^^^^  «'  ^^^^^^^ 
last  follow  t^ee?o^hpTf/\*''  thyself,  that  I  may  at 
est  for  aireternity        ''"'  ^^"'^  '^'^  ^'"'^  «"d  'dgn- 

^w  Oblation. 

of  filt^^Lrrh'avfno''  "^  ^'-^T"^'  ^«  -  -niest 
nothipn.  ,v"^Vh7pAv  ^  "?^-  ^"g-^^ed  to  thee  ?  T  have 
™  r^  ^  Oi  thee,  and  if  1  had.  1  hnv«  „^*ujJJ  v'! 


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wlint  is  thine;  hut  such  is  thy  goodncHS,  that  thou  art 
content  to  jiccopt  from  us  whjit  is  nlrendy  thine  own. 
WhiTefore,  behold,  I  here  otfer  to  thee  iny  body  and 
fi(»ul,  w'liieh  are  both  now  sanctified  by  thy  divine  pres- 
ftiice  ;  I  consecrate  tiiein  to  thee  forever,  Hi'nce  thou  hast 
chosen  ihi-m  for  thy  temple;  my  body  to  be  continujiliy 
employed  in  thy  serviee,  and  never  more  to  become  :in 
ins.ruiuent  of  Hin  ;  my  soul  to  know  thee,  to  love  IlieOi 
and  be  evermore  faithful  to  thee,  l^less,  ()  Lord,  the 
oHerin«r  which  I  here  make  thee.  "  Bless,  O  Lord,  this 
house."  I'ermit  not  my  body  to  be  any  more  dcliled 
with  sensual  deli<|hts,  nor  my  soul  by  a  will  to  commit 
any  mortal  sin  ;  for,  as  I  am  now  resolved  to  serve  thee 
with  body  and  soul,  I  will  labor  to  correct  their  evil  in- 
clinations.^ I  will  declare  war  against  myself,  renounce 
all  my  vain  pleasures,  my  passion,  my  pride,  my  self- 
love,  my  own  will,  and  whatever  else  may  Dtiend  thee. 

A  Prayer  for  Per,severance. 

Preserve,  O  Lord,  forever  in  my  soul,  the  holy  r^so- 
lutions  wherewith  thou  hast  now  inspired  me, and  friant 
me  «rnce  f  lithfuUy  to  put  them  in  execution.  VVifhout 
tliy  aid  I  can  do  nothing;  I  therefore  earnestly  crave  thy 
as  i-tance.  to  conquer  all  the  difficulties  I  may  meet 
with  ill  the  way  of  my  salvation.  Regard  me  \vi:h  the 
eye^  of  thy  mercy;  have  compassion  on  my  weakness; 
and  strengthen  me  daily  with  thy  grace. 

O  glorious  Virgin,  unite  witlrme  in  giving  thanks  to 
thv  beloved  Son,  who  hath  restored  me  to  his  gr.u  e,  and 
refreshed  my  soul  with  the  buKjuet  of  his  most  previous 
bodv.  OiVor  him  all  the  grateful  service  thou  didst  h'rn 
in  lIuH  life,  to  supply  the  defects  of  my  devotion,;  and 
obndn  of  him  that  he  depart  not  from  me  without  leav- 
ing a  large  benediction  behind  hiin  for  my  soul. 

O  all  ye  holy  angels,  ministering  spirits  of  God,  be- 
hold the  only  Son  of  the  eternal  Farher,  whom  you 
adored  at  his  entrance  into  the  world.  Intercede  with 
him  in  my  behalf,  that  I  may  henceforth  serve  him  with 


Foil  COMIVlUNIOrt. 


4b-6 


rcw,„i  „f  „||  y„„r  ™n  my^„7i   ;i'    .d'rrv"'"' 
m-.r.  be  joh.ud  with  mini;  thaU;  hh  ,^r„.     r  T  ' 

du  ru":'i  ^"T"  "1 "'"  •-■^-'  i-^riiLsr  f 'o";]^ 

fluty,  till,  aboiHKiin.r   n  L'ood  vvorkH   I  m..,,  .♦  i       .1    .^ 

To  your  Patrov  Saint. 

O  great  Saint  N,  whoso  name  has  [or  names  Ii->vp1 
been  conferred  upon  me,  and  under  vvLse  2  -or     1 

^e::^:'  iTf^  ;;'^i' ''"  "■?  ^'-^  ^«  fv,^in  r'£dy 

rLsoiuiion.s  1  have  thi.s  day  made       FFoln  ni<.    i„  ♦! 

B.icri.d  ch.-.,-.-,cter  I  have  received,  a,ul  to  imi"  te  tl     v 
ues  for  wl„el.  thou  want  so  reu.nrlinble        'm,  c  , , "j 

3"//«  Conclusion. 
Graciously  hear  all  my  prayers,  O  rrood  Jesus  •  }iid« 

r  m  mo*.  ?i  '  '^^*/«thing  ever  separate  me  from  thee 
Call  me  to  thee  at  the  hour  of  my  death,  that  n  h  hv 
jmnts,  I  may  praise  thee  forever.  ^And  n  )vv'  U  ^  Jes2 
1  go  from  thee  for  a  while,  hut  I  trust  not  ^hl  out  tl  oc^ 

soul.  To  thy  love  and  protection  I  recommend  mvs! If 
as  well  as  my  brethren,  my  relatives,  my  cou  t  v  n  v 
friends,  arui  my  enemies.     Lve  us,  O  Lo^c      k  e  ou^ 


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ASI'If.A'iWNS  FOR  SUCH  AS  HAVE  OPPORTUNITY  BKFORE  OR 
AVTEK  tOWMUNION,  OR  WJirLE  OTHERS  ARE  COMMUNl- 
CAtia/i. 

Enllght^fi  the  (»ye»  of  my  soul,  O  Lor^  Tpsus,  with  the 
r.'iya  of  divine  fuitfi'  and  wisdom,  that  I  may  ever  look  on 
thee  Ji8  the  way,  the  rule,  uud  example  of  all  my  tliouirhta, 
wordH,  and  actions. 

Wiiat  am  I,  I^ord,  or  what  claim  can  I  have  on  thv 
bounty,  that  thou  ahouldst  thus  follow  me  with  thy 
bleshiuff?  Thou  ha.st  created  me  for  thyHelf,  and  thou 
alone  slialt  be  the  rest  and  centre  of  my  soul. 

Good  JcHUH,  njy  hope  and  only  happiness,  I  here  re- 
turn thee  thanks  for  all  thy  sufTerinrrs;  and  beg  that  I 
may  ever  find  a  place  of  refuge  in  thy  sacred  wounds 
agairiHt  the  assaultsj  of  all  my  enemies ;  imprint  the 
memory  of  them,  I  beseech  thee,  so  deeply  on  my  heart, 
ti»at  J  may  ever  love  thee ;  and  in  all  my  aulferings  never 
f('    ,''et  what  thou  hast  suflered  for  me. 

v)h,  that  I  could  ever  remember  thee,  think  of  thee, 
II  ,<1  love  tliee  only.  Oh,  that  my  senses  were  shut 
against  vain  and  sinful  objects,  and  my  mind  freed  from 
all  fruitless  solicitude,  that  I  might  ever  abide  in  thee. 
From  henceforth  I  will  with  the  utmost  diligence  seek 
thee,  my  only  good ;  my  desires  shall  be  fixed  on  thee 
alone,  and  all  my  actions  shall  be  directed  to  thy  glory. 

I  resign  myself  into  thy  hands,  O  God,  desiring  that 
thy  holy  will  may  be  done  in  and  by  me,  both  now  and 
forever.  Bq  thou  my  instructor,  director,  and  helper, 
on  all  occasions,  that  I  may  neither  do,  speak,  think,  nor 
desire  any  thing  but  what  is  according  to  thy  good  will 
and  pleasure. 

Grant  thy  servant,  O  Lord,  understanding,  that  he 
may  learn  the  way  of  thy  commandments.  O  Jesus, 
thou  fountain  cf  goodness,  direct  my  steps  in  thy  paths, 
and  teach  me  to  ^^o  thy  will.  Inspire  me  with  courage 
to  take  up  myc.  wd  follow  thee.  Disengage  my 
heart  from  all   itl;p,   ni;«b!.»  cares  and  vain  affections; 


FOR  CoMIMUNIOIf, 


4A5 


and  thou^rh  f  dn-ell  amor.nr  creaturos,  vol  rnnvTover  Hvfc 
"'!'"<;  H'Hl  f,r  tlu.e.  Grant  m.  t,.ueiWv<,rc,f  r'lt  ,d 
enknulle  ...  y.y  b.-east  the  lire  of  divine  love,  tl.a  n  y 
tmd  no  rcMt  but  in  tliiT  '  ^ 

niy  (Ml  aic  tiie  words  of  thy  n.oiill,!  ()|,,  t|,  ,t  I  i,  „ld 
|M:..rbeatU.Uive,otI,em,andtninithyIa;  '  ,;^^: 
to  t  .  vvorul  and  «i!  i,s  p|,.,,snros;  and  let  the  ^nvatn  ■«» 

•  "tl""K.  1  rouct  me  jirrnnist  n.y  enemies,  .Mnd  in  all 
dunp<r  rome  to  n.y  defence ;  nutke  haste  to  help     e  O 

A8  It    s  in  thee,  ()  Jesus,  Unit  I  live,  so  it  is  in  thee 

,m>ft,Hs  thu^  thou  art  good,  and  that  thy  L-P^y  endureth 

frcMi?tS^'uV""^-^'f  ''•""  P^'"'"'*  "^«  ^«  ^^•••"'^^er 
connpt  and  contrary  to  thy  will  ?     Draw  nie  af.er  thee, 
Ibeseeeh  inee,  that  I  nn.y  walk  cheerfully  in  the  w-  v  of 
thy  precepts.     Make  n.enccordir.cr  to  thine  own^e-ut 
and  let  n.y  soul  be  now  thy  habitation  forever  ' 

My  sou  without  thee  is  dry,  like  earth  without  w^1tcr ; 

grant  rne  thy  blessin«:  from  the  land  of  the  livinrr 
Wound  my  heart  with  thy  love,  that  it  may  reliih  n"o 
earthly  objects,  but  entirely  depend  on  thy  will 

Into  thy  hands  I  surrender  myself,  O  my  n-ood  Gud 
and,  Inyin^r  „,iJe  all  private  wish/s,  desire  to  depend  on 
thee,  aot  only  as  to  the  whole  state  of  h,y  bidv  and 

nmc  r.V''  r  ''  ""  ^'"  "^^^^^"^«  ^"d  e'vent7th ou 

bu  th/ir  '^^'^'"/  ^T  l"^'««J<i%'  nothing  more 
out  that  thy  name  may  be  gloriHed  forever 

1  accept  all  my  sufferings  anl  privations  from  thy 
band,  convinced  that  whatever  I  endure,  whether  ii  soul 
or  body,  for  Icve  of  thee,  is  for  mv  irood  "* 

Ui  uotiuug  be  my  comfort  butthou,  my  Lord  Jesus 


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nor  any  thing  nfflict  mc  but  my  sina,  ana  whatever  m 
dispIeaHing  to  thy  divine  Majesty. 

O  hieased  Jesus,  lite  eternal,  by  whom  I  live,  and 
without  whom  I  die,  unite  me  to  Ihyself;  that  in  the 
embraces  of  thy  holy  love  and  divine  will,  I  may  rewt  for- 
ever. 

When  shall  I  behold  thee,  sweet  Lord?  \Vhtn  shall 
I  appej'r  before  thy  fnce  ?  When  shall  I  see  thee  in  I'he 
land  of  the  living?  Till  then  I  sigh  and  bewail  my  ban- 
ishment,  desiring  to  be  dissolved,  and  be  with  thee. 

O  Jesus,  who,  by  becoming  my  food  in  this  life,  pnv 
parest  me  to  feed  on  thee  eternally  in  the  next;  who  in 
this  divine  banquet  givest  us  possession  of  thy  grace 
here,  and  a  secure  pledge  of  my  glory  hereafter;  have 
raercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  and  hear  my  prayer. 

As  J  now  adore  thee  here  by  faitfi,  under  these  sacred 
veils,  80  may  I  hereafter  behold  thee  face  to  face,  and 
eternally  rejoice  in  thy  presence. 


^  Qcconh  anb  Q\)ovtcx  ilUtijoi). 


A  PREPARATORY  PRAYER, 

CONTAINING  THE  CHIEF  ACTS  OF  DEVOTION  PROPER  BEFOBI 

COMMUNION. 

§  Direct  your  Intention. 
O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  King  of  everlasting  glory !  be- 
hold I  desire  to  come  to  tliee  this  day,  and  to  receive 
thy  body  and  blood  in  this  heavenly  sacrament,  for  thv 
honor  and  glory,  and  the  good  of  my  soul.  I  desire  to 
receive  thee,  because  it  is  thy  desire,  and  thou  hast  so 
ordained:  blessed  be  thy  name  forever.  I  desire  to 
come  to  tJiee  like  Magdalen,  that  I  imw  be  delivered 
irom  ail  my  evils,  and  embrace  thee,  my'  only  good.    I 


FOR  COMIVrUNION. 


487 


ate  me  from  ther     ^  ^''''^^  ""^'^  ^^^^  ««P"r- 

§  Cowimmora/e  M^  Passion  of  Christ 

a    the  blows  and  yn.«X:^t^,,^:,«^^^;^^'^-^^ 

§  Make  an  Act  of  Faith. 

my  Siiviour,  true  God  and  true  Mun    «rf  r/ ii     k    "' 
with  nil  thy  treasures-  ihli  \uL  ]t  '  ""''"'^  ^*^''«' 

thyself  to  ii/m.l   T'  "^^"^^  ^^'""  comnmnicaleHt 

"i^heii  10  U8,  makest  us  pariakers  of  fh*.  fv„w  ^^  *i 

wor     W      Air.r"/"'  "''"'■'■>'  """'  '»  ■•'•'•«ve  thee  m.! 

§  J/aA:«  aw  Act  of  Contrition. 
O  Lord,  I  detest,  with  mv  whole  hfirt  nil  ♦!,«    •      v 


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led  by  thy  precious  blood.  Ilenr  me,  O  Lord,  by  that 
inhiute  love  by  which  thou  haat  shed  tiiy  bh>od  for  mo, 
Oh,  let  not  that  blood  be  «hed  in  vain!  I  deteat  i'  / 
«ins  because  'hey  have  otiended  thy  infinite  goodness. 
Uy  thy  jrrace  I  vvdl  never  connnit  them  any  more:  I  am 
sorry  lor  them,  and  will  be  sorry  lor  them  as  lon<v  as  I 
live;  and  according  to  the  bes.  of*  my  power,  vvTll  do 
penance  tor  them.  Forgive  me,  dear  Lord,  for  thy 
mercy  s  sake;  pardon  me  all  that  is  past;  and  be  thou 
iny  keep(!r  for  the  time  to  come,  that  I  may  never  more 
otiend  thee. 

§  Makfi  an  Act  of  Divine  Love. 
O  Lord  Jesus,  the  God  of  my  heart  and  the  life  of 
my  soul,  as  the  hart  pants  after  the  fountains  of  water 
so  does  my  soul  pant  after  thee,  the  fountain  of  life,  and 
the  ocenn  of  al  good.     I  am  overjoyed  at  the  heariii.r  of 
these  happy  tidmgs,  that  I  am  to  go  into  the  house  of 
our  Lord ;  or  rather,  that  our  Lord  is  to  come  into  niv 
house,  and  take  up  his  abode  with  me.     O  happy  nio- 
ments.  when  I  shall  be  admitted  to  the  embraces  oC  the 
ivmg  God,  tor  whom   my  poor  soul   languishes  with 
love     Oh,  come,  dear  Jesus,  and  take  full  possession  of 
my  heart  torever!    I  offer  it  to  thee  withoit  reserve-  I 
desire  to  consecrate  it  eternally  to  thee.     I  love  th'ee 
wuh  my  whole  soul  above  all  things;  at  least,  I  desire 
so  to  love  thee.     It  is  nothing  le^s  than  infir'.ite  love 

ieturn'l^oier   "  "' '  '''  '""'  ""  ^^  ''''^'  '  ^^^^^^ 

§  Humbly  beg  God's  Grace. 
But,  O  my  God  thou  knowest  my  great  poverty  and 
misery,  and  that  of  ,nyself  I  can  do  nothing :  thou  k^u  w- 
es  how  unworthy  I  am  of  this  infinite  favor,  and  ou 
alone  canst  make  me  worthy.  Since  thou  ai't  so  good 
as  to  mvite  me  thus  to  thyself,  add  this  one  bounty  mo'o 
to  all  the  rest,  to  prepare  me  for  thyself.  Cleanse  my 
soul  from  its  stanjs;  clothe  it  with  the  nuptial  garm  nt 
of  chanty:  adorn  it  with  all  vir!ues,  and  kke  it 


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489 


this  heavenly  vi^it^ru^thuVc:!  ;[„«??„  '""'  ?"" 
tion,  muv  not  hv  mv  ««,.,„  *i  •   "^*'b"<-«''  lor  ray  ealvu- 

ilio  ten  tliousaiid  rf,..,tl,„  fi       ..i  '    "iilher  let  me 

thee  autilT  "'  ""'"  ^''"^  l"-"™'""  '"  erudly 

§  f^l^.  .ne  Pra,ers  of^He^BleuH  Virgin  an4  of  O,. 

■voml  he  vviis  conceived  and  L?m,   f  '     •  "''"""  *''■'■'"• 
most  humblv  b.Mr  rl,,,  /  •  ,        "  l""^  "'"*'  nionllw;  1 

intcrces,i"„7tl.,t'Vmavrs"S  "1  """^  ""'>"■'■»  »"" 
here,  in  this  nli,.»  ,.<-T^  •  manner  receive  him 

day  loen  ";  Sim;i"I  voufi^'o?"';"'  '"  *"=  •"""S'"  »■'" 


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ASPIRATIONS  AFTER  COMMUNION. 

I  P-et^'tPee":  wt'po:::.t?  a"ii  Ti'  "'"*  ■■",' ""  «■■■"^- 

do  all  thin™  ■  take  off  n.fi       .  '  »"g». '""'  "•''O  <=='"st 

PV  All,  froS  alU,l,er^hS  S  Vhe^f  °  •"'^,  ^"<'  ""'» 
is  nothhig  hut  vanifv  and*,ffli  .•  '"''/'""  •'"  "'«'»  "'"« 
heart  be  fixed  on  tS   .      ''^;'"'">«  of  spirit.     Let  my 

for  in  tl'ee  fs  my  etsn  e"in'  >T  "M™'  "P"^'' '"  "'"^^ 
true  happiness,  1^^:'^^  eS, -.y  "  ^"'""S"  '™"'' 

ence     LetTi',*"  ^"l'^'  '"''^  "'"  ^'^««»"«««  of  thypres. 

ence.     i.et  me  taste  how  sweet  tlmn  „,,  n  i  ^.7.%,  ^ 

D'jiiiiT  aiiurt'd  hv  tinr  r^..„  I  "    '  "^  JjOiii.  that 

^  "-"^  ^^  ^'^^^  ^^^^'  ^  '"^^y  never  more  run  after 


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INS  f RUCTIONS  JVD  DEVOTIONS 


worldly  pleaHures;  for  thou  art  the  joy  of  mv  heart  and 
my  i)ortion  forever. 

Thou  art  tiie  Physician  of  my  soul,  who  healest  all 
our  inhmii'ies  by  thy  sacred  blood.  I  am  that  sicii  man 
whoniUiou  earnest  from  heaven  to  heal:  oh,  heal  mv 
soul,  tor  I  have  sinned  against  thee. 

,./^''!""  ''Y^  ^'^^^  ^"«*i  Shepherd,  wiio  hast  laid  down  tliv 
ite  tor  thy  sheep;  behold,  I  am  that  sheep  that  was 
lost,  and  yet  thou  vouchsafest  to  feed  me  with  thy  body 
anao.ood:  take  me  now  upon  thy  shoulders  to  carry 
me  home  What  canst  thou  deny  me,  who  hast  mven 
me  thyself?  Guide  thou  me,  and  I  shall  want  nothinrr 
111  the  place  of  pasture  where  thou  hast  put  me,  untf: 
t|i0u   bringest   me  to    the    happy  pastures  of   eternal 

O  true  Light,  which  enlightenest  every  man  that  com- 
eth  into  this  world  enljoliten  my  eyes,  that  I  may  never 
sleep  in  death.  ^ 

O  Fire,  ever  burning  and  never  failing,  behold  how 
tepid  and  cold  I  am  !  Inflame  my  reins  and  my  heart, 
that  they  may  be  on  fire  with  the  love  of  thee ;  tor  thou 
caniest  to  cast  fire  upon  earth ;  and  what  dost  thou  de- 
sire  but  that  it  be  enkindled  ? 

O  King  of  heaven  and  earth,  rich  in  mercy,  behold  I 
am  poor  and  needy :  thou  knowest  what  I  stand  most 
ui  need  of ;  thou  alone  canst  assist  and  enrich  me.  Help 
me,  O  God,  and  out  of  the  treasures  of  thy  bounty  sue- 
cor  my  needy  soul. 

O  liiyLoi^  and  my  God,  behold  I  am  thy  servant; 
give  me  understanding,  and  excite  my  affection,  that  I 
may  know  and  do  thy  will. 

thou  ai-t  the  Lamb  of  God,  the  Lamb  without  spot, 
VI ho  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world:  oh,  take  avvay 
from  nie  what  may  hurt  me,  and  displease  thee,  and  oive 
me  what  thou  knowest  to  be  pleasing  to  thee,  and  prof- 
itable  to  me.  ^ 

Thou  art  my  love  and  my  joy  ;  thou  art  my  God,  my 
fioition,  and  my  All ;  thou  art  he  that  will  restore  my 
mheritance  to  me.  ^ 

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O  my  God  and  my  A!l,  mny  the  sweet  flame  of  thv 

tor  tlie  luxe  of  thee,  ivho  hast  vouchsafed  to  die   uoon 
the  cross  for  the  love  of  me  !  ^ 


ACTS    OF    DEVOTION,    TRAISE,    AND    THANKSGIVING    AFTEE 

COMMUNION. 

..?r7^  i^'"'  Fn"'^'  '"^^  ^'•^''^t^'-  '"Id  my  Redeemer 
iiiv  God  and  my  All,  whence  is  this  to  me,  ll  at  mv  U.^l' 
ai^d  .0  .rreat  a  Lord,  whom  heaven  and  X^^-  mot' 
.ouljan,  .  u>uid  come  into  this  poor  dwoilinf^  t /is  ouKe 
ot  day  of  my  earthly  ha bit.tion !  Oh,  t hat"]  could  en 
tertain  thee  as  I  ono-lit  i  'im...  i  •  '' '"J  ^  «-""'«  en- 
me  to  thv  pmL     ^     ^   ,'y   •ovino-kmdness  invifes 

^r-Eut  ihi" ' '  'T  "^"^  "'"'•  ■""'  »'"i  ne'  "V" ;: : 

go.      liut  the  awe  ot  so  great  a  majesty  eheeks  me  •    d 
the  sense  of  my  great  .mvv„rtl,i„es8  /„d  i nmmen    e 

tea .  m.il,  l,ke  Magdalen,  I  could  wash  them  with  my 

J?ow  dinvn  thyself,  witl,  all  thy  powers,  O  mv  soul  to 
«  re  he  sm^reign  Majesty  whl-l,  hath  v.,ucCd  to 
CM,,.,  tc  visit  thee;  pay  him  the  best  homa.re  tl  n  >  .,r^ 
»l.lc,as  t«  thy  first  heglnning,  and  thy  £  e  d  -.nd 
pe  leeily  annildlate  thyself  in  the  presence  of  1  is'e",  r 
;'.»">nense,n,flnite  Deity.     Then  p„„r  thysel    f„  th 

1  IS  presence  m  praises  and  t iksgivin.. :  a,  d  im    « 

all  heaven  and  ear.li  to  j„in  with  il"ee  i»  n'  l„if     l! 

vvnat  leturn  shall  I  make  to  thet'  O  r  mvl  ei.  .,n  +i 
ast  done  for  me  ?     Behold,  ."hen  l'    ad'no 'bdnf  a  'l" 
thou  didst  create  me  ;  and  when  I  was  gone  astnv  n  d 
ost  m  my  sms,  thou  didst  redeem  me,  by  dvi.l  iw  , 

«n  thy  other  fav<,rs,  thou  has^  giveh  me  thyself :"  blessed 


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be  thy  name  forever !  Thou  art  great,  O  Lord,  and  ex* 
ceedingly  to  be  praised ;  great  are  thy  works,  and  of  thy 
wisdom  tliere  is  no  end ;  but  thy  tender  mercicH,  t}»y 
bounty  and  goodness  to  me,  are  above  all  thyvvorks: 
these  I  desire  to  confess  and  extol  forever.  Bless,  tlien] 
thy  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  let  all  that  is  within  thee' 
praise  and  magnify  his  name.  Bless  thy  Lord,  O  my 
Boul,and  see  thou  never  forget  all  that  he  halh  done  for 
thee.  O  all  ye  works  of  the  Lord,  bless  the  Lord,  i)raise 
and  glorifv  him  forever.  O  all  ye  angels  of  the  Lord, 
bless  the  Lord,  praise  and  glorify  his  holy  name.  Bless 
the  Lord,  all  ye  saints,  and  let  the  whole  Chureh  of  heaven 
and  earth  join  in  praising  and  giving  him  thanks  for  all 
his  mercies  and  graces  to  me ;  and  so,  in  some  measure, 
supply  for  what  is  due  from  me.  But  as  all  this  still  falls 
short  of  what  I  owe  thee  for  thy  infinite  love,  I  oiler  to 
thee,  O  eternal  Father,  the  same  Son  of  thine  whom  thou 
hast  given  me,  and  his  thanksgiving,  which  is  infinite  in 
value.  Look  not,  then,  upon  my  insensibility  aijd  in- 
gratitude, but  upon  the  face  of  thy  Christ,  and  with  him, 
and  through  him,  receive  this  oliering  of  my  poor  self, 
which  I  desire  to  make  to  thee. 

N.  B.— Here  also  may  be  recited  the  Canticle  of  the  Three  Children 
the  Te  Deuvi,  and  some  of  tlie  Psalms  of  praise. 


AN  OBLATION  AFTER  COMMUNION. 

O  Father  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  consolation,  how 
hast  thou  loved  us,  to  whom  thou  hast  given  thy  only 
begotten  Son,  once  for  our  ransom,  and  daily  for  thb 
food  of  our  souls  !  What  can  I,  a  wretched  creature, 
return  to  thee  for  this  infinite  love  ?  Verily  nothintr  else 
but  this  same  beloved  Son  of  thine,  whom  thou''  hast 
given  to  me ;  and  surely  thou  couldst  give  me  nothin^r 
greater,  or  more  worthy  of  thyself.  Him,  then,  I  ofle'r 
to  thee,  O  heaver  ly  Father,  with 'whom  thou  art  always 
well  pleased ;  him  whom  thou  didst  lovingly  deliver  up 
to  death  for  me,  and  hast  given  me  in  this  most  holy 


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FOR  (JC  MM  UNION. 


493 


StTof\u^j'^^  fr^-"^"^  ^"•*  ^'^^  everlasting  me- 
morhi  of  his  death.    He  is  our  High  Priest  and  vTctim  • 
he  18  the  propitiation  for  the  sins  of  the  w  X  word  • 
he  18  our  advocate  an  1  intercessor.     Look  ^vvn  then 
upon  hmi  and  for  his  sake  look  down  upon  n/e  mid 
upon  us  all.     Remember  all  his  sufllMings  wllh  he  ^n 
dured  here  in  his  mortal  life;    his  bito  am/ui  h^  h^ 
ajrony  and  bloody  sweat ;  all  the  injuries  and^aff?;„t* 
a  1    he  blows  and  stripes,  all  the  bruises  t^i  t^u^^ 
hnt  he  received  for  us.     Remember  his  death  wlich 
thou  wast  pleased  should  be  the  fountain  of  our  1  fe 
and,  for  the  sake  of  his  sacred  passion,  have  mer^y 

fh?  T/ 1^^'""  ¥/^  f  "^  ^^y'louT,  who  hast  here  ffiven  mo 
thyself,  I  would  gladly  make  some  suitable  return  ^o 
thee  for  this  infinite  love;  I  would  gladly  m^ke  thee 
some  offering  in  acknowledgment  of  this ^ricT  present 
thou  hast  made  me.  But  alas!  thou  knowest  n  yZ 
orty ;   thou  knowest  I  have  nothing  worthy  of    hv  ac 

is  .iir(..cly  thine.  But,  O  my  God,  such  is  thy  goodness 
thou  wilt  be  contented  with  the  little  that  I  can  S 
thee,  though  it  be  thy  o.rn  already;  thou  askest  iiotMncr 
hut  my  heart  and  this  I  here  most  willingly  offer  thef 

ft  ivvt  ^  Ti''  r^n  '^  ^^'  '-^"^  °^^ke  it^^holly  iune 
fo icvver.  I  offer  thee  here  my  whole  being,  my  body 
wi  h  Its  senses,  and  my  soul  with  all  its  powe  8;^that2 
thou  hast  at  present  honored  them  bo  h  bv  thv  oret 
ence   so  they  may  both  be  thy  ten  pie  fore ve/  ^Oh" 

wnicn  thou  hast  this  day  chosen  for  thy  abode.      I  dva 
hee  my  memory,  that  it  may  be  forever  reco  lee  ted  in 
tliee;  my  understanding,  thai  it  may  be  always  t'lH^ht 
ened  and  directed  by  thy  truth;   and  my  will    fft    t 

Sot  Tthr'"oH'l\*^  *'""^'  ^"^  -- burn'with 
whh  •  11  1  r  t  ^^'i'^^f  ?^  ^''^''^^y  i"^«  thy  hands, 
renceforw  rd  \>Tr'"^  f  ^^l^^  ^  ^"^'  ''^"^  let  nothing 

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494 


IN8TUUCTI0N8  AND  DEVOTIONS 


rKTITIONS  AFTER  COMMUNION. 

O  inoHt  mereit'iil  Saviour,  boliold  I  h.ivo  presunieii  U 
rtHUMvo  thoi'  lliLs  day  into  my  jiouse,  ri'ivin«f  on  thy  ii.li- 
iiilo  ;.o(.*lne8s  iind  ineicy,  Mnd  liopin^r,  like  Z.ktIious  to 
ol)t..in  iliy  bcMHHlii-ti(.n.  Hut,  al.is,  with  how  little  pnp 
jiralion!  vviih  how  little  devoti„n!  Trom  my  h.'art  I 
iK'i^pardon  for  njy  ^n-eat  unworMhinoHs,  and  for  my  ii,. 
nniniM-ablo  sins,  which  I  detest  lor  the  love  oflhee-  and 
1  diVMiv  to  detest  them  forever.  Oh,  wash  them  all  awav 
with  thy  precious  blood,  t'ov  thou  art  the  Lamb  of  (Jo,) 
th.iL  takest  aw.iy  the  si-.is  of  the  world  ;  and  one  (Iron  f 
this  blood,  which  thou  hast  shed  for  us,  is  more  than 
enoun-h  to  cancel  the  sins  often  thousand  worhk 

Thou  seest,  O  Searcher  oi'  hearts,  all  my  mal;idieM 

and  all  the  wounds  of  my  soul.      Thou  knowest,  how 

prone  lam  to  evil,  and  how  b.ickward  and  Hlu<r(rish  to 

«:ood.      Who  can  heal  all  these  my  evils  but  tliou,  the 

rue  physician  of  my  soul,  who  ^rivest  me  thy  body  and 


aw.iy  the  corruption  and  malice  of  my  will  by  the  fire  of 
divine  love  and  cbariry;  Htrenjrtheirmy  weaknesa  with 
heayealy  tortitude;  subdue  in  me  all  evil  j)assiouH,  par- 
ticularly  that  which  is  most  deeply  rooted  in  me,  and  is 
my  riding  passion  ;  stand  by  me  henceforward  in  all  my 
teinprations,  that  I  may  never  more  be  overcome  ;  re- 
move from  me  all  dancrerous  occasions;  and  ffrant  me 
tlKit  I  may  rather  die  a  thousand  deaths  than  live  to 
otlend  thee  mortally. 

O  my  Jesus,  thou  art  infinitely  rich,  and  all  the  trcas- 
uros  of  divine  irraee  are  locked  up  in  thee!  These 
treasures  thou  brlnjrest  with  thee  when  thou  dost  visit 
us  in  this  blessed  sacrament,  and  thou  takest  an  infinite 
pleasure  m  opening  them  to  us,  to  enrich  our  i)overty. 
lliis  It  is  that  gives  me  confidence  to  present  thee  now 
With  my  petitions, and  to  beg  of  thee  those  graces  and  vir 


FOR  COMMUNION. 


495 


OS  wlucl)  1  Htand  so  nnu-.l.  in  nml  of,  uh  thou  l^nowcsl 

ru  hs;    nru    pu.t  t hat  l..,K.<.fo,w;.r(l  I  nm/ ever     ve 
bv   m  I,  and   l,e  ...icled  by  the  inaxi.n.s  of  .1,y  (il  d 
load    ,ne  to  he  poor  u,  spirit,  and   take  offiny  heart 

t^U'inity  teaeh  me,  hy  thy  divine  example,  and  hv  ihy 
most  en,eae.(,UM  ^rn.ee,  to  he  n.eek  and  hlunble  of  he ,  L 
;m<l  in  my  pafence  to  possess  n.y  souh      ilrJZd 

m.-.V  ever  keep  M,y  h^uly  and  soul  ehaste  .nd  p. 

hat  1  nmy  ever  bewail   my  p.st  sins,  and  by  a  d  iy 

".'"'•«. I. eatmn,  restrain  all  irre-rnlnr  Inelinations  and       '^. 

s.ons  (or  the  fnt.nv.     Above  all  thin-rs,  ,,,d,  n,e    o       v 

lu-o.  to  he  ever  reeolleefed  in  the,.,  llnd  to  walk    Ivv  ^s 

1"    liy  presenee;    teaeh  me  to  love  my  friends  in    h  m' 

nnd  my  enennes  ft,r  thee ;    on.nt  n.e  «^-.ee  to  perse  e  J 

o  tf.e  end  m  tins  love,  and  so  to  eome  one  daV  to    hat 

blessed  plaee  where  1  ,nay  love  .-.nd  enjov  thee  forever 

Have  merey  :,lso  on  my  p.-.rents,  friJnds,  and  bene- 
actors,  and  on  all  those  for  whom  I  mn  in  any  way  bonnd 
0  l.ray  that  we  may  all  love  thee  and  faithfully  serve 
hoe.     Have  n.erey  on  thy  whole  Chureh,  anrl  on'ili  the 

nn  EVJ"-  ''^'lr:'^*»«  '"^'I'  ''""^  ^■"'"t.n,  that  all  may  live 
>  p  to  their  cal  in^rs,  and  sanctify  thy  n.-.me.  Giv4  thy 
g^nco  and  b/cssing  to  all  prinees  and  mngistrates,  and  to 
all  Christian  people;  convert  all  unbelievers  and  sinners, 
and  bring  aV  strayed  sheep  b.-ick  to  thy  fold ;  p  S 
lurly  have  mercy  ui.  N  and  N,  &c.  * 

O  blessed  Vir^rin,  Mother  of  my  God  and  Saviour, 
recommend  all  these  my  petitions  to  your  Son.  O  all 
ye  angels  and  saints,  eitizens  of  heaven,  unite  your 
prayers  vvith  mine :  you  ever  stand  before  the  throne, 
and  see  him  face  to  faee  whom  I  here  receive  u.ld'r 
veils;  he  ever  mindful  of  me,  and  obtain  from  him,  and 
through  him,  that  with  you  1  may  bless  him  and  lcv« 
him  torei^Ui-.     Amen. 


496 


▲  METHOD  OF  HEARING  MASS 


^  illctl)ob  of  i^caYin^  illaes  for  (Dnc  m{)o 
inicnh&  to  (ITommuiucatc  ti)ereat. 


Janut  at  the  Mann  at  which  i/ou  are  to  communicate,  an  you 
would  have  a,s.sistni  at  the  last  Supper,  at  which  Mm 
Christ  inntituted  the  adorable  Sacr(nnent  which  you  are 
about  to  receive.  '«  With  dtrsire  1  luive  desired  to  eat  this 
rasoh  with  you  before  I  sufFer,"  mid  this  most  loving  Sa- 
viour to  his  Apo.stlrs  (Luke  xxii.  15);  the  same  desire 
constrains  him  torsive  himself  to  those  among  his  children 
whose  hearts  he  Jinds  dull/  prepared.  lienew,  then,  your 
attention,  and  <juicken  your  fervor  during  this  most' holy 
aacrijice. 

Before  Mass. 

IIow  gm\t  is  my  htippiiieHs  !  the  God  of  heaven  and 
earth  is  coming  to  dwell  within  mo.  Reflect  for  a  mo- 
ment, O  my  soul,  on  this  most  joyful  thought How 

must  I  prepare  my  heart,  of  which  that  8ui>per-room 
was  but  the  figure !  .  .  .  O  my  God,  prepare  it  for  thy- 
self; for  without  thee  I  can  do  nothing. 

On  seeing  the  Priest  at  the  foot  of  the  Altar,  imagine  you 
see  Christ  himself  entering  the  Supper-room;  bow  your- 
self  humbly  down,  and  beg  to  be  admitted  by  the  side  of 
Mary.  '' 

I  come,  O  Lord,  to  beg  for  life  and  nourishment  fcr 
my  soul.  Why  should  I  be  uneasy  and  disquieted  at 
the  sight  of  thy  tabernacles  ?  I  have  been  invited  by 
the  love  of  thy  divine  heart,  and  am  presented  by  Mary, 
whom  thou  hast  given  me  for  a  mother.  Let  burn  be- 
fore mine  eyes  the  bright  torch  of  faith ;  purify  my  heart, 
sustain  my  weakness,  send  down  upon  me  from  the 
height  of  thy  throne  that  heavenly  wisdom  which  makes 
known  to  thy  children  the  dignity  of  the  sacraments, 
the  holmess  of  thy  law,  and  the  majesty  of  thy  presence. 


FOB  All  INTENDING  COMMUNICANT.  497 

liinir'-'fL';;™';'''',""''  '■'""■"•«»'■"  '"wams  ti,o  i,.,iy 

11011,11.,  , ,   ||„„    irt  „|„,„t  ti.  reiM'ivi.  ,i  (;,„1  „i„,  (■,..,' 
to  l"«'  IIm'cm,,,,    I„„^,„  ,•„,  ,|iy  M,.lv,ui„„.      1)".',^  Ii! 

K  !    111.,    with     he    l,n.„,|    o(   a„tr,.|M,  i„„,,i,„    „„.  „.i||, 
ulMhe  fervor  of   tli„  |,|.„„„,i  ,,,,„  ,,„i,,„ '^^j^,,  J^J'!'' 

■At  tlie  Cciifiteor. 
//«mW.  My.v//„,  the  r..mc.,nhra,ice  of  thy  ,in,. 

WtSr  V    •""  '•'■r'"''.  wlm  ,li,lst  ,,r,.pure  his  wuT 
'  '^!»';l!;''"''  "'"'  di'lst  listen  to  h  ni  wit,  S  do 

n,  d  die.  r',-^. "  ■  >■""•  '»»  ""-■'•'^V  itself  will  spoak 

nnd  dLsiirin  the  dime  u.stiee     Oh  th.it  n.,..;«,'j  , '  ,  "' 

At  the  Introit. 
Cehbrate  the  goodness  of  the  Lord  for  th.  nift  which  he  hnM 
be.to.ed  upon  us  in  the  Myster/of  the  fSy  1^!^ 
.1110  Lord  hath  opened  the  gate^  of  heaven  •  he  h-.th 

" -H  ;t/^  ^^'^  ffoodne.sH,  O  mv  God.  hath  r,^^^ 

F-.d  It  for  the  poor  and  humble  hearl/blessed  be  tho^' 


*m 


498 


A  METHOD  OF  HEARING  MASS 


0  God  of  iHraol,  thou  only  cnnst  work  mioh  wonders  for 
UHi.  I  will  olViT  to  thee,  in  the  i)r('.s('nco  of  all  thy 
people,  the  homago  of  my  love  and  gratitude. 

At  the  Kyrio.  ^ 

Implore  the  mercy  of  the  Lord. 

The  days  of  propitiation  have  arisen  upon  me:  I  mat 
call  thee  by  thy  name,  ()  (Jod  of  majesty;  I  may  c:ill 
thee  my  Saviour  and  my  Father.  Thou  art  present  on 
our  altars,  only  that  thou  mayest  heap  thy  favors  u[)()n 
us:  I  will  draw  ni^d,,  then,  with  confidence  unto  the 
throne  of  thy  mercy,  and  I  will  say  unto  thee:  Lord, 
have  mercy  on  mo. 

At  the  Gloria  in  cxcclsis. 

Oive  glory  to  Ood,  and  ask  of  him  the  peace  of  a  good  con 

science. 

Glory  to  God,  whose  justice  is  satisfied  by  the  per- 
petual sacrifice  of  so  noble  a  victim.  Peace  and  conso- 
Intion  on  earlli  to  men  of  good  will,  who  behold  a  God 
annihilatinjr  himself  daily,  to  save  and  to  feed  them  with 
his  own  substance.     I  praise  thee,  O  Lord ;  I  bless  thee, 

1  adore  th^e,  I  stand  ji mazed  at  the  sight  of  the  wonders 
of  thy  love.  And  shall  I  suffer  them  to  be  of  no  avail 
to  me  througii  the  evil  dispositions  of  my  heart  ?  ShaV 
I  still  rt\ject  that  peace  which  thou  oiferest  me?  Shal 
1  not  l.'jbor  to  acquire  that  good  will  by  which  it  comes? 
O  my  God,  allay  the  strife  which  is  so  often  excited  in 
my  heart,  making  the  flesh  rebel  against  the  spirit. 

At  the  Collects. 

Grant  to  mo  thy  love,  O  my  God;  this  I  ask  thee 
through  the  intercession  of  Mary,  my  tender  mother, 
and  of  all  the  Saints,  especially  N  and  N,  mv  patrons, 
and  those  whom  the  Cluirch  commemorates  to-day. 
Grant  me,  I  beseech  thee,  the  necessary  dispositions  to 
partake  worthily  of  the  precious  body  and  blood  of  thy 
divine  Son. 


FOR  AN  INTEIfDINO  COMMUNICANT. 


499 


At  fhe  Epistlo. 
Pramine  Oo,l  to  take  hU  Uuo  for  thy  rUe  of  lif.. 
"WiH(i«,m  Imth  built  lu,rs(,If  a  |,„„h(.  h'io  hutl.  ho.vn 
ner   out   Heven    pillars.      Hh.    l.uH.        i^^  hJ        e   1 

«^  ,lrinM,,e  wine  .^CtJt^C^  ''Z  ' 

>4<  M«?  Gradual. 
Hhment  of  the  wo,,k.  of  ,h„  X;.;,      ,  ^^^tu^lr  "o:: 
Hito  the  bunquet-chamber  of  thv  love      T^H^^.    hi  » 

^/  <//.(9  Gospel. 
It  is  the  Lord  who  is  goinrj  to  npeak  ;  listen  to  hi,  word  with 
reveretice  and  with  love. 
"Jeaus  said  to  the  Jew**-    T -ilw^t.  r,^+  c      *i 

ne  luth  sent.     Tliey  wiid,  therefore,  to  him :  What  nim, 

T:  h«: '"  whr;o7„""" ""  ry «™'  -^  -vsl' 

-ieveuue?     VVhat  dost  thou   work?     Our  fathers  did 
e^d  manna  in  the  desert,  as  it  is  written :   He  mive^^^ 
\l'l  ^:^"^  ^^-«"  to  eat.     Then  Jesus  sdd^rth'r 
^^m..,  unien  i  say  to  you:  Moses  gave  you  not  br'eluJ 


500 


A  METHOD  OF  HEARING  MASS 


from  heaven ;  but  my  Futlier  giveth  you  the  true  bread 
from  heuven.  For  the  breud  of  God  is  that  which 
Cometh  down  from  heaven,  und  giveth  Ufe  to  tiie  world. 
They  anid,  therefore,  unto  him  :  I^ord,  jjive  us  always 
this  bread.  And  Jesus  said  to  them :  X  am  tiie  bread 
of  life  ;  he  that  conjeth  to  me  shall  not  hunger,  and  he 
»iliat  believeth  in  mo  shall  never  thirst."    John  vi.  JJ7-35. 

At  the  Offertory. 

Oj'cr  yourself  to  God,  and  beseech  hhn  to  accept  the  sacrijice 

of  your  heart. 

That  which  the  priest  ofters  to  thee,  Lord,  is  nothin'r 
but  earthly  substance;  but  soon  it  will  become  the 
adorable  body  and  the  precious  blood  of  Jesus  Christ, 
by  virtue  of  thy  word. 

O  God  of  infinite  goodness,  I  offer  thee  my  heart ; 
vouchsafe  to  change  it,  to  bless  and  sanctify  it;  renew 
in  me  thy  image,  which  hath  so  many  times  been  dis- 
figured by  sin  ;  change  its  evil  inclinations  into  that 
liappy  disposition  which  makes  virtue  the  object  of  its 
love ;  destroy  sin  in  mo  as  quickly  as  thou  art  about  to 
destroy  tlese  substances,  of  which  there  will  remain 
nothing  more  than  the  sensible  appearances.  Oh,  that 
I  may  become,  by  the  help  of  thy  grace,  worthy  of  pos- 
sessing thee  here  on  earth,  and  of  reigning  with  thee 
eternally  in  heaven. 

At  the  Lavabo. 

Ask  of  God  purity  of  heart,  that  you  may  make  a  worthy 

Communion. 

O  God,  infinitely  good  and  infinitely  holy,  pour  down 
upon  me  thia  day  the  salutary  streams  of  thy  grace.  I 
come  to  present  myself  at  thy  holy  table ;  I  shall  have 
part  in  that  bread  of  life  which  only  the  children  of  thy 
kingdom  should  receive ;  I  shall  partake  of  that  heavenly 
manna,  wliich  is  offered  only  to  those  who  have  over- 
come the  world  and  hell.  Have  I  had  the  happiness  of 
overcoming  them  ?  Blot  out,  O  Lord,  the  least  stain 
which  sin  halli  left  in  my  heart.     Suffer  not  my  soul  te 


FOR  AN  INTENDING  COMMUNICANT.  601 

perish  with  the  souls  of  tho  wiVto/l     tp  t  u 
walked  u,  i„„„„e„ee,  deliveflZmiy'ili!;?::  "<" 

At  the  Preface. 

Unite  your  adoration,  wilk  ,ko,e  which  the  A„ach  and  th, 

HauUs  render  to  Jem,  Christ  in  heaveT 

phim,  emulate  each  othri^c'e  XSir^r  T''  ^""l 
»ingu.g  thy  immortal  p,ai«"  w'frfJ^fiT  "•".'* 
my  heart  and  voice  with  tlScelcsM-.l  Eni  <'"^' "n"" 
ports,  and  cry  with  them  ?Ll„  .  i  uP  ?"''  '■'""'^ 
of  Sabuoth.  ^Wn  u^d  "r  h  M? '-^MiT"'  ,''"" 
Hosanna  in  the  highest.     Blessed  S  he   h5.  ^  ^^l'^' 

^iTdStrmfe''^'"'""^^^ 

-4^  </ie  Canon. 

Pray  fervently  for  the  Church,  for  your  Ircthren,  &c^  and 

yourself.  ' 

a^Td^hr^o^fof^^^'—"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 

Durft'vofth    f -,1,  '"■j'""^  P'^^'y;  '"■•lintain  them  in  the 
«ho  assist  wih^me  at  thv  3^,'^  T  ""  I'"  '""'""'"' 

Lo^dof  ai,=  thou  rfter;;tthyseifr^';-L:t  :;,!^:;d" 


\ 


602 


A  METHOD  OF  HEARINO  MASS 


wille.st  that  wo  sliould  all  be  of  one  heart,  and  all  be 
animated  with  the  same  spirit. 

IJehohl  thy  Kin<]f,  ()  my  soul ;  behold  him  whocometh 
to  thee  full  of  nweetnesH  and  tenderneH8;  he  veils  the 
bri^'-htnesH  oi'  Ills  divine  majesty,  that  he  may  give  theo 
a  nearer  access  to  him.  O  admirable  condescension!  O 
miracle  of  love,  which  God  alone  can  perform! 

At  the  Elevation  of  the  Host. 

Adore  J.sus  Christ  present  on  the  Altar. 

O  Jesus,  true  bread  of  the  strong,  celestial  manna, 
wlio  givest  to  man  a  blessed  immortuiity,  I  adore  thee; 
be  thou  the  life  and  the  nourisiiment  of  my  soul.  My 
Lord  and  my  God,  I  place  my  whole  trust  and  confi- 
dence in  thee.  O  Heart  of  Jesus,  intiame  my  heart  with 
thy  divine  love. 

At  the  Elevation  of  the  Chalice. 

O  adorable  blood  of  my  Redeemer,  that  wast  shed  for 
my  wsnlvation,  thou  art  all  my  hope :  O  cleanse  mc  from 
tiie  least  stains  of  sin,  and  a})ply  to  me  thy  infniite 
merits.  Sanctify  my  soul,  preserve  it  without  spot,  and 
be  the  pledge  of  my  eternal  happiness. 

During  the  remainder  of  the  Caiion. 

77/f  God  who  comes  to  dwell  in  your  heart  has  descended  on. 
the  Altar  ;  speak  to  him  with  the  most  profound  reverence 
and  the  most  tender  love. 

The  heavens  are  opened ;  the  Holy  of  Holies  has  de- 
scended on  the  enrtli ;  this  altar  is  now  the  throne  where 
dwells  the  majesty  of  the  Most  High ;  the  angels  sur- 
rauud  him,  and,  with  the  most  lively  homage  of  rever- 
ence and  love,  make  reparation  to  him  for  the  contempt, 
the  negle<t,  and  the  indifference  of  men. 

And  thou,  O  Lord,  whilst  these  sublime  intelligences 
annihilate  themselves  before  thee,  thou  askest  my  heart, 
and  wouldst  have  it  whole  and  entire.  Make  it  thine, 
O  Jesus,  wholly  and  entirely  thine.  Thou  sayest :  I  am 
comc  to  cast  are  on  the  earth,  and  what  will  I  but  that 


FOR  AN  INTENDING  noMl\rUNICANT.  503 

it  bo  kindlod  ?     Let  mv  dosin'  O  r  ,.-,1  1     .  , 

^t  the  Puter  noster. 
A.k  of  0'„l  a,.  l,r...l,f  A       ,         ,  ,,  .^ 

pffcafionn  to  ohtiiin  it.  '       ^ 

O  my  Fatlicr,  vvh 


in  my  houI,  come  and 


■,  vvno  rei<rri(.Ht  in  lic.ivcn,  co 


uui  ,snl) 

to  Ihe  in.s(iir;ili«)MH  of  tl 


inciify  it  l)y  tliy  \m 


nio  and 


\\ 


ifl^n 


.M'^'J   't.tothy  holy  will,  und   rend 


IV    LTilcc 


N 


nill.  tliiH  mysterious  l.rea'd,  To'snlVf ,  ...  ..,.„., 
j^msh  nMnylu;art  every  feeling  of  hatred  S 


^cnee  ;  come 

•'»   it  ofH'dient 

«>nri.'h  it   this  d;iy 


y  ils  Imno-er;  exti 


lor^rive  tne  as  I  t 


oryive. 


( 


siirh  Htren^rih  tliat   I  may  trinmol 


■'iMiit  to  me  sm-li  vvisd 


li- 


re veil  ire 


D 


u 


c'lver  me  from  all  those  evils  ul,iel 


(>m  :ind 
|)'i  over  all  temptations. 


nder  which  I  irro;,n,  hein^r  |.u,,lene<l. 
anaeluld   to  his  f-ither,  to   be  {\h\ 
prmce,  to  l)e  protected  ■ 
cor,  to  be  consoled  .-ind 


comforted. 


At  the  A 'Ml us  I) 


I  oppress  me,  ;ind 
t'otne  to  thee, 
IS  a  subject   to   hi- 
lly KUr 


H  one  .-itHicted,  to  his  onl 


-ni  uic  /\<rjni.s  iJei. 
Arjain  beaeech  the  Lord  to  prnjet  nil  Un 


and  tra 


iiHifraH.siiniK. 


!l  p<m  prevancatlom 


liamb  of  God,  who  takest  avvay  tl 


pure  and  sp(,tlesH  victim,  who  onl 


y  the  sins  of  the  w.irld. 


lice  of  an  olfended  (ii.d 


Ql 
m 

[ri 
til 


Ihe  inerits  o 


fthy 


vouchs'de  to  m.d< 


y  cmst  .,}ifisfy  the  jus 


H;icritice.     VVhrit  1 


('  me  jKirt.-ikei 


I  ,       .      J     ■■■^  ^"      »»  11,11  |^■^ 

eekness  chanty,  and  p  itience  dost  tl,., 
>|M-esH  these  virtues  upon  my  he.-.rt,  tl 


as 


H'c  a  ple;is;int   h.ibitation,  wh 
in  an  abode  of  peaci 


cssons  of  humility, 
•oil  not  ^ive  me! 
that  it  may  be  to 
crein  thou  mayest  repose, 


At  the  Domiiio,  non  sum  d 


U'nusi. 


O 


The  Lord  loves  to  find  ii,  our  hearts  hmnVitv. 
my  Lord,  \  am  not  worthy  of 


ipproachinif  tliee 


—J 


604 


A  METHOD  OF  HEAAING  MASS. 


The  heavens  are  not  pure  in  thy  sight :  how,  then,  ca^  a 
heart  so  wretched  as  ujine  receive  thee  I  And  yet  I  can- 
not resolve  to  bid  thee  depart  from  me.  One  only  wcrd 
from  thee  would  sutlice  to  cleanse  me:  speak,  thou, 
Lord ;  say  to  my  soul :  1  am  thy  salvation.  And  since 
thou  art  pleased  to  invite  thyself  to  it,  do  thou  thyself 
prepare  it  for  the  happiness  of  receiving  thee.  Jesus, 
most  loving  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me ! 

After  Communion. 

Now  tlie  Lord  dwells  vrithin  you,  beaeech  him  to  speak  to 
you ;  liHteii  to  him  in  the  aUence  and  tlie  recollection  oj 
your  soul.  0  most  precious  movieut,  if  you  could  but 
profit  by  it! 

I  have  found  him  whom  my  soul  loveth ;  I  possess 
him,  and  I  will  never  more  leave  him.  What  have  1  to 
desire  \n  heaven,  and  what  can  I  henceforth  love  upon 
earth,  but  thee,  O  my  God,  the  God  of  my  heart?  What 
shall  I  render  to  the  Lord  for  ail  the  benefits  he  hath 
done  unto  me?  Lord,  teach  mo  thyself  what  thou 
wouldst  have  me  to  do.  My  beloved  to  me,  and  I  to 
him.  I  live,  now  not  I ;  but  Christ  liveth  in  me.  I  will 
not  depart  from  thy  tabernacle,  O  my  God,  till  thou  hast 
blessed  me. 

At  the  Benediction. 

Pour  down  upon  me,  O  Lord,  by  the  hand  of  thy  min- 
ister, thy  most  abundant  blessuigs ;  that  they  may  put 
the  seal  to  all  the  graces  which  thou  hast  now  bestowed 
upon  me. 

At  the  last  Gospel. 

O  Word  made  flesh,  who  didst  annihilate  thyself  to 
give  thyself  to  me,  thou  who  art  the  life  and  the  light 
of  the  world,  enligiiten  me ;  discover  to  me  thy  greats 
ness,  that  my  heart  may  be  filled  and  penetrated  with 
the  most  filial  confidence,  the  tenderest  love,  and  the 
liveliest  gratitude.     How  ought  I  not  to  be  affected 

with    \\\(\    P.YPPPflinnf    npiuihirrp    \    lioir/i    nn'^r^rr^.A  \       "C^^j  4.^ 
•" -     -     Jj     i "  & -•     *     MtlTvt    viijUjcU.;        s;  \il    IV 


A  MASS  OF  THANKSOIVINJ  AFTER  COMMUNION.      fiOfi 

coiummiicattj  in  to  n-ceivo  God  into  my  hcjirt.  I[ow 
uii«|HMkaljle  the  iiiyhlciiluM  of  a  Haeraiiicut  which  uiiilea 
limii  lo  (iod  hiiiiHi.ll'!  O  ,uy  (i„d,  1  unite  iiiyndf  to 
thee  by  tht,  tieH  of  love  and  gratitude;  thu«  only  eua  I 
convhj[tond  with  thy  uiereieM. 

Praijer  of  St.  hjnathm. 

Aniina  (Miristi,  Hanctilicu  me.  Soul  of  ChnHt,  Hanctifv  mtL 

C..ri».i.  Oil isti,  Hulva  me.  H,.,|y  of  (.■|„i.f,.  Huve  me 

San-u.s  Chnstj,  in.!.,  la  n.e.  Hjo,;,!  of  Cl.riHt.  in.-laiatj  me. 

AqiialutensCliriMti.iiivame.  Wafer  „„t  of  the  wide  of 
1,      .    ni    •  ..          c  ('liiirtt,  waMh  me. 

1  aHsi.)  thriHti,  comforta  me.  I'aM>i<,M  <.!'  {;hii..t,  ntrengthen 

nic. 

0  ix.ne  .lesu,  exaufli  me.  ()  ^^,,,,(1  .J,.mus,  hear  me 

Intra  vuhuira   tna  abwonde  Within  thy  wouikIh  hide  mo 
m<;.  * 

Ne  |)(.'nnittaH  me  Keparari  a  l^'i  nu,  not  be  separated  from 

t^'-  the.;. 

Ab   howte   maliyiH.  delendo  Defend  me  from  the  mulig- 

'['"•  Jiaiit  I'liemy. 

In  lioia  nu.rtiH  meui  voca  me,  At  th.;  hour  of  my  death  call 

Kt  j.ilK,  me  v(;r.ir<,  ad  t.-.  A.xl  bid  me  c«mie  unto  thee 

Ut  cum  banctiH  tuiM  iandem  'Jhat  wilh  thy  aaints  I  luuy 

-    **''  praise  thee, 

In  8u;cnla  smculorum.  Am.ai.  For  all  eternity.     Ameii. 


-♦•^ 


^  Xlluso  of  tijankogiomg  oftcr  Communicn 


At  the  conjmencement  of  Ma«8. 

Thk  [►resence  of*  Jchuh  Clirnt  \h  within  me.  Why  art 
thou  htill  sorrowlul,  ()  my  mhjI  ;  .-ind  why  dont  limn' Mill 
disniiiet  me?  Alan!  I  know  it  Imt  too  well:  it  in  the 
rmembrance  of  thy  sin«  that  alliict«  thee;  thou  caimt 

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A  MASS  OF  THA5KSGlVIJfQ 


not  rid  thyself  of  it,  this  bitter  rgmembranre ;  it  recurs 
to  thy  mind  incessantly ;  thy  grief  is  most  just.  And 
yet,  hope  in  the  Lord,  abandon  thyself  to  the  sweet 
thought  of  his  mercies.  What  oughtest  thou  not  to  ex- 
pect from  a  God  who  is  come  to  visit  thee,  to  console 
thee,  and  to  strengtiien  thee !  O  Jesus,  obliterate  th( 
least  traces  of  my  past  sins;  root  out  from  my  heart 
e\ery  affection,  every  inclination  which  could  grieve 
thy  divine  heart.  O  holy  Virgin,  who  wast  a' ways 
faithful  to  the  grace  whiuli  preserved  thee  from  the  taint 
of  sin  ;  O  holy  precursor  of  Jesus  Christ,  who  didst  pre- 
serve to  the  last  moment  of  thy  life  the  grace  which  had 
sanctified  thee  in  thy  mother's' womb;  O  beloved  disci- 
ples, who  were  confirmed  ui  all  those  sentiments  of  failh 
and  piety  with  which  your  divine  Master  had  inspired 
you ;  and  you,  O  blessed  souls,  who  are  exempted  for- 
ever from  all  return  to  weakness  and  inconstancy,  pray 
for  me ;  obtain  for  me  that  gift  of  perseverance,  which 
so  happily  conducted  you  to  the  harbor  of  salvation. 

At  the  Introit. 

O  divine  Jesus,  I  love  thee  with  all  my  heart ;  may  ) 
ever  be  grateful  to  thee  for  the  blessings  which  thou 
hast  bestowed  upon  me  this  day.  Again  thou  art  about 
to  descend  upon  this  altar,  and  to  renew  thy  sacrifice: 
come,  then,  O  Lord  Jesus ;  my  weakness  implores  thy 
tender  compassion.  O  ye  heavens,  let  fall  your  precious 
dew,  that  the  clouds  may  bring  forth  the  Just  One,  and 
I  may  have  the  happiness  once  more  of  beholding  my 
Saviour. 

At  the  Kyrie. 

O  merciful  Father,  adopt  me  forever  into  the  number 
of  thy  beloved  children.  O  most  loving  Jesus,  say  to 
my  soul :  Fear  not ;  I  am  thy  salvation.  O  sanctifying 
Spirit,  give  me  a  right  understanding  of  all  the  truths  ot 
faith ;  breathe  into  my  heart  the  spirit  of  piety :  make 
me  partaker  of  all  the  fruits  of  a  fervent  commun'on, 
and  grant  me  grace  to  walk  constantly  in  the  naih  of 
virtue  and  good  works. 


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601 


At  the  Collects. 

0  Lord,  voir-hsafo  fiivornbly  to  hear  the  piiyers  which 
tliy  priest  offers  to  thee  for  the  Cliurch  and  for  me. 

1  earnestly  beseech  thee  to  grant  me  those  graces  and 
virtues  of  which  I  have  need,  in  order  to  dej^erve  thy 
love.  Fill  my  heart  with  eternnl  gratitude  for  the  bless- 
ing which  thou  hast  just  conferred  upon  me,  with  a 
live  \  horror  of  sin,  and  with  perfect  charity  towards  my 
neignbor.  Make  my  whole  life  worthy  of  one  who  is 
thy  child.  I  deserve  not  to  be  heard  for  my  own  sake, 
O  my  God ;  but  I  beseech  thy  mercy  through  the  merits 
of  thy  divine  Son,  who  lives  within  me. 

At  the  Epistle. 

"My  dearly  beloved,  humble  yourselves  under  the 
mighty  hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  the  time 
of  visitation ;  casting  all  your  care  upon  him,  for  he  hath 
care  of  you.  Be  sober  and  watch ;  because  your  adver- 
sary the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion,  goeth  about  seeking 
whom  he  may  devour.  Whom  resist  ye,  strong  in  faith, 
knowing  that  the  same  affliction  befalls  your  brethrei 
who  are  in  the  world.  But  the  God  of  all  grace,  who 
hath  called  us  unto  his  eternal  glory  in  Christ  Jesus, 
after  you  have  suffered  a  little,  will  himself  perfect  you, 
and  confirm  you,  and  establish  you.  To  him  be  glory 
and  empire  forever  and  ever.     Amen."     1  Pet.  v.  6-11. 

At  the  Gradual. 

If  it  were  sufficient  for  a  woman  of  Israel  only  to 
touch  thy  garment  to  be  healed,  what  ought  not  1  to 
hope  from  thee,  O  Jesus,  to  whom  thou  hast  but  just 
given  thyself  wholly  in  Communion  ! 

Heal,  O  my  Saviour,  all  the  infirmities  of  my  soul ; 
enlighten  its  darkness,  and  teach  me  how  sweet  is  thy 
yoke,  ano  'low  light  thy  burden. 

At  the  Gospel. 

"  Jesus  said  to  the  Jews :  My  flesh  is  meat  indeed, 
and  my  blood  is  drink  indeed,    tie  that  eateth  my  flesh. 


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and  driiiketh  my  blood,  abideth  in  me  and  \  in  liim.  As 
the  living  Father  hath  sent  uie,  and  I  ivc  by  the  Pjither, 
so  he  that  eateth  me,  the  same  also  shall  live  by  me. 
This  is  the  bread  that  came  down  from  heaven.  Not  as 
your  fathers  did  eat  manna,  and  are  dead  ;  he  that  eateth 
of  this  bread  shall  live  forever."     John  vi.  66-59. 

Make  me  to  meditate  deeply  on  these  words,  O  .Jesus; 
may  I  show  by  my  works  that  my  strongest  desire  is  to 
sit  often  at  thy  table,  in  the  midst  of  thy  beloved  children. 

At  the  Offertory. 

1  offer  myself  to  Ihee,  O  Lord,  as  thou  didst  offer  thy- 
self  to  thy  Father,  when  thou  wast  fastened  to  the  cross; 
and  as  thou  didst  reserve  nothing  to  thyself  Vvhich  thou 
didst  not  give  up  in  sacrifice,  so  do  J  wish  to  keep 
nothing  back,  but  to  give  up  all  to  thee.     Receive,  then, 

0  Jjord,  the  offering  of  all  my  thouglits,  of  all  my  Jiifec- 
tions,  of  my  whole  being.  I  cannot  return  thee  tlinnks 
proportioned  to  thy  beiieiits ;  and  therefore  I  call  to  my 
aid  the  prayers  and  merits  of  all  those  who  have  the 
happiness  of  uniting  themselves  to  thee  by  fervent  Com- 
munions. 

At  the  Lavabo. 

O  my  Jesus,  would  that  I  could  take  thee  to  witness 
of  the  holiness  of  my  life  and  the  innocence  of  my  heart ! 
But,  with  the  prophet, I  must  cry  out:  It  is  in  thy  mercy 
only  that  I  place  my  hope :  my  consolation  is  in  medi- 
tating on  thy  promises  to  the  penitent  heart,  and  thy 
faithfulness  in  performing  them:  confounded  at  all  that 

1  have  committed  to  this  day,  and  encouraged  by  the 
favors  with  which  thou  hast  just  loaded  me,  I  can  but 
promise  to  correspond  better  with  thy  graces  than  I  have 
hitherto  done.  No,  never,  after  the  Communion  which 
I  have  this  day  made,  will  I  be  found  in  the  society  of 
the  wicked;  I  will  purify  myself  more  and  more  with 
tears  of  penitence  ;  I  will  bless  thee  ';»  I  do  this  day,  and 
I  will  sing  of  the  wanders  of  thv  rower  and  of  th» 
mercy. 


AFTEK  COMMUNICN. 
At  the  Preface. 


609 


The  Pnestmys:  Lift  up  your  hen.ts. 

/Insurer;  Yea,  my  heart,  with  all  its  affections  ia 
lifted  up  to  heaven :  let  the  world  disappearToTmine 
eyes :  henceforth  I  have  nothing  here  below  ' 

Lord  God.'''' ''''''''''''•*  ^''  "'  S:ivo  thanks  unto  our 

Answer:  What  can  be  more  meet  and  just'    Cin  I 

Xo^.rr  ''7'^  ^""'^  ^'•^"'  '^  Siye  thS  to  a  God 
who  hath  heaped  such  y^reat  benefits  upon  me  ? 

IhenaM:  Thou  art  within  me, O  Jesus:  bless  adore 
and  jjive  thanks  to  thy  heavenly  Father.  '  By    he"  i7fj 

etSlv'.  m^!  lY  '  ""'1  "f  ^^  ^^^''  th«"^  to  sing 
eternally.  Blessed  forever  be  thou,  O  Jesus  for  hiving 

come  down  on  earth  to  revive  amo'ngst  us" the  glor  .uf 
omelh  "dt  '""  -f  """^  '  l>ie- Arever,  for'  haiing 
mTto  offW  tVr  ^^^^^^^^  \'T  d^«"i"g'and  enablini 
toor  t^iuL  f'T'^'''^^  ""'y  ^••^^^tor  and  Ben£ 
lattor,  that  homage  of  adoration  and  praise,  of  love  and 

cr^tu^?r"^'  ''  ^"'  ""'"  '"™  ^'^"^  ^'  ^"d  ^Sl  hk 

At  the  Canon. 
J  bow  myself  down  before  thee,  O  Father  of  mercies 
and  pray  tliee  to  pour  down  upon  me  thy  holy  Sbl 
Uon  and  thy  sanctifying  grace.      Accept  the  sacrifict 
wh  ch  I  make  to  the.  of  my  soul  and  all  its  powm  my 
body  and  all  its  senses,  in  union  with  the  sacrifice  of  th J 
djvn.e  Son,  which  thypriest  now  offers  to  thee     I  un  ^ 
myself  with  the  glorious  Mary  ever  Virgin  and  I  hi 
Beech  her  to  intercede  for  me  with  thee,?nd  to  obtab 
for  me  the  graces  which  I  ask.     I  unite  Myself  wi?h   1  v 
Apostles  and  Martyrs  (especially  N  and  N)!  vm  chsafe 
to  receive  the  offering  of  my  heart  and  of  my  ife,  fo? 
the  sake  of  tlie  sacrifice  which  they  made  to    heV of   ' 
themselves  and  of  all  that  they  possessed.     There  wan?s 

but  one  onlv  wnrH  frnfr.  tu,.//^ '-  "  ; 

vpIs     <5n^ut  tu J  W        ly  ""'"  "^^  greatest  mar- 
vels.   Speak  the  word,  O  my  God,  and  again  the  body 


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510 


A  MASS  OF  THANKSGIVING 


of  tliv  Son  will  bo  proaoMt  undor  the  apccioH  of  liread 
und   his  blood  under  the  npeeiea  of  wine;    spei.k    the 
word,  tny  body  und  my  spirit  nnd  my  heart  shall  be  de- 
voted and  eonsecrated  to  thee  forever. 

O  .b'HUH,  the  sweet  deli«rht  of  my  sonl,  let  heaven  and 
earth,  with  all  their  glory,  veil  themselves  before,  t'.iee. 
All  thi'ir  beauty  and  grandeur  eome  from  thee,  nnd  "an 
never  iipproach  to  a  comparison  with  thy  adorable  per- 
fections. 

At  the  Elevation. 

Prontrate  yourself  before  the  Lord  j/onr  God,  and  adore  him, 
for  he  in  the  good  Shepherd,  who  has  brouflht  hack  the 
sheep  that  had  fttrai/ed  from  the  fold,  and  who  has  nour- 
ished it  with  his  ownjiesh  and  blood. 

O  Jesus,  whom  we  now  discern  through  a  thick  veil, 
we  beseech  thee  to  hear  our  most  fervent  petitions.  We 
desire  to  behold  thee  one  day  face  to  face,  and  to  enjoy 
the  blessedness  of  thy  elect. 

O  sacred  Host,  who  openest  the  gates  of  heaven,  our 
enemies  press  on  us  from  every  side,  do  thou  sustain  our 
Btrength,  and  we  shall  obtain  the  victory  over  hell,  the 
world,  and  our  own  evil  thoughts. 

During  the  remainder  of  the  Canon. 

O  my  God,  I  know  not  how  to  give  thee  thanks  for 
the  favor  thou  hast  bestowed  upon  me  in  feeding  me 
with  the  body  and  blood  of  thy  divine  Son ;  but  I  find 
in  the  sacred  Victim  which  has*^been  immolated  on  this 
altar  wherewithal  to  repay  thee  for  so  great  a  benefit. 
I  have  otfered  it  to  obtain  the  grace  of  receiving  thee 
worthily ;  I  now  offer  it  to  testify  to  thee  my  gratitude 
for  the  Communion  which  I  have  had  the  happiness  to 
make.  I  have  presented  thee  this  spotless  Lamb  as  a 
victim  of  expiation,  a  victim  of  sanctification  ;  I  now 
present  it  to  thee  as  a  victim  of  thanksgivii  ,g ;  receivo 

Christ  "makes  to  thee  of  his  adorable  persor ,  be  t'le 


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511 


model  of  that  ficrifice  which  I  iniiko  to  thee  of  my  whola 
m\f  at  the  foot  of  thy  jiltar. 

SiiKo  I  have  the  happhiosHof  posscssiiifr  tlioc,  O  Jesus, 
permit  me  to  open  my  heart  to  thecaiuf  to  enjoy  thee 
as  my  soul  desires ;  so  that  tlion  mayest  make  me  to 
h^ar  thy  voice,  and  I  may  speak  to  thee  in  secret,  as 
friend  converses  with  friend.  'JMiou  art  wilhin  me, 0 
Lord,  and  hast  admitted  me  into  the  interior  of  thv  heart : 
keep  nu'  united  to  thee  eternally.  Thou  art  my  heloved^ 
chosen  from  among  a  thousjuid  ;  in  thy  heart  my  soul 
desires  tc  dwell  forever:  what  hlessintr,  what  co'nsohi. 
tion  shall  I  never  fail  to  tind  in  thee !  Make  me  to 
taste  the  unspeakable  sweetness  of  thy  love.  That  which 
most  delights  the  heart  of  the  children  of  Adam  in  this 
world  can  never  more  be  pleasing  to  me  ;  I  desire  to 
love  p.othing  more  on  earth  but  for  the  love  of  thee  ;  1 
desire  only  thee.,  O  unchangeable  Beauty  ;  to  possess 
thee  is  to  enjoy  the  purest,  the  most  heawnly  delights. 
In  thee  alone,  O  Jesus,  I  tind  u  solid  peace,  a  life  exempt 
from  troubles  and  disquiet udt.-i.  He  who  possesses  thee 
enters  into  the  joy  of  the  Lord:  he  has  no  longer  any 
thing  to  fear ;  he  can  want  nothing,  so  long  as*^  he  re- 
mains united  with  the  Supreme  Good,  which  containa 
all  goods. 

At  the  Pater. 

How  sweet  is  it,  O  my  God,  to  give  thee  the  name  of 
Father !  Thou  reignest  in  the  heavens,  and  thou  hast 
descended  into  my  heart.  Let  my  life  be  cmploved  in 
glorifying  thy  name  •  let  all  my 'thoughts  and  all  my 
affections  be  henceforth  subject  to  thy  will,  and  referred 
to  thy  glory.  This  is  the  desire,  O'Lord,  which  most 
affects  my  heart,  to  come  often  to  this  same  table,  to 
the  foot  of  this  same  altar,  to  nourish  \nvself  with  the 
bread  of  angels.  O  my  Father,  this  is  the  bread  of  thy 
beloved  children,  suffer  me  never  to  render  myself  un- 
worthy of  it.  Sustain  me  so  powerfully  by  thv  irraee, 
i.i!.iL  X  jiiii}  uiiQn  iwivc  iiie  iinppiness  oi  receiving  thee. 
O  my  Jesus,  immolated  for  the  lo;e  of  me,  hrd  I  but  ua 


612 


A  Ma.ss  of  thanksjiv;no 


great  desire  lo  unite  inyHclf  to  thee,  as  thou  Iwist  to  unite 
tliyHcIf  to  tne,  I  hIiouUI  not  be  deprived  of  this  hnppinesH 
any  day  of  my  life ;  increase,  then,  in  noie  this  holy  do. 
»ire :  strcni^then  me  against  the  assaults  of  the  enemy 
of  my  salvation,  who  Hatters  me  in  order  to  destroy  me, 
who  tempts  me  in  order  to  corrupt  me,  who  draws  mo 
to  himself  that  he  may  cast  me  down  to  iiell ;  make  mo 
to  burn  with  the  same  love  for  thee  that  thou  burnest 
witii  for  me. 

At  the  Agnus  Dei. 

Lamb  of  God,  adorable  Victim,  who  wast  immolated 
for  the  expiation  of  my  sins,  blot  out  the  slightest  stains 
of  sin  in  a  sooil  which  possesses  thee,  and  wishes  to  be 
wholly  thine.  Thou  hast  taught  me  how  thou  lovest 
sweetness  and  humility  ;  destroy,  by  thy  presence,  every 
thing  that  could  henceforth  trouble  the  peace  of  my 
soul,  and  deprive  me  of  thy  love. 

At  the  Communion. 

Thou  art  going  to  leave  me,  O  my  Saviour ;  thy  body 
and  blood  will  soon  cease  to  reside  within  my  soul ;  say 
to  me,  as  thou  saidst  to  thy  Afwstles,  that  thou  leavest 
thy  peace  with  me  ;  give  it  to  me  in  pledge  of  the  graces 
and  succors  of  which  I  shall  have  need,  that  I  may  never 
lose  the  fruit  of  the  Communion  which  I  have  had  tiie 
happiness  of  making. 

JNlay  this  Communion  deliver  me  from  the  tyranny  of 
my  bad  thoughts,  break  off  the  yoke  of  my  evii  habits, 
and  dispose  me  always  to  the  practice  of  thy  holy  com- 
mandments. Let  nothing  henceforth  separate  me  from 
thee,  O  Jesus;  not  the  attractions  of  the  world,  nor  the 
illusions  of  sense,  nor  the  wanderings  of  my  imagiiia^ 
tion,  nor  the  evil  passions  of  my  heart. 

At  the  Post-Communion. 

Intercede  once  more  for  me,  O  Mother  of  my  God, 
my  advocate,  my  tender  Mother ;  ye  Angels  of  the  Most 
lligh,  watch  over  me ;  and  ye,  0  elect  of  God,  whom 


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613 


nnl  •  •  n ''^''  "•'?"  '"''  ^'"*  protectors,  employ  your 
pov,,  ,,,  ...Muenee,  thnt  the  Con.munlon 'uhiJl.  I  Lvo 
ni.idj!  tins  (lay  may  consecrate  torever  to  the  Lord  niv 
iniucl,  my  heart,  and  uiy  whole  bein.r.  ^ 


my 

At  thfi  Benediction. 

May  the  blessinnr  of  the  priest,  O  most  Holy  Trinity, 

t      ne  the  pled.re  tha,  thou  wilt  he  faithtil  lo  thy 

nnses;   and  sn.ce  th<M,  hiessest,  from  the  hciMit  of 

hy  .Hory,  those  whom  thy  miaisters  bless  on  earl h,  nay 

tlyhes.s.n.  descend  upon  me,,accon,pany  and  folio;  mcs 

mv        '  "T  ^"^T'^  '.".  "'''"'  ^''y  l>^'»'^'<its,  I  may  occupy 
myseli  only  with  te.tifyin.r  to  ihee  the  ^.ratilude  1  ovve 

At  the  last  Gospel. 

the^d^.^knl'^'l""'  ^'"^'\  ''^'  ""'"'  ^^'''"  «'""««t  through 
the  daikness  ot  our  understanding,  banish  forever  '  m 
niy  heart  the  fatal  shades  of  sin,  bid  the  «u  of  '  e 
rise  upon  me,  and  it  will  enli<r|,tcn  me  S-iv  I  Jt  tul^ 
be  liglU  and  nothing  shall  obscn..  iJ"  i^i  /t^!  \  ^^ 
wh,ch  hou  createdHt,and  win-  '  tho.  earnest  t  redeem 
k  ew  thee  not!   and  I,  who  ...ve  now  the  happiness  of 

f  nir^v  f  V    ^  """Y  '"'^  ^^'  '^''y  '^  '^''"f^?     What 
tiiHt  shall  I  draw  from  ihtt  treasure  of  graces  which  thou 

nast  brought  me,  if  I  dissipate  and  waste  it  ^     Sh 
^;S\;r  ^^  tl.  ...ceedlng  love  which^hou  Inl^t  1av! 
^  e  I  upon  me  ?      O  Jesus,  who  art  full  of  gra.e  anc 
truth,  nnpress  upon  my  mlr.d  the  truth  that  emii..-  .te  . 

m  etc  finri!?^,''"'  ^^  ^''1^  '^'''  «-^'t>«-'  -'?  make 
me  o  hnd,  m  the  unehangeableness  of  the  one,  and  ir 
the  cc>ntmual  succor  of  the  other,  a  restraint  upon  my  \l 
constancy,  and  a  support  to  my  weakness.  , 

After  Mass. 
O  my  God,  I  am  about  to  return  to  my  ordinnrv  oc- 
.    M..,  .,,.,,,  ^  return  lo  them  with  u  spirit  and  r  he-irt 
altogether  new.     Hencefo-th'  I  will  seek  only  to  jS 


614      A  MASS  or  THANKSCJIVING  AFTER  COMMUNION. 

thee  ;  thou  shalt  be  the  beginning  and  the  end  of  ail  my 
actions.  I  will  endeavor  to  show  that  it  is  no  longer  I 
that  live,  but  thou  that  livest  and  movest  in  me. 

Prayer. 

To  which  Pope  F as  VII.  hath  annexed  a  plenary  Indolgence.  which  all 
the  fuithrul  ir.iy  obtain,  who,  after  naving  confessed  their  sins  with 
contrition,  and  received  the  Holy  Conitnutiion,  shall  devoutly  recite  it 
belbre  an  image  or  representation  of  Christ  crucified. 

Behold,  0  kind  and  most  swoct  Jesus,  I  cast  myself  upon 
my  knees  in  thy  sight,  and  with  the  most  fervent  desire  of 
my  soul  I  pray  and  beseech  thee  that  thou  wouldst  unpress 
^  upon  my  heart  Uvely  sentiments  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity, 
'  with  true  repentance  for  my  sins,  and  a  firm  (lesire  of  amend- 
ment, whilst  with  deep  affection  and  grief  of  soul  I  ponder 
within  myself,  arid  mentally  contemplate  thy  five  most  pre- 
cious wounds ;  having  before  my  eyes  that  which  David 
spake  in  prcphecy :  "  They  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet  • 
tney  have  numbered  all  my  bones." 


PARTICULAR  DEVOTIONS  AND  CONFRATERNITIES.   615 


Partkniar  IHetiotions  anh  Confraternities. 


C!)e  J3unus  Uef. 

An  Agnu9  Dei  (so  called  from  the  image  of  the  Lamb  of 
God  impressed  on  the  face  of  it)  is  made  of  virgin  wa^   a 

r.3t  ''^P''  consecrates  the  Af^nus  Dei  tlie  first  year  of  hia 
C  re  bw  ^/If  ""m'^^'"-^  r^^"*^  y^''^^'  on'sutJrdav 
voul  pn^erl        ^'  """"^  '"^'"^"  ceremonies  and  de- 

The  use  o'f  the  Agnus  Dei  is  very  ancient.     Pope  Leo 
III.  made  a  present  of  one  to  the  Emperor  Cliarlema^^^^^^ 
who  received  it  as  a  treasure  ser.t  from'^heaven,  and  "ever 
enced  it  with  a  singular  piety  and  devotion.  ' 

A  Prayer  to  be  daily  said  by  those  vJw  carry  about  them  an 

Apt  us  Dei, 

O  my  Lord  Jems  Christ,  the  true  Lamb  who  tuketb 
away  the  sms  of  the  world;  by  thy  .^lercy,  which  U 
infinite,  pardon  my  miquities,  and,  by  thy  sacred  Pa^ 
8ion,  preserve  me  this  day  from  all  sin  and  evil  I 
carry  about  me  this  holy  Agnus  in  thine  honor,  "as  a 
preservative  against  mine  own  weakness,  and  as  an  in- 
centive to  the  practice  of  that  meekness,  humility,  and 

nocenee  which  thou  hast  taught  us.  I  offer  myself 
up  to  thee  as  an  entire  oblation,  and  in  memory  of  that 
sacrifice  of  love  which  thou  didst  offer  for  vie  on  he 
cross,^and  in  satisfactK)n  for  my  sins.     Accept  this  obla! 

,.]lia /«"lf  "^'^"  !u^^'  Y  "^y  ^^'^ '  ""^  ™^y  it  be  accept, 
able  to  thee  m  the  odor  of  sweetness.    Amen. 


616     THE  DEVOTION  OJ  THE  "  QUAE  ANT*  ORE.* 


(2ri]e  Pcuotion  of  tl)c  **  ^naranf  ©re/'  or 
JortB  flours'  IJraBer. 


Tins  devotion  contimies  for  forty  liours,  li»  memory  of  the 
iorty  lioiirs  during  which  the  body  (»f  our  Lord  reniaiiicd  in 
the  s(ij)iili;hrij.     It  was  begun  nt  Mihui  in  \bM,  and  was  in 
troduced  into  Rome  by  St.  Philip  Neri  in  15  18,  and  sane 
tioned  by  I*oj)e  Clement  ^'II1.,  who  issued  a  solemn  ihill 
respecting  it,  November  'Joth,  lo'.>2. 

Tills  devotion  owes  its  origin  to  Father  Joseph,  a  Capu 
chin  fiiar  at  Mihm.  In  the  year  lolii,  the  city  of  Milan  was 
siutfering  all  the  miseries  attendant  on  war,  and  was  re- 
duced almoi^'t  to  despair,  when  Fatlier  Josej)h  eddied  upon 
tlie  citizens  to  raise  their  eyes  from  the  miseries  around 
them,  and  look  up  to  heaven  for  succor,  assuring  them,  on 
the  part  of  G«>d,  that  if  they  would  give  tlien)selves  to  fer- 
vent prayer  for  forty  hours,  tlieir  city  and  tliwir  c<»uMtry 
would  he  liberated  from  the  devastauons  of  their  enemies. 
The  citizens  obeyed  the  call,  'i'he  Forty  Hours'  I'rayer 
connnenced  in  the  cathedral,  and  was  taken  up  by  the 
otlier  churclies  of  the  city  in  rotation.  The  people  mean- 
while attmiled  with  fervor  at  the  ai)pointed  pravers,  and 
approached  with  great  devotion  the  sacraments  of  jn'iiance 
and  iioly  connnunion.  Heaven  di  I  not  dcdav  to  fulrii  the 
assurance  given  by  the  pious  servant  of  God  ;  for  in  a  sliort 
time  the  Emperor  Charles  V.,  and  Francis  king  of  {''r.-tnce, 
were  seen  at  the  gate  of  Milan  arranging  the  articles  of 
peace. 

To  promote  this  devotion.  Pope  Clement  XIII.  granted  a 
plenary  indulgence  to  all  such  as,  confessing  their  sins  and 
receiving  the  holy  communion,  should  visit  any  church  or 
cliapel  where  this  devotion  was  being  performed. 

Tti  gain  this  indulgence,  it  is  required  (1)  to  visit  the 
Blesseil  Sacrament  once  each  tlay  duiing  the  three  daya 
of  exposition;  and  (2)  1o  receive  the  holy  cunimunicn  on 
oue  of  the  three  days ;    but  not  necessarily  in  the  t.amo 


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church  cf  cliapel  in  which  the  Blessed  Sacrament  is  ex- 
posed. 

Pope  Paul  V.  also  granted  an  indulgence  of  ten  years 
and  ten  quadragena:  for  every  visit  made  to  the  Blessed 
bacrjiment  tlms  exposed. 

Tliese  indulgences  are  applicable  to  the  souls  in  purga- 

the  forms  of  prayers  used  in  this  devotion  are,  the  Lit- 
any  oi  tlie  Samts,  Collects,  «fec.,  as  given  p.  662  ;  to  which 
may  be  added  the  Litany  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  the  Mis- 
erere psuhii,  and  the  Te  iJeam. 


^  bieit       tl)«  iHost  ^olj)  Sacrament. 


An  Act  of  Adoration  to  the  Most  Holy  Trinity. 

^  I  MOST  humbly  adore  thee,  O  uncreated  Father,  and 
twee,  O  oiily-begotten  Son,  and  thee,  O  Holy  Ghost  the 
1  aradete,  one  almighty,  everhisting,  and   unchangeable 

jod,  Creator  of  heaven  and  earth,  and  of  all  things  visi- 
ble and  invisible.  I  acknowledge  in.  thee  a  true  and  in- 
eflable  Trinity  of  persons,  a  true  and  indivisible  Unitv 
ot  substance.  I  glorify  thee,  O  ever-serene  effulgent 
Innity,  one  only  Deity,  my  most  compassionate  Lord, 
my  sweetest  hope,  my  dearest  liglit,  my  most  desired 
repose,  my  joy,  my  life,  and  all  my  good.  To  thy  most 
merciful  goodness  I  commend  my  soui  and  body ;  to  thy 
most  sacred  Majesty  I  wholly  devote  myself,  and  to  thy 
divine  will  resign  and  yield  myself  eternally.  All  honor 
and  glory  be  to  thee  forever  and  ever.    Amen 

O  heavenly  Father,  O  most  forgiving  Father,  O  Lord 
ixod,  liave  mercy  upon  me  a  wretched  sinner,  have 
mercy  upon  all  men.  In  fullest  reparation,  expiation, 
and  satks.  -ction  for  all  my  iniquities  and  negligences, 
and  lor  the  sms  of  the  whole  world        '      '^  "  - 


liU 


supply  the  deficiency  of  my  good  wcrks  and 


pCiiccLiy  10 
merits,  I 


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ofl'cr  to  theo  thy  bi*lovod  Son,  Christ  Jesns,  'm  union 
with  thiit  Hov«'ri*i<ifn  charity  with  wUieh  thou  didst  Hoiid 
him  to  UH,  and  (hvtst  give  him  to  uh  as  our  Saviour.  I 
olfi'r  his  transcendent  virtues,  nnd  all  that  ho  did  and 
Hullered  for  ua  I  ofVer  his  labors,  sorrows,  torments, 
and  most  precious  hlood.  I  otl'er  the  merits  of  I  he  most 
blessed  Virgin  IMary,  and  of  all  thy  S:dnts.  Assiyt  me, 
I  besoech  thee,  O  most  mereifur  F.itl  er,  thronnh  the 
same  thy  Son,  by  the  power  of  thy  Holy  Spirit.  '^  liav(.i 
mercy  on  all  unhiippy  sinners,  and"  gnieiously  call  them 
back  to  the  way  of  sa!v;ition.  (jrant  to  all"  living  par- 
don and  grace,  and  to  the  faithful  departed  eternariight 
and  rest.     Amen. 

C)  Ibdy  Spirit,  sweetest  Comforter,  who  proeeedest 
from  the  Father  and  the  Son  in  an  ineffable  manner, 
come,  I  beseech  thee,  and  sink  into  my  he;irt.  Purity 
and  cleanse  me  from  all  sin,  tmd  sanctify  my  houL 
Wash  away  its  defilements,  moisten  its  dryness,  heal  its 
wounds,  subdue  its  stubbornness,  melt  its  ccddness,  and 
correct  its  wanderings.  Make  me  truly  humble  and  re- 
signed, that  I  may  be  pleasing  to  tliee,  and  thou  mayest 
abide  with  me  forever.  O  most  blessed  light,  O  nmst 
ami-jble  light,  eidighten  me!  O  ravishing  joy  of  Para- 
dise, O  fount  of  purest  delights,  O  my  Cod,  give  thyself 
to  me,  and  kindle  vehemently  in  my  inmost  soul  the  tire 
of  thy  love.  O  my  Lord,  instruct,  direct,  and  defend  me 
in  all  things.  Give  me  strength  against  all  immoderate 
fears  and  a  pusillanimous  spirit;  bestow  upon  me  a  right 
faith,  a  firm  hope,  and  a  sincere  Jind  j)erfect  eh'irity;  and 
grant  that  I  may  ever  do  thy  most  gracious  will.    Amen. 


Four  Aspirations  of  Love  to  Jems  to  obtain  an  ardent  Love 

of  God. 


O  Jesus,  raoat  sweet,  most  secret,  and  most  intim/ife 
Spouse  01   holy  souls,  inHame  vehemently,  I  beseech 


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Uiee,  my  heurt  with  the  love  of  thee,  that  I  mnv  ikAMit 
111  thee  from  my  inmost  houI.  Visit  me  in  thV  n.eicy, 
and  hll  my  heart  with  tliy  gn.ee,  for  the  verv  dej,lha 
of  my  being  long  lor  thee,  the  fountain  ot'  sweet., 
ness. 

O  my  Lord  Jesus,  O  Fire  that  burnest  sweetly,  and 
Bhinest  seeretly,  and  consume.t  gently,  take  full  pos. 
session  o  my  whole  heurt.  G  King  of  kings.  King  of 
eterna  glory,  gnuit  that  I  may  hunger  and  thirst  lor 
.hee  alone,  sigh  alter  thee,  and  ardently  desire  to  behold 
tliy  ravishing  countenance. 

O  amiable  Jesus,  pierce  my  heart  of  hearts  with  the 
sweetest  dart  ol  love;  penetrate  my  soul  with  burning 
charity  that  it  may  languish  altogeilier  with  desire  and 
love  ol  thee.  Let  it  be  wholly  dissolved  in  love,  wholly 
melt  away,  and  be  absorbed  in  thee. 

O  Lord,  disengage  my  soul  from'  all  things  here  be- 
low, that  It  may  freely  tend  to  thee  alone,  an']  thou  alone 
mayest  inhabit  it,  its  owner  and  j)ossessor  J.et  thy 
most  sweet  fra^pnee  descend  upon  me;  let  the  inelD.ble 
odor  of  thy  divine  charity  come  to  me,  to  excite  in  me 
incessantly  all  pure  desires. 

Grant,  O  my  Lord,  that,  wholly  filled  with  the  sweet- 
ness ol  thy  love,  and  wholly  set  on  lire  with  the  Ihime 
of  heavenly  Ci.arity,  I  may  delight  in  thtj'e  will,  my 
whole  heart,  and  from  the  deepest  recesses  of  my  inmost 
soul.  May  I  love  thee, O  sweet  Lover;  may  I  live  thee, 
p  only  salvation  of  my  soul ;  may  I  love  thee,  for  thou 
hast  hrst  loved  me !  O  Spouse  most  lovely,  n.ost  be- 
ioved,  grant  that  I  may  love  thee  more  and  more  Let 
the  strong  violence  of  thy  love  utterly  dislodge  from  my 
icart  the  wei-ht  r,f  ...11  earthly  desires,  and  make  me  run 
without  ceasing  in  the  odor  of  thy  ointments. 

O  my  own.  most  compassionate  Lord,  write  on  the 
tablet  ol  my  heart  the  sweet  memory  of  thee,  which  no 
torgetlulness  may  ever  erase,  that  I  may  ever  bum  with 
the  desire  of  thee,  that  I  m.-iy  be  wholly  set  on  fire  with 
the  flame  of  thy  love,  and  drowned  in  the  deluge  oi  liiy 


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IL 

O  my  God,  ocean  of  holy  love  and  sweetnea.^,  come 
and  g  ve  thyself  unto  my  soul.  Grant  that  with  a  per- 
fect heart,  full  desire,  and  burning  affection,  1  may  un- 
ceasingly aspire  after  thee,  and  lovingly  respire  in  thee. 
May  I  prefer  thee  to  every  creature,  for  thee  renounce 
every  transitory  delight,  O  my  true,  my  highest  joy  ! 

Feed  me,  Lord,  thy  poor,  famished  beggar,  with  con- 
tinual draughts  of  thy  divinity;  refresh  me  with  the 
wished-for  presence  of  thy  gra^.e.  This  I  seek,  this  I 
long  for,  that  a  vehement  love  niay  penetrate  me  through 
and  through,  and  fill  me,  and  transmute  me  into  it- 
self. 

Grant,  O  most  benign  Redeemer,  that  I  may  be  wholly 
inflamed  with  the  love  of  thee,  that  I  may  loave  oti 
from  myself,  and  delight  only  in  thee,  know  only  thee, 
feel  only  thee.  O  overflowing  abyss  of  divinity !  dravf 
me  to  thee,  and  immerse  me  in  thyself;  so  seize  and 
take  to  thyself  all  the  affection  of  my  heart,  that  it  may 
be  wholly  dead  to  all  besides. 

O  God  of  all  sweetness,  I  call  thee  into  my  soul ;  I 
cry  to  thee,  I  long  for  thee  with  a  large  affection,  O  sur- 
passing delight  of  the  most  intimate  union !  Come,  my 
Beloved,  come,  a  thousand  thousand  times  desired,  that 
I  may  inwardly  possess  thee,  and  clasp  thee  in  the  chaste 
embraces  of  my  soul. 

O  Light  that  ever  shinest,  and  never  fadest,  enlighten 
me !  O  Fire  that  ever  burnest,  and  never  failest,  en- 
kindle me !  O  Love  that  ever  glowest,  and  never  faint- 
est,  absorb,  transmute  me  into  thee ! 

O  dear  Light  of  mine  eyes,  Jesus,  chase  away  all  dark- 
ness from  the  chambers  of  my  heart,  and  illumine  me 
throughout  with  the  splendor  of  thy  grace !  Enter  into 
my  soul,  O  perfect  sweetness,  that  it  may  savor  of  sweet 
tilings,  and  find  its  joy  and  rest  in  thee ! 

O  my  Beloved,  sole  object  of  my  vows,  giant  that  I 

motr  iin/1     +1-100      einrl     finHilT''     rpfixr  ratnin    fhna     nn/l     hoifl 

itiCty      ^ItST-t         I'ttVV,       .vis'-t         »»*i^iii*c^,        "  j        •»'«■"■•••         *...    -  -.       *A.M^^^ — . 

thee  fast  boui/d  in  the  arms  of  my  soul.    J  long  for 


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Jliee,  I  pant  after  thee,  O  blis8  eternal  f   Oh,  that  thoa 
wou  d.t  g,ve  thyself  to  n.e,  unite  me  intimut dv  to  t  "c 

III 

Wound,  O  Lord,  tiie  secret  recesses  oi   my  i„mi.sf 
b    ^^r  with  the  arrow  of  thy  love,  and  seiul  th^e     .^hl 

t^la  tau'oi;  T  ^'1?  "ir^^  ^''  "'y  ^okl  and  torpid  l.e.rt^; 

t  at,  all  on  fire  with-the  mextinnui,|,al,le  flame  of  chrri- 

y,  and  penetrated  with  the  unspeakab;e  sweet ne     of 

thy^fepmt,  I  may  be  wholly  transferred  from  n.yself  to 

Receive  me,  O  beauteous  Spouse,  Jesus,  into  the 
closest  embraces  of  thy  love,  that,  tblded  there  n  my 
dull  cold  heart  mav  ,rlow  ail  throu^d;  wiih  warnith  Ope  f 
Lord  open  when  1  Rnock,  and  admit  my  desolate    oul 

hZ  Iveir'"' '' '''  ^""' '''''' "'  '^^y  --'y'  -P-- 

May  J  draw  from  thee  the  living  water,  O  Fount  of 
honeyed  sweetness  that  by  the  very  taste  thereof^  m'v 
never  h.rst  again  for  any  thing  but  thee.  Let  the  hS 
nly  dew  of  thy  sweet-dropping  charity  cone  own 
upon  me,  that,  inwardly  imbued  therewith,  J  may  be 
pi-eserved  pure  from  earthly  desii-es  and  unJhaste  a^flec! 

O  clearest  of  all  that  is  dear  to  me,  grant  that  I  may 
be  whoHy  thine,  and  that  thou  mayest  continue  mine  S 

r.  tn.,^.VT";  '''  ^^f^^"  '"^  ^^  ^''>'«^^^'  ^'»^t  ^  <^^^"  '»^ver 
me  Xmf  f"'"/';f  5  so  yield,  80  impart  thyself  to 
nie,  that,  filled  with  the  sweetness  of  thv  peace  1  m-.^ 
find  my  chaste  delight  for  evermore  in  thL  '         ^^' 

Bonl  wiH^\f 't'-  f]^  P^^^^^^l.  O  niy  God,  irradiate  my 
BO  1   with  thy  bright  beams!     Draw  me  closer  to  thee, 
O  thou  glowing  Sun,  that,  at  thy  powerful  heat,  the  soi 
0    my  heart  may  bring  forth  the  flowers  and  fruits  of 
uoiy  lov e ! 

k-^u!]hPA''''y\?  ^y  joy,  O  my  unmixed  delight,  Jesus, 
a  ndxe,  J  pray  thee,  such  a  flame  of  love  in  my  inmost 

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heart,  that  henceforth  T  may  choose  nothing,  desire  no 
thin<r,  in  the  world  but  thee ! 

O  my  Lord,  let  heaven  and  earth,  and  all  thing's  con- 
tained therein,  without  thee,  be  to  me  like  a  cold,  win- 
try waste.  Do  thou  alone  affect  ine,  do  thou  alone 
delight  me ;  may  the  love  of  thee  alone  live  and  burn 
within  me,  and  continue  ever  living  and  ever  burning. 

IV. 

Shine  down  upon  me,  O  most  bright  ant*  genial  Light, 
that  the  thick  shades  of  my  blindness  may  be  changed 
into  the  clearest  noonday  splendor.  O  good  Jesus,  adorn 
my  soul  with  that  grace  of  charity  which  thou  lovcst; 
anoint  it  with  that  richness  of  love  which  thou  delighlest 
ill.  Take  from  it  whatever  is  less  pleasing  to  thine  eyes, 
and  render  it  in  every  thing  acceptable  to  thee. 

O  sweetest  Flame,  devour  and  happily  consume  the 
very  ashes  of  my  substance !  Transfer  me  to  thyself, 
that,  joined  to  thee  by  the  indissoluble  tie  of  love,  I  may 
live  of  thee,  and  flourish  before  thee  as  a  lily. 

O  fairest,  O  most  blooming  Flower,  Jesus !  O  Life 
that  never  fadest!  O  Life  by  which  I  live,  without 
which  I  die !  O  Ijife  by  which  I  rejoice,  without  which 
I  mourn !  O  Life  most  sweet  and  amiable,  grant  that 
I  may  be  joined  tc  thee,  and,  soothed  to  sleep  in  thy 
embrace  by  sweetest  charity,  may  find  my  holy  rest  in 
thee,  who  art  our  perfect  pence. 

Grant,  O  my  Lord,  that,  filled  with  the  violence  of  a 
burning  love,  and  melted  with  the  sweetness  of  a  pene- 
trating charity,  my  soul  may  be  dissolved  in  thee.  Pos- 
sess it,  O  sovereign,  O  priceless  Good,  possess  it,  that  it 
may  possess  thee,  and  find  its  blessedness  in  thee. 

O  my  Beloved,  pierce,  transfix  my  heart  with  the 
sharpest  dart  of  love,  that  my  soul  may  be  refreshed  in 
languishing  for  thee.  Let  all  transitory  things  grow 
worthless  in  my  eyes ;  do  thou  only  please  me,  do  thou 
only  make  me  glad  with  thy  incomparable  beauty. 

Break  down,  O  sweet  Jesus,  the  hateful  wali  of  niy 
tepidity,  and  grant  that,  with  a  free  and  read>'  heart,  I 


A  VISIT  TO  THE  MOST  HOLY  SACRAMENT. 


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may  follow  thee  with  inextinguishable  fervor.  Let  blow 
the  south  wind  of  ardent  love,  which  may  so  vehemently 
impel  me  to  thee,  that,  apart  from  thee,  there  may  be  no 
breath  in  me. 

O  Jesus,  only  comforter  of  my  heart,  let  fall  unceas- 
ingly upon  me,  I  beseech  thee,  the  sweet  dew  of  thy 
grace.  Draw  me  to  thee  by  the  potent  virtue  of  thy 
li've,  and  imprint  upon  mo  the  kiss  of  thy  forgiveness, 
that,  sealed  therewith,  I  may  henceforth  love  nothing 
besides  thee ;  for  thou  art  my  whole  possession,  and  the 
whole  blessedness  of  my  soul. 


O  sacred  banquet,  in  which  Christ  is  received;  the 
memory  of  his  passion  is  renewed ;  the  mind  is  filled 
with  grace ;  and  a  pledge  of  future  glory  is  given  to  us. 
Alleluia. 


O  Lord,  how  sweet  is  thy  Spirit,  who,  to  show  thy 
sweetness  to  thy  children,  by  most  sweet  food  from 
heaven,  dost  fill  the  hungry  with  good  things,  sending 
the  fastidious  rich  away  empty. 


A  certain  man  made  a  great  supper,  and  sent  his  ser- 
vant to  say  to  them  that  were  invited,  that  they  should 
come,  for  all  things  are  ready. 

Come,  eat  my  bread,  and  drink  the  wine  which  I  have 
mingled. 


T  am  the  bread  of  life.  Your  fathers  did  eat  manna 
in  the  desert ;  and  they  died.  This  is  the  bread  thai 
fame  down  from  heaven,  that  if  any  one  eat  of  it,  he 
may  not  die. 

I  am  the  living  bread  which  came  down  from  heaven 
if  any  man  eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  forever. 


J.  uB  merciful  Lord  hatli  given  food  to  them  that  f«*jr 
him,  in  remembrance  of  his  wonderful  works 


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DEVOTIbN  TO  THE 


He  fed  tliem  witli  the  finest  of  the  whent;  and  fille«i 
tl  em  with  the  lioaey  out  of  the  rock.     Alleluia. 


The  eyes  of  nil  hope  in  thee,  O  Lord,  find  thou  jrivest 
them  their  nieut  in  due  season.  Thou  openest  thy 
hand,  und  fillest  ull  things  living  with  thy  blessing. 
Alleluia. 


IDciiolion  to  tl)c  Sacrcb  §  ant  of  M  com. 


The  object  of  this  devotion  is  the  lieart  of  the  God-jMau 
Christ  Jusus.  Aa  the  iioart  is  tlio  seat  of  all  the  affections 
so  the  iicart  of  our  Lord  is  especially  proj)osed  to  our  de 


oti 


boini'  tl 


at 


tl 


of  tliat  love  wher 


saiictuar^ 
with  he  loved  us,  and  gave  himself  for  us.  While,  then,  we 
address  ourselves  to  that  Sacred  Heart,  a«  it  is  united  to 
the  blessed  Hvuuanity,  and  therefore  to  the  divine  Person 
of  the  VV^ord,  we,  in  an  especial  and  peculiar  manner,  honor 
the  love  which  burned  therein  for  man. 

'I'he  particular  intentit)n  of  this  devotion  is,  to  make  rep- 
aration for  the  outrages  connnitted  against  the  heart  of 
Jesus  during  his  mortal  life ;  outrages  which  continue  to  be 
CJiniaitted  against  him  in  the  adorable  Eucharist,  which  is 
the  .Sacrament  of  liis  love. 

It  was  for  this  end  that  our  Lord  revealed  to  Venerable 
Sister  Mary  Alacoque,  that  he  Vv'islied  the  festival  and  de- 
ntition of  liis  Sacred  Heart  to  be  instituted  in  the  Churcli. 
It  is  reliit**d  in  the  life  of  this  holy  mm,  tlmt,  behig  one  day 
in  prayer  beiure  the  blessed  Sacrament,  Jesus  showed  her 
hii5  heart  surrounded  with  thorns,  surmtamted  by  a  cross, 
and  j)laced  upon  a  throne  of  fire ;  and  that  he  said  to  her : 
"  iiehold  the  lieart  that  has  so  loved  men,  and  has  spared 
nothing  to  testify  its  love  for  them,  even  to  the  consuming 
of  itself  for  their  sake  ;  but,  in  return,  receives  nothing  from 

What  aiiiicts  me  most  is,  that  hearts,  which  treat  me  thus 


SACRED  HEART  OF  JESUS. 


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Dave  been  consecrated  to  me."  Our  Saviour  then  bade  her 
U8fc  her  utmost  endeavors  to  procure  the  celebration  of  a 
particular  festival  in  honor  of  his  divine  heart,  on  th«  first 
Friihiy  after  the  octave  of  Corpus  Christi ;  and  tliis,  for  these 
principal  intentions:—!,  I'hat  Christians  might  return  hira 
thanks  for  the  ineffable  gift  bestowed  upon  them  in  the 
blessed  Eucharist.  2.  That  th(!y  might  repair,  by  tht-ir 
homage  and  adoration,  tlie  irreverence  and  contempt  with 
which  he  has  been  treated  by  sinners  in  this  moat  holy  Sac- 
rament. 3.  That  thoy  might  give  him  the  honor  due  unto 
him,  but  withheld  from  him  in  so  many  churchcH,  where  he 
is  so  little  loved,  revered,  and  adored.  Ho  promi.ted  to 
pour  out  abundantly  the  riches  of  his  heart  on  all  who 
should  practise  this  devotion,  not  only  on  the  feast  itself, 
but  on  other  days  when  they  visited  the  blessed  Sacrament. 

Confraternities  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  have  been 
«f8tublished  in  every  piirt  of  the  Church,  and  have  been  en- 
rched  hy  the  Holy  See  with  numerous  indul^'cnces.  The 
;>lenary  hidulgences  granted  to  the  associates  (with  the 
usual  conditions*)  are  as  follows: — 1.  On  the  day  of  admis- 
sion. 2.  On  the  feast  of  the  Sacred  Heart.  3.  The  first 
Friday  or  the  first  Sunday  in  each  month.  4.  On  any  ono 
day  in  each  month,  at  choice.  5  At  the  hour  of  death,  on 
condition  of  invoking  (at  least  mentally)  the  holy  name  of 
Jesus.  6.  On  Christmas-day,  Maundy-Thursday,  Easter- 
day,  and  Ascension-day.  7.  On  the  feasts  of  the  C«)ncep- 
tion,  Nativity,  Annuaciation,  Purification,  and  Assump- 
tion of  the  Blessed  Virgin  ;  on  the  feast  of  All  Sahits,  All 
Souls-day,  and  on  the  feasts  of  St.  Peter  and  St.  Paul,  St. 
Joseph,  and  St.  John  the  Evangelist.  8.  On  the  ^ix  Fridays 
or  the  six  Sundays  preceding  the  feast  of  the  Sacred  Heart, 
accoiding  as  it  is  celebrated  on  the  Friday  or  on  the  Sunday- 
after  the  feast  of  Corpus  Chri«ti.  9.  On  the  feast  of  St. 
Gregory  the  Great. 

The  partial  indulgences  are : — 1.  Thirty  ye-^rs  and  their 
quadragmce,  on  the  three  days  after  Cnristmas-day  ;  on  the 

.  *  }•  'J  "  gain  the  i)lenary  indulgences  Nos.  6  and  7,  as  well  as  the  partial 
indulgences  1,  2,  3,  4.  and  5,  it  is  necessary  to  pay  a  visit  to  the  cha|w)  of 
the  Confraternity,  or  to  perl'orni  some  other  work  of  piety  enjoined  by  s 
confessor,  not  as  a  sacramental  penan^-e,  but  as  a  condition  of  the  indul- 


..«  ft      rr\ 


i'  "Ce      i.   i  i>  gain  tiic 


„  ijiciiary  iriuuigcnce    r<io.  c,  arid    ilie   (lurlial  iniiul- 

pnce  No.  6,  it  is  necessary  to  visit  a  church  or  chapel  of  ide  Conti  I  ternitv 
U»  which  b  celebrated  the  Tean:  »f  the  Sacred  Heart. 


62G 


DEVOl  :0N  TO  THE 


foists  of  the  Circumoi.-i(»r>  and  the  Epiphfiny ;  the  Sunihiya  of 
HuptuaLTesirnu,  Sexiiju.Hiiiui,  ami  Quiiujimj^nsima;  (riMxIFri- 
<hiy,  and  lh>\y  Saturday  ;  every  day  during  the  octave  of 
EaMter ;  on  Low  Sunday,  the  feast  of  St.  Mark,  ancJ  the  Ko- 
gation-d  yn;  and  on  Wliit-SumUiy,  and  during  iU  octave. 
2.  Twtiuty  y  ar«  and  tlieir  quadragemn,  on  I*alni-Sun(hiy 
3  Fifteen  years  and  tludr  iiuadniaerur,  on  Aah-Wefhu'sday 
,ho  4th  Sujiday  of  Lent,  the  3d  Sunday  of  Advent;  on 
tlu)  Kve,  and  at  tlie  Midni<^ht  and  Aurora  Masses  of  Clirist- 
rnas.  4.  Ten  years  and  their  quadrnyt-iuv,  on  the  Ist,  2d, 
an  i  4th  Sundays  of  Advent ;  every  day  in  Lent  (except 
tliosti  inontioned  above),  the  Vigil  of  Pentecost,  and  the 
thr(!0  diVK  of  the  Findjer-weeks.  6.  Seven  years  and  thtiir 
qaadrdgenre,  on  the  Visitation  and  f*re.sentation  of  ti 
iJlessed  Virgin,  and  on  the  feasts  of  tlie  Aposth's  mentioned 
al)ove.  6.  The  same  on  every  day  of  the  noveiia  prececHng 
the  f(!ast  of  tiio  Sacreil  Heart.  7.  Seven  years  and  their 
qnadraf/emv,  on  the  f<air  Sundays  inune(Hately  prcoediiirj 
that  fea-tt.  S.  Tl»e  same,  at  every  visit  to  a  picture  of  tlie 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  in  any  church  rir  chapel  wh(;re  it  is 
exposed  to  public  veneration  ;  the  conditions  being  contri- 
tion and  prayers  for  the  Pope's  intentions.  9,  Sixty  days 
for  (ivery  work  of  piety  performed  by  the  members. 

The>e  indulgences  are  applicable  to  the  souls  in  purga- 

All  that  is  required  of  the  associates,  in  order  to  obtahi 
tlie  privileges  attached  to  the  confra(ternity  (after  adinissiou 
by  a  duly  authorized  priest),  is  to  say  every  day  a  Pater, 
ftu  Ave,  and  a  Credo,  with  the  following  aspiration : 

O  most  sweet  Heart  of  fesus,  make  me  to  love  thee 
more  and  more ! 


An  Act  of  Reparation  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  ;  for  the 
use  of  the  Associates  in  particular. 

O  amiable  Jesus,  only  Son  of  the  living  God,  who,  by 
an  incomprehensible  effect  of  thy  love,  wast  pleased  to 
be  made  man,  to  be  born  in  a  st;ible,  to  live  amidst 
labors,  to  die  upon  a  cross,  and  to  leave  us,  as  a  per- 
peturd  pledge  of  thy  tcndcrneHs,  thy  own  body  and  biooU 
for  the  nourishment  of  our  souls,  in  the  ineffable  Sacra- 


SACRED  HEART  OF  JESUS. 


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merit  of  tlio  Euelmiist:  thou  beholdcHt  at  ihv  feet  a 
ennii.Kil  covered  vvi.h  confunion,  who  comen,  in  t'ho  .spirit 
Of  union  with  .11  the  .issoeinteH  in  the  adoption  of  thy 
(livine  Heart,  huu.hly  lo  confess  lii^  in^rratitude,  his  inf. 
ciu:tieH  mu  those  of  «)|  other  men,  tlutt  he  iimv  n.Ie 
rep  r.itior.  tor  them  hm  fir  hh  in  him  lies. 

Alas,  O  most  mniahle  JrsuH,  we  have  sinned  nrrninst 
Heaven  and  beto.e  thee.  IMie  injuricH,  the  ouUM.rea 
which  thy  «acred  Heart  has  received  from  the  in-rn.ti. 
tilde  and  the  muliee  of  men,  fur  sorpass  in  numht^r  the 
stars  ot  heaven  the  drops  of  w.-.ier  il .-  grains  of  the  sand 
ol  the  sea.  What  hath  it  no  .ulfert  op  our  part  m 
lie  course  of  thy  sacred  life,  in  hv  hi  (er  Passion,  .nd 
fVoni  tlie  momeuL  that  thou  lul^^  dwrU  amonrrst  us  in 
the  .Saeranjent  of  thy  love!  Oh,  ,vilh  how  much  bi.tcr. 
ness,  opprobrium  and  grief  have  we  deiucred  thy  divine 
Heart:  Pardon!  mercy!  O  adorable  H.J!.rt  of  Jcsus  • 
mercy  forme!  mercy  for  all  men,  and  for  thi.s  eounlry 
in  particular!  ^ 

I  derest,  with  all  the  sincerity  of  my  sotd,  and  witli 
he  m<.st  profo-ind  and  hitler  crrief,  every  thiiur  which 
hath  ever  otfendcd  thee  in  myself  or  in  others;  I  detest 
It  tor  the  love  thou  deservest,  and  which  is  supremely 
due  ualo  thee.  I  come  to  make  thee  an  honorable 
reparation,  with  the  deepest  humiliation  and  the  most 
absolute  annihilation  of  myself  Oh,  that  I  could  efface 
wi  h  my  teJirs,  und  wash  away  wi;h  all  my  blood,  the 
injuries  which  we  have  done  unto  thee.  Oh,  that  I 
could  repay  thee,  by  my  repentance,  by  my  works,  and 
bv  my  love,  all  the  glory,  honor,  and  aatisfiction  of 
which  thou  hast  been  robbed  by  the  injuries  and  out- 
rages tnat  have  been  committed  ag;;inst  thee  !  Accept 
at  least  the  earnest  desire  wi;h  which  thou  inspirest  me. 
Vouchsafe,  O  Heart  infiniielv  rich  in  mercy,  to  li.dit 
again  i!i  my  heart  and  that  of  all  men,  the  sacred  Fire 
vvincJi  thou  earnest  to  kindle  upon  the  earth.  Let  it 
it!/  ^'-If^'.'^M^  ^"'^^"'6  them,  let  it  make  of  ihem  one 
"'"""*  ""K  *'^y  ii«'irt.  Pour  down,  i  beseech  thee,  tl)y 
precious  and  abundant  benedictions  on  thy  holy 


most 


628 


DEVOTION  I'O  THE 


Clmrclj,  and  those  who  govern  it :  on  this  dioceae,  on 
this  town,  and  on  ull  tliose  who  are  united  with  us  by 
the  bondb  of  this  association.  O  Heart  of  Jesus,  live, 
reign  in  all  hearts,  for  time  and  for  eternity.    Amen. 

A  short  Act  of  Consecration. 

I  engage  myself  witli  all  my  heart,  for  all  my  life,  to 
the  contoderation  of  love  and  of  reparation,  formed  hi 
honor  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jenus.  I  renew  the  sacred 
alliance  which  I  contracted  with  him  in  holy  biipliHui, 
and  renouncing  S.itan  anew,  his  pomps,  and  all  his  works, 
1  devote  to  the  adorable  Heart  of  my  divine  Master,  and 
of  his  most  holy  Mother,  all  that  I  am  and  all  that  1  have, 
for  time  and  for  eternity.     Amen. 

Mediiation  on  the  Love  of  our  Lord  Jesus. 

Oh.  that  wo  understood  the  love  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
towards  us !  So  tenderly  has  he  loved  us,  tiiat  if  all  the 
men,  all  the  angels,  and  all  the  saints,  were  to  unite  with 
all  their  strength,  they  could  not  attain  to  the  thousandth 
part  of  the  love  our  Lord  Jesus  bears  towards  us.  He 
loves  us  infinitely  more  than  we  love  ourselves ;  he  loves 
us  to  excess.  For  what  greater  love,  than  that  God 
should  die  for  us,  his  own  creatures  !  He  has  loved  us 
to  the  end.  (St.  John  xiii.  1.)  There  has  not  been  a 
moment  from  eternity  in  which  God  has  not  loved  us, 
and  thought  of  us,  one  by  one.  « I  have  loved  thee 
with  an  everlasting  love."  He  afterwards  became  man 
for  the  love  of  us ;  and  for  our  sake  chose  a  life  of  suf- 
fering, and  the  cruel  death  of  the  cross.  Hence,  after 
sacritlcing  all  to  show  his  lo>e  for  us,  he  has  loved  us 
more  than  his  own  honor,  repose,  and  life.  Oh,  excess 
of  love,  at  which  even  the  angels  are  astonished !  Yet 
this  is  not  enough ;  for  through  his  exceeding  love,  he 
is  further  pleased  to  stay  with  us  in  the  blessed  Sru5ra- 
ment  of  the  altar ;  there  he  abides,  motionless,  and,  as 
it  were,  senseles   :  he  appears  to  do  nothing  but  to  love 

itiah         T .nvp  inil'ippa  'i  /li»c.i~-»  ^f +1.-.  ,»,%„_4-  —  a  .     -* 

— ,.  ,    ^...yxr,  1.1U.H.L0  Li  \^c.-im;  xji  itiv;  consuiiii;  presence  UI 
tlie  object  beloved.     IT:  nee  our  Lord  Jesus  is  pleased 


SACRED  HEART  OF  JESUS. 


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to  remain  constantly  with  us  in  the  blesocd  Sacrament. 
It  seemed  to  him  too  little  to  stay  with  men  three-and- 
thirty  years  on  earth ;  hence  he  is  pleased  to  tarry  with 
them,  m  the  blessed  Sacrament,  from  age  to  age.  It  is 
true  tliat  while  on  earth  he  completed  the  work  of  re- 
demptioji :  why,  then,  should  he  continue  to  remain  with 
us?  Surely  it  is  to  prove  his  exceeding  love  for  us; 
he  cannot  endure  to  separate  himself  from  us.  /or  his 
♦'  delights  are  with  the  sons  of  men."  (Prov.  viii.)  This 
love  leads  him  to  make  lumself  the  food  of  our  souls, 
m  order  to  unite  himself  with  us,  and  make  our  hearts 
and  his  heart  one  and  the  same.  "  He  that  eateth  my 
flesh  and  (Irinketli  my  blood  abideth  in  mc,anu  I  in  him." 
(John  vi.)  Oh,  excess  of  divine  love !  A  servant  of 
God  used  to  say  :  "  My  amazement  about  the  mystery 
of  the  blessed  Eucharist  is  not  how  bread  becomes  flesh, 
or  how  our  Lord  Jesus  is  in  many  places  at  once,  and 
conhned  within  so  small  a  compass ;  for  all  things  are 
possible  with  God.  But  this  is  my  wonder,  how  Jesus 
loved  man  so,  as  to  become  his  food;  when  I  think 
her'jof,  I  own  I  am  confounded,  and  have  but  to  say  that 
it  is  a  truth  of  faith  passing  my  comprehension.  0  love 
of  Jesus,  make  men  know  you,  make  them  love  you  !' 

An  Act  of  Consecration  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus. 
To  thee,0  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  do  I  devote  and  offer 
up  my  life,  my  thoughts,  words,  actions,  and  sufferings. 
May  my  whole  being  be  no  longer  employed  but  in  lov- 
ing, serving,  and  glorifying  thee.  O  Sacred  Heart,  bo 
thou  henceforth  the  sole  object  of  my  love,  the  protector 
of  my  life,  the  pledge  of  my  salvation,  and  my  refuge  at 
the  hour  of  my  death.  Justify  me,  O  blessed  and  ado- 
rable Heart,  at  the  bar  of  divine  justice,  and  screen  me 
trom  the  anger  which  my  sins  deserve.  Imprint  thyself 
like  a  divine  seal  on  my  heart,  that  I  may  never  be  sep- 
arated from  thee.  May  my  name  also  be  ever  engraven 
upon  thee,  and  may  I  ever  be  conse/»-rated  to  thy  glory, 
ever  burning  vvith  the  names  of  thy  love,  and  eniireiy 
penetrated  with  it  for  all  eternity.  This  is  all  my  desii-e, 
n  2  45 


630 


DEVOTION  TO  THE 


(..  live  in  tl.oo      One  thing  have  F  sought  of  tho  Lord 

Inn  IV"     '^^^^''^'J''''M  /"••'y  «^^vell  in^he  Heart  oC 
L-oi'ii  all  the  (lays  ot  my  life.     Amen. 

A  Prni/cr  to  the  Eternal  Father. 


O  ofcrnal  Fallicr,  k't  nu;  oil 


or 


K.ic red  Heart  of  Ihy  well-heloved  « 
hini-.elf  up  a  sacrifuu'  to  thy  jusliee. 


up  unto  thy  mercy  tlie 


on,  even  aw  he  olVered 


ih 


Aeeept,  on  my  hehalf,  all    the  thou'rjit 


fliieeiions,  motions,  and  all  the  act 


JltMrt ;  thev  are  mine,  b 


H,  seniunent.s, 
ions  of  tliiM  Saitred 


th 


U 


hin( 
Heart 

Jdl  the  benefits  conferred 
Lord 


ecanse  it  was  ::nmola.ted  for  me 

o 

|)lacc  in 

lis  kSacred 

smvin'r  for 


("V  nre  rnine,  beca.ise  for  the  fulure  I  an)  resolved  t 
mlnnt  nothujg  into  my  heart  but  what  hath    nl 


eceive,  then,  ()  (^rod,  ihe  merits  of  tl 
in  saiistaction  for  my  sins,  and  in  thanio 


,  as  so   many  motives  for  Ln-ant. 
tiive  me,  O  Lord,  for  their  sake,  ull  tl 


upon  me.      Receive  them,  O 


but 
them 


ing  my  pcjitions. 
"le  graces  J  need, 


especi.tlly  the  gift,  of  final  p 

-   'f  so  miny  acts  of  love,  adorationVand 


which  I  now  oiler  to  thy  di .. 

Heart,  this  Heart  alone,  can  love,  I 


crseverance.      Receive 
praise 


us  thou  deservest.     Amc 


II. 


vine  m.-ijesty.      This  Sacred 
lonor,  and  glorify  thee 


The  faithful  are  invited  to  make,  at  fixtnl  times  in  tho 
day,  acc-ordniir  to  their  opportunities,  one  or  more  of  he 
following  aspirations  of  love  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus' 

O  S:,cred  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  love  thee,  and  desire  to 
love  thee  more  and  more! 

h.  l!f  """■•;;  1  *^?"''  ^'"i'T"  '^'^^^  '«^'«  «f  "«'  inflame  GUI 
hearts  with  the  love  of  thee ! 

O  Sacred  Heart  of  .Tesus,  m:iyest  thou  be  known,  loved, 
and  adored  throughout  all  the  world! 

O  Heart  of  my  dear  Redeemer,  may  the  lOve  of  tliv 
friends  supply  all  the  inioHe^  a-d  n,.H"e^"  "'•••■'-  f    - 
sustainesty  "  '  '  -^bf-^-  w.u^w  tnuu 


BACKED  HKAIIT  OF  JESUS. 


531 


An,  A::t  of  C<mincrctiou  to  tlie  Sacred  Heart  of  JetvA. 

O  dearest  and  nioHt  loving  Lord,  who  dost  invite  rao 
to  givo  tliee  n>y  heart,  and  eonunandest  me  to  love  theo 
wiih  my  whole  heart,  I  most  earnestly  diisire  to  perform 
thy  will.  l*\)r  whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee?  There 
is  none  upon  oarlh  that  I  desire  in  comjKiriHon  of  thee. 
For  thee  my  heart  and  my  flesh  have  fainted  away. 
Thou  art  the  (Jod  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  forever. 

'J'hou  art  the  souree  (tf  all  perfeetion,  whom  the  anjjfels 
delifjfht  to  behold.  Tlion  hast  thoujLfht  of  me  from,  all 
eterinty,  and  hast  bestowed  on  me  in  time  this  exeellent 
bcinf,^  "  .1  Utile  lower  than  the  anj^ds."  Thou  dost  sus- 
tain me  every  moment,  lest  I  should  fdl  baek  into  my 
ori^niial  nolliin<i,rieHH.  When  I  was  lost  in  my  sin,  thou, 
the  co-e(inal  Son  of  tho  eternal  Father,  didst  y(\\Kt  thyself 
for  me,  takinu!'  upon  thee  my  feeble  nature,  that  thou 
mit^'lilest  sulfcr  in  my  stead.  Oh,  what  ijitter  suH'i>riiijfH 
didst  thou    underi^o  for  me  in  the  (garden  am  the 

eroMs!  \lhTe.  jxiiisn  a  while  to  meditate  briejlij  on  some 
jtriiicifxil  sujf'r.rin^.s  of  our  Lord^  especially  svch  as  may  in 
any  loay  resemble  your  own ;  for  instance,  loss,  or  ivgrati- 
t.iidc  (f  friends,  calumnies,  reproaches,  d,esolali<m  <f  sfiirif, 
<|'f'.]  O  my  bountiful  and  most  loving  Lord,  can  it  be 
that  sneh  excess  of  love  should  not  move  me  to  such 
})Oor  return  as  I  can  make  thee !  Yes,  Lord,  I  will  love 
thee,  because  thou  didst  tirst  love  me.  I  will  try  to  lovo 
thee,  as  thou  hast  commanded,  with  all  my  heart,  all  my 
mind,  all  my  f-()ul,and  all  my  strength.  I  protest  before 
thee,  th.it  henceforth  neither  tribulation,  nor  distress,  nor 
persecution,  nor  life,  nor  death,  nor  any  created  thing, 
Bhall  be  able  to  sei)arate  me  from  thee,  my  beginning 
and  my  end.  Quench,  then,  by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  all  love 
of  the  world  and  of  myself  which  still  reigns  within  me; 
enable  me  to  bear  thy  sweet  yoke,  that  I  may  learn  of 
thee  to  be  meek  and  humble  of  heart.  Pierce  my  soul 
with  a  deep  sense  of  my  own  wretchedner.s,  that  so  I 
may  learn  to  esteem  others  better  than  myself. 

U  meek  and  humble  Heart  of  mv  Jesus!  O  Heart  of 


632 


DEVOTION  TO  THE 


Zn'cMTr.r  \ '""^  ""f-     ^  henceforth  the  moving 

Amen  ^''  "'^  P"^  '"^  ''»'  ^^U  «ternity 

Prayer  o/-S<.  ff^rtruA  to  (A.  i,W.d  ^.art  o/ Ji«„ 

.  O  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus !  living  and  life-irivino-  fo>,„t 

ain   of  eternal   life,  infinite   treasure  of  the  div3v 

tZZv'""n'  "  '7'  V,  ^''°»  "''  ^y  refuge  and  m^y' 

"1  my  aesues  and  of  my  actions.     Amen. 

An  Act  of  Reparation  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus 

5ap^lTe^aCrr;>o&-i-Sst 

to!-  myself,  who  have  so  often  offended  iCT  P  ?  ' 

.,  in  cn^  oaciuu  nre  oi   thy  iova 


SACKED  HEART  <  F  JKSU9. 


^33 


And  for  my  pni  t,  I  promise  thee,  O  most  sweet  Jo8U8 
to  endeavor  for  the  future,  .s  mucJi  us  in  me  lies,  by 
my  devotion  in  <.iiu,-cii,  by  my  diligence  in  visitin..  t  u-e 
n  the  feaerament  of  the  altar,  by  my  fervor  in  rec^^iv  ng 
hee  in  the  ho  y  Communion,  to  make  reparation  for  he 
irreverences,  he  protanations,  and  the  sacrileges  wh  ch 
I  deplore  in  the  bitterness  of  my  soul.     Amen! 

A  Visit  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jems. 

O  Heart  of  Jesus  '    who    remainest   dav  and  nirrht 

nnongst   us,   inviti,,^;*  expecting,   receiving,   all    tJ  ose 

.yno  come  to  visit  thee,  I  worship  thee,  and  confess  to 

ee  my  misery  and  my  nothingness.      I  thank  thee  for 

all  the  mercies  which  thou  hast  bestowed  upon  me,  es- 

pecially  for  delivering  me  from  the  power  of'  the  dc-il  • 

tor  restoring  to  me  the  dignity  of  a  child  of  God,  which 

(had  lost  by  sin;   for  giving  me  blessed  Mary  for  mv 

advocate  ;  and  inspiring  me  with  the  desi-e  to  come  into 

hy  presence     I  thank  thee  with  all  my  heart,  that  thou 

vouchsafest  to  remain  open  for  me;   I  desire  to  repah^ 

the  injuries  which  I  have  had  the  misery  to  inflict  upon 

thee,  by  my  coldness  and   indifference  to  thy  service 

Oh,  that  I  could  honor  thee  as  thou  deservest  t^o  be  hot 

ored  in  all  places  where  now  thou  art  the  least  honored 

and  the  most  neglected.     Amen.  '"""rcu 

Mo'^hor  of7-  ^V^"''''"V^'   ^^^"'^'  "^'^^^   ^'^^y  ^^^  dear 
Mother  of  fair  love,  who  so  earnestly  desirest  that  thv 

divine  Son  should  be  loved  by  all,  ilbtairlr  meVby 
thy  most  powerful  intercession,  that  he  may  receive  and 
'.rmv  wh'.l'  u-'-  ^^f  •^^'•^•tion,  which  I  this  day  make 
31  my  while  sel  in  thy  presence;  to  the  end  that  my 
name  may  be  written  indelibly  in  the  number  of  those 
happy  souls,  who,  faithful  and  constant  in  his  service 
shall  never  be  separated  from  the  most  sweet  love  of  thy 
dear  and  most  amiable  Son  Jesus.     Amen. 

The  Litany  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  will  be  found  in. 

its  place,  p.  Vua. 

4.5* 


m    I 


6'dA     CONFRATERNITY  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT. 

Form  of  Admission  into  the  Confraternity  of  the  Sobered 

Heart  of  Jesus. 

I, ^ ,  for  the  greater  honor  of 

Jesus  Christ  crucified,  and  of  his  divine  Heart,  bunung 
with  love  in  the  blessed  Eucliarist,  and  also  to  repair  tii^ 
outrages  he  receives  in  this  aui,n.ist  Saerament,  associate 
myself  of  my  own  free  will  to  ihe  faiiliiui  received  into 
thi-j  pious  Confraternity ;  I  desire  to  participate  in  the 
iudulgences  with  which  it  is  enr' ched,  and  in  the  good 
wosky  therein  performed;  both  ^v  the  expiation  oi  my 
ovv  11  sins,  an<.-  '  >:  the  assistance  of  the  suffering  souls  in 
purgatory. 

()  sweet  Jesuf.  I  entbgo  m  thy  Sacred  Heart  all  the 
members  of  this^  ^  ^sotiiation ;  grant  that,  faithfnlly  ob- 
serving the  prec'0^.t  of  thy  law,  and  fulfilling  the  duties 
proper  to  their  condition,  they  may  be  more  and  more 
inflamed  with  the  fire  of  thy  divine  love.    Amen. 


Received  at 


on  this 


_  day  of 


Director 


®I)e  C0nfraUrmlj}  of  i\\t  Blessed  Sacra- 

matt. 

This  Confraternity  -was  established  at  Rome  about  the 
commencement  of  the  16th  century  ;  ita  object  being  to  pay 
especial  honor  to  Jesus  Christ  in  the  sacrament  of  his  love, 
and  to  make  reparation  for  the  injuries  con  emitted  against 
him  therein. 

The  asrociates  engage — 1.  To  promote,  by  every  mefitns, 
the  reverence  due  to  the  Ble^oed  Sacrament.  2,  Te  assist 
at  processions  in  horn  •  ,f  it,  3.  To  aiako  offerip  •  -^t  can- 
dles, &.C.,  for  Its  altar.     :.  To  say  five  "Our  Fl^.;^-lJ,   and 


CONFRATERNITY  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT.    635 

fivo  "  Hail  Marys"  every  week  in  honor  of  it.     5.  To  accom 
pany  tlie  Blessed  Sacrament  to  the  sick,  or  to  say  instead 
five  "  Our  Fathers"  and  five  "  Hail  Marys." 

The  indulgences  attached  to  the  Confraternity  are 1.  A 

plenary  indulgence,  in  the  form  of  Jubilee  (with  the  usual 
conditions),  on  the  day  of  admission  ;  also  three  times  during 
life.  2.  A  plenary  indulgence  tor  assisting  at  the  procession 
in  the  octave  of  Corpus  Cliristi,  or,  where  unable  to  assist 
in  person,  for  uniting  in  spirit  with  the  same  object ;  also  at 
the  hour  of  death,  on  invoking,  at  least  mentally,  the  holy 
name  of  Jesus.  3.  An  indulgence  of  seven  years  and  seven 
quadragence  (with  the  usual  conditioiis)  on  the  feast  of 
Corpus  Christi,  also  on  Maundy-Thursday,  on  condition  of 
confession,  <fec.,  and  assisting  at  the  procession,  4.  An  in- 
dulgence of  100  days  for  accompanying  the  viaticum  to  the 
sick,  or  praying  as  above;  for  assisting  at  processions  or 
ofKces  of  the  Confraternity ;  for  visiting  the  chapel  of  the 
Confraternity  on  Fridays;  for  visiting  the  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment on  Maundy-Thursday;  for  assisting  at  Mass  in  the 
chapel  of  the  Confraternity  on  days  of  its  assembling,  or  at 
processions ;  for  assisting  at  a  funeral ;  for  praying  as  above 
for  the  soul  of  a  deceased  brother ;  for  exercising  hospitalify 
to  the  poor  ;  reconciling  persons  at  variance ;  reclaiming  a 
sinner ;  instructing  the  ignorant ;  visiting  the  sick  or  impris- 
oned ;  giving  alms,  or  doing  any  work  of  corporal  or  spirit- 
ual mercy.  / 

All  these  indulgences  are  applicable-  to  the  souls  in  pmr- 
gatory. 

Ejaculatory  Prayer  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 

Praised  and  glorified  each  moment  be  the  most  Holy 
and  Divine  Sacrament ! 

The  following  indulgences  are  attached  to  the  repetition 
of  this  prayer:— 1.  An  indulgence  of  100  days  once  a  day. 
2.  The  same  three  times  a  day  on  all  Thursdays  in  the  year, 
on  the  feast  of  Corpus  Christi,  and  on  any  day  during  the' 
octave.  3.  A  plenary  indulgence  (with  the  usual  condi- 
tions) to  those  who  shall  have  repeated  it  every  day  for  a 
month,  on  any  day  at  choice.  The  partial  indulgence  oi 
100  days  is  applicable  to  the  souls  in  purgatory,  on  repeat- 

ediction,  or  elevation  of  the  blessed  Sacrament 


536 


DEVOTIOK  TO  TIIK 


I 


Henotion  to  tl)c  Sacrcb  l5carlof  iltarij. 

I)evotton  to  the  Heart  of  Miiry  is  but  the  consequence  of 
the  devotion  due  to  the  Heart  of  Jesus.  It  is  u  conaequenco 
of  that  boundless  love  of  Jesus  for  his  most  holy  Mother, 
which  leads  him  to  share  with  her  all  his  riches  and  honors 
10  far  as  they  can  be  communicated  to  a  creature.  Tho 
Church  never  dissociates  the  Mother  from  her  divine  Son 
in  the  festivals  which  she  celebrates  to  his  honor.  If  she 
celebrates  the  mysteries  of  the  Saviour,  from  his  Incarna- 
tion to  his  Ascension,  she  celebrates  likewise  all  the  myste- 
ries of  Mary,  from  lier  Conception  to  her  Assumption.  Tho 
Feast  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Mary  is,  therefore,  but  the 
natural  consequence  of  that  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus. 

Let  us  love  and  honor  these  two  Hearts,  so  intimately 
united  ;  let  us  go  to  the  Father  through  the  Heart  of  Jesus  ; 
let  us  go  to  the  Saviour  through  the  Heart  of  Mary.  Let 
us  render  to  God  tlie  Father,  through  the  Heart  of  Jesus, 
what  we  owe  to  liis  iuHnite  justice  and  goodness ;  and  let  us 
render  to  God  the  Son,  through  the  Heart  of  Mary,  what 
^#fe  owe  to  his  mercy,  and  all  liis  benefits  to  us.  We  sliall 
obtain  every  thing  from  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
through  the  Heart  of  Jesue,  and  we  shall  obtain  every  thing 
from  the  Son  through  the  Heart  of  Mary.  It  is  customary 
with  many  pious  persons  to'dedicate  the  first  Saturday  in 
the  month  to  the  pal^ticular  honor  of  the  Immaculate  Heart, 
of  Mary,  as  the  first  Friday  is  devoted  to  the  Sacred  Heai  i, 
of  Jesus.  To  this  end,  they  assist  at  Mass  and  make  a  spir- 
itual communion,  if  they  cannot  conununicate  sacramentally, 
to  thank  God  for  all  the  graces  he  has  bestowed  upon  Mary, 
and  for  the  tender  affection  with  which  he  has  filled  her  heart 
towards  us.  In  the  evening  they  visit  some  church  or  altar 
iedicated  to  ..he  blessed  Virgin;  or,  if  that  be  impossible,  they 
pay  a  visit  to  her  image  in  their  own  oratory,  or  elsewhere. 

An  Act  of  Reparation  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Mary. 

O  Heart  of  Mary,  I  honor  thee  as  the  Heart  most 
pleasing'  to  our  Lord,  and  most  intimately  united  to  him. 
I  love  thee  as  the  Heart  of  the  best  of  mothers,  and  I 
rejoice  m  thy  glonous  prerogatives.    Prostrate  before 


SACRED  HEAKT  OF  MARY. 


637 


Inf.!l?-  ^r*  i^  ?^'^'  ^  "'•'^^^  ^^^^  this  humble  act  of 
repaniUon  for  all  the  outrages  which  thou  hast  receiv^ 
from  me  and  from  all  mankind.  I  humbly  confess  thS 
fhi  K  !^"  guilty  of  the  greatest  ingratitude  towards 
tlL^^  "'uJ  that   through  thee,  the  divine  mercy 

RnL  f w'';.  ^""^  'T'^  ""^  "^^'  I  ^«"t"re  even  yet  tl 
hope  that  thou  wilt  not  abandon  me.    In  this  sweet 

ITnuZT'!^  f  ?  animated  by  a  most  earnest  desire  to 
be  more  fu  hful  and  more  devoted  to  thee.     I  prav  thco 

do,  to  present  it  to  thy  dear  Son  Jesus,  so  that,  through 
thee,  my  most  loving  Saviour  may  pour  down  h  s  bene- 
dictions  more  and  more  on  me,  and  on  all  who  m-e  dear 
unio  me.     Amen. 

Another  Act  of  Reparation. 

nf  M^^  ^"^  *^n  ^««V ''f .^^^  ^^'^'^  O^immaculate  Heart 
of  Mary,  to  recall,  m  the  bitterness  of  my  soul,  the  veare 
of  my  childhood.  Faithless  to  the  promise;  whlhl 
have  so  often  made  to  thee,  I  have  filled  thee  with  sad- 
ness, I  have  forsaken  thy  service  for  pleasures  whi-h 
have  never  brought  me  a  moment's  happiness.     Bu    I 

f n  nn  T'  w^ u'^'^'^l  J  "^°^^  *«  rcuew  with  thee  that 
union  which  I  have  broken  with  so  much  folly  and  in- 
gratitude Reject  me  not,  O  Heart  of  the  tenderest  of 
mothers,  but  be  henceforth  my  protector  and  my  model 
to-thehour  ofmy  death.    Amen. 

An  Act  of  Consecration  to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Mary. 

O  Heart  of  Mary,  I  offer,  I  consecrate  to  thee  mv 
heart;  thou  shalt  ever  be  the  object  of  my  veneration 
love,  and  confidence;    I  will  pay  thee   mV devot  o^^^J 
everyday;  I  will  celebrate  th/fLts  witrjoy;  I  wS! 

fn^'fh    i    "^glect  no  means  of  obtaining  thee  the  honor 

^n  th.'fh      !!  '^^"^^  r  ^"^  ""^^  thee;  I  will  bring 
all  the  thoughts  and  affections  of  my  heart  into  con 
formitv  witH  thi""-  Mnr"  T  wi!'   --'       •■  i 

L  X    ;."•'   ". — '"■"•->  "iia  1  will  ixjuKe  ii  mv  uutv  to  imi 
tate  %  virtues,  especially  thy  purity  and  thy  hl'mtr 


538 


DEVOTION  TO  THE 


J 
i 


Vouchsafe,  O  Mary,  to    -  "  to  mo  tliy  Heart,  and  to 


receive  me  therein,  in 


ill  thy  deur  and  f.dih- 


I'nl  children.  Ohtiiu  tor  uj.  the  jjnice  f  need  to  imitate 
thee,  as  tliou  huat  imitated  JesiiH  Christ ;  Huecor  me  in 
all  dangers,  console  me  in  all  at!lictions,  and  teaeh  me 
how  to  make  a  holy  use  of  all  the  goods  and  ills  of  life. 
Amen. 

Another  Acl  of  Connacratioiu 

O  Heart  of  Mary,  ever  Virgin  ;  O  Heart,  the  holiefit, 
the  purest  the  most  perfect,  that  llie  Almighty  halh 
formed  in  any  creature;  O  Heart,  full  of  all  grace  and 
sweetr'esa,  throne  of  love  and  mercy,  image  of  the  ado- 
rable Heart  of  Jesus,  that  didsl  love  (jod  more  than  all 
the  serapiiim,  that  (li(Ul  procure  more  glt»ry  to  the  most 
holy  Trinity  than  jdl  the  saints  together,  that  didst  en- 
dure, for  love  of  us,  such  hitter  dolors  at  the  foot  of  the 
cross,  and  dost  so  justly  merit  the  revereiiee,  love,  and 
gratitude  of  all  maidcind;  I  give  thee  thanks  for  all  tin 
benefits  which  thou  hast  obtained  for  me  from  the  Divine 
mercy  ,  I  unite  myself  to  all  the  souis  that  lind  their  joy 
and  consolation  in  loving  and  honoring  thee.  O  Hoart 
moat  amiable,  the  delight  and  admiration  of  the  angels 
and  the  saints,  hencforth  thou  shalt  be  to  me,  next  to 
the  Heart  of  Jesus,  the  object  of  my  tenderest  devotion, 
my  refuge  in  affliction,  my  consohi  Ion  in  sorrow,  my 
place  of  retreat  froii;  the  er.omies  <  my  sal  ation,  and, 
at  the  hour  of  my  deatii,  the  surest  anchor  of  my  hope. 
Amen. 

V 

Praytf  of  St.  Gertrude  to  the  Soared  Heart  of  Mary. 

O  iramc^culate  Heart  of  Mary,  I  h;.\c  nothing  in  my- 
self to  offer  thee  that  is  worthy  <  "  'hee ;  but  what  thanks 
ought  I  not  to  pay  thee,  for  all  le  vors  which  lou 
hast  obtaiiied  for  me  from  the  ^'a\  -f  Jesws !  V'hat 
repnration  ought  I  not  to  make  tiiee  for  all  my  te|)'  'y 
'jo  thy  service !  I  desire  to  return  thee  love  for  lovi;; 
*jie  only  good  that  I  possess  is  the  sacred  Heart  of  Jcsu», 


SArriEl)  IIKART  OF  MAHY. 


630 


which  thon   thyself  huHt  jrivcii  ir.o:     I  (.flTcr  thoo  thU 
tn-nsiiri,  ()t*  iiiliiiitc  inire;  I  cnriiiot  <l 


doNt 


«>  itiiiro,  and  Ihoti 


not  dcM.'rvo  h-ss  nt  my  hnndn;  hnl,  rcccivlnir  fn.m 

nU^  this  ^r,f,    ,„„Ht  pivdiHlM  in  thy  M^r|,t,  Im.  ,,|,.„h,.(I,  I    I 

Hoceli   thfc,  to  jirc.pt   my  h.':irt,  v\hii-h   I   h.Tu   oil 
tlu»e,  und  [  shall  he  j 


oicvcr  hh;HH(^( 


)«- 


er  to 


un(  II, 


IWaiier  to  the  Sacrnl  llmrt  of  th  It/rn.ml  Virohi  M 


'ry. 


O  Ilcnrt  of  IVI;ny,  iMotlu^r  of  (.'od,  and  our  MoH 
alHo;  <)  Ifcirt,  rnont  vv(.rlhv  of  love,  in  whi  h  t| 
Holy  'i'rinity   Ih   well   ph  isWl ;  ()   II, ..ut    vvnrtl 
Kncd  and   iMMKtfcd  hy  an^rcJM      -I 
llir. sacred  Heart  of  .iCsns,  \vl 
n^c  thou   rclh'ctcst;  ()  Heart   of  M 


itr 

1(4  must 

v  to  bo 


men,  most   ninnlar  to 


iiiM-  ele.ir  and   perfect  ini- 

lull  of  till!  hovvi'ls  of  oinpassion  towards  us  wivlcln-d 
creatun  s;  warm,  I  heheech  th.-e,  the  cold  hearts  of  thy 
cl.i!<ln'n,  ai:d  make  lliem  lieiieefortli  lldi  l<  ,if  noil 
vc  nothin<r,  doire  nolhinn-,  |.„i  „„ly  i|„.  |j,..,,.,  „|' j 


!o 


Christ.     Infiin'  int 


e  lis 


o  our  hreasts  Ilie  t(,\v  ofihy  virliies, 


iiKl  kind]     II.   them   the  flame  of  thy  mdailii..;'  eliarity. 

lUdi    o\er  ihe  Cliurcli.  and   eonlinnillv  defend  it  ;   he 

le   sweet    relti/re  of   ;,||   f,ii|,fnl   V'hrisliaiis ;'  \m 


W 


lion 


ti 


th 


oi     iiieir  'nipre'MiahIc   tower,  wherein  tl 


•y  m.iV  a 


hid( 


i^oiuiv   a<r        t    1,  ,.   asHaults   <d*  the   enemy.     Tlirou^ri, 
lice.  ()  Ileal    of  Mary,  in.iy  wc  have  acc<'ss  to  thy  Hon, 


tl 


iroiiirh   thee  riia)    wc   ohtain   all   irym 
'tern.. I  «alv!ition.     Assist 


'cs    ne<'esi-,ary   to 
us  in  all   sti'i.ils  and  ncceshi- 


i.'s,  comfori  ns  when  sorrowful,  sf relief lu,i,  „h  ufu-n 
I'mM'^'Ujc  thou  our  refn^-  in  'pcrKccnlion.  our  m  ,r 
iiiuaiiMcr:  hut  especi.dly  at  ihc  hour  of  death,  in  our 
hist   mortal   a<rony,  when  th<    powers  of  hell  a-sail 


thai  they  may  take  awa\ 
and  at  that  tremendou    I 


oiii 


pcnds,  the  i,  ()  most 


lour,  on  which  our  eternily  de- 


eouipassloii 


'le   V 


irjjin, 


.iKe 


th 


K-rvaiifH  fed  the  ^r«M,dne^s  uf  t..v  m.tternal  Hcrt;  then 
he  mindful,  wc  In  ccch  thee,  of  that  pow.r  uhi<-;i  the 
haviour  oj  the  orld,  who  w  s  born  of  Jh,-.  Imth  i,Mvcn 
t"thee.  Griiui  us  a  most  sai  rctmai  in  ih<  i-n  fount- 
i"M   d'  mercy,  that  one  <!  v         may  be,  mad.   worlhy  to 


powers  OI  iieii  a-saiJ  im     j 
ml.— in  that  terrible  day. 


540 


ASSOCIATION  OF  THE 


(2i:i)e  Association  of  tl)e  €)o[^  axib  Immacttlatt 
ijeart  of  Mav^, 

The  archconfraterniiy  under  this  title  was  established  at 
Paris,  in  the  Church  of  Notre  Dame  dcs  Victoires,  Decem- 
ber 16th,  1836.  It  was  approved  by  the  Pope,  April  24th, 
1838,  with  the  privilege  of  aggregating  to  itself  other  simi- 
lar associations.  The  primary  object  of  the  Association  is 
tt>  pray  for  the  conversion  of  sinners  and  of  persons  in  er- 
tor ;  and  God  has  been  pleased  to  answer  its  prayers  in  a 
'<nost  remarkable  manner. 

All  that  is  absolutely  necessary  on  the  part  of  each  asso- 
ciate is,  after  registration  of  name,  to  recite  every  day  the 
"  Hail  Mary"  for  the  intentions  of  the  Association.     The  fol- 

•  This  feast  lias  no  fixed  day.  It  is  f^olemnized  in  some  cliurche«i,  with 
the  a|iprobution  of  tiie  Ordinary,  on  the  8th  of  February;  in  others,  on 
ihe  ist  of  Ju!ie  :  and  in  some  ciiuruiies,  on  the  Sunday  wittiiu  the  ouUivo 
•rthe  Assumption. 


glor'fy,  with  thee,  in  the  heavens,  the  most  sacred  Heart 
of  thy  dear  Son,  ibrever  and  over.     Amen. 

May  the  divine  Heart  of  Jesus  and  the  immaculate 
Heart  of  Mary  be  alw  ays,  and  in  all  places,  acknowl- 
edged, praised,  blessed,  loved,  and  faithfully  honored 
»nd  glorified.     Amen. 

Pope  Pius  VII.  granted  to  the  faithful  who  8l\ouId  recite 
with  dcvotid  the  preceding  prayer — 1'.  An  indulgence  of 
60  days,  once  a  day.  2.  A  plenary  indulgence  on  the  feasts 
of  the  Assumption,  the  Nativity,  "and  the  Sacred  Heart  of 
Mary,*  to  all  who,  having  recitotl  it  for  a  year,  shall  per- 
form the  usual  conditions  of  confession  and  comnmnion,  and 
visit  a  church,  or  at  least  an  altar,  dedicated  to  the  Blessea 
Virgin,  to  pray  for  the  intentions  of  the  Pope.  3.  A  pleu 
ary  indidgenco  at  the  hour  of  death  to  all  who  shall  navo 
recited  it  frequently  f'aring  their  life.  These  indulgences 
are  applicable  to  the  souls  in  purgatory 


SACKED  HEART  OF  MAKF. 


&41 


hwin^r  pious  ojceicises,  thoiigli  Ixist  duitoti  to  auHwer  Oiv 
ends  ol  Lho  Aaeociutioii,  arc  not  stiictly  roquiiod  :— 

An  Act  of  Oft/ at  ion  to  be  recited  daily. 

I  olFcr  up  to  God  Jill  the  tliouo-hts,  words,  and  nctioi.q 
ot  this  i\;iy,  .uid  more  particularly  all  uiy  prayers  and 
devotions  tlirou^rl,  i|,e  Holy  and  Itumaeulate  Heart  o. 
the  ever-hlessed  Vir^rh,  M^ry;  and  I  pray  for  the  e..n- 
version  of  sinners,  especially  (hose  wlio  have  been  rec- 
ommended to  my  prayers,  and  for  the  Hanetlficafion  of 
Jill  in  this  community. 

iM:iry,  refujre  of  siimers,  pray  fftr  uh. 

Miiry,  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us,  who  seek 
Ihy  succor. 
Hail,  i\Jary. 

It  is  recommended  further— 1.  To  ccnimunicate  once  a 
month.  'J.  io  recite  the  rosary  once  a  week:  both  for  tlui 
mtent^ions  ot  the  A.ssocial-ion.  .'i.  to  wear,  as  a  Uid-e,  the 
medal  ot  the  Immaculate  Conception.  4.  To  say  often  the 
Meinurdre  prayer. 

'V\\(t  j.lenary  iiululgencris  granted  to  the  associates,  with 
the  usual  conditions,  are— 1.  On  the  day  of  admission.  2 
At  the  hour  <.f  death.  iJ.  On  the  Sunday  before  Septua 
gesmu,  the  principal  feasfc  of  the  AHsociation.  4.  On  the 
K'ast  ol  our  Lords  Circumcision.  6.  On  the  Feasts  of  the 
'  unhcation,  Aniumciation,  Assumption,  Conception.  I)(,lor.s 
aid  Nativity  of  our  Jilc^sed  Lady.  C.  On  the  Feast  o<(  the 
U.nversi..n  of  St.  I'aul.  7.  On  the  Feast  of  St.  iMnry  Mai?- 
ilaien.  8.  On  any  two  days  of  the  mouth.  9.  On  the  anui- 
versary  of  their  baptism. 

Tluuv  U  also  an  indulgence  of  5«J0  .lavs  for  all  the  mem- 
bers an  I  other  persons  wlio  a.«sist  at  the  Masses  celebrated 
on  Saturdays,  in  honor  of  the  holy  and  immaculate  Heart 
ot  Alary,  m  the  church  or  chaf)el  of  the  t!onfraternity,  and 
tlicre  pray  for  the  conversion  of  sinners. 

The  benefits  of  the  AssociatJoti  extend  beyond  tliis  life  • 
tor  a  Mass  ls  cekibiated  for  the  d.  (uised  members  at  Notre. 
Uaine  dcs  V  ictoires  ui  the  first  Saturday  of  every  mouth. 

Co  Hsi  deration  s. 


I.  The  Son  of  God  died  to 


L_._ 


4  0 


iuve  sinners,  and  we  cannot 


642 


PRAYERS  TO  THE  BLESSE')  VIRGIN. 


imitate  his  charity  more  agreeably  to  hi;n  than  by  ever  aim 
ing  at  Ihe  same  object. 

II.  Prayer  is  the  most  powerful  means  of  drawing  tlowc 
from  God  the  grace  necessary  for  it,  and  is,  moreover,  in 
BAery  body's  power. 

III.  No  intercession  is  so  effectual  as  that  of  the  blessed 
Mother  of  God  ;  let  us  therefore  seek  it. 

IV.  But  then  wo  must  bhow  true  devotion  towards  her, 
by  imitating  her  virtues,  particuhu-ly  the  purity  of  her  heart. 

V.  The  good  example  which  we  shall  thus  give  will 
greatly  for\7ar(l  the  ends  of  the  association, 

VI.  Let  all  the  associates,  therefore,  encourage  one  an- 
other in  diligence,  in  virtue,  in  devout  oxcacises,  especially 
hi  frequenting  the  Sacraments,  and  ever  discoui-age  all  sin 
and  irregularity,  whether  in  word  or  work. 


J)ra2ers  to  tlje  Bksseb  fairgin; 

TO  BE  USED  ON  OCCASION    OF    PAYING    A    VISIT    TO  HER  AL. 
TAR  OR  IMAGE,  OR  AT  OTHER  TIMES. 

Prayer  for  obtaining  the  Love  of  Mary. 

O  Mary,  thou  art  the  purest,  the  fairest,  the  holiest 
of  creatures.  Oh,  that  all  men  would  acknowledge  and 
love  thee  as  thou  deserves! !  But  I  rejoice  in  the  thought 
of  the  great  number  of  the  just  whose  hearts  are  inflamed 
with  the  love  of  thee.  O  amiable  Queen,  I  also,  un- 
worihyas  I  am,  I  also  love  thee,  but  1  love  thee  too 
lillle  I  desire  to  love  tJiee  more  tenderly  and  more 
generously,  for  to  love  thee  is  one  of  the  marks  of  pre- 
destination. I  ask  thee  not  for  the  good  things  of  the 
world,  its  riches,  its  honors,  or  its  pleasures;  I  beseech 
thee^to  obtain  for  me  the  grace  to  love  thy  Son  with  all 
the  fervor  of  my  heart,  and  to  consecrate  myself  entirely 
to  his  honor  and  thine.     O  Mary,0  m)   Mother,  cease 


PRAYELf  TO  TIE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


643 


jver  aim 


HER  AL> 


Br,  cease 


not  to  pruy  for  me,  until  thou  seest  me  secure  of  pos- 
sessing  my  God,  of  lovinnr  him  and  loving  thee  forever 
ana  ever.     Amen. 

Another  Prayer. 

Oh,  that  I  had  the  heart  of  all  the  angels  and  all  the 
saints,  to  love  M..ry  as  they  love  her!  Oh,  that  I  had 
at  my  disposal  the  life  of  all  mankind,  that  I  might  e(.n. 
secrate  it  whole  and  entire  to  the  glory  and\he  service 
ot  thiH  most  amiable  Mother!  Oh,  that  I  could  enfrnive 
on  all  hearts  and  on  all  lips  the  lovely  name  of  Mary, 
that  name  so  powerful,  wiiidi  constitutes  the  delight, 
the  security,  tlie  happiness,  of  all  who  utter  it  with  a 
sweet  confidence  and  a  holy  joy  ! 

O  Mary,  conceived  witho'ut  sin,  pray  for  us,  who  have 
recourse  to  thee. 

Prayer  to  our  Lady  of  Peace. 
O  holy  Virgin,  my  august  Queen,  obtain  for  me  from 
thy  divine  Son  the  peace  which  he  left  as  a  heritage  to 
his  disciples.  The  world  knows  it  not,  it  resides  only 
in  souls  that  are  sanctified  by  grace.  Obtain  for  me, 
I  beseech  thee,  gnice  to  maintain  this  peace  with  God, 
by  my  fidelity  in  keeping  his  law ;  with  my  superiors, 
by  my  submission,  obedience,  and  respect;  with  my 
eqnals,  by  meekness,  p.itience,  and  charity;  with  my- 
self, by  the  practice  of  all  virtues:  so  that  it  may  be 
poured  forth  also  upon  my  relations,  friends,  and  all 
mankind.  Obtain  for  me  grtice  to  live  on  earth  in  the 
peace  of  innocence,  that  at  the  last  I  may  be  found 
worthy  of  that  ineffable  peace  which  the  blessed  enjoy 
in  heaven.     Amen. 

Prayer  to  our  Lady  of  Consolation. 
O  Mary,  most  sweet,  most  amiable,  and  most  glori- 
ous, thy  name  cannot  be  uttered  in   the  secret  of  the 
heart  without  inflaming  it  with  thy  love ;  and  they  who 

Helves  animated  to  love  thee  more  and  more,  ai  d  put> 


544 


PRAYERS  TO  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


I 


ting  all  their  confidence  in  thee.  O  Mary,  O  my  Mother, 
thou  seest  my  trouble,  look  upt  n  me  with  an  eye  of 
pity  ;  thou  art  the  consolation  of  all  who  call  upon  thee 
in  affliction,  be  thou,  then,  mine.  Hearken  to  tlie  sighs, 
graciously  hear  the  prayc^ra  of  my  poor  heart ;  forsake 
me  not,  but  support  me  in  affliction,  and  strengthen  me 
in  danger.  Thou  art  the  heavenly  dew  that  sweetenost 
our  sorrows ;  O  xMother  of  consolation,  I  pniy  thee,  sweet- 
en mine;  give  peace  to  my  soul,  grant  me  all  that  thou 
knowest  I  desire  of  theo ;  obtain  for  me,  from  thy  divine 
Son,  the  pardon  of  all  my  sins,  the  grace- to  sin  no  more, 
the  blessedness  to  imitate  thy  virtues  all  the  rest  of  my 
life,  and  finally  a  holy  and  a  happy  death.  At  that  tre- 
mendous hour,  be  thou  my  protectress  and  my  consola- 
tion, I  beseech  thee ;  O  my  tender  Mother,  come  and 
receive  my  soul,  to  present  it  at  the  tribunal  of  the  sov- 
ereign Judge,  and  to  obtain  for  me  a  favorable  sentence. 
I  deserve  not  this  at  thy  hands;  but  I  am  thy  child.  I 
love  tbee,  and  I  desire  to  make  thee  loved  by  all  hearts. 
Amen. 

An  Act  of  Reparation  to  the  Holy  Virain. 

How  great  is  my  grief,  O  most  Holy  Virgin  Mary, 
\vhen  I  consider  the  injuries  which  thou  receivest  every 
day  on  the  part  of  men  !  How  can  there  be  found 
hearts  so  hard,  and  impious  as  to  despise  thee,  who  art 
worthy  of  the  respect  and  love  of  angels  and  men' 
And  among  the  very  children  of  the  Churcii,  thine  own 
children,  there  are  some,  alas!  who  feel  nothing  but 
coldness  and  inditferencre  for  thee  ;  who  take  no  pains 
to  testify  their  gratitude  and  devotion  towards  thee; 
who  never  honor  thee,  or  invoke  thy  intercession,  or 
seek  to  gain  thy  protection.  And  how  many  times 
hive  .1  myself  plunged  into  thy  heart  the  two-edged 
sword  !  O  Mother  of  mercy,  I  should  never  dare  to 
lift  up  ray  eyes  to  thee,  wert  thou  not  the  advocate  of 
sinners.     Oppresses  A'ith  the  burden  of  my  infidelities, 

I    i',\ft~tn     in     .>uL'      +*'-^!""!i't!!i!ic:e!     if      ♦^1..,    f...^t      Pi^~     .^^ I*"    ..^A 

-    •••     "•--"•-     ivi  ^iV  tiit'bb     ill     Liij    iccl,   lOl      inV.-H-li     iUlii 

for  a] I  mankind.     I  acknowledge  thy  glory  to  be  above 


PRAYERS  TO  THE  BLESSEl?  VIRGIN.  545 

that  of  all  creatures :  I  honor,  with  the  Church,  thy 
iinnmcuhite  Conception  and  thy  glorious  Assumption; 
1  believe  thy  power  and  all  thy  perfections  to  be  pro- 
portioned to  thy  dignity  of  Mother  of  God  ;  I  acknowl- 
edge thee  with  joy  as  my  advocate,  my  refuge,  and  my 
niother ;  I  will  glory  all  my  life  in  being  of  the  number 
of  thy  most  devoted  children,  and  it  shall  be  my  hap. 
piness  to  win  all  iiearts  to  thy  love.  Vouchsafe,  O  spot- 
les;;  Virgin,  to  obtain  for  me  grace  to  imitate  thy  virtues, 
an'  ,  dwell  with  thee  hereafter  in  the  abode  of  crlorv 
Amen.  ^     ^ 

An  Act  of  Consecration  to  the  Holy  Virgin. 
O  holy  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  who,  from  the  first 
moment  of  thy  conception,  wast  free  from  the  stain  of 
original  sin,  I  choose  thee  this  day  for  my  queen,  my 
patroness,  my  advocate  with  God,  and  my  glorious  mo- 
ther. I  am  most  earnestly  resolved,  iVom^'this  day,  to 
persevere  in  thy  worship,  and  in  promoting  thy  luuior, 
during  the  whole  course  of  my  life ;  I  will  never  say  jiiiy 
tiling,  nor  do  any  thing,  nor  sutfer  any  v,  ho  belong  to 
me  to  offer,  in  their  conversation  or  their  actions,  the 
slightest  injury  to  the  reverence  and  homage  which  are 
due  to  thee  by  a  thousand  titles.  Vouchsafe,  then,  I 
beseecii  thee,  O  august  Queen  of  heaven  and  earth,  to 
admit  me  to-day  into  thy  service  forever,  and  to  grant 
me  thy  holy  protection  every  moment  of  my  life.  Above 
all,  O  most  sacred  Mother  of  my  Saviour,  I  beseech  thee 
not  to  abandon  me  at  the  hour  of  my  death.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  Perseverance  in  Devotion  to   the  Blessed 

Virgin. 

O  God,  who  hast  placed  us  under  the  patronage  of 
the  most  holy  Mother  of  thy  Son  Jesus,  and  dost  excite 
us  to  strive  for  the  prize  of  cur  high  calling;  come  into 
our  hearts,  and  pour  down  upon  us  thy  purifying  grace, 
whereby  we  may  persevere  in  thy  service,  and  in  tno 
service  of  the  same  most  holy  Virgin  Mary;  so  that, 
fortified  by  so  powerful  a  protection,  we  may  perform 
1 2  46* 


516 


PRAYERS  TO  THE  RLESSED  VfRGIIf. 


tlio.so  good  dcsiivft  which  thou  hnst  put  into  our  lienrth, 
uud  hnviiifr  elll'ctually  aceoiriplishiMl  all  that  wan  wi  be- 
fore us  to  do,  may  attain  those  things  which  thou  hast 
been  pleased  to  promise  to  thos(>  that  abide  in  theo. 
Throni>-li  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reio-neth  with  thee  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
Cio<l.  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

A  Way  of  askijit;  our  Ladi/'s  Blessing. 

Come,  O  my  soul,  prostrate  thyself  .it  the  feet  of 
Mary,  thy  Motiier,  and  depart  not  till  she  halh  blessed 
thee.  O  blessed  of  God,  and  em-iehed  wilh  all  blessings, 
in  thy  mercy  and  kindness,  bless  my  atiiieted  soul,  and 
obtain  for  me,  from  thy  l)eloved  Son,  abundant  grace; 
that  I  may  so  faithfully  serve  both  hijn  and  thee  in  this 
world,  that  I  may  be  made  partaker  of  eternal  glory. 
Amen. 

Au  Act  of  filial  Reverence  to  Alary. 

Pope  Loo  XIT.  granted,  in  pernotuity,  t«>  all  the  faithful 
wlio  should  recite  the  three  l\)llowirig  prayers,  together 
with  three  "  llail  Marys,"  to  ask  the  BUfsscil  Virgin's  assist- 
ance iu  the  practice  of  Christian  virtues,  and  es])ccially  tlie 
holy  virtue  of  purity  : — 1.  An  indulgence  of  lOU  days  each 
time  they  are  saitl.  2.  A  plenary  indulgence,  once  a  month, 
on  reciting  them  every  day,  with  the  usual  conditions. 
Those  indulgences  are  applicable  to  the  souls  in  purgat*)ry 

I. 

I  venerate  thee  with  all  my  heart.  O  most  holy  Vir- 
gin,  as  the  Daughter  o['  the'  Father  of  lM?aven ;  and  1 
consecrate  to  thee  my  soul,  with  ail  its  p*- vvers.  Il.iil, 
Mary! 

IT, 

i  venerate  tliee  with  all  my  heart,  O  most  holy  Vir- 
gin, as  the  Bf  ^ther  of  the  only  Son  of  God ;  and  \  con- 
secr.uc  -:  ^liee  my  body,  witli  ail  it.-;!  sonsos.  lluil, 
Mary ! 


CONFRATERNITY  OF  OUR  I'LESSED  LADY.  647 


III. 


1  vonorato  thee  with  jill  my  heart,  O  most  no.y  VVr 
gill,  as  the  beloved  Spouse  of"  the  Ifoly  (ihost;  and  1 
consecrate  to  tliee  my  he;irt,  with  ail  its  afl'ections:  ol). 
tain  for  me  of  the  Holy  'I'rinity  tlie  graces  necessary  for 
my  salvation,     llail,  Mary  ! 


QL\)c  Qlonfralcrnitt}  of  out  filesscb  £abj}  ol 
ilXount  (ilarmcl. 

COMMONLY  CALMil)  TIIK  HCAl'ULAR. 

TnK  Scapular,  or  little  Inihit  of  the  most  holy  Viririn,  waa 
^ivon  by  our  blesHcd  Lady  hers<!lt'to  St.  Siriiou  Stock,  gen- 
eral of  the  Carmelites,  at  Oambridf^u,  ICth  July,  1261,  as  a 
plmlji^e  of  her  love  and  patronaj^'e. 

The  principal  iudul^ciic.cs  attac^hcd  to  this  Confraternity 
are:~i.  A  plenary  indulj^aMice  (with  the  usual  condit ions) 
on  the  day  of  admission,  the  feast  of  our  La<lv  of  Mount 
Carmel,  or  any  day  within  the  octave,  and  at  tlu;  hour  of 
death,  on  invokin*^  the  holy  name  of  Jiisus.  2.  An  indul- 
l^ence  of  five  years  and  (ive  <{it.(ulrii(j('ncn  any  day  in  each 
month,  with  the  usual  conditions,  ',\.  An  indulgence  ol 
three  years  ami  three  (/H(idr<i(/i!}i(r;  on  any  feast  of  the 
Blessed  Vir;^in,  with  the  usual  conditions.  4.  An  indul- 
gence of  300  days  for  abstaining  from  flesh-meat  on  Wed- 
nesdays. 5.  An  imlulgcnce  of  -U)  days,  on(;(!  a  day,  fcr  «av- 
uiji.;  hc-ven  "Our  Fathers"  and  seven  'llail  Marys,"  in  lionor 
of  tlie  seven  joys  of  the  Blessed  Virgin;  viz.  those  which 
ehe  had  at  the  Annimciation  of  the  Angel,  the  Visitation, 
the  Nativity,  the  Aiuration  by  the  Magi,  tla;  Finding  of 
Jesus  in  the  TcTiph;,  tiie  Resurrection,  and  the  Assunij;t,io.i. 
6.  An  indulgence  <  f  l')0  days  for  reciting  the  oflfici!  of  the 
Bles'sed  Virgin ;  al^-o,  for  assisting  at  a  fun<:ral,  and  for  at- 
tending Mass,  and  other  pi<.us  offices,  in  the  chapel  of  the 
Scapuhiry  ;  for  showing  hospitality  to  tl  c.  poor,  or  perTorm- 
ing  any  other  work  of  charity.     7.  Ar    indulgence  of  five 


>^-?^.:^" 


548  ASSOCIATION  OF  THE  PBOPAGATION  OF  THE  FAITH. 

years   ami   five  quadragence   for   accompanying   tlie   lioly 
\uiticum  when  carried  to  the  sick,  and  praying  for  them. 

All  those  indulgences  are  applicable  to  the  souls  in  pur- 
gatory. * 

To  gain  these  indulgences,  it  is  necessary,  1.  To  be  ad- 
Jiitted  into  the  Confraternity  by  a  priest  who  has  faculties 
ftx.-  so  doing.  2.  To  wear  the  Scapular  night  and  day.* 
lliose  who,  Irom  any  cause,  have  neglected  to  wear  it,  may 
remnie  it  themselves,  and  enjoy  anew  all  the  privileges  of 
the  Ccjnlraternity. 

No  particular  devotions  are  prescribed ;  but  it  m  custom- 
ary to  recite  the  Litany  of  the  Blessetl  Virgin,  or  to  say 
seven  "  Our  Fathers,"  "  Hail  Marys,"  and  "  Glorias." 

lope  John  XXII.,  in  his  Bulla  Sab/mfina,  declares  thut 
the  Blessed  Virgin  appeared  to  him  while  he  was  a  Car- 
dinal, and  promised  that,  on  the  Saturdav  after  the  death 
ot  any  oi  her  religious  of  the  order  of  Mount  Oarmel  and 
01  any  of  the  members  of  her  Confraternity  of  the  Scapu- 
lar she  would  procure  their  deliverance  from  purgatory 

lo  gam  the  mdulgenees  granted  by  this  bull,  it  is  n.>ces 
Bary  tor  the  members  of  the  C(jn fraternity,  1.  To  observe 
chastity  accwdmg  to  their  state.  2.  To 'recite  every  day 
«ie  Little  Oflice  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  <,r  the  Canonical 
Office,  It  they  are  able.  3.  If  they  are  not  able  to  recite 
either  ot  these  othces,  to  observe  the  lasts  of  the  Churck 
and  to  abstain  from  flesh-meat  every  Wednesday  through- 
out the  year,  except  Christmas  Day.  These  tAvo  latter 
conditions  may  be  commuted  by  a  confessor  who  has  facul- 
ties tor  80  doing. 


tl)e  ^Association  of  tlje  JJropaaation  of  the 

iTaitl). 

The  object  of  this  Association  is,  to  assist,  by  prayers  and 
alms,  the  missionaries  of  the  Church  in  foreign  nations 

Ihe  prayers  of  the  Association  are,  one  "Our  Father" 
and  pne  '  Hail  Mary"  each  day.     It  will  suffice  to  say,  with 

•  rJieir  names  ought  also  to  be  inscribed  in  tlie  Reguter  of  Members. 


INSTITUTION  OF  THE  HOLY  CHILDHOOD. 


649 


this  intention,  the  Pater  and  Ave  of  the  mornin';  or  evening 
prayers,  and  to  add  the  foHowinfr  hivocation:  ^''St.Franclt 
Xavier,  pray  for  us."     The  alms  is  one  penny  a  week. 

TJie  indu^ences  attaclied  to  this  Association  are--l.  A 
plenary  indulgence  (witli  tlie  usual  conditions)*  on  the. 
leasts  of  the  Finding  of  tlie  Holy  Cross  and  St.  FianciH 
Xavier  (or  any  day  within  their  octaves) ;  and  on';e  a  month 
on  any  day  at  clioice.  2.  An  indulgence  of  100  days  each 
time  the  prescribed  j)rayers  are  said  with  a  contrite  heart, 
or  a  di/uation  made  to  tlie  Associatit)n,  or  any  other  ])iou8 
or  charitable  work  performed. 

\*  T\\e  Jlimafs  of  the  Propagation  of  the  Ihith  aflTord  most  edifyiiiK 
•nd  a^'rueable  spiritual  roadirig. 

[The  Litany  of  St.  Francia  Xavier,  rmth  the  Prayers  annexeiL,  may  be 
used  for  the  intentions  of  this  Association.} 


^\)z  IiTStit*::t\tn  of  tljc  ijolj}  (tI)iIbl)oob. 

_  The  object  of  this  Institution  is,  to  rescue  from  an  un 
tunely  death  the  children  of  Chinese  p.r-nts,  a  multitude  uf 
whom  are,  by  an  unnatural  and  superstitio'js  custom,  an- 
nually ih)omed  to  destruction,  eit'.ci  by  bei'ig  drowned  in 
the  sea  and  in  rivers,  or  by  being  oxoi"  od  to  be  devoured 
by  dogs  and  swine;  but  above  all,  to  o  ;en  iieaven  bj  Bap- 
tism to  the  greatest  possible  number  ()f  these  unfortunate 
creatures,  and  so  to  prepare  the  way  for  the  conversion  of 
the  idolatrous  nations,  by  giving  to  the  children  thus  rescued 
from  death  a  Christian  education,  in  order  that  they  may 
themselves  become  instruments  of  salvation,  as  teachers  'u\ 
bcIkwIs,  catecliists,  and  also  as  priests  and  missionaries. 

Extract  from  the  Rule. 

]  I'he  rnstitation  is  placed  under  the  protection  of  the  fnfant  .Testis. 
i.  It  IS  under  the  special  patronage  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  :  the  holy 
Anf,rc'l  (Juardians,  St.  Joseph,  .>^:.  Francis  Xavi.-r.  and  St.  Vincent  of 
Faul,  being  its  secondary  patrons.    3.  Every  baptized  child  can  be  a 

*  A iiotlier  condition  is.  to  visit  the  church  or  orntory  of  the  AmocU- 
twu,  it  there  he  one;  if  not,  the  parochial  church  will  sufics. 


650 


THE  SCAPUI  AR  01   THE  PASSION. 


mcmhdr  of  llie  Association.  4.  ChUdren  are  ndmisaiblo  from  tho  most 
tt'iKicr  ii^fo  to  the  time  of  their  first  communion.  5.  Tho  memliera  of 
the  Aasociiuion  can  continue  to  belonK  to  it  till  the  a^e  of  twenly-one 
Up  to  that  pericjcl,  persons  who  have  made  thvir  first  communion  can  Hlili 
be  iw«n'Kat.(l  to  it ;  but  at  the  a^e  of  twentv-one,  they  can  remain 
members  only  on  condition  ol  their  being  membcTs  also  of  the  Jl^io- 
ttntion  of  the  Propnsration  of  the  Faith.  G.  The  AsstKjiation  is  divided 
into  sections  of  twelve  membei-s  each,  in  honor  of  the  twelve  years  of 
our  tJaviour's  childhood.  7  The  contribution  from  each  member  is 
one  penny  a  month.  8.  Each  member  must  say  every  day  (or  if  loo 
yoimi,',  some  (me  must  say  in  tlie  childV  name)— 1.  The  "Hail  Mary" 
(it  will  sulllce  to  say  with  this  intenlicm  the  "  Hail  Mary"  of  the  morn- 
ing or  evening  prayer);  2.  Tho  following  invocatiim:  "Blessed  Viruin 
Mary,  |iniy  for  us,  and  lor  llie  poor  little  children  of  infidels" 

iVIasses  are  offered  for  the  members  and  for  benefactors,  as  w(>ll  ng 
for  the  children  whose  salvation  is  the  object  of  the  Institution  All 
the  Masses  and  prayers  of  the  Association  liave  a  special  intention  in 
favor  of  ChrlsMan  motliers,  that  all  their  children  may  attain  the  «race 
of  holy  na|)tism;  also  !o  draw  down  the  t^race  of  Cod  upon  the  youn? 
members  of  the  Association,  that  they  may  dispose  themselves  in  a 
holy  manner  for  the  ij;reat  day  of  their  first  communion,  and  that  they 
may  persovt-re  in  their  good  resolutions. 


tl)c  Scapular  of  tl)e  passion, 

AND  OF  THE  SACRED  HEARTS  OK  JESUS  AND  MARY. 

On  the  evening,'  of  t)»e  octave  of  St.  Vincent  of  Paul,  July 
26th.  184(;,  our  Lord  appoarcl  to  a  Sister  of  Charity,  at 
Paris,  wliile  she  was  prayinij;  m  chapel,  before  the  Ijotn'  of 
Benediction.  He  held  in  his  riL!:ht  Imnd  a  scarlet  scapular, 
su.-pemled  by  two  ribands  of  wool  of  the  same  color.  On 
one  side,  he  was  represented  crncified  ;  the  instruments  of 
the  Passion  lay  at  the  foot  of  the  cross ;  round  this  repre- 
sentation was  written:  Ilotif  Pas,non  of  our  Lord  Jems 
Chr'f.sf,  save  ns  On  the  other  side  was  traced  the  image 
of  liis  Sacred  Heart,  and  that  of  his  blessed  Mother ;  a  cross 
was  between  the  two,  and  around  was  this  inscription: 
Sacred  Hearts  of  Jesus  and  Mary,  protect  ns  I 

He  appeareii  to  her  on  several  other  occasions.  On  the 
feast  of  the  Exaltation  of  the  holy  Crf)Ms  she  heard  these 
W^)rd8:  Wliocver  shall  wear  this  scapular  shall  receive  every 
s-fiiiay  a  large  increase  of  faiih^  hope,  and  charity. 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  BAPTISM. 


551 


His  Holiness  Puis  IX.  h  mts:  1.  A  plenary  indul-onco 
every  Friday  to  all  who,  wearing  the  scapular,  shall  (in  ad- 
dition to  the  usual  conditions)  meditate  devoutly  for  hoiho 
space  on  the  Passion  of  our  Lord.  2.  An  in(fulir„nco  of 
three  years  and  thrue  f/nndraf/ena;,  every  <Iay,  to  all  who 
with  a  contrite  heart,  should  meditate  for  half  an  hour  on 
the  same  mystery.  S.  An  indul^'ence  of  200  days  to  all 
tlie  fjiithful  who  should  kiss  the  scapular  in  a  spirit  of  coin- 
pr.nction,  and  recite  this  pray('r :  7)c  ergo,  qn<rmi„ns,  fmi 
favinlis  mlnjeni,  r/nos  prrf/oao  snnguine  rcdnnis/i  (Ildn 
thy  servants,  we  bosecich  thee,  whom  thou  hast  redeemed 
■with  tliy  precious  blood.) 

The  scapular  must  be  blessed  bv  some  priest  haviuL'  fac- 
ulties for  so  doing. 


-♦♦♦— 


tl\)c  gacrameut  of  Baptiam. 


EXPLANATION  OF  THE  CEREMONIES. 

TuR  ceremonies  used  by  the  Church  in  the  ad  ministration  of  Haplism 
are  very  ancient.  St.  niisil  mentions  many  of  them,  which,  he  Hays, 
are  of  apostolical  tradition;  as  the  consecration  of  the  water,  and  (»f  tiie 
oil  used  in  the  anointintrs,  the  renunciation  of  Satan  and  hi.s  works,  and 
the  profession  of  faith,  i^t.  Auirustine  mentions  Ihe  sif,'n  of  the  cross, 
the  imposition  of  hands,  and  the  custom  of  giving  salt  to  tlie  catechu- 
mens. St.  Ambrose  sjjeaks  of  tlie  ceremony  of  touching  the  ears  and 
nostrils  with  spittle,  with  the  words,  He  ojjened. 

These  ceremonies  have  u  twofold  signilication.  They  are  outward 
signs  of  that  which  the  Holy  S|)irit  operates  inwardly  in  the  souls  of 
those  that  receive  the  Sacrament:  and  they  also  admonish  them  of  that 
which  they  ought  to  do,  and  represent  to  them  the  obligations  they 
contract. 

Tha  priest  is  vested  in  a  white  surplice,  as  denoting  iimocence,  and 
two  stoles,  one  violet,  the  other  white.  The  violet  color  signifies  the 
unhappy  state  to  which  sin  has  reduceil  mankind.  After  the  exorcisms, 
the  priest  put-s  on  the  while  stole,  as  the  symbol  of  the  umocenc«  con- 
ferred by  the  Sacrament. 


■ 


662 


IHE   SACRAMENT  OF  BAPTISM. 


The  priest  i^oea  outside  the  chinch  to  the  person  to  be  bap  zed 
teach  uri  that,  buiuy  still  tho  slave  uf  siu,  ho  is  iiol  worthy  of  being  twl- 
inittt'd  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Addresaiiii?  hiiui-flC  to  the  godlather  and  godmolher,  he  says:  n/iai 
name  trioc  you  to  thia  child  1  A  name  is  given,  aays  M.  Charit  Horro- 
ineo,  to  Hhow  thul  the  person  is  dedic:iled  to  the  service  oUertiirt  Christ, 
that  beinij  a  siun  ot  authority  over  him.  This  name,  the  Council  of 
Trent  tonchts,  should  be  that  of  some  smut,  in  ord'jr  that  by  beiuing 
the  same  name,  the  person  may  be  excited  to  imitate  his  virtues  ad 
Bt'.nctity;  and  that,  whiie  endeivoriiii,'  to  imitate  him,  he  may  invoU<' 
him,  iukI  pray  Ic  him,  in  the  conlidenl  ht)pe  that  ho  will  be  iiis  patron 
und  advocate,  for  the  safely  of  his  body  and  the  salvation  of  his  soul. 

The  wrcitched  state  to  which  sin  has  reduced  the  human  race  hi  still 
Ihrther  inlimatcd  by  the  priest's  breathiii:,'  three  times  on  tin-  ptrsou 
to  be  bai)liz>'(l,  which  is  done  to  drive  away  the  devil,  as  by  tlie  Holy 
Ghost,  who  is  the  ir^piril  or  breath  of  Cod.  it  also  expresses  the  con- 
tempt wliicli  Christians  have  of  him,  and  the  e:ise  with  which  he  may 
be  put  to  lliwiil,  like  a  slraw  with  a  putf  of  wind. 

Afier  having  put  to  lliglil  the  tyranV  who  holds  in  captivity  every  one 
that  comelh  into  the  world,  the  |)ric.,t  imprints  on  the  person  to  be 
bapl;/.ed  the  sea!  .,;■  ^^  very  ditlerenl  master.  !!•'  signs  him  wiih  the 
sign  of  tlie  cros:  v\i  )he  lorehead  and  on  the  breast,  that  Christ,  who 
was  crucified  for  ou*'  >,;ns,  may  lake  ])uKsi'ssion  of  him  ;  on  the  fon!lieud, 
to  signily  thai  u  CLrli  tian  must  nrver  be  ashamed  to  make  ojien  pro- 
fession of  llie  lluth  »tr  his  crucified  da^  iour;  and  on  the  breast,  lo  sig- 
nuy  that  the  love  oi  Jesus  Christ,  and  a  readiness  to  obey  all  his  divine 
commaiKhueJits,  and  to  shave  in  his  sulferings,  ought  conslanliy  lore- 
side  in  his  heart. 

The  priest,  as  Cod's  representative,  then  lays  his  hand  on  the  head 
of  the  person  to  be  baptized,  to  denote  tliat  he  takes  possession  ol  him 
in  the  nam*;  of  the  Ahuighty. 

He  then  exorcist-s  the  salt,  to  purify  it  from  the  malignant  intluences 
of  the  evil  spirit;  and  puts  a  grain  of  this  salt,  thus  blessed,  inli>  tlie 
mouth  of  the  person  to  be  baptized.  Tiie  salt  is  the  symbol  oi  wii-dom, 
aa  when  .- 1.  l\iul  says  (Col.  iv.  U;-  Let  your  upetck  be  aiwtiys  in  grace 
seasuucd  with  siUt.  {Salt  is  also  a  preservative  against  corruption.  Thia 
ceremony,  then,  signifies  that  the  person  baptized  must  make  known  to 
the  world  the  sweet  savor  of  the  law  of  Cod,  by  tlie  good  example  of 
a  virtuous  and  lioly  conversation;  and  show  by  all  his  works  that  it  i» 
the  doctrine  of  Christ  that  preserves  the  soul  Irom  corrui>lion,  and  es- 
tablishes a  firm  hope  of  the  resurrtiolion  of  the  body. 

Having  thus  cuaimimicated  to  the  person  to  be  baptized  the  wisdoai 
of  Chri.st  and  the  relish  for  divine  things,  the  prie^^?  pcrompioriiy  cum- 
maiids  the  wicked  spirit  to  depart,  and  never  attempt  to  deprive  him 


m  m. 


TTfE  SACRA.t      NT  OF  BAPTISM. 


653 


iiit'ij  a.!,'ain 
ill  ilii>  iiaiue 

I  ill  tho  (Jospol 
r  uiid  diiiiib  by 


3f  th''«  precions  crifl,  in  the  sol.  mn  word?  of  ih«  ancient  exoiciBni ;  llien 
Di..k,n«  the  siini  of  the  cro88,  he  says:  .ind  thi^  »i;rn  of  thr.  I„.ly  cros, 
which  too  make  upon  bis  fonkcatU  do  tiou,  accursed  devil,  never  dare  to 
violate. 

After  this,  the  priest  lays  tho  en.l  .f  his  stole,  the  symbol  o'  uia 
authority,  ii|on  tlie  person  to  be  baptized,  ami  .Mlrcdur.'a  him  into  lli« 
chiircli.  Ik•ill^'  coinu  tiierein,  the  priest,  jointly  with  the  perw>n  to  be 
bi.ptiml,  orj  II  It  be  un  inCaiit,  with  tlie  Kmllather  and  ^OiMnoiher,  rty 
CUt«uloiul  t'\e  Lord's  Prayer  and  th(i  AposiU-s'  Cn 
exorcises  th..-  unclean  spirit,  and  coniinands  him  i 
and  by  tin'  p,,^.    r  of  J  he  most  blessed  Trinity. 

The  next  is  n  cereiiKJiiy  deeply  siyiiillcalive.  Wi 
(Mark  vii.  3-J-5)  that  our  Lord  cur  jd  one  that  wa 
touchii^  I.H  ton-^ueand  his  ears  with  spittle,  sayin-:  K^,'hp/Jtha,  "Bo 
thou  opn,..,i;'  Man,  in  his  natural  state,  is  spiritually  both  dwif  and 
dumb.  Tht;n  e  the  Church,  the  Spouse  of  Jesus  Christ  and  the 
depository  of  ..ower,  Ibllows  his  example;  and  the  priest  of  tho 
Church,  takui  ^J.lnie  from  his  mouth,  touches  therewith  the  ears  and 
the  nostrils  ol  the  person  to  be  baptiz.  -epfatin^'  the  same  miraculous 
word  :  a-  i r  to  signify  the  n.  oessity  of  havui;,'  tho  sense.  ■  soul  open 

to  the  truth  and  Kracv  of  (;o(!. 

Then  Ibllows  the  solemn  renunciation  of  Satan,  and  of  his  works  and 
pomps.  After  which,  the  priest  anoints  the  person  to  be  baptized  on 
the  breast  and  between  the  shoulders,  makin-  the  sif,'n  of  the  cross. 
This  outward  unction  represents  the  inward  anointing  of  the  soul  by" 
divine  grace,  which,  like  a  sacred  oil,  penetrates  our  hearts,  huals  th-j 
wounds  of  our  souls,  and  fortifies  them  against  our  passions  and  coa- 
cupisciMices.  The  anointing  of  the  breast  signifies  the  necessity  of  Ibr- 
tifyiug  the  heart  with  heavenly  courage,  that  we  may  act  manfully,  and 
do  onr  duty  in  all  things.  The  anointing  betw.  n  the  shoulders  signi- 
fles  the  necessity  of  the  like  grace,  in  .m  er  to  1  ,ir  and  support  all  the 
adversities  and  crosses  of  this  mortal  lUe.  The  oil  is  a  symbol  also  of 
the  sw-'tness  of  the  yoke  of  Christ. 

The  moment  having  arrived  at  which  .other  human  being  is  U)  bo- 
come  the  child  of  God  and  a  member  of  the  body  of  Christ,  the  priett, 
to  denote  that  sorrow  is  about  to  be  changed  into  joy,  changes  his  stole, 
and  instead  (I    the  violet  puts  on  a  white  one. 

Then  Ibllows  the  prolession  of  faith,  after  which  the  Sacrament  of 
regeneration  is  thus  administered.  While  the  godfather  and  godmother 
both  hold  or  touch  their  godchild,  the  priest  pours  the  baptismal  wat  t 
on  his  head  three  times,  in  the  form  of  a  cross,  repeating  the  sacranienfj 
words  in  such  manner,  that  the  three  pourings  of  the  water  concur  v.th 
.he  pronouncing  of  the  three  Names  o\  the  Divine  Persons,  'the  water 
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THE  SACRAMENT  OF  SAPTISM. 


show  that  tlie  Three  Peraoiis  unite  In  the  regeneration  of  man  \n  holy 
Raptisin.  'I  he  godparents  hold  or  touch  their  go<lehild,  to  signify  that 
they  answer  for  him,  or  that  they  engage  to  put  him  in  mind  of  hia  vow 
and  promise. 

Then  tlie  priest  anoints  tlie  person  baptized  on  the  top  of  the  heud, 
in  form  of  a  cross,  with  holy  chrism,  ^compounded  of  oil  and  buls«i^^. 
This  ceremony  is  of  apostolical  tradition,  and  signifies:  Ist.  That  the 
person  l)a|)tized  is  solemnly  consecrulc;J  to  the  serviceof  CJod,  and  made 
a  living  temple  of  the  Holy  (Jhost.  2d.  That  by  Baptism  lie  is  made 
partaker  with  Christ,  the  great  jinointcd  of  tiod,  and  has  a  share  «n  his 
unction  and  grace.  3(1.  That  he  is  anointed  to  be  kiiiu,  priesr,  and 
prophet;  and  therefore  that,  as  king,  he  must  have  dominion  over  his 
passions ;  aa  priest,  he  must  ofler  himself  unceasingly  to  yod.as  a  living 
sacrillce  for  jm  odor  of  swe«tiiess ;  aa  prophet,  he  must  declare  by  his 
life  the  rewards  of  the  world  to  come. 

The  anointing  over,  the  priest  puts  upon  the  head  of  the  baptized  a 
white  linen  cloth,  commonly  called  the  chriam,  in  place  of  the  white 
garment  with  which  the  new  Christian  used  anciently  to  be  clothed  in 
Baptism,  to  signify  the  purity  and  innocence  which  we  receive  in  Bap- 
tism, and  which  we  must  take  care  to  preaerve  till  death. 

Lastly,  the  priest  puts  a  lighted  candle  into  the  hand  of  the  person 
baptized,  or  of  the  godfather ;  which  ceremony  is  derived  from  the 
parable  of  the  ten  virgins  (Matt,  xxv.),  who  took  their  lamps  and  went 
forth  to  meet  the  bridegroom  ;  and  is  intended  to  remind  the  person  bap- 
tized, that,  being  now  a  child  of  light,  he  must  walk  a«  a  child  of  light, 
and  keep  the  lamp  of  faith  ever  burning  with  the  oil  of  charity  and 
good  woiks,  for  the  glory  of  God  and"  the  edification  of  his  neighbor; 
BO  that  whenever  the  Lord  shall  come,  he  may  be  found  prepared,  and 
may  go  in  with  him  into  the  eternal  life  of  his  heavenly  kingdom. 


Srije  ©rtier  of  ISaptfsm. 

When  every  thing  necenmry  has  been  properly  prepared  for 
*he  administration  of  Baptimi,  the  Priest,  vested  in  a  sur- 
plice and  violet  stole,  or  at  least  the  latter,  receives  the 
name  of  the  person  to  be  baptized,  and  interrogates  h\m  bif 
name  as  follows : — 

Saccrdos.  N.,  quid  petia  ab        Priest.  N.,  -w'liat  dost  th<n. 
ecclesui  Dei  ?  ask  of  the  chwrch  *.f  i\Q,\ » 

Eesp.  Fidtira.  Godfather.  Faith. 


THE  SACRAMENl  OF  BAPTISM. 


656 


Sacerdbs.    Fides  quid   tibi  Priest.    What   duth    faith 

Pf aestat  ?  obtain  for  thee  ? 

Resp.  Vitam  aeternam.  Godfather.  Life  everlast- 
ing. 

Sacerdos.   Si  igitur  vis  ad  7'nV.s7.    If  then  tliou  wilt 

vitani  ingredi,  serva  mandata.  enter  into  life,  keep  the  com- 

Diliges  Donununi  Deuni  tuum  mandments.    TJiou  sluilt  love 

ex  toto  corde  tuo,  ex  tota  ani-  the  Lord   thv  God  with  all 

ma  tua,  et  ex  tota  meute  tua,  tliy  heart,  with  all  tliy  souL 

et  proximum  tuum  sicut  te-  and  with  all  thy  mind    and 

*P^"™-  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. ' 

Then  lie  breathes  thrice  gently  upon  the  face  of  the  person  to 

be  baptized,  and  says  once  : 

Exi  ab  eo,  immunde  spiri-  Go  out  of  hi7n,  tliou  un- 
tus,  et  (la  locum  Spiritui  clean  spirit,  and  give  place 
Sancto,  Parachto.  unto    the    Holy    Spirit,   the 

Paraclete. 

After  that,  he  makes  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  with  his  thumb, 
upon  the  forehead  and  on  the  breast  of  the  person  to  be 
baptized,  saying: 

Accipe  signum  crucia  tarn  Receive  the  sign  of  the 
in  fronte  ►!•,  quam  in  corde  •>,  cross  both  upon  thy  forehead 
sume  hdeni  ccfilestium  pne-  and  als(j  upon  thv  heart  take 
ceptorum,  et  talis  esto  mori-  unto  thee  the  faith  of  the 
bus,  ut  templum  Dei  jam  heavenly  precepts,  and  in  thy 
esse  possis.  manners  be  such,  that   thou 

mayest  now  be  iiie  temple  of 
God.  ^ 


Oremus. 
Preces  nostras,  qujRsumus, 
Doirine,  clementer  exaudi ; 
el  hunc  electum  tuum,  N., 
cruris  Dominicte  irapressione 
signatum,  perpetua  virtute 
custodi ;  ut  magnitudinis  glo- 
riae  tuae  rudimenta  servans, 
t)er  custodiam  mandatorum 
tuorum,  ad  reminorationis 
gloriam  per  venire  mereatur. 


Let  us  pray. 
We  beseech  thee,  0  Lord, 
mercifully  hear  our  prayers ; 
an(l  keep  by  thy  perpetual 
assistance  this  thine  elect,  N., 
signed  with  the  mark  of  the 
cross  of  the  Lord,  that,  pre- 
serving the  rudiments  of  the 
greatness  of  thy  glory,  he 
may  Hesftrve,  by  "the  keeping 
of  thy  commandments,  to  at- 


556 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  BArTISM. 


Per  Christum  Doininum  nos-    tain  unto  the  £,'lory  of  rogen- 
truin.  eration.    Through  Chiist  oui 

Lord. 
R.  Amen.  R-  Amen. 

Then  he  lays  his  hand  upon  the  head  of  the  person  to  be 
baptized,  and  sai/s : 

Oremus.  Let  ua  pray. 

Omnipotens      sempiteruc        Ahnighty  everlasting  God, 
Deua,    Pater   Domini    nostri    Father    of    our    Lord   Jesus 
Jesu   Christi,  respicere    dig-    Christ,    vouchsafe     to     look 
nare    super    hunc    famulum    upon   this   thy    servant,   N., 
tuum,  N.,  quern  ad  ruilimen-    wliom  tliou  hast  been  pleased 
ta  tiJei  voeare  dignatus  es :    to  call  unto  the  ruiiunents  oi 
yninem  cfficitatem  cordis  ab    the    faith ;    drive   out    from 
eo  expelle ;   disrumpe  omnes    him  all   blindness  of  heart 
laqiieos   Satanoe,  quibus    fu-    break  all  the  bonds  of  Satan 
erat  coUigatus:   aperi  ei,  Do-    wherewith  he  was  tied  ;  open 
mine,  januam  pietatis  tuje,  ut    unto  him,  0  Lord,  the  gate  ol 
signo  sapiential  tutu  imbutus,    thy    mercy,  that,  being   im- 
omnium  cupiditatum  foitori-    bued    with  the    seal  of  thy 
bus  careat,  et  ad  suavem  odo-    wisdom,  he  ma^  be  free  from 
rem    prteceptorum     tuorum    the      abominations     of     all 
ketus  tibi  in  ecclesia  tua  de-    wicked  desires  ;   and,  by  the 
serviat,  et  proticiat  de  die  in    sweet  odor  of  thy  precepts, 
diem.      Per  eumdem  Chris-    may  joyfully  serve   thee  in 
turn  Dominum  nostrum.  thy  Church,  and  go  forward 

from  day  to  day.     Through 
the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 

11.  Amen.  R.  Ameu. 

Then  the  Priest  blesses  the  salt,  which,  after  it  has  hem 
ou^e  blessed,  may  serve  for  the  same  purpose  on  other 
occasions. 

21ie  Benediction  of  the  Salt. 

Exorcizo  te,  creatura  salis,  I  exorcise  thee,  creature  of 

m  nomine  Dei  Patris  ►J*  om-  salt,  in  the  name  of  God  the 

nipotentis,  et  in  charitate  Do-  Father  *{<  almiglity,  and  in 

mini  nostri  Jesu  ►!<  Christi,  et  the  charity  of  our  Lord  Jesus 

in  virtute  Spiritus  ►>  Sancti.  »i«  Ciirist,  and  in  tli**  poAver 


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THE  SACRAMENT  OF  BAPTISM. 


667 


Exorcizo  te  per  D(Him  ►J^  vi-    of  tlie  Holy  ^},  Gliost.     I  ox- 
vuin    per   Deum  ►J,  rcrum,    orcisu    thoe    by    tlie    livina 
per    Deu.n  ^J,  8aiu;tmn,   per    (J.id  >},,  by  the  true  Ood  A, 
Demu  ».I<  qui  te  ad  tutelam    by  the  lioly  God      ,  by  (iod 
hur)iani  generis  procreavit,  et    ►>  who  hath  created  the.;  lor 
popuh)  vementi  ad  rreduhta-    the  preservation  of  mankind, 
tejn    per   servos  suos  conse-    and  hath  appointed  tliee  to 
cran  priecepit,  ut  in  nomine    be    consecrated    by    his    ser- 
eanctic  I'rinitatis  efficiaris  sa-    vants  fc.r  the  pooplt  coming 
luture  «icranientuni  ad  etfu-    unto  the   faith,  that,  in    the 
gandum  innuicuni.      Proinde    name    of    tiie    holy    Trinity 
roganuid    te,    Domine    Deus    thou  mayest  be  made  a  aalu- 
noHter,  ut  banc  creaturum  sa-    tary  sacrament  to  drive  away 
lis   sanctihcando  ►J*  sanctiti-    the  enemy.      Wherefore,  we 
ces,  et  benedicendo  i.^  bene-    beseech    thee,   O    Lord    our 
diesis,  ut  fiat  omnibus  accipi-    God,  that  sanctifyiji.r  A  th.iu 
entibus     perfecta    medicina,    ma  vest  sanctify  this  creature 
permanens  m  visceribus   eo-    of  salt,  and  blessing  A  thou 
rum,  in  nomme  ejusdem  Do-    mayest  bless  it,  that  it  may 
mini  nostri  Jesu  Christi,  qui    become  unto  all  who  receive 
venturus  est  jU(Lcare   vivos    it  a  perfect  medicuie,  abiding 
et  mortuos,  et  sajculura  per    in  their  hearts,  in  the  name 
'^■"^°^-  of  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus 

Christ,   who   shall    come    to 
judge    the    living    and    the 
dead,  and  the  world  by  fire 
R.  Amen.  r.  Amen. 

Then  he  puts  a  mall  quantiti/  of  the  blessed  salt  into  th€ 
mouth  of  the  person  to  be  baptized,  saying : 

N.,  receive  the  salt  of  wia- 


N,,  accipe  salem  sapientiae ; 
propitiatio  sit  tibi  in  vitam 
leternam. 

R.  Amen. 

>Saee'/*.  Pax  tecum. 

K.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Oreraus. 
Deus    patrum   nostrorum, 
Deus  upJvers.^  Conditor  veri-    God,  ine  Author  of  all  trutl 
tatis,  te  supphces  exoramus,    we    humbly    beseech    the< 

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dom  ;  let  it  be  to  thee  a 
propitiation  unto  life  ever 
lasting. 

K.  Amen. 

Priest.  Peace  De  with  thee. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 
0  God  of  our  Fathers,  O 


558 


THE  SACP  AMENT  OF  BAPTISM. 


nt  hunc  famulum  tuum,  N., 
ro3pioere  (li;,'neris    propitiiis, 
et  lioc  priruum  piibuliiin  salis 
gustiuitum,  mm  diutius  e.su- 
rire    permittas,    quo    minus 
cibo  expleatur  CfHle.sti,  qua- 
temis  sit  semper  npiritu  fer- 
vons,  spe  gaudens,  tuo  sem- 
per uomini  serviens.     I^eriluc 
eum,  Dumine,  qua3.-^umus,  ad 
nova}    regeuerationia     lava- 
crum,  et  cum   fidelibus  tuis 
proinissionum  tuanim  jeterna 
praiiuia  consequi    mereatur. 
Per  Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum. 

II.  Amen. 

Exorcizo  tc,  immunde  spi- 
ritus,  in  nomine  Patris  »J«,  et 
Filii  »J,,  et  Spiritus  »J«  Sancti, 
ut  exeas  et  recedas  ah  hoc  ta- 
mulo  Dei,  N.  Ipse  enim  tibi 
imperat,  maledicto,  damnate, 
qui  pedibus  super  mare  am- 
buhivit,  et  Petro  mergeuti 
dexteram  porrexit. 


Ergo,  maledicto  diabole,  re- 
cognosce  aententiam  tuam,  et 
da  honorem  Deo  vivo  et  vero, 
da  honorem  Jesu  Christo  Filio 
ejus,  et  Spiritui  Saneto,  et  re- 
cede ab  hoc  famuio  Dei,  N., 
quia  istum  sibi  Deus,  et  Do- 
niiuus  noster  Jesus  Christus 
ad  suam  sanctam  gratiam, 
et  bcnudictionem,  fontenique 
buptismatis  vocare  dignatua 
est. 


graciously  vouchsafe  to  look 
Upon    this   thy   w;rvant,    W., 
and,  tasting  tliis  first  nutri- 
ment of  salt,  suffer  /rim  no 
h)iiger  to  hunger  for  want  of 
being   filled    with    heaveidy 
meat,  so  that  he  may  be  al- 
ways   fervent   in   spirit    re 
joicing  in  hope,  alwj'vi.  serv- 
hjg  rhy  NaniH      ^Ymg  /thn,  0 
Lord,  We  beseech  thee,  to  the 
hiver  of  the  new  regeneration, 
that,  with  thy  faithful,  he  may 
deserve   to   attain    unto  the 
everlasting   rewards   of  thy 
promises.       Through    Christ 
our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

I  exorcise  thee,  unclean  spi- 
rit, in  the  name  of  the  Father 
•Ji,  and  of  the  Son  ♦J«,  and  of 
tiie  Holy  ►J,  Ghost,  that  thou 
go  out  and  depart  from  this 
servant  of  God,  N.  For  He 
commands  thee,  accursetl  one, 
who  walked  on  foot  upon  the 
aea,  and  stretched  out  his 
right  hand  to  Peter  when 
sinking. 

Therefore,  accursed  devil, 
acknowledge  thy  sentence^ 
and  give  honor  to  the  hving 
and  true  God :  give  honor  to 
Jesus  Christ  his  Son,  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  and  depart 
from  this  servant  of  God,  N, 
because  God  and  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  hath  vouchsafed 
to  call  hun  to  his  holy  grace 
and  benediction,  and  to  the 
font  of  baptism. 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  BAPTISM. 


569 


Here  he  makes  the  aign  of  the 
forehead  of  the  person 

Fit  hoc  sifjnum  sunct<e  cru- 
cis  »J«  vjuod  Mos  fro.'iti  ejus  da- 
n\r^  tu,  maluilicte  diabolo, 
nunquiim  audeiis  violare.  I'er 
euindoiu  Cluwtum  Doiuinuni 
nowtruin. 

K.  Amen. 


Cross,  xcith  his  thumb,  on  the 
to  be  baptized,  saying  : 

And  tliis  sign  of  the  lioly 
cro>is»J«  wliich  we  make  upon 
his  toiuhead,  do  tliou,  accurs- 
ed devil,  never  dare  to  vio- 
Ijite.  Through  the 
Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 


same 


Then  he  lays  his  hand  upon  the  head  of  the  person  to  t^ 
baptized  and  says : 


OremuM. 
^teniam  ac  justissimara 
pietatem  tuani  deprecor,  Do- 
mine  sancte,  Pater  omnipo- 
tens,  jeterne  Deus,  Auctor  lu- 
minis  et  veritatis,  super  hunc 
famulum  tuum  N.,  ut  digneris 
iUum  illuminare  lumine  intel- 
hgentioj  tuae :  munda  eum,  et 
sanctiHca:  da  ei  scientiam 
veram,  ut  dignus  gratia  bap- 
ti.srni  tui  efiectus,  teneat  fir- 
mam  spem,  consiHum  rectum 
et  doctrinam  sanctam.  Per 
Christum  Dominiun  nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 


Lot  us  pray. 

I  suppHcate  tl'iy  eternal  and 
most  just  goodness,  0  hf>ly 
Lord,  Fatlier  Aim?  ;htv  eter- 
nal God,  Author  oi  '  .  and 
truth,  in  behalf  of  tnis  thy 
servant  N",,  that  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  enlighten  him 
with  the  light  of  tliy  wisdom : 
cleanse  him,  and  sanctify //m ; 
give  unto  him  true  knowledge, 
that,  being  made  worthy  of 
the  grace  of  thy  baptism,  he 
may  retain  firm  hope,  right 
counsel,  and  holy  doctrine. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 


Af'.r  this,  the  Priest  lays  the  end  of  his  stole  upon  the  per- 
son to  be  baptized,  and  admits  him  into  the  Church,  saying: 

N.,  .'ngredere  in  tcmplum  N.,  enter  into  the  temple  of 
Dei,  ut  habeas  partem  cum  God,  that  thou  may  est  have 
Christo  in  vitara  ajternam.        part  with   Christ    imto  life 

everlasting. 

\L  Amea  B.  Amen. 


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IHfc  bACKAMENT  OF  BAI'TISM. 


When  they  have  entered  the  Church,  tlie  Priest,  as  he  pro- 
ccedn  to  the  Font,  fiai/ti,  along  with  the  SpouKorn,  in  a  loud 
voice  [in  Latin  or  the  vulgar  tongue,  according  to  circum- 
stancen)  : 

Cictio   in    Deuin,    Patrein  I Ixjlieve  in  God  the  Futhor 

oninipoteMceni,       Crwatoroiu  Alniij^hty,  Creator  of  lu-uvcu 

cujfi  ot  tcrnfc.     Et  in  JuMun  luid    tiiutli.     And    iu    Jusua 

Ciiristuni,  Filiani  ejus  unicuni  Christ,  his  only  Son,  our  Lord  ; 

Doniinuni  nostrum :  qui  con-  who   wan  coneuivcd   by   tiie 

coptus  est  (li!  Spiritu  Sancto;  Holy  (Muwt ;  bom  of  tlui  Vir- 

uatus  ox  Maria  Virj^inu  ;  pas-  {^in    Mary  ;    sullerud    under 

sua  sub  i'ontio  Pilato,  cruoi-  Pontius  Pilato,  wuh  crucilied, 

tixus,   niortuus,  et  sepultus :  dead,  and  buried  :  he  descend- 

descentlit  ad  inferos  ;    tertia  ed  into  hull ;  the  third  day  lie 

die  resurrexit  a  niortuis ;  as-  rose  again  from  the  deail ;  he 

cendit    ad    ccelos,   sedet   ad  ascended    into    heaven,    and 

dtjxteraui  Dei  Patris  oinnipo-  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  oi 

tends;     inde    venturus    est  God   the    Father   Almighty; 

juilicare    vivos    et    mortuos.  from  tlience  he  shall  come  to 

Credo  in  Spiritum  Sanctum;  judge  the  hvingand  tiie  dead, 

sanctam    Ecclesiam    Catholi-  1  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
cam ;  Sanctorum   comnmnio- 
nem ;    remissionem    peccato- 
rum  ;  carnis  resurrectionem; 
vitam  ajternam.     Aiaeu. 


the  holy  Catholic  Church ;  the 
connnunion  uf  Saints ;  the 
forgiveness  of  sins  ;  the  resur- 
rection of  the  body  ;  and  the 
life  everlasting.     Amen. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in 
heaven ;  hallowed  be  thy 
name  :    thy    kingdom   come : 


Pater  noster,  qui  es  ni  cce- 
hs ;  sanctiiicetur  nomen  tuum: 
adveniat  regnum  tuuiM  :  tiat 

voluntas  tua,  sicut  in  eoelo,  et  thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as 

in    terra.      Panem    nostrum  it  is  in  heaven.     Give  us  this 

quotitlianum  da  nobis  hodie :  day  our  daily  bread  :  and  for- 

et  dimitte  nobis  debita  nostra  give  us  our  trespasses  as  we 

sicut  et  nos  dimittimus  debi-  forgive    them    tliat    trespass 

toribus  noslris.       Et  ne  nos  against  us.     And  lead  us  not 

inducas  in  tentationem  ;  seil  into  temptation  ;  but  deliver 

libera  nos  a  malo.    Amen.  us  from  eviL     Amen. 

Arid  then,  before  tie  reaches  the  Baptistery,  he  says : 
The  Exorcism. 

Exorcizo  te,  omnis  spiritus  I  exorcise  thee,  every  un- 

inmmnde,  in  nomine  7Dei  Pa-  clean  spirit,  iu  the  name  o/ 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  BAPTISM, 


661 


>  circuin- 


irw  »J<  oinnipotentis,  ot  in  no- 
mino  .lusu  {Jliri.sti,  Kilii  ejus, 
►>  Doiuini  et  Judicis  no.Htri', 
«t  in  virtute  Spiritus  »>J«  Ssiuc- 
ti,  lit  (lisccdas  ah  hoc  plasrnuto 
i^oi,  N.,  cpiod  Doniinus  nostcr 
ft<i  tc!inj)luin  sanctum  suuni 
v«K!an3  dijLfnatn.s  est,  ut  fiat 
tenipluni  Dei  vivi,  et  Spiritus 
SanctUH  liabitet  in  oo.  I*er 
nuMKJL'm  Christuni  Douiinum 
nostrum,  qui  vunturus  est  ju- 
dicare  vivos  ot  mortiios,  et 
Bujculuiu  ])er  iguem. 

R.  Amen. 


God  the  Ftttlier  »J,  almighty, 
and  in  the  name  of  Jesus 
Cluist  his  Son  ».J«,our  Lord  and 
Judge,  and  in  the  power  of 
the  Holy  ►J,  (JluKst,  that  thou 
depart  from  this  creutme  of 
Ood,  N.,  wliich  our  Loni  hath 
voucli.safed  to*  call  unto  his 
holy  temple,  that  it  may  be 
made  the  temj)ie  of  the  living 
God,  and  that  the  Holy  (iliost 
may  dwell  therein.  J3y  the 
Biime  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
sliall  come  to  judge  the  living 
and  the  dead,  mid  the  world 
by  fire. 
It.  Amen. 

Then  the  Prici^^  wetting  his  right  thumb  with  spittle  from 
his  month,  and  touchiitg  therewith,  in  the  form  of  a  Cross 
the  rujht  ear  of  the  person  to  be  baptized,  aiul  afterwards 
the  left,  says :  ^  J       . 

Ephphetha  ►>,  quod  e8t  .J,,  Ephphetha  ►>,  that  is  to 
Adupenre  :  say  .J,,  Be  opened  : 

And,  touching  his  nostrils,  adds : 
In  odorem  suavitatia.  For  a  savor  of  swectiiess. 

Lastly,  in  a  lotcder  voice,  he  adds  these  words : 

T  autem  fuge,  Satana  »J«,  But  thou,  Satan,  fly  A.  be- 
ecceappropinquatDeusmjig-  hohl  the  God,  great  and 
ana  et  potens,  Deus  a  forti  mighty,  draweth  near  •  the 
priEdam  auferens.  God  who  taketh   away  the 

prey  from  the  strong  one. 

Then  he  interrogates  the  person  to  be  baptized,  by  name, 

saying : 

N.,  abrenuntias  Satanae  ?  N.,  dost  thou  renounce  Sa- 

tan ? 
a  Abrenuntio.  R.  I  do  renoiincc  him 

J  2  • 


662 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  BAPTISM. 


Sacerios.  El  omnibus  ope- 
ribus  ejus  ? 

li.  Abrenuntio. 

Sacerdos.  Et  omnibus  pom- 
pis  ejus? 

R.  Abrenuntio. 


Priest.  And  all  his  works  t 

R.  I  do  renounce  them. 
Priest.  And  all  his  pomps  * 

R.  I  io  renounce  tliem. 


Thfn  the  Prient  dips  a  small  silver  rod,  or  his  thumb,  in  (lu 
oil  of  the  CaiechiinienH,  and  anoints  the  person  to  be  bap- 
tized on  the  breast,  and  between,  the  shoulders,  in  the  form 
of  a  Cross,  saying  : 


Ego  te  linio  ^J*  oleo  salutis, 
in  Cliristo  Jesu  ►J*  Domino 
nostro,  ut  habeas  vitara  eeter- 
nam. 

K.  Amen. 


I  anoint  thee  »J«  with  the 
oil  of  salvation,  in  Christ  Je- 
sus ►J*  our  Lord,  that  thou 
niayest  have  life  everlasting. 

\i.  Amen. 


Hext,  hi  wipes  his  thumb  and  the  parts  anointed  with  a  cloth, 
and  changes  the  stole  from  violet  to  white.  Then  he  asks 
the  person  to  be  baptized,  by  name : 


N.,  credis  in  Deum  Patrem 
omnipotentem,Creatorem  cce- 
li  et  terraj '( 

11.  Credo. 

Credis  in  Josum  Christum 
Filium  ejus  unlcum,  Dominum 
nostrum,  natum  et  passum  ? 

R.  Credo. 

Crodis  in  Spiritum  Sanc- 
tum, sanctam  Ecclesiam  Ca- 
tholicam,  sanctorum  commu- 
nioneni,  remissionem  peccato- 
runi,  carnis  resurrecrionem,  et 
yitam  feternam  ? 

R.  Credo. 


N.,  dost  thou  believe  in  God 
the  Father  Almighty,  Creator 
of  heaven  and  earth  i 

R.  I  do  beheve. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  Jesus 
Christ,  his  only  Son,  our  Lord, 
who  was  born  ii^to  this  world, 
and  suffered  for  us  if 

R.  I  do  beh<ive. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  the 
Holy  Ghost,  the  lioly  Catholic 
Church,  the  communion  of 
Saints,  the  forgiveness  of  sin«!, 
the  resurrection  of  the  tody, 
and  life  everlasting? 

I  do  believe. 


Then,  pronouncing  the  name  of  the  person  to  be  baptized,  the 

Priest  says  : 


N.,  vis  baptizari  ? 
a.  Volu. 


N.,  wilt  thou  be  baptized  f 
R.  I  wiiL 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  BAPTISM. 


663 


ITien  the  Godfather,  or  the  Godmother,  or  both,  hoUllnn  or 
touching  the  person  to  be  baptized,  the  Priest  taken  the 
baptismal  water  in  a  small  vessel  or  pitcher,  and  pours  it 
therefrom  thrice  on  liis  head,  in  the  form  of  a  Cross;  and 
at  t/ie  same  time,  uttering  the  words  once  only,  distinctively 
and  attentively,  he  says : 

N.,  ego  te  baptizo  in  no-  N.,  I  baptize  thee  in  tim 
nriirie  ^J,  Patris,  et  Fiiii  »J.,  et  name  of  the  Fatlier  »J«  [he 
Spiritufe  ►Ji  Suncti.  pours  it  for  the  first  time], 

Jtnil  of  the  Son  9^  [he  pours 

it  for  the  second  tlmel,  and  of 

the  Holy  ►J*  Ghost  [he  pours 

it  for  the  third  time\. 

This  (lone,  the  Priest  dips  a  stile,  or  his  thnmb,  in   the  holy 

chrism,  and  anoints  the  person  baptized  on  the  top  ofhia 

head,  in  the  form  of  a  Cross,  saying: 

Beu8  omnipotens,  Pater  God  Ahnighty,  tlie  Fatlier 
Domini  nostri  Jesu  Christi,  of  our  Lorti  Jesus  Christ, 
qui  te  regeneravit  ex  aqua  et  wlio  hatli  regenerated  thee  by 
Hniritu  Saneto,  quique  dedit  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
td>i  remissionem  omnium  pec-  and  who  hath  given  unto  thee 
catorum  ipse  te  ►!*  liniat  chris-  remission  of  all  thy  sins  [here 
mate  ealutis  in  eodem  Christo  he  anoints'],  may  he  hlnisolf 
Jesu  Domino  nostro,  in  vitam  anoint  thee  with  the  chrism 
""*  of  salvation,  nJ*  in  the  same 

Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  imto 
life  eternal. 
R.  Amen. 

Priest.  Peace  be  unto  thee. 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then  he  wipes  his  thumb  and  the  part  anointed,  and  putu 
upon  the  head  of  the  person  baptized  a  white  linen  cloth, 
in  place  of  the  white  garment  anciently  used,  saying  : 

N.,accipeve8temcandidam,  N.,  receive  this  white  gar- 

quam  immaculatam  perferas  ment,  and  see  thou  carry  it 

ante  tribunal  Domini  nostri  withoutstain  before  the  judg- 

Jesu  Christi,  ut  habeas  vitam  ment-seat  of  our  Lord  Jesua 

aeteruam.  Christ,  that  thou  may  ect  bare 

eterift]  life, 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 


teternain. 

R.  Amen. 
Saeerdos.  Pax  tibi. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


CH 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  BAPTISM. 


Then  he  gives  to  the  person  baptized,  or  {in  the  cane  of  an 
infant)  to  the  Godfather,  a  lighted  candle,  aayinpx 

N.,  nccipe   lainpiulein   ar-  N.,  receive    this    burning 

dontuin,  ot   irrepreherwibilii  light,  and  keep  thy  buptiHiu 

custodi    baptisnuiiii     tiiuin  :  l)hmiul«'»a  :  observe  tlie  com- 

Bcrva  Doi  maiithita,  ut  ciiin  nuimhncntsol'Gotl,  tiiat  when 

Ddininus  vciicrit  ad  miptias,  i\w.  Lord  sliull  come  to  the 

])osjiH  ocourrurt!  ci  una  cum  miptialH,  thou  inavost  meet 

oiuuibuH  Sanctis  in  auhi  C(u-  liim    togntluT   with    all    tho 

Icdti,  haht'asque  vitam  atcr-  eaints  in  the  heavenly  court, 

nam,  cc  vivas  in  siecula  siocu-  and  have  ctornal  life,  and  live 

'*^''"'"-  forever  and  ever. 

1^-  Amwn.  R.  Amen. 

Lasthj,  he.  sayn : 

N.,  vado  in  pace,  et  Domi-       N.,  go  in  peace,  aiid  the 
nus  8it  tecum.  Lord  be  with  thee. 

^'  Amen.  K.  Amea 


EU  0nnfbcrsavs  of  ouv  3Saptf»m. 

Jt  ts  proper  that  we  should  keep  the  anniversary  of  our  Baplxa  n 
Vith  especial  devotion,  to  thnnk  Ood  for  so  great  a  Messing.  Ucjleit, 
then,  on  the  engagements  which  you  made  with  lUm,  and  txamine 
whether  you  have  been  faithful  to  th.n.  If  possible,  receive  the  Ifoly 
Communion.  Endeavor  to  pass  the  day  in  a  spirit  of  recollection : 
make  an  act  of  reparation  for  all  the  infidelities  of  which  you  have 
been  guilty,  and  recite  the  following  prayers. 

A  Renewal  of  the  Baptismal  Vows. 
O  holy  Trinity,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  one  only 
God  In  three  persons,  I  bow  myself  down  before  thee,  to 
worship  thee,  ahd  to  ^ive  thee  thanks  for  all  the  bless- 
ings  and  mercies  which  thou  hast  poured  forth  upon 
me,  with  such  bountiful  goodness,  ever  since  I  was 
born.^  Above  all,  I  thank  thee  for  the  grace  of  holy 
Baptism,  which  hath  preserved  and  sanctified  in  me  ail 
thv  irifts.  and  Rurn-iHspth  mnn'a  nnd^ra+'Mid'""'  P" 
Baptism  1  was  admitted  into  the  bosom  of  the  Church ; 


THE  SACRAMENT  01    BAPTISIVI. 


665 


r  was  mndo  tiy  child  ;  the  f,mte.s  of  lioaven  were  oi.cned 
unto  me  What  thnnkHj^rivings,  O  my  God,  can  be  pro- 
portioned  to  Hnch  a  grace,  which  i.s  the  Houree  and  the 
seed  ot  my  evcrhiHtinir  hap[)inesH! 

O  most  holy  Trinity,  1  acknowledge,  with  joy,  that 
my  Hnptism  conHecrat«.H  nie  to  thee,  and  hat  I  received 
thereni  the  gift  of  faith,  only  that  I  might  adore  and 
honor  tlK-e  all  my  life,  by  wofks  worthy  of  the  u.i^peak. 
I'.hle  iavor  which  Ihou  hast  bestowed  upon  me,  in  asso- 
ciatmg  m(>,  in  an  especial  manner,  in  the  number  of  thy 
children,  and  n^akliig  me  a  member  of  Christ  and  of  his 
Church.  I  acknowledg.,,  with  joy,  that  I  am  bound  to 
c(»nUnue  m  myself  the  sacrifice  of  thy  divine  Son,  and 
0  torm  my  whole  conversation  on  the  model  of  his  life, 
by  loving  what  he  loves,  and  rejecting  what  he  con- 
demns. 

These  are  my  duticH,  O  my  (Jod  :  these  are  the  obli- 
gations  ot  my  IJaptism—the  holy  and  soI(>mn  law  of  my 
consecratmn,  and  of  my  admission  into  thy  true  Church. 
And  although  I  nnderstood  them  not  when  I  contracted 
them,  and  my  will  had  no  part  in  the  sacred  contract, 
lar  from  desiring  to  rid  myself  of  theni  on  that  account, 
1  give  thee  most  hearty  thanks,  O  my  heaverdy  Father, 
lor  tliat  thou  hast  supi)Hed,  in  thy  mercy,  my  inability  to 
give  myself  to  thee,  by  inspiring  others  with  the  desire 
ot  obtaining  this  great  grace  for  me. 

And  now  I  ratify,  in  my  own  person,  these  vows  and 
promises;  1  confirm  and  renew  them  with  all  my  heart, 
betore  thy  holy  altar;  and,  confident  in  the  hope  of  the 
succors  ot  thy  grace,  I  am  resolved  to  labor  all  my  life 
to  perform  all  that  was  promised  and  transacted  in  my 
name  by  those  who  answered  for  me. 

u  i"'L^°^'  '  renounce  the  devil  and  his  angels;  I 
will  hold  no  communication  with  him,  nor  with  sinners, 
who  are  his  ministers ;  I  renounce  his  service  forever, 
and  submit  myself  to  the  law  of  Jesus  Christ;  I  re- 
nounce, with  all   mvhp.'irf    tiiu  tirirr^pa  „T,rl  {ll,,..;^.  ..       iL_i 

18  to  say,  the  maxims  and  vanities  of  the  world      I  will 

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THE  SACRAMENT  OF  BAPTISM. 


not  sef  my  heart  on  its  riches  or  honors,  its  pleasures  or 
enjoyments.  However  poor  I  may  be,  I  will  believe 
myself  truly  rieh,  if  I  fear  thee  and  love  thee,  O  my 
God,  and  keep  myself  from  siji,  and  am  fruitful  in  ffood 
M'orks. 

I  renounce  all  the  works  of  the  devil :  lying,  of  whirh 
he  is  the  father,  pride,  envy,  hatred,  and  all  kinds  of  sia 
I  detest  them  all.  I  lament,  in  the  bitterness  of  my  soul, 
all  those  which  I  have  unliapf)ily  committed.  I  most 
humbly  ask  thy  pardon  for  them,  and  the  jrrace  which  ia 
needful  for  me,  that  I  may  never  fall  agahi  therein,  but 
may  remain  always  faithful  to  those  solemn  vows  which 
I  make  before  thee. 

O  etern.d  Father!  who  hast  vouchsafed  to  adopt  me 
for  thy  child  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  to  call  me  to  thy 
heritage,  grant  that  I  may  live  henceforth  only  for  thy 
glory,  and  that  all  my  endeavors  may  be  to  attain  unto 
the  fruition  of  thee,  in  thy  glorious  kingdom. 
_  O  Jesus,  only  Son  of  the  Fr.ther,  who  hast  taken  me 
mto  thy  body,  asid  washed  me  with  thy  blood,  accom- 
plish in  me,  I  beseech  thee,  the  work  which  thoi:  hast 
begun  in  me ;  make  me  to  die  wholly  to  sin,  and  perfect 
continually  in  me  the  new  life,  which  I  received  in  the 
Waters  of  Baptism. 

^  O  Holy  Spirit,  adorable  principle  of  our  divine  adop- 
tion, and  of  our  new  birth  in  Christ,  be  to  me  a  spirit  of 
compunction  and  penitence,  that  I  may  weep  for  my  in- 
fidelities; a  spirit  of  prayer,  that  I  may  never  cease  from 
confessing  my  weakness,  and  my  need  of  thy  powerful 
assistance  ;  a  spirit  of  faith  and  of  fervor,  to  animate  me 
to  the  performance  of  my  promises ;  a  spirit  of  mortifi- 
cation  and  of  sacrifice,  to  keep  me  constantly  watchful 
over  my  senses;— in  fine,  a  spirit  of  perseverance,  to 
bring  me  to  the  end  of  my  course,  and  to  the  haven  oi 
salvation. 

O  most  holy  Virgin,  Mother  of  oiir  Tnca-nr,te  God,  re- 
member that  thou  art  the  mother  also  of  all  the  mem- 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  CONFIRMATION. 


667 


bers  ol  his  Imr  y ;  be,  then,  the  mother  of  my  soul,  and 
by  thy  powerful  interccHsion,  assist  me  to  fbrm  affain 
within  my  heart,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ' 

O  Andrei  of  God,  who  iiast  been  appointed  to  watch 
over  me  and  to  keep  me  in  the  way  of  salvation,  and 
who  hast  been  the  witness  of  m>  consecration  and  my 
promises,  assist  me  with  thy  loving  care,  and  by  thy 
prayers,  that  1  may  worthily  perform  the  vows  that  are 
upon  me.       * 

And  thou,  great  Saint,  who  hast  been  given  me  foi 
my, patron  and  protector,  and  for  my   example  after 

11  h'  r^','  '""^  ^"  ^"'"'  *  '^'^^"^  t^^"»  offeredst  thyself 
all  thy  life  ong,  as  a  victuu  of  obedience  and  ponJnce; 
and  obtain  for  me  grace  to  sacrifice  myself  henceforth 
to  the  will  and  glory  of  God,  that  I  may"  have  part  in  thy 
blessedness  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 


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®l)e  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 


INSTRUCTIONS. 

fVhen  the  Apostles  had  heard  that  Samaria  had  received  the  word  of 
Ood,  they  sent  to  them  Peter  and  John,  who,  when  they  were  come,  prayed 
for  them,  that  they  miirht  receive  the  Holy  Qhost.  For  he  was  not,  as  yet, 
come  upon  any  of  them  ;  but  they  were  only  bui)tized  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  Jesus.  Then  they  laid  Iht-ir  hands  upon  thorn,  and  they  received 
We  Holy  Ohoit.    Acts.  viii.  14-17. 

Confirmation  is  a  sacrament,  by  which  the  faithful,  who  have  al- 
ready  been  mude  children  of  Ood  by  their  baptism,  receive  the  Holy 
Chost  by  the  prayer  and  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Bisjops, 
the  succes-sors  of  the  Apostles,  in  order  to  their  bein«  made  stroni,  and 
perfect  Christians,  and  valiant  soldiers  of  Jesus  Christ.  It  in  called 
Confirmation  from  its  effect,  which  is,  to  confirm  or  strengthen  those 

that  receive  it  in  the  nrofHssion  of  iHe  "•u»  *nith'  »/>'»:."  »\ -  -i 

Murage  and  resolution  as  to  be;  willing  rather  to  die  th/ui  to  turn  from 
U;  and  to  arm  them  m  general  against  all  their  spiritual  enemies. 


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rilE  SACRAMENT  OF  CONFIRMATION. 


2.  This  sacniinoiit  wus  oriyinully  designed  uiul  iiiBtitutcd  by  oar  lA>nS 
lor  all  Christians,  and  consequently  is  n  divine  orUinnvcr,  which  all  are 
obliged  to  comply  with.  It  is  so  necessiiry,  that  the  neglect  of  roceiviug 
it  would  1)0  a  great  sin  ;  more  especially  in  circumstances  where  persona 
are  exposed  U)  j)er8ecuiion  on  account  oi  their  religion,  or  to  other  temp- 
tations against  taith. 

3.  The  principal  ellects  of  this  sacrament  are,  a  fortifying  giace,  is 
order  to  strengthen  the  soul  against  all  the  visible  and  invisible  enemiei 
of  the  faith ;  ami  a  certain  dedication  and  cunsccratiun  of  the  soul  by 
the  Holy  (Ihost,  the  mark  of  which  dedication  and  cmsecratiun  is  lefi 
in  th((  soul  as  a  character,  which  can  nev((r  be  effaced. 

4.  Hence  this  sacrament  can  be  received  but  once  ;  and  it  would  be 
tt  Hjicrilego  to  attempt  to  receive  it  a  second  time ;  for  which  reason  also 
the  faithful  are  bound  to  take  extn^me  care  to  come  to  this  sacrament 
duly  disposed,  lest,  if  they  should  be  so  urihiippy  as  to  receive  it  in  mor- 
tal sin,  they  should  receive  their  own  coiulemuation,  and  run  the  risk  of 
being  deprived  forever  of  its  grace. 

5.  Now,  the  dis|)osition8  which  the  Christian  must  bring  with  him  to 
receive  worthily  the  sacrament  of  Confirmation,  must  be  a  purity  of  con- 
fcicHcr,  at  least  from  all  mortal  sin:  for  which  reason  he  ought  to  go  to 
confession  before  he  is  confirmed  ;  for  the  Holy  (Jhost  will  not  come  t« 
a  soul  in  which  Satan  reigns  by  mortal  sin.  2.  A  sincere  desire  of  giv- 
ing himself  up  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  to  follow  the  induenco  of  hisdivmo 
grace,  to  be  his  temple  Ibrever,  and,  by  his  assistance,  to  fulfil  all  th« 
obligations  of  a  soldier  of  Christ. 

(i.  Hence  a  Christian  ought  to  prepare  himself  for  this  sacrament  bji 
fervent  prayer,  as  we  find  the  Apostles  prepaied  themselves  for  the  re- 
ceiving of  the  Holy  (ihost.  T/iey  continued  with  one  accord  in  prayer, 
says  St.  Luke  (speaking  of  the  ten  days  that  passed  between  the  Ascen 
Bion  of  our  Lord  and  lYMitecostj,  and  they  were  continually  in  the  templt 
prai.oinjr  and  blcssin^r  God.  How  happy  shall  they  be,  who,  like  them, 
prepare  themselves  for  the  Holy  Ghost  by  these  sj.iritual  exercises! 

7.  Tlie  obligations  which  accompany  the  character  of  Confirmation, 
and  which  a  Christian  takes  upon  himself  when  he  receives  this  sacra- 
men:,  lue,  to  bear  a  loyal  and  perpetual  allegiance  to  the  great  King,  in 
whose  service  he  enlists  himself  as  a  soldier;  to  be  true  to  hisstandaj-d, 
the  cross  of  Christ,  the  mark  of  which  he  receives  on  his  forehead ;  u> 
fight  his  battles  against  his  enemies,  the  world,  the  fesh,  and  the  devil , 
to  be  faithful  unto  death  ;  and  rather  to  die  than  desert  from  the  sci 
vice,  or  go  over  to  the  enemy  by  wilful  sin.  In  fine,  to  live  up  to  th* 
glorious  character  of  a  *«/«/iero/CAW.(/  and  to  mainlmn  that  interior 
purity  and  sanctity  which  becomes  the  temple  of  the  Holy  Ohost,  by  h 
lifo  of  prayer  and  a  life  of  love.  Where  the  ckcvraUi^  of  our  coisfirms- 
Uoii,  when  we  shall  bring  it  before  the  judgmeut-soit  of  Christ,  shaU  be 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  CONFIRMATION.  5tj9 

linml  to  have  been  accompanied  with  such  a  life  ns  thi«,  U  wHI  shlno 

to  l»  «e  «l.o..l.l  bo  >o»„ci  to  Jnive  been  c/r,.w,,r.  „„,]  r.A«/.,  and  to  have 
ru.luted  Ins  sacred  character  by  a  li,e  of  sin,  it  wi^l  certainly  rise  uZ 
j.  d«.nent  a,a  nst  ...s,  it  will  condemn  us  at  the  bar  of  divine  "ti  U 
w.il  cast  n.  de..per  n.to  the  botton.Kvss  pit,  and  be  a  mark  o-"  eternal 
iKUomniy  and  reproach  to.our  souls  a„u,nist  the  danu.ed. 


DEVOTIONS. 

Brfore  Ccjlrmation.  it  is  proper  to  make  a  pn-pnratran  of  some  day, 

T™  "^^  ,  ""'^"^  '"'  ''"^"'  '"^"•*''-"  '««^  '-  "^^  «-'').  and 
SoirZ  ""'-«^'-"  ot  ike  Holy  Gkost  in  tke  kyrnn  Veni  C  eator 
fcpiritns,  or  Vem  Sancte  Spiritus. 

The  Litany  of  the  Holy  (ihost  may  be  also  used  daily. 

Prayer  for  obtaining  right  Disposition  for  receiving  the 
bacrament  of  Confirmation. 

i\?J''l^if'  thi-ough  thy  grcut  mercy,  !  have  received 

iiiee  ot  thy  most  holy  sncramentH ;  tlie  first  to  make 

me  thy  child,  t],e  secot.d  to  efe  the  stains  whi,h«in 

lad  made  ni  my  soul,  the  third  to  unite  me  with  thy 

ment  which  I  am  now  preparing  to  receive,  may  avail  to 
the  making  me  a  perfect  Christian ;  that  it  ma/mve  me 
strength  and  coun.ge  to  combat  my  evil  habits,  t'o  ovTr! 
7Clt   '"^    «n;Ptations,  to  conform  myself  perfectly  to 

vltV  '"'!•''  ^''''T''  '-'  ^''"^  «"'^^^'^  «f  J««"«  Christ, 
leady  to  su  ler  any  thing  rather  than  renounce  his  holy 

Tf  rm'Tifp"  Th-"';''''"'5  '^'  ""'"'^  ^^^'  '''''  ^^  ^he  peril 
rnTi!  V.  .^'  ^  "?''"*  earnestly  beseech  thee,  O  my 
Ood,  through  the  merits  of  thy  Son  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee  forever  and  ever.     Amen 

Prayer  for  the  Seven  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

^dlfnl'^v^^'  m"*^  t^M?^^  ^"^'  ^^'«"  '»^^«t  vouchsafed  to 
?iM?n^     t       "l'  ^'^  '^'^^}''  ^^^"  ''^'^^  sacrament  of  Bap. 

Sv  ^MMf  "V'r'T^i  '^'''"  ^'^'"^  "^^^^^  "^«  to  sit  at  thy 
'loiy  table,  and  hast  fed  me  with  the  bread  of  angels; 

48* 


670 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  CONFIRMATION. 


perfect  in  me,  I  heaecch  thee,  all  thwo  benefits.  ^  Grant 
unto  me  the  spirit  of  Wisdom,  tluit   I  may  desjise  the 
penshable  tUmgn  of  this  world,  and  ove  the  things  that 
are  eternal ;  the  Hph-it  of  Understanduit^,  to  enlighten  me 
and  to  LHve  me  the  knowledm-  of  relit»i»in ;  the  spirit  of 
CounseT,  that  I  may  dili^tMitTy  Heek,  the  HuresL  vviiyw  of 
pleawin^^  God  and  obtaining  heaven;  tiie  spirit  of  Forti- 
tude, that  I  may  overeoine  with  eounige  all  the  obsta- 
cleH  that  oppose  my  salvation;  the  spirit  of  Knou ledge 
that  1  may  bo  enlightened  in  the  ways  of  (iod  ;  the  spirit 
of  Pietry,  that  I  may  Hnd  the  serviee  of  God  both  sweet 
and  amiable ;  the  spirit  of  Fear,  that  I  may  be  filled 
with  a  loving  reverence  towards  God,  and  nuiy  dread  in 
any  way  to  displease  him.     Seal  me,  in  thy  mercy,  with 
the  seal  of  a  disciple  of  Jesus  Christ,  unto  everlasting 
life;  and  grant  that,  carrying  the  cross  upon  my  fore- 
head, I  may  carry  it  also  in  my  heart,  and  confessing 
thee  boldly  before  men,  may  merit  to  bo  one  day  reck- 
oned in  the  number  of  thy  elect.     Amen. 

Prayer  for  the  Twelve  Fruitu  of  the  Holy  Ohost. 

O  Holy  Spirit,  Eternal  Love  of  the  Fathci  and  tho 
Son,  vouchsafe  to  grant  unto  me,  I  beseech  thee,  the 
fruit  of  Charity,  that  I  may  be  united  to  thee. by  divine 
ove;  the  fruit  of  Joy,  that  J  may  be  filled  with  a  holy 
tonsolation ;  the  fruit  of  Peace,  that  I  may  enjoy  inward 
tranquillity  of  soul ;  the  fruit  of  Patience,  that  1  may 
endure  humbly  every  thing  that  may  be  opposed  to  my 
own  desires;  the  fruit  of  Benignity,  that  I  may  willingly 
relieve  the  necessities  of  my  neighbor;  the  fruit  of 
Goodness,  that  I  may  be  benevolent  towards  all ;  the 
fruit  of  Longanimity,  that  I  may  not  be  discouraged  by 
delay,  but  nuiy  persevere  in  pniyer ;  the  fruit  of  Mild- 
ness, that  I  may  subdue  every  rising  of  evil  temper,  stifle 
every  murmur,  and  repress  the  susceptibilities  of  my  na- 
ture,' in  all  my  dealings  ■  itli  my  neighbor;  the  fruit  of 
Fidelity,  that  I  may  rely,  with  assured  confidence,  on 

i.1.- . J    -»l'/^,.,l  .     li>n    ^niiii-    ^^^^■'  IVf ^.rl,,f+.r     ♦Knf    T    fTinir  nirAiir 

my  exterior  regularly;    the  friita  of  Continency  and 


THE  BACRAMENTOF  CONriltMATION.  fi'Jl 

CliHHdty  thut  I  may  keep  my  body  in  such  holinea;*  a» 
beeoniotli  thy  temple,  h«  thut,  having,  by  thy  aHMHtance, 
preserved  my  heart  pure  on  earth,  I  n.ay  merit,  in  JeHU8 
Uuist  aecordu.^r  to  the  words  <.f  the  Gospel,  to  see  God 
eternally  u.  the  glory  of  hi^  kingdon,.     Amen. 

Acta  before  Covjlrrnafion. 

1  am  about  to  reeeive  thee  in  the  saerament  of  Con- 
hrmation  I  believe  it  b,.cau8e  thou  h,u»t  Haid  it,  and 
thou  art  the  Truth  itself. 

An  Act  of  Jlope  Rdymg  on  thy  infinite  goodness, 
O  Holy  and  Sanet  fying  Spirit,  I  confidently  htpe,  th^ 
reeeivmg  thee  m  the  sacrament  of  Confirmation,  I  shal 
receive  the  abundance  of  thy  graces.  I  trust  in  thee 
that  thou  wilt  make  me  a  perfect  Christian,  and  that 
thou  wi  t  give  me  strength  to  confess  the  faith,  even  at 
the  peril  ot  my  life. 

An  Act  of  Charity.— I  love  thee,  O  Holy  Spirit,  with 
all  my  heart,  and  with  all  my  soul,  above  all  things,  be- 
ciiuse  tliou  art  infinitely  good  and  worthy  to  be  loved 
Kinale  ir.  my  heart  the  fire  of  thy  love ;  afid  grant  that, 
having  received  thee  in  the  sacrament  of  Confirmation,  I 
may  tuithfu  y  perform  all  the  duties  of  my  state,  to  the 
end  of  my  life.  ,  j  »  "  "'c 

tiere  also  may  be  used  the  Renewal  of  the  Roptismal  Vows,  p.  5C4. 
A  Prayer  before  Confirmation. 
God  of  infinite  goodness,  receive,  I  beseech  thee, 
mv  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks,  for  all  the  favors 
winch  thou  hast  Destowed  upon  me,  from  the  very  mo- 
ment  of  my  birth  ;  particularly  for  that  thou  hast  been 
pleased  to  rank  me  among  those  who  are  npw  about  to 
be  set  apart  and  consecrated  to  thee  by  the  sacrament 
of  Con  irmation.  Thou  offerest  me  the  greatest  of  thy 
gifts;  thou  art  about  to  seal  my  soul  with  the  sacred 
character  of  a  soldier  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  send  thy 

""-■    "I. '-Trii   upou  iiie,  iiiiit  iiu  may  uDiae  wiliiin 

me  continually.    O  my  good  and  merciful  Father,  en. 


672 


THE  SACKAMEPT  OF  CONFIRM ATIOW, 


coura^ed  by  such  special  marks  of  predilection  T  vati 

^cest rv  Sr  i/"*r'  '"'."  ^^^u^^''^^'  ^"  '^'  dispositions 
^uesf    Al  w   n     ^f.T?^  th«  habitation  of  such  a 

fentimenfi  'f  ^f  "Jf  ^^^'  ^  T  ^^''  ^'''''^  Possessing  those 
sentiments  of  fyitJ,,  love,  humility,  and  fervor   which 

s  wurth:/"':jt "{ ^^"^  ^  ^^^  -^^  thi",;  ire  pot 

that  .Tk  ?  '  ''1^  ^^"  ^,^'^  P'*«°^^«^^  t«  gi^e  to  them 
whole  lifp  "'"'^  TV^'^y  ^"*"«^  ^"  th^  «i"«  of  my 
wlilJfv'K''"'^*'"''  ""''^'y  ^P^'^-f^^t  inclination, 
sT  est  to  L  f  ''"  ^^.t'"''"  *"  ^'^^  ^'-^^^^  ^'"^h  thou  de. 

mv  God  tTV  ^^y  "r.'^'^'^^^  ^^^^^'d-  Vouchsafe,  O 
my  C^od,  to  purify  my  soul  from  every  stain  bv  thp  in 

finite  merits  of  the  death  and  passion  ^oftL;  dear  So  i^ 

d^ff  mvl!?'-'  I'r'l  ''  ^^'^'^  ^^^^  faithfiiuy  all  thJ 
wKoh  I  .f  ^-  ^''  5"^'  ^*  "^>^"^^^'  ^  '-^"^  »"^^ble  to  do  that 
which  I  desire  and  resolve  to  do;  therefore  I  beseech 
thee  to  impart  to  me  the  graces  of  thy  HowVpirit  that 

on'hi/h^P7''''  •'  ry  ^'  ^"^"^^  ^^th  st^-engtT'ftom 
on  high,  and  inspired  with  courage  and  resoh.Vinn  t7 
prove  myself  the  disciple  of  thy  sSn.  Vden  Iv  Z^^^ 
to  receive  this  most  precious  g^  ;  but  do  thou  VGod 
render  my  desire  still  stronger  ind  more  arl^t^ 
'  'Jept,  I  beseech  thee,  on  my  behalf,  the  fervent  des  ri^ 
that  animated  the  heart  of  the  Blessed  vS  and  h^^^ 
holy  Apostles  on  the  day  of  Pentecost  3  Ipttllj! 
perfect  dispositions  suppl/ in  all  thtgs  my  M^^^^^^^ 

h     iolv  cTn  r  "^^1^  "'l^'  "^^^  *^-'  -  the  un?ty  of 


THE  CEREMONIES  OP  CONFIRMATION  EXPLAINED 

c^^::'zv:;^7^^:]  ^  r:?  omt^ent.  exposed  or 

repres/nts  il^e1:Lr^::2ToZ::Z  It  '"""^^'  ^''  ^"'^^"^ 
riWv  Gbp-  '-h  •;  "'""'^^  °'  *"«  80"''  Jn  this  sacrament,  with  th« 
n-i.  .,fco„.     .  he  oU,  whu«e  oroperties  are  to  «tre„giheu  and  iuvigo: 


r 


THE  SA(JKAMENT  OF  CONriRMATION. 


n,  T  ven- 
lat  thou 
positiona 
such  a 
ng  those 
r,  which 
are  pos- 
to  them 
3  of  my 
lination, 
thou  de- 
hsafe,  O 
7  the  iii- 
3ar  Son. 
'  all  the 
do  that 
beseech 
rit,  that, 
ih  from 
tion,  to 
/  desire 
OGod, 
snt,  and 
desired 
and  the 
it  their 
ienciea, 
mity  of 
I  world 


673 

rate  the  limbs,  lo  assuage  pain,  &c.  represents  the  like  sph-ltual  effects 
of  the  grace  of  the  sacrament  in  the  soul,  penetrating  and  diffusing  itao- 

Z^  ;^"  .  P""""' '  °"  "'«"'  ^^'^^  "  «™""»h  ^'»  ™iW  substance: 

represents  that  sp.nt  of  meekness  aid  patience  under  the  cross,  which 
.8  one  pnnc.pal  effect  of  Confirmation.  The  balnt,  which  has  a  particu- 
'ZZ7TL  /'T'"'"^  bodies,  after  death,  from  putrefaction,  fitly 
epresents  the  fort.fymg  grace  received  in  Confirmation,  by  which  our 
jou is  are  preserved  from  corruption  after  our  sins  have  been  destroy(,d 

wi^hT,  I  ""■  "*'''  '''"•■  "^  '''^'•'«"""  ^•••'"««  «"^  «"  innocent  life^ 
Hacrament     ""'  ""'  '  ""^  "'-''^'»^»'«'^  «"«'•  having  received  thi^ 

the  virtue  of  this  sacrament,  as  all  other  graces,  comes  through  the 
mems  Of  the  sacrifice  of  the  death  of  Jesus  Christ;  and  to  show  tha^ 
bemg  now  confirmed  in  his  service,  and  enlisted  as  h;.  soldiers,  we 
should  never  be  ashamed  of  our  Master's  livery,  but  bolaly  prol^^i^! 

spue  of  all  the  world  may  do  against  us,  either  by  ridicule  or  pers^cu- 

fo'^tplh 'f  °^  fnT/'"'  P'"'""  '''""'■'"'^  **  S^"^'«  '^'^^  «n  the  cheek, 
o  teach  hun  that,  being  now  a  soldier  of  Jesus  Christ,  he  must  fight 
man  u"y  against  all  his  eneinies  ;  suffer  patiently  all  kinds  of  affronts 
«d  mjur.es  for  his  faith  ;  and  bear  with  meekness  all  crosses  and  trial^ 
for  the  sake  and  for  the  glory  of  his  Lord  and  Master 

signify  that  the  true  peace  of  God,  which,  as  St.  Paul  savs  (Philin  iv  7) 

tiently  for  Christ's  sake;  and  also  to  encourage  him  to  do  so  bv  ho 
hopes  of  reward,  according  to  our  Lord's  promTse  (Matt,  xi.%  -  Leirn 

Persons  usually  take  a  new  name  at  Confirmation,  which  ou-ht  to  b« 
the  name  of  some  Saint,  whom  they  choose  for  their  parUcul^  paticl 


3D. 

josed  of 
shop  on 

chrism 
irith  the 

iuvigo> 


^U  ©rtcr  of  ©onfftmatfon. 

To  /IJ   y     A?"^  ^T'""^  ?  '"^'^^^  ^'^  ^'''  ^^«^.  proceed 
ft«  6ac^  ic  iA.^./tor,  and  Ikjaa   towards  the  people, 


fi74 


THE  sSACKAMENT  OF  CONFIRMATIOIf 


nc„  signing  himself,  vitli  his  right  hmnd.  with  the  «•„«  „/ 
the  CrossJro,a  his  f„eh.adto  his  br'eZhesLT  ^ 

V.  Adjutonum  nostrum  in 
nomine  Domini. 

R.  Qui  fecit  coelum  et  ter- 


ora- 


ram. 

V.   Domine,    exaudi 
tjonem  meani. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
veniat. 

N.  Dominus  vobiscum. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


V.  Our  help  is  in  the  Name 
ot  tlie  Lord. 

R.  Who  liath  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then,  M  his  hands  extended  to^eards  the  persons  to  be  con. 

Jirmed,  he  says : 
Oremus.  t   x 

Spiritu  Sancto,,ui;ueXL      grrtl:^^^^^^^ 

BIS  remissionem  omnium  nee     ^l^hntl  •  ^''^^  ^'''*'*' 

catorum;  emitte  in  eos  Lntt    ^"^\^'^«*  S'/^"  ""to  them  the 

forn^em  Spiri  um    uum  sano     f'^l""'''''  "^^"  *^^^^'* «'"«'  '^^^ 
turn  ParaSitumrde"cSir-   £[  \S  '^^  S^l^^^^ 


----"{-•■  ..'..1,1  miiiij,  sa 

turn  Taraclitum,  de  coelis. 

R.  Amen. 

Spiritum  sapientire  et  intel- 
Vectus. 

R.  Amen. 


fold  Spirit,  the  Holy  "ara- 
clete,  from  heaven. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  The  spirit  of  wisdom  and 
of  understanding. 

R.  Auien. 


TH£  SACRAMENT  OF  rONFlRMATION.  675 


Spiritum  consilii  et  forti- 
tudinis. 

R.  Amen. 

Spiritum  HcientiaB  et  pieta- 
tis. 

R.  Amen. 

Adiniple  eo8  spiritu  timorls 
till,  et  consifTiia  eos  signociii- 
►>  cIh  Christi,  in  vitani  pro- 
pitiiitus  auternani.  Per  euiii- 
(lem  Doniiniim  nostrum  Je- 
Ruin  Cliri.stum  Filium  tuiim, 
^ui  tecum  vivit,  et  ref^nat 
ni  miitate  ejundem  Spiritus 
Sancti,  Deua,  peronmia  saieu- 
la  sajoulorum. 

R.  Amen. 


R.  The  spirit  of  coimael  and 
of  fortitude. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  The  spirit  of  knowIedL'o 
and  of  godlinesa. 

R.  Amen. 

Replenish  them  with  the 
spirit  of  tliy  foar.  and  wj^u 
thcni  with  the  sign  of  tho 
cn)ss»J,»,f  Christ, in  thy  mercy 
unto  lif(.  eternal,  'i  IiriuigJi  the 
yime  thy  Son  Jesus  Cliri.st  our 
Lord,  wholivethancj  reigneth 
with  thee  in  the  unitv  of  tlie 
sanie  Holy  Spirit,  God,  jvorld 
without  end. 
R.  Amen. 


'^\nUot  1n!T  ""i  '^'"'f-^'^'t'^^^  -r^ifH'^  number  of  per- 
jZi     J  ^^'hPrm^d  reqrdrc.  it,  slandinr,  with  hi.  n/h'cL 

tdt     jf:T'"'  ''"^'  -^ra.r,.din  rZs,a.d kJ:ii;Z 
order.     He  i,<jmres  separately  the  name  of  each  person  to 

Godmothvr  kne,Un<f ;  and  ha.ivq  dipped  the  endoftZ 
thumb  of  his  right  hand  in  chrimi,  he  L,s :  ^ 

N.,  signo  te  signo  cru  .>  cia.        N.,  I  sign  the?  wiHi  the  sign 

of  the  cross  »J«. 

Whiht  myiy  ihe,e  word>  he  malu  the  ,iqn  «f  the  C™« 

et  Fi .,  lii,  et  Spirit„»  .l/sa"c:   Z  Slir Ir  t,,?' C^' o,i» 

and  (.f  the  Son  ►J,,  and  )f  tha 

^  ^»^«°-  R.  Amen. 

Then,  he  strikes  him  genthi  on  ths  cK-et;  fsamng: 


Pax  tecum. 


Peace  be  with  thee 


67« 


THE  SACRAMKNT  OF  CONFIKMATiaN. 


^  wn.'tne.s,  hi;!  Uiumb  and  UauuH  over  a  baain 
IS  washnig  Inn  hands,  the  foUowinn  Antiphon 
'cad  by  the  Clerks :  '         ^ 


When  all  have  been  confivnnl  the  Bishop  wtpes  wi*\  bread- 

is  sung  or  read 

onI:;?f n'"'''  •''""',  f^*'"''  *^"?'  Confirm.O  Lonl.tlmt  which 
oi><,r  itus  OS  iM  n.ibia,  r  teinplo  thou  liast  wrouglit  in  U8,  Iroin 
BJincto  qu<Kl   e«t   in  Jerusu-    thy  holy  te.nplt  which  il  hi 

V.  Gloria  Putn.   .  n.  Glory  be  to  the  FutJior. 

<&c. 

^\2lT ,f'1l-^r  9"".^""''^  ^''^^  I^o««  «^  repeated:  after 
MtheB^^hopJaylncf  aside  his  mitre,  rises  up/arul 
stauduuj  towards  the  Altar,  with  his  hands  JoineJ before 
Jus  breast,  says:  ''  •' 


V.  Ostoiido  nobis,  Domino, 
misc'riconlijini  timia. 

JR.   Et  sulutiirc   tuiun   da 
nobis. 

V^.    Domine,    exaudi    ora- 
tionem  njeam. 

H.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
voniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 
H.  Et  ciaij^  spiritu  tuo. 


V.  Show  m  thy  mercy,  O 
Lord. 

li  And  grant  us  thy  sal- 
vation 

V.  (•  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  comj 
unto  thee. 

V.  Tlie  Lord  be  with  you. 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then,  with  his  hands  still  joined  before  his  breast,  and  all 
the  persons  conjirmed  devoutly  kneeling,  he  soys  : 

n«no      ^-'T^'-.v         .  Lotus  pray. 

qonJ'   T"r  ^•''£' "'^^    ^""^       God,  who  didst  give  to  thino 
Sanctum  iled.ati  Sp.ntum.  et    Apostles  the  Holy  Spirit,  and 

^u7ri^' ^uccessores,  did.st  ordain  that  by  them  and 

Mitvus  fidelibus  tradendum  their  successors  he  should  bo 

3S8G  voluisti;    respice  propi-  delivered  to  the  rest  of  the 

t.  .s  ad  hum,htaf.s  nOstr.'B  ia-  faithful,   look   mercifully   on. 

.u    atum;  et  prajsta,  ut,  eo-  the  service  of  our  humility; 

^oL  1  • ''  T'Tv  •^•■V"t««  a"<i  gi-ant  t))at  the  hearts  of 

nin     ""f^^^"^-"^'.'"""'  tl">«e    whose    foreheads   wo 

,L  f^  r'"^''  •^r"'' o  ''^'"^-  ^^'"^^^  anointed  with  the  sacred 
/imus,  idem  hi^ritus  Sanctu-.  chrism,  and  sjo-ned  ^it'-  the 
m  eis  supu-veuiens,  templum    sign  of  the  holy  Cross.*  my 


I'HE  SACRAMENT  OF  CONFIRMATION. 


677 


glorio)  HUOB  clignanter  inluibi- 
tando  perHcijit.  Qui,  cum  I'li- 
tre  et  eudem  Spiritu  Sancto, 
▼ivw  et  re<3'nii8  Duua,  in  aaj- 
cula  swculoruni. 


R  A 


men. 


by  tlio  same  Ilt.ly  Spirit  de- 
sceiuling  ujion  tliurn,  and 
vtiuilisafin;;'  to  dwoll  tli<.Tfin, 
bo  made  tho  temple  ol"  hid 
glory.  Wlio,  Avitli  tlie  Father 
and  the  8ame  Holy  Spi.it, 
livcjst  ami  reigue8t,God,W'»rld 
witJiout  end. 
U.  Ameu. 


Then  he  sa>/s : 

Ecce  sic  benodiccturomnis        Behold,  thus   shall   every 
homo,  qui  timet  Dotnimmi.       man  bo  blessed  that  fearetb 

the  Lord. 

And  turning  to  the  per  nova  confrmcd,  he  makes  over  them 

the  sign  of  the-  Crofis,  mji'ing : 

Bene  ^  dicat  vos  Doniinus        May  the  Lord  bl(?ss  A  you 

ex  Sion,  ut  videatis  bona  Je-  out  of  Sion,  that  yon  may  8ee 

ru.salem  omnibus  diebus  vitaj  tlu-  good  things  of  JtiniHulera 

vestry,  et  habeatia  vitam  aj-  all  the  days  of  your  life,  am 

*^''"*'"'  have  life  everlajsting. 

R-  Amea  K.  Amen. 


AFTER  CONFIRMATION. 

On  retiirmng  to  your  place,  after  hnvinff  been  confirmed,  eonseeraf 
tome  momnita  to  thank  God  for  the  frracea  he  haa  so  mercifully  be- 
stowed  upon  you  in  the  Sacrament  of  Confirmation.  Imagine  you  are 
among  the  Jlpostles  after  the  descent  of  the  Holy  Qhost,  and  join  moat 
devoutly  in  the  transports  with  which  they  glorified  Qod.  Henrw  yjur 
good  resolutions  ;  place  yourself  under  the  protection  of  tlu.  moat  holy 
Virgin,  praying  the  august  Spouse  of  the  Holy  Ohost  to  obtain  for 
you  grace  to  remain  faithful  to  the  dioine  inspirations,  and  to  perform 
all  that  you  have  promised,  for  the  glory  of  Ood  and  your  own  salvn- 
Uon. 

0  my  good  and  merciful  Creator,  0  mv  most  lovaig 
rather,  and  hast  thou  indeed  so  far  overlooked  my  misery 
_-.,  „,,  «i. ,,  v^i  Lniiic-3  us  u)  nuiKe  my  soul  tiio  tabernucie  of 
thy  Holy  Spirit !  Am  I  indeed  now  honored  with  the  ures- 
is 2  49 


678 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  CONFIRMATION. 


enco  ami  onnched  With  the  gifts  and  graces  of  the  lioly 
nh..8t!  \c,i,  T,or<i,  f  confidently  hope  that  thou  ha«t  n.ft 
bH'n  deaf  to  my  potih..,,.  an.l  that  I  am  r.ow  in  po«.se.sion 
of  that  sarrod  ^fitt  which  so  ardently  .lesired.  0  mv  God 
.««cc.nt  the  praisrs  of  thy  anj^^els  an.l  .saints,  in  thanHnvinK 
for  thy  unlKMinc  ed  mercies  towards  mo.  May  the  buj 
Mother  of  thy  divine  Son,  and  the  glorions  choir  of  Ap.stles, 
thank  theo  lor  me  May  the  cross  of  Jesus  Christ,  with 
which  mv  torehead  hiith  been  si^med,  defend  me  from  aii 
my  enemies,  and  save  me  at  the  last  day.  May  the  inwar<l 
unction  ot  sanctdym^r  ^.,,u.e,  %„red  by  the  chrism  with 
which  1  have  been  anointed,  penetrate  mv  soul,  soften  mv 
heart,  strengthen  my  will,  and  consecrate  my  whole  being 
to  tJiy  service.  ® 

"'^' ^"Vf^o  be  u.ed  the  Prayer  for  the  Twelve  Fruite  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ;,.  570,  and  the  Te  Deum,  p.  861.  ^ 

Acts  after  Confirmatio7i. 

An  Act  of  Thanksgivivg.—O  Holy  Spirit,  althou^di  I  am 
unable  to  understand  all  the  greatn/ss  of  thi  benefit  whUh 
thou  hast  now  bestowed  upon  me,  in  communicating  thyself 
anto  me  with  the  abundance  of  thy  graces-  I  retmn  th4 
.«y  most  humble  thanks  for  thy  uns^p^kable  gift  and  I  be 
8£3ech  thee  to  accept  the  grateful  homage  of  my  heart  whicli 
I  here  offer  to  thy  divine  Majesty.     Oh,  let  tlL  mi  rV^  ous 

f  ;:r;7pT'-    •"' ""^'■'"''^/'"  "^y-^oul  the  character  of 
pel  feet  Christian,  remain  forever  engraven  there,  and  ex- 
Cite  witlim  me  a  never-failing  gratitude 

AnActofCon.,evratio7i.-.0  Divine  " Spirit,  who,  of  thy 
pure  bounty  and  intmite  goodness,  hast  given  thyself  to  me 
notwithstanding  my  great  unworthiness,  hor  ■  .ould  T  be  so 
ungrateful  as  not  to  give  myself  wholly  to  th«e  'i  i  'r^ceivV 
then,  I  beseech  thee,  the  oifering  which  I  ma  .  ■  U  •  of  all 
I  am.  I  consecrate  to  thee  my  mind  with  all  its  thoughts- 
my  soul  With  al  its  faculties ;  my  heart  with  all  its  ai Ac- 
tions: henceforth  thou  shalt  be  the  God  of  my  heart  a^d 
'./portion  forever.  Perfect,  0  Divine  Spiritf what  thou 
t_   -,  >x  Tuo  m  me  ;  strengthen  the  good  desires  with  which 


4t  ,  of  Petir   >#*.- 


0TT„1_ 


and  Sanctifying  Spirit,  thy 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  COKFIRMAIIOH.  67U 

love  t(.ward8  me  hath  h.vi.hod  np«.n  me  nil  D.y  gifts,  and  it 
IS  thy  powerful  nr.,tocti<.n  ul„n.,  Hmt  can  preserve  them  to 
iiH!.  I  p.)«M«HH  thi.s  most  preciouH  treasure  in  a  frail  and 
earthen  vensel :  strengthen  my  weakntss,  I  U-Hecch  thee 
and  grant  that  henceforth  I  may  ghow  niynelf  worthy  of  the 
/rlenouH  title  of  a  disciple  of  Je.suH  Christ.  Ilather  let  uie 
oie  tJrnn  drive  thee  from  my  heart. 

A  Prayer  to  he  taid  he/ore  leaving  the  Clmrth. 

Holy  Spmt  hath  vouchsafe,!  to  visit  tus  mn\.  I  am  going 
to  return  to  the  wc.rld,  whose  whole  spirit  is  imposed  'o  the 
mind  of  Jesus  Christ.  With.lraw  not  thyt^el/  from  .  -e  0 
most  Holy  Spirit ;  give  me  n<,t  up  to  its  malice  and  wi.  Ked- 
ness.  Let  thy  love  embrace  me  on  ev(,ry  side.  Suffer  not 
that  this  forehead,  on  which  the  holy  unction  is  still  glisf^n- 
ing.  fihou  (1  ev(.r  be  ashamed  of  the  Cospel  of  ChH«t  .or 
the  members  of  my  body,  which  is  now  become  thy  temi,  e 
shouhl  ever  be  dishonored  mid  defiled  by  sin.  0  may  n.v 
heart  never  resist  thee,  O  most  blessed  Spirit,  but  ever  yield 
to  the  impressions  of  thy  grace  ;  for  thou  art  the  SniVit  of 
wi8d(.m  and  the  Spirit  of  strength,  and  thou  only  canst  ac- 
complish m  me  those  good  desires  with  which  thou  inspire.st 
me.     Amen.  ^ 

In  this  spirit  every  Christinn  ought  to  live  nfier  he  is  confirmed  •  for 
to  this  he  is  most  cert.iinly  bound,  by  the  pt-ifection  of  the  sacrament 
Although  weakness,  cowardice,  and  human  respect  may  be  somewhat 
excused  m  such  as,  through  no  fault  of  theirs,  have  not  yet  been  con- 
firmed,  there  can  be  no  excuse  for  those  who  have  received  this  sacra- 
ment.  For  the  principal  dtaign  and  effc^ct  of  this  holy  ordinance  is,  to 
fltrenglheii  Ciirlstians  against  the  snares  and  power  of  the  devil,  the 
world,  and  the  flesh;  to  take  from  them  the  fear  of  men:  to  enablo 
ttiem  to  confehb  openly,  and  tullow  perseveringly,  the  sacred  rules  of  Hio 
Gospel,  esteem  only  Jesus  to  be  their  Master,  and  enter  Into  no  other 
warfare  but  his.  To  thii  end  they  are  Invested  with  the  whole  armor 
of  Christ,  that  they  may  stand  firm  before  persecutors  and  tyrants,  who 
would  do  violence  to  their  faith  ;  and  particularly  before  the  people  of 
the  world,  who  offend  against  those  sacred  rules  by  their  actions,  by 
their  words,  by  their  excesses,  by  their  vanities,  or  who  otherwise  joiii 
With  the  enemies  of  the  Cross,  in  overthrowing  that  law  which  the  i^- 
vant*  ol  Christ  are  bound  to  assert  and  maintain. 


R, 


680 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  CONFIRMATION. 


A  Prayer /or  the  Renewal  of  the  Grace  of  Confirmation. 
(It  may  bo  used  also  on  the  Anuiveraai-y  of  the  Day.) 

O  my  Lord  and  my  God,  I  have  received,  through  thy 
mercy,  tlie  lioly  sacrament  of  Corjfirmation;  preserve,  I  be- 
eeech  thee,  m  my  eoul,  and   renew  therein  contimially,  the 
power  ul  effects  of  tliis  divin«  .irdir.ance,  that  I  ma.v  be  en- 
abled  henceforth  to  perform  all  its  obhgations,  and  to  live 
according  to  the  spirit  of  a  true  and  perfect  Christian.     I 
have  been  enlisted  into  thy  heavenly  army,  and  have  re- 
ceived tlie  cliaracter  of  a  soldier  of  Jesus  Christ :  srant  that 
always  and  m  all  places,  I  may  prove  myself  the  faithful 
servant  of    nm,  in  whom  dwelleth  all  the  fulness  of  the 
bpnit,  and,  shedding  forth  the  odor  of  a  holy  life,  may  edify 
my  neighbor  by  my  good  example.     Grant,  I  most  humbly 
beseech  thee,  that  neither  the  world,  nor  the  customs  of  the 
world,  may  infect  my  soul  with  their  pernicious  maxims, 
an.l  that  its  yam  flatteries  and  allurements  may  never  make 
any  impression  on  my  soul.     Assist  me  by  thy  grace,  that  I 
may  hrm  y  reject  the  dangerous  solicitations  of  the  worhlly 
and  hearken  not  to  the  poisonous  discourses  of  the  unbe- 
levmg;  and  may  I  en(leav<.r.  by  my  counsel  and  example 
to  prevent  my  brethren  in  the  faith  from  being  ensnared  by 
^leir  deceitful  words,  (,r  falling  a  prey  to  their  malicious 
AMckedness  ever  seeking  t<.  draw  others  to  the  same  abyss 
ot  error  and  destruction      Grant  n.,,  0  my  God,  such  purity 
o^  intentam,  such  true  humility  and  strength  of  faitli,  that 
my  whole  heart  an,    mmd   being  raised  above  all  earthly 
things,  and  the  illusions  of  a  false  ])hih,sophy,  I  may  seek 
but  thee,  put  my  trust  only  in  thy  divine  word,  and  firmly 
adhere  to  tlie  decisions  of  thy  Church,  which   alone  can 
surely  guide  the    earned  and  the  ignorant  into  the  way  of 
truth  and  everlasting  life.     Araea 


THE  SACRAMLNT  OF  MATRIMONY. 


681 


erije  0nrramcnt  of  ilTatrimoiiB. 


INSTRUCTIONS. 
The  lioly  state  of  Matri.noay  was  i„sti(ute.l  by  the  Almighty  in  the 

w«^^V'  2^,  and  fill  the  earth.  (Gen.  i.  27,  28.)     Undo,-  tho  Mosaic  law  the 

or  that  .c^  union  which ...  ^i:;.s ^t^^;  ^u^  1  •!;':ir  t 

This  sacrament  wa«  h.stituted  by  Jesus  Christ,  in  order  to  bestow  on 
ho«e  who  enter  into  the  married  «tale  a  particular  graced  ZZZ 
.em  to  discharge  all  the  duties  required  of  them.    It  enab  es  |h  mt 
lue  together  .n  union,  peace,  and  love.    It  strengthens  and    m-ifltTha 
natural  affection,  which,  loun.led  on  virtue,  and  sanctio^d  brrtlLion 
can  alone  constitute  the  happiness  of  a  married  life.     It  c^ectl   1.0^ 
onstancy  of  the  hunuu.  heart ;  it  softens  down  the  a^perLTof  temp  r 
and  enables  each  party  to  bear  with  each  other's  defects  with   he  Lmr! 

n;«  r'V'r^  --  ^^^^^  ->•  ^^  causes  t^ttt:  e  t^3 

nentsot  mutual  respect,  to  preserve  inviolable  Hdeli.y  toward"  ^ch 
other,  and  to  vanquish  every  unlawful  desire.  It  gives  grac^t^  sub  u , 
or  re,.ulate  the  motions  of  concupiscence,  and  to  avoid  ev^-y  Tm  '  oori 
oty  u.cons,stent  wi,h  the  sanctity  of  their  state.  For  therl  i  3 '^^ 
cence  and  purity  as  necessary  in  a  married,  as  in  a  sintfle  life  iT 
overlives  them  grace  to  discharge  well  t\.at  mosTunp  lu '^,^^^^^^^ 
frauung  up  their  children  in  the  fear  and  love  of  r\wi  "r' . '"  ''"'^  **' 
annexed  to  the  married  state  cannot  ::  ndnn^'^lTout  ^^2!^ 
n^wdl  those  exertions  be  successful  without  the  b  Ji^^td  JCS 

SiS."""^  Obtain  these  precious  and  ^J^t^^^Z 

49* 


582 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  MATRIMONY. 


1.  They  ought  to  implore  the  Divin')  assistance,  by  fei  vent  and  do 
vout  prayer,  to  yuide  tliein  in  their  ciioice  of  a  proper  person ;  for  on 
the  prudent  clioico  wliich  tlu-y  mulie  wiil  verj  much  depend  their 
happiness,  both  in  this  life  and  in  the  next.  They  sliould  be  guided  by 
the  good  character  and  virtuous  dispositions  of  the  j)ei'3on  of  their 
choice,  ratiier  than  hy  riches,  beauty,  or  any  oilier  worldly  considera- 
tions, which  ought  to  be  but  secondary  motives. 

2.  They  ought  to  enter  into  this  holy  state  with  the  pure  intention  of 
promoting  the  lionor  and  glory  of  (Jod,  and  the  sanctificution  of  tlie:f 
own  souls;  and  not  from  any  merely  earthly  motive,  or  for  sensual 
gratification. 

3.  They  ought,  moreover,  to  select  a  person  of  their  own  religion ;  for 
the  Catholic  Church  lias  always,  by  every  means  in  her  power,  discour- 
aged mixed  marriiiges ;  and  exi»erience  shows,  that  a  wajit  of  union  in 
faith  between  the  husband  and  wife  is  frequently  attended  with  the 
worst  consequences,  both  to  themselves  and  to  their  children.  A  C.-th- 
olic,  on  marrying  a  person  of  another  religion,  cannot  be  allowed  to 
enter  into  an  agreement  that  any  of  the  childiTn  shall  bo  brought  up  ia 
any  other  thnn  the  Catholic  faith. 

4.  Before  they  make  any  advance  in  a  matter  of  such  great  import- 
ance, they  ought  to  ascertain  whether  there  be  any  impediment  to  pre- 
vent their  lawful  union  ;  and  parents  are  in  duty  bound  to  prevent  too 
great  an  intimacy  between  their  children  and  relations  within  the  pro- 
hibited degrees  of  kindretl.  Firat,  second,  and  third  cousins  are  within 
the  prohibited  degrees. 

5.  They  who  intend  to  marry  ougnt  to  ask  the  advice  of  their  parents 
or  guiirdians,  &c. 

C.  Those  who  keep  company  with  a  view  to  marriage  should  be  care 
ftl  never  to  take  or  allow  any  indecent  familiarities ;  for  these  are  sin 
fill,  and  draw  down  Jf.on  them  the  just  indignation  of  God,  in  place  of 
that  blessing  of  wiiich  they  then  stand  so  much  in  need. 

7.  It  is  also  advisable,  some  time  previous  to  their  marriage,  to  in- 
lorm  their  Director  of  their  intentions,  that  so  he  may  have  time  and 
opportunity  to  point  out  to  them  the  preparation  most  useful  for  them, 
and  instruct  them  in  the  duties  and  obligations  of  the  state  of  life  into 
wliich  they  propose  to  enter. 

8.  They  must  obtain  the  pardon  of  their  sins  by  worthily  approaching 
the  sacrament  of  penance  ;  for  should  they  receive  Matrimony  without 
purity  of  conscience,  they  w(»uld  deprive  themselves  of  the  grace  of 
the  sacrament,  and  bo  guilty  of  a  sacrilegious  profanation  of  this  holy 
institution. 

9.  The  Church,  in  the  General  Council  of  Trent,  sess.  24,  c.  i.,  ever 
Bo'icitous  for  ihc  welfare  of  her  chiKiren,  exliorls  the  faithfuJ  before 
their  marriage  to  receive  with  devotion  the  Floly  Communion. 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  MATRIMONY. 


683 


10.  At  the  time  of  marriiiKc,  Ihey  on^lU  to  approach  the  altar  with 
the  greatest  decorum  atul  reverence  (for  there,  in  the  presence  of  Cod 
and  \m  Church,  they  are  about  to  enter  Into  a  solemn  contract  and  en- 
?agem.M.t,  not  to  be  broken  but  by  death),  and  receive  ti.e  benediction 
ot  (.od  8  minister  with  humble  and  sincere  devotion. 

11.  When  the  married  couple  leave  the  church,  they  o.i«ht  to  curry 
with  them  feelin-9  of  respect  for  the  holy  sacrament  which  they  havf 
received,  and  of  gratitude  tc  «od  for  his  mercies.  They  should  spend 
the  day  in  such  a  manner  us  mA  u>  lose  ihe  blesainp  which  tli.-j  re 
ooived  in  the  morning.  They  ou^ht  to  ceh-brate  ttu-ir  marriaj(..,  like 
holy  Tobias,  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  strive  to  conduct  themst-lve. 
amongst  their  friends  with  as  much  sanctity  and  decor-un  as  if  J.suj 
Christ  were  a  guest  among  them,  as  he  was  at  the  marriaKe-le.sl  al 
Canu.  They  should  be  particularly  careful  not  to  profane  the  day  o' 
their  mammae  by  dissipation  or  intemperance,  or  any  sinful  diversiong 
or  indelicate  allusions,  which  are  unbecoming  at  all  times,  but  more 
particularly  on  so  imi)ortauj|  and  sacred  an  occasion. 

12.  They  ought  frequentTy  to  reflect  on  their  duties  and  obMgations 
as  inculcated  in  the  wordof  (iod. 

«  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  as  Christ  also  loved  the  Chur-h,  and 
delivered  himself  up  for  it.  So  also  ought  men  to  love  their  w'ves  a/ 
their  own  bodies."  (Ephes.  v.  25,  28.)  "  Dwelling  with  them  accord- 
mg  to  knowledge,  giving  honor  to  the  female  as  to  tlie  weaker  resseL 
and  as  to  the  co-heirs  of  the  grace  of  life."  (1  Peter  ili.  7.) 
'  "  Let  women  be  subject  to  their  husbands,  as  to  the  Lord.  Because 
the  husband  is  the  head  of  the  wife ;  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the  Cliurch. 
Therefore,  as  the  Church  is  subject  to  Christ,  so  also  let  the  wivt*  b« 
subject  to  their  Inisbamls  in  all  things."    f  Ephes.  v.  22-24.) 


(Ffje  aartual  for  t|)c  Celebratfon  of  ittatrfmoni). 

T/ie  Priest,  vested  in  a  surplice  and  white  stole,  accompanied 
hij  at  least  one  Clerk,  to  carry  the  book  and  a  vessel  of  hoh, 
icoUr,  and  bi/  two  or  three  vkfnesses,  asks  the  man  and  tJu 
woman  separately,  as  follows,  in  the  vulgar  tongue,  concer'Hr 
ing  their  consent.  And  first  he  asks  the^Bridcgromn 
who  must  stafid  at  the  right  hand  of  the  woman  : 

N.,  Avilt  thou  take  N.,  here  present,  for  thy  hiwful  wife 
acconlitif,^  to  the  rite  of  our  holy  Mother  the  Church  i 

ft         T  '11  •' 


Tl        .  .. 

XV.     1   Will. 


Tlien  the  Priest  asks  the  Bride 


684 


THE  SACRAMliiNT  3F  MATRIMONY. 


llicn  the  Priest  asks  the  Bride: 
N.,  wilt  thou  take  N.,  liere  present,  for  thy  lawful  l.uabanA 
*^ir  I'wiir     "         "*'  ""'  ^'""^y  ^"'*^"'  ^'"^  Church"^ 

T/im  the  woman  is  given  away  b,,  her  father  or  friend ;  aruL 
tfshc  has  never  been  married  before,  she  hasher  hand  Z 
covered;  but  ij  she  ,s  a  widow,  she  has  it  covered  Tht 
man  receives  her  to  keep  in  God's  faith  and  his  ow..  ;  and, 

't^':?i\^'^  <A.  ruM  hand  in  his  o,m  right  hanl 
plights  her  his  troth,  saying  after  the  Priest  as  follows  : 

hn/l  ^r"'  ^""^^  ^^T'  ?•'  *"  "^y  '^^^^^^«J  ^^'<'«'  to  have  and  to 
hold  from  this  day  forward,  for  hotter,  for  Nvorse,  for  richer" 

If  hdy  Church  will  It  penmt ;  and  thereto  I  plight  thei  my 

Then  they  loose  their  hands ;  and  joining  them  again,  the 
woman  says  after  the  Priest : 

\J\^'  *''^f  >'\^«'  ?■-'  *«  '»/  wedded  husband,  to  have  and  to 
hold,  troin  this  day  forward,  for  better,  for  worse,  for  richer  for 
poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  till  death  us  do  part,  if  Im^y 
Church  will  It  permit ;   and  thereto  I  plight  thee  my  trolll 

Their  troth  being  thus  pledged  to  each  other  on  both  sides 
and  their  right  hands  Joined,  the  Priest  says  : 
Ego  conjungo  vos  in  matri-        I  join  you  toirether  in  mar 
mo:uu,n,  in  nomine  Patris,  .^    riagl   J  the  ^i^une  TZ 
et    Fihi,  et   Spintus   Sancti.    Fatlier.  .J,  and   of  the  Son. 
^"''''''  and    of    the    Holy    Ghost 

Amen. 

Tlien  he  sprinkles  them  with  holy  water. 

^flf7-  f  ^  ^^'"^^^^^r  P^""'''  ''P''''  ^^''  ^^^^  sold  and  sil- 
ver {,vkich  are  present  y  to  be  delivered  into  th/hands  of  the 
Bride),  and  also  a  ring,  which  the  Priest  blesses,  saying  • 

noLf  &r  ^"^^''""^  ^"  of  vt:^ '-  ^"  "^^  "'^"^^ 

^  K.  Qui  fecit  ccelura  et  ter-       R.  Who  hath  made  heaven 
*"'^  andonxtb. 


-HE  SACRAMENT  OF  MATRIMONY. 


680 

"V.    0    Lord,    hear     my 
prayer. 

K.  And  let  my  cry  com* 
unto  thoo.  '■ 

V.  The  Lord  bo  with  yea. 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 
Bless,  »J,  0  LortI,  this  ring 
wluch  we  bless  »j;,  hi  thy 
name,  tliat  she  who  sliali 
wear  it,  keeping  true  faith 
unto  her  spouse,  may  abide 
in  tliy  peace  and  will,  and 
oyer  live  in  mutual  charity, 
llirough  Christ  our  Lord, 


V.    Domine,    exaudi    ora- 
tionem  raeam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiwcura. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Oremus.  , 

Benodic,  •;<«  Domine,  annu- 
lum  hunc,  quern  nos  in  tuo 
nomine  benedicinius,  A  ut 
qnui  uum  gestaverit,  fidelitji- 
tem  integram  suo  sponso  te- 
nons, in  pace  et  voluntatc 
tua  pennuneat,  atque  iu  mu- 
tua  charitate  semper  vivat. 
Per  Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum. 

^^-  ^'"«»-  R.  Amen. 

Then  the  Priest  sprinkles  the  ring  xoith  holy  water  in  the 
form  of  a  Cross;  and  the  lhid4roomJ,avL  rce^^^^^^^^ 

i^izt:^  '^f '''  '^''''' ''-'  ^^'^ -'^  ^- ^ 

,  With  this  ring  I  thee  wed ;  this  gold  and  silver  I  thp« 
give;  With  my  body  I  thee  worship;  and  wHh\ll  mv 
worldly  goods  I  thee  endow.  ^  "^^ 

^'t//  ]t  f'f'froc^n  places  the  ring  on  the  thumb  of  tht 
left  hand  of  the  Bride,  saying :  In  the  name  of  the  Father 
then  on  the  second  finger,  saging :  and  of  the  Son  t,; 
on  the  third  finger,  saying :  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost  'laX 
Xr".i  •^"^'''''^"'^•*  ^"^^"-  ^-<i  there  iJuav^ 
This  done,  the  Priest  adds  : 

nnli    ^'^"^/'"^    ^«C'    Deus,        V.  Confirm,  0  God    that 
quod  operatus  es  m  nobis.        which  thou  hkst  wrought  in 


R.   A  templo  sancto 

QUod  est  in  .rHmanlom 

Kyrie  eleison. 


tuo 


us. 


_^  li  From  thy  holy  templo 
wiiica  is  in  Jerusalem. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 


J 


686 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  MATRIMOIfT. 


Ohrwte  eleison. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Pater  noster,  <tc       Et  ne 
nos  Muiucas  in  tentationem. 
R.  iSed  libera  nos  a  malo. 

V.  Salvos  fac  servos  tuos. 

R.  Deu3  mens,  sperantes 
inte. 

V.  Mitte  eis,  Domine,  aux- 
ilium  de  sancto. 

R.  Et  de  Sion  tuere  eos. 

V.  Esto  eis,  Domine,  tuvris 
fortitudinis. 

R.  A  facie  inimici. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
veniat. 

Oremus. 
Respice,  quaesumus,  Do- 
mine, super  bos  famulos  tuos, 
et  institutis  tuis,  quibus  pro- 
pagationem  bumani  generis 
orilinasti,  benignus  assiste,  ut 
qui  te  auctore  junguntur, 
te  auxiliante  serventur.  Per 
Cbristum  Dominum  nostrum. 
Amen, 


Cbrist,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  liave  mercy. 

Our  Father,  «fec.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  Save  thy  servants. 

E.  Who  hope  in  thee,  0 
my  God. 

V.  Send  tliem  help,  0 
Lord,  from  the  sanctuary. 

R.  And  defend  tliem  out 
of  Sion. 

V.  Be  unto  them,  0  Lord, 
a  tower  of  strength. 

R.  From  the  face  of  the 
enemy. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 
Look,  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
thee,  upon  these  thy  servants, 
and  graciously  assist  thine 
own  institutions,  whereby 
thou  hast  ordained  the  propa- 
gation of  mankind,  that  they 
who  are  joined  together  by 
thy  authority  may  be  pre- 
served by  thy  help.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


After  this,  if  the  nuptial  benediction  is  to  be  given,  a  Mass 
is  said,  pr3  sponso  et  sponsa,  as  in  the  Roman  Missal; 
every  ihiug  being  observed  which  is  there  prescribed,  viz.  : 

After  the  Pater  noster,  the  Priest,  standing  at  the  Epistle 
side  of  the  Altar,  and  turning  towards  the  Bride  and 
Brideqroorn.  kneelinn  before  tht>.  AU,-lt  itnim  /iii/»«»  thmn  ih» 
following  prayers : 


THE  SACROIENT  OF  MATRriWONT. 


687 


Oremua. 
Propitiare,  Domine,  suppli- 
cationibus  nostris,  et  iiistitutis 
tuis,  ^uibus  propjijrsitionem 
huinani  generis  ordinasti,  be- 
nigniis   as.siste,   ut    quod    te 

auctorejuiijjitur.tc'auxiliante 
servetur.  Per  Doniimini  no8- 
ti-um  Jesum  Cluistiiiu. 


Oremua. 
Bens,  qui  potestnte  vlrtutis 
tuae  (le  uihilo  cuncta  fecisti : 
qui  dispoijitis  universitatis  ex- 
ordiia,  lioniine  ad    iniaginein 
Dei  facto,  idco    inseparabile 
mulieris  adjutorium  condiilis- 
'ti,  ut  foeniineo  corpori  de  virili 
dares  carne  prineipium,  do- 
ceus  quod  ex  uno  placuisset 
institui,  iiunq,uam  licere  dis- 
jungi:    Deus,   qui    tarn    ex- 
cellen  i     mysterio     conjuga- 
lem  copulam  consecra.>sti,  ut 
Christi  et  ecclesiae  sacranien- 
tum   praesignares  in   fcedere 
nuptiarum :  Dens,  per  quern 
mulior  jungitur  viro,  et  soeie- 
tas  principaliter  ordinata,  ea 
benedictione    donatur,    qua3 
sola  nee  per  originalis  peccati 
poenam,  nee   per  diluvii  est 
ablata   sententiam  ;    respice 
propitius  super   lianc  faniu- 
lani  tuani,  quae  maritali  jun- 
genda  consortio,  tua  se  expe- 
tit  protectione  muniri :  sit  in 
ea  jugum  dilectionis  et  pads ; 
fidelis    et    casta     nubat    in 
Ciiristo,  iniitatrixque  sancta- 
ruin  permaneat  foBniinarum : 


Let  us  pray. 
Be  propitious,  0  Lord,  unto 
our  supplications,  and  gra- 
ciously assist  tliine  own  in- 
stitutions, whereby  thou  hast 
ordained  the  propagation  of 
mankind,  that  that  which  ia 
j(»ined  together  by  thy  au 
thority  may  be  preserv^ul  by 
thy  help.  Through  Jesua 
CJirist  our  Lord. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  God,  who  by  the  might 
of  thy  power  didst  create' all 
thing's  out  of  nothing;    who, 
when  tne  beginnings  of  the 
universe  were  set   in  order, 
and  man  was  made   to  tlie 
image  of  God,  didst    onhiiu 
the  inseparable  assistance  of 
Wf)nian,    in   such    wise    that 
thou  gavest  beginnin<r  to  her 
body  out  of  the  flesh  of  man, 
teadiing  thereby  that  wliat 
it  had   pleasjid  ihee   should 
be   f(.rmed  of  one,  it  should 
never  be  lawful  to  put  asun- 
der ;  0  God,  who  hast  con- 
secrated the  bond  of  nuitri- 
mony  by  such   an  excellent 
mystery,  that  in  the  coveuiint 
of    marriage    thou    wouldst 
signify     the     sacrament     of 
Christ  and    his   Church;    O 
God,   by    whom    woman    is 
joined  to  man,  and   society, 
as  ordained  from  the  begiii- 
ning,    is    furnished    witlf  a 
blessing,  which  ahjne  was  not 
removed,   either    in   punish- 
ment of  original  sin,  or  by 
the  sentence  of  the  deluges 


J 


588 


THE  SACRA3IENT  OF  MATRIMONY. 


look  mercifully  upon  tliia  thy 
baniliuaid,  who,  being  now 
to  be  joined  in  wedlock, 
earnestly  desires  to  be  forti- 
fied with  thy  prt)tection: 
may  it  be  to  her  a  yoke  of 
love  and-  peace ;  may  slie 
marry  in  Christ,  faithful  and 
chaste,  and  remain  a  follower 
of  lioly  women;  may  blie  be 
amiable  to  hur  liusbatul  like 
Rachel,  wise  like  Rebe^cii, 
long-lived  and  faithful  like 
Sarah.  In  none  of  her  ilee-da 
may  that  author  |of  deceit 
have  any  power  over  her ; 
may  she  abide  firmly  knit  to 
the  faith  and  the  conunand- 
ments;  joined  unto  one  bed, 
may  she  fly  all  unlawful  ap- 
proaches ;  may  slie  fortify  her 
weakness  by  the  strength 
of  discipline ;  may  she  be 
in  shamefacedness  grave,  in 
modesty  venerable,  in  heav- 
enly doctrines  learned ;  may 
she  be  fruitful  in  oifsjjring, 
approved  and  innocent ;  and 
atti''u  unto  the  rest  of  the 
blessed  and  unto  the  heav- 
enly kingdom;  that  they 
botli  may  see  their  children's 
cliildren  unto  the  thirii  aud 
fourth  generation,  and  arrive 
at  a  desired  old  age.  Through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  I 


Then  the  Priest,  returning  to  the  middle  of  the  Altar,  says : 
Libera  nos,  <fec.,  as  usual;  and,  after  he  has  received  the 
Blood,  conmnmicafes  the  newlij-inarried  couple,  and  pro- 
creds  with  the  Macs:  and  having  said  </ie  Benedicamus 


sit  amabilis  viro  ut  Rachel, 
sapiens  ut  Rebecca,  longceva 
et  fi delis  ut  Sarah ;  nihil  in 
ea  ex  actibus  suis  ille  auc- 
tor  prcBvaricationis.  usurpet; 
nexa  fidei  mandatisque  per- 
maneat;  uni  thoro  juncta,  con- 
tactus  illicitos  fugiat ;  muniat 
infirniitatem  suam  robore  dis- 
ciplinai;  sit  verecundia  gra- 
vis, pudore  venerabilis,  doc- 
trinis  C(Blestibus  erudita ;  sit 
fuecunda  in  sobole,  sit  pro- 
bata et  imiocens ;  et  ad  bea- 
torum  requiem,  atque  ad 
coelestia  regna  perveniat :  ut 
videant  ambo  filios  filiorum 
usque  in  tertiam  et  quartam 
generationem,  et  ad  optatam 
perveniant  senectutem.  Per 
euuidem  Dominum  nostrum 
Jesum  Christum. 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  MATKIMOHY. 


589 


Domino,  or  Ite  mlssa  est,  hpjore  he  blesses  (he  people,  he 
turns  to  the  Bride  and  Bridegroom,  and  says : 


Deus  Abraham,  Deua  Isaac, 
et  Di'ua  Jacob  sit  vobiscum, 
et  ipse  adiinpleat  benedictio- 
nem  siuim  in  vobis :  ut  vide- 
atis  filios  filiorum  vestrorum, 
usquH  ad  tertiam  et  quartam 
gonerationem;  et  postea  vi- 
titin  ieternain  habeatis  sine 
fiiio, adjuvants  Domino  nostro 
Jesii  Cliristo :  qui  cum  I'atre 
et  ypiritu  Sancto  vivit  et 
regnat  Dims,  per  omnia  sae- 
cula  sajculorum.     Amen. 


May  the  God  of  Abraham, 
the  God  of  Isaac,  and  tho 
God  of  Jacob  be  with  you 
and  himself  fulfil  his  blessing 
upon  you ;  that  you  may  seo 
your  children's  childretrunto 
the  third  and  fourth  gener- 
ation; and  may  afterwards 
have  everlasting  life,  without 
end,  by  the  help  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ ;  who,  with  tho 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
liveth  and  reigneth  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Then  the  Priest  odhMuishes  them  to  preserve  Jidel-Ji  tctvnrds 
each  other  ;  to  observe  continence  at  seaso7is  of" devotion, 
and  particularly  at  the  times  of  fasting  and  solemn  festi- 
vals :  to  love  one  another,  and  to  persevere,  with  one  heart, 
in  the  fear  of  God.  Then  he  sprinkles  them  with  holy 
water,  and  having  said  the  Placeat  tibi  sancta  Trinitah, 
<fec.,  he  gives  the  Benediction,  and  reads  the  last  Gospel, 
as  usual. 


A  PRAYER 

That  may  be  daily  said  by  a   Woman  in  the  state  of  Freg' 

nancy. 

O  Lord  God  Almij^hty,  Creator  of  heaven  and  earth, 
who  hast  made  us  all  out  of  nothing,  and  redeemed  us 
by  the  precious  blood  of  thy  only  Son;  look  down 
upon  thy  poor  handmaid  here  prostrate  before  thee, 
humbly  imploring  thy  mercy,  and  begging  thy  blessing 
for  herself  and  her  child,  which  thou  hast  given  her  to 
conceive.  Preserve,  I  beseech  thee,  the  work  of  thy 
hands;  and  defend  both  me  and  the  tender  fruit  of  m.y 
womb  from  aU  perils  and  all  evils.     Grant  me  in  due 

50 


690 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  MATFJIVIONT. 


tiino  a  hiippy  delivery,  and  ])rin(^  rtiy  chilii  safe  to  tho 
font  of  baptism,  that  it  may  be  there  happily  dedicated 
to  thee,  to  love  and  nerve  thee  fjiithfully  forever.     But, 

0  my  God,  1  have  too  much  reason  to  fear,  lest  my 
great  and  manifold  sins  should  hinder  thee  from  heariii^^ 
my  prayers,  and  draw  down  thy  judgments  np(»n  me 
and  mine,  instead  of  the  nivreies  for  which  I  praj  :  and 
th(!refore  I  feel  that  the  firsl  thing  T  ought  to  do  is,  to 
repent,  from  the  bottom  of  my  heart,  for  all  my  olTenees. 
humbly  confess  them,  and  continually  cry  to  thee  for 
mercy.  I  detest,  then,  all  my  sins  with  my  whole  heart, 
and  desire  to  lay  them  all  here  at  thy  feet,  to  be  etf.iced 
and  destroyed  forever.  I  renounce  and  abhor  them 
with  my  whole  soul,  because  they  are  infinitely  odious 
to  thee;  and  I  wish  that  I  could  expiate  them  with 
tears  of  blood:  I  humbly  beg  thy  pardon  for  them  all, 
and  I  wish,  with  all  my  heart,  that  I  had  never  commit- 
ted them.     1  here  ofRjr  myself  to  make  what  satisfaction 

1  am  able  for  them ;  and  I  mosi  ^villingly  accept  of 
wlititever  I  may  have  to  endure  in  childbearing,  and 
offer  it  up  now  beforehand  to  thee  for  my  sins;  firmly 
resolving,  by  thy  grace,  never  wilfully  to  offend  thee 
any  more.  Look  upon  my  poor  heart,  O  Lord,  and  if  it 
be  not  according  to  my  words,  at  least  I  desire  it  should 
be  so :  I  desire  it  should  be  that  contrite  and  humble 
heart,  which  thou  never  despisest.  In  this  disposition 
of  soul,  and  with  a  lively  confidence  in  thy  mercies,  and 
in  the  merits  of  the  death  and  passion  of  Jesus  Christ 
thy  Son,  I  renew  my  most  humble  petition,  and  once 
more  beg  of  thee,  for  myself  thy  grace  and  protection, 
and  a  happy  delivery;  and  for  my  child,  that  thou 
wouldest  be  pleased  to  preserve  it  for  the  grace  of  holy 
baptism,  sanctify  it  for  thyself,  and  make  it  thine  for- 
ever. Through  the  samo  Jesus  Chri,st  thy  Son  oui' 
Lord.     Amen. 


591 


«l)e  Benebifiioii  of  n  tDoman  after  Cliilb- 
»  birti). 

n7/.H  a  Woman  after  Childbirth  co  nes  to  the    Church  tn 

k  nrd  at  the  door  or  entr,,  of  tUo  Churchy  hntdinn  n  Ihihted 
cartdlem  her  hand;  and  the  Prie.t.  ,e,ted  in  ^.W  j 
and  .hue  stole,  sprinkles  her  M  holy  .ater" :  /tZ 


V,  Adjutoriuin  nostrum  in 
noiniMo  Domini. 

It.  Qui  fucit  ca4um  et  tor- 
ram. 

Ant.  Haecaccipiethenndic- 
tionom  a  Domino,  et  niiscri- 
conjiiin)  a  Deo  salutari  suo ; 


V.  Our  help  is  in  the  name 
of  tile  Lord. 

K.  Who  hatli  made  lieaven 
and  earth. 

Ant.  She  .shall  receive  a 
bl(!ssiii<r  fr,„n  tlie  Lord,  and 
mercy  from  G(jd  her  Saviour: 


.     ,  .         '^""   .->nw  ,    ineiev  I  ronUi(j(    lier  Sir  niip. 

qu.a  ha.>c  est  generatio  qua),    for  this  i.s  the  Lenen   I      of 
rentmm  Domnmm.  them  that  «eek  the  Ltd 

T/..n>/W  Rsalm  xxiii    vnth  the  Gloria,  for  which  see 
Office  ot  the  Ble.s.sed  Virfrm, ;,.  847. 

The  Antiphon  Hac  accipiet  is  repeated. 
Then,  reaching  the  end  of  hi,  stole  to  the  rooman's  hand  the 
Priest  introduces  her  into  the  Church,  saying        ' 

i'  giveth    thee    fruitfulnesa   of 

oifs])ring. 

Ami  she,  entering  in,  kneels  before  the  Altar,  andpravs  nivina 

^t^Z^'"^       Lord,  have  mercy.    Christ, 

xv^rie  eieison.  have    mercy.       Lord,  have 

■n  i  niercy. 
Pater  noster,  secrelo.  Our  Father,  ^cretly. 


602 


BENEDICTION  AFTER  CHILDBIRTH. 


V.  Et  lie  no8  in(]ucu8  in 
tei)tuti()iiern. 

It.  iSuci  libera  iios  n  malo. 

V.  Siilvjiiu  facuucillHm  tu- 
ftm,  Domine. 

it.  Doua  iiieua,  Hjicrantem 
m  te. 

V.  Mitte  ei,  Doiuiiiu,  auxi- 
liuiu  do  sancto. 

It.  Kt  tie  yioii  tuere  earn. 

V.  Niliil  prolicijit  ininiious 
in  ou. 

11.  Et  filius  inlquitatis  iiou 


apnoimt  iiocorc  oi. 

V.  iJoinino,  exaudi  oratio- 
nem  ineuin. 

It.  Et  clamor  incus  ad  te 
vnniat. 

Oremus. 
Oiiuiipotens,      scinpitcrne 
IJeus,  qui  per  beatm   Mariu) 
Vir{,''ui.s  partum  tidulium  pa- 
rieiitiuiu  dolores  in  gaudium 
vertiriti :  rospice  propitius  su- 
per luuie  iumulaiii  tuain  ad 
tonipluiu  tuum  pro  gratiuruin 
actioiie   lujtaui  accedentem : 
et  ])raista,  ut  post  hazic  vitain, 
ejusdem  beatae  Mariie  men- 
tis et  intercessione,  ad  ajter- 
nse  beatitudinis  gaudia  cum 
prole  sua  perveiiire  mereatur. 
Per  Christum  Domiuum  nos- 
trum. 

R.  Amen. 


V.  And  lead  us  not  into 

toinptatit»n. 

It,  iiut  deliver  ua  from  eviJ, 
V.  Save  thino   handmaid. 

O  Lord. 

It.  Who  hopeth  in  tfioe,  0 
mj  (iod. 

V.  Send  her  help,  O  Lord, 
from  the  sanctuary. 

it.  And  defend  her  out  of 
Sion. 

V'.  Let  not  the  enemy  pre- 
vail against  her. 

it.  N(tr  the  son  of  ini(piity 
apuroach  to  hurt  her. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 
Almighty,  everlasting  God, 
who,  through  the  delivery  of 
the  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  hast 
turned  into  joy  the  pains  of 
the  faithful  in  chihibirth,  look 
mercifully    upon    this    lliino 
handmaid,  coming  in  gladness 
to  thy  temple,  to  olfer  up  her 
thanks :  and  grant  that,  after 
this  life,  by  the  merits  and  in- 
tercession of  the  same  blessed 
Mary,  she  may  merit  to  ar- 
rive, together  with   her   jff- 
spring,  at  the  joys  of  ever- 
lasting  happiness.     Through 
Christ  our  Lord. 
K.  Amen. 


Then  he  sprinkles  her  with  holi/ water,  in  theformo/a  Orosn, 

saying : 

^  Pax  et  benedictio  Dei  om-        Tl «  peacq  and  bleasinir  of 
.upo.entis,  Pains,  ►i*  et  Fuii,    God  Aimighty,  the  Father,'  ►^ 


BENEDICTION  AFTER   .HILDBIRTH.  693 

uud  abide  forever,     Aiuvii. 
NoT«.-rA.,  4c„eJ«r/.„  u  not  gi.cn  czccpt  to  tUose  ...  lawful  wcMock 


Cte  33ene^rctron  of  a  Wonu.n  In  CDflt-fafrtD.  mm  tl-eu 
fs  a  iJoutJt  of  l)cv  safeta?. 

V    Adjutorimn  nostrum  in        V^   f^m.  iw.ir, ;   •    *i 
ncmiinc..  Doniini.  ^^  , ,,;  i"', ,    ^^  "* '"  ^'^^  "^"»« 

It.  d^ui  fecit  coeluiii  et  tor-        i^    vim.    in         >    , 
ram  ^"'"ciic,         h.   Who luitli made  heaven 

,/    J,.,  -  luid  earth. 

V.    ojllvmn    fuc    uncillam        V    «...,     ii  •       i       . 

tiuuu.  Don,ine.  q  I o,d      '    "^   ^'^"d'naid. 

.^  K  Deu«,  ,ueuH.  sperantem  ^  Jt^Who  hopeth  in  thee,  O 

ib,^iud- !r '•  '^""'"'  *""'^  2"?  T  \f'  ^  ^"^^'  '^ 

I,     A  ♦ tower  of  Htrenifth. 

It.  A  iuco  ,mm,cL  k.  Kro,u  the   face  of  the 

■\r    ATM  -1           .  enemy. 

V   NU„1  proftciat  inimicus  V.  Let  not  the  enemy  pre- 

iV   Pf  fii;       •  •      •.  X-  vail  agiun.st  her.  '  ^ 

K.  ht  faljus  ,niqu,tatia  non        R.  Nor  thp  «nn  nf  ;,.;^  •+ 

lium  a^"  ir,;.''""'-'^'  '"'^'-   J„  «-''  "7  '-'P.  O  Lord 
K.  tt  de  bion  tuere  earn  J{.  Aud  defend  her  out  of 

.enif  "'""""  "'*"'  "''  *"  „>  .f*  '-^t  >»y  -^n  c„,r, 

V    i-1      •            ,  .  ^"^^o  thee. 

V.  Domuius  yob^um.  V.  The  Lord  be  with  voa 

R.  Et  cum  spintu  tuo.  R.  And  with  tl,yT^rit^ 

n^.H-,-/?''""'"'-        .  Letusprav. 

•^-x..n!pui,ens        sempiterne        Almighty,  everlakin-^  Pxnrl 
J)eus,  qu,  dedistifamulia  tui.    who  hatt  give,^^  thy  sel!' 
LJ  50* 


594 


BENEDICTION  AFTER  CHILDBIRTH. 


in  confessione  veraj  fidei  cster- 
nae  Triiiitutis  gloriam  agno- 
scere,  et  in  potentia  majesta- 
tia  atlorare  Unitatem ;  quaj- 
sumus,  ut  eju3(ium  fitlei  firnii- 
tate,  hvec  fainula  tua  ab  om- 
nibus fiempcr  muiiiatur  ad- 
irersis.  Per  Dominum  nos- 
trmn  Jesum  Cliristum,  <fec. 

Oremus. 

Dotnine  Deus,  omninm  Cre- 
ator, fortis  et  terribi lis,  j Hiatus 
aique   misericors,   qui    solus 
bonus  et  }>iu9  es ;  qui  de  om- 
ni  nialo  liberas  Israel ;  qui  fe- 
cisti  patres  electos  quoslibet, 
et    sauctificasti  eos   munere 
Spiritus    tui;    qui    gloriosie 
Virgiuis  Marias  corpus  et  ajii- 
mam,  ut  digiium  Filii  tui  ha- 
bitai'uluiu    effici    mereretur, 
Spiritu     saneto     cooperante, 
praiparasti :      qui     Joanueni 
Baptistani  Spiritu  Saneto  re- 
pleri,  et  in  utero  matris  exul- 
tare  fecisti ;  accipe  eacrificiiim 
cordis  ctinrriti,  ac  fervens  de- 
siderium  famuue  tute  N.  hu- 
militer  supplicantis,  pro  con- 
servatione  prolis  debiHs,quam 
ei  dedisti  concipere ;  et  cus- 
fodi  pjirientem  tuam,  et  de- 
fende  ab  onnii  dolo  et  injuria 
diri   liostis.  ut   obstetricnnte 
manu  misericordj-aetufe,  fcetus 
ejus   ad    banc   lucem  veniat 
mcolumis,  ac  sanctte  rcijene- 
rationi  servetur,  tibi  in  omni- 
bus jugitcr  deserviat,  et  vitam 
consequi  mcreatur  aeteruam. 


vants,  in  the  confession  of  tho 
true  taith,  to  acknowledge  the 
glory  oJ"  the  eternal  Trinity, 
and,  in  the  power  of  majesty, 
to  adore  the  Unity  ;  grant,  we 
beseech  ther,  that,  by  stead- 
fastness  hi  tiiesume  faith,  thia 
thine  handmaid  may  iver  hn 
defended  from  all  adversitioa. 
Through  our  Lord,  tfec. 

Let  U3  pray. 

Lord  God,   rireator  of  all 
things,   strong    and    terrible, 
just  and  merciful,  who  alone 
art  good  and  kind  :  who  de- 
liverest  Israel  from  all  evil ; 
who     madest     whom     thou 
wouldest  chosen  fathers,  and 
sanctifiedst  them  with  the  gift 
of  thy  Sjjirit ;  who,  by  the  co- 
operation of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
(luist  j)repare  the  body  and 
sold   of  the   glorious  Virgin 
Mary,  that  she  might  be  wor- 
thy to  be  nutde  a  fitting  hab- 
itation   of    thy    Son;"  who 
madest  John  the  Baptist  to 
be  filled  with  tho  Holy  Spirit, 
and  to   leap  in  his  motlier's 
womb ;   accept    the  sacrifice 
of  a  contrite  heart,  and   the 
fer\-ent  desire  of  thine  hfind- 
maid,    N.,   who   humblv    be- 
seecheth  thee  for  the  pres(>r- 
vation  of  the  feeble  offspring 
which  thou  hast  given  her  to 
conceive ;      preserve      thine 
handmaid     m    ehildbouring, 
and  defend  her  from  jdl  craft 
and  injury  of  tlie  direful  en<v 
my;    Jiut,    by    tie    helping 


I 

BENEDICTION  AFTEH  CHILDBIRTH.  fiSJ 

JJlX''™'  ''°™""'"  "^-  ''""''  "f  «'y  "■ercy.l.er  off. 

si)ring  may  come  safe  to  thia 
liglit  of  day,  and  may  be  pre- 
served for  lj«)ly  ref,'enfcration, 
may  evermoie  serve  thee  in 
all  things,  and  rnay  merit  to 
attain  unto  everlasting  life. 
Through  the  same  our  Lord| 

^^«°-  R.  Amen. 

Then  fie  is  sprinkled  with  holy  water,  whilst  the  66th  Psalm 
vnh  the  Gforja,  is  bemg  said;  for  which  see  Office  of  hi' 
Blessed  Virgm.jt).  871.  ^c  v^iuce  oi  tne 


V.  Benedicamus  Patrem, 
et  Filium,  cum  Sancto  Spi- 
ritu. 

R.  Laudemus  et  superex- 
altemus  eum  in  saecula. 

V.  Angelis  suis  Deus  man- 
det  de  te. 

li.  Ut  custodiant  te  in  om- 
nibus viis  tuis. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  oratio- 
nem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Oremus. 
Visita,  qua9snmna,  Domine, 
cunctam  habitationem  istam, 
et  omnes  hisidias  ab  ea  et 
praesenti  famula  tua  longe  re- 
pelle  et  Angeli  tui  sancti 
habitent  in  ea,  qui  earn  et  ejus 
proh  m  in  pace  custodiant :  et 
benedictio  tua  sit  super  earn 
"— I'f?!  .  c-aivauusuijinipotens 
Deus,  et  lucem  eis  tuam  con- 


V.  Let  us  bless  the  Father, 
and  the  Son,  with  the  Holv 
Spirit.  ^ 

R.  Let  us  praise  and  highly 
exalt  him  forever. 

V.  God  shall  give  his  An 
gels  charge  concerning  thee. 

R.  To  keep  thee  in  all  tliy 
ways. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  como 
unto  thee. 

V.  The  liord  be  with  you 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

Visit,  we  beseech  thee,  0 
Lord,  all  this  hab'itation,  and 
drive  all  dangers  fur  from  it 
and  from  this  thine  handmaid; 
and  let  thy  holy  Angels  dweU' 
in  it,  to  preserve  her  and  her 
offfiprinjr  in  peace;  and  let 
thy  blessing  be  always  upon 
her:  save  them,  O  almighty 
God,  and  grant  unto  them  thy 


596 


THE  PENITENTIAL  PSALMS. 


cede  perpetuam.  Per  Doini- 
imm  nostrum,  tfec. 

R.  Amen. 

Benedictio  Dei  omnipoten- 
tis,  Putris  ►J*,  et  Filii,  et  Spi- 
ritus  Sancti,  descondat  super 
to  et  super  prolem  iaam,  et 
niaueat  semper. 

K.  Amea 


perpetual  light.  Through  our 
Lord,  <fec. 

R.   Amen. 

May  tlie  blessing  of  God 
Almighty,  of  the  Father,  ►J^ 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  tlie 
Holy  Ghost,  descend  uj)on 
thee  and  upon  thy  offspring, 
and  abide  forever. 

R.  Amen. 


-♦••♦- 


®l)e  Penitential  JJsalms.* 


Ant.  Remember  not,  0  of  our'parents:  neither  take 
Lord,  our  offences,  nor  those    thou  vengeance  of  our  sins. 

Psalm  vi.     Domine,  ne  in  furote. 
1.  David,  in  deep  affliction,  prays  for  a  mitigation  of  the  Divine  angtr ; 
4.  in  consideration  of  God's  mercy ;  5.  his  glory ;  6.  his  own  repent- 
ance.   8.  By  faith  he  triumphs  over  his>  enemies. 

1  0  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  and  who  will  give  thee  thanks 
in  thine  indignation  :  nor  clias-    in  hell  ? 

tise  me  in  thy  wrath.  6  I   have   labored   in  my 

2  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  groanings,  every  niglit  will  I 
Iiord,  for  I  am  weak  :  heal  me,  wash  my  bed :  and  water  ray 
O    Lord,  for   my  bones  are  couch  with  my  tears, 
troubled.  7  Mine    eye    is    troubled 

3  My  soul  also  is  troubled  through  indignation ;  I  have 
exceedingly;  but  thou,  0  grt)wn  old  among  all  mine 
Lord,  how  long  ?  enemies. 

4  Turn  thee,  0  Lord,  and  8  Depart  from  me,  all  ye 
deliver  my  soul :  O  save  me  that  work  iniquity  :  for  the 
for  thy  mercy's  sake.  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of 

6  For  in  death  there  is  no    my  weeping, 
one  that  remembereth  thee  :       9  The  Lord  hath  heard  my 

*  It  is  a  pious  custom  to  recite  the  seven  penitential  Psalms,  respmj 
tiveiy,  by  way  of  prayer  ayaiust  the  seven  deadly  sins 


THE  PENITENTIAL  PSALMS. 


597 

.0  Let  J  Sr;„emies  bo    "gW  I^  'P"""^' 
ashamed  and  sore  vexed :  let 

Psalm  xxxi.     Beati  quorum. 

wliose  sins  are  covered  o  ti  1 

Q  T.  &""c.  jj^g  about. 

alo„,l  all  the  day  W  f       •"¥;  "'"'   '""    """■'"^' 

*  For  day  and    „L,  ,l       "'u'"  "'"  ""y^  ^^''"•''■"■»  ""«■ 

turned  m  my  anirui.sh  whilp        n  t>      "      ^im 
l^he   tho,.„  /aa   I.to'Ld't   an^.^ll^r  ^ti;:?^ t^ 
K  T 1  -  derstundinir. 

8  But  in  the  aoodof  many    ""jbr"!!"'  "'"''"  "'  ''"'"'• 
Psalm  xxxviL    Domine,  ne  in  furore. 
1.  D«M'j  extreme  onguish.    15,  h^  |,„pea  „,  c„d. 
lion  and  grief.    22.  Prayer. 


18.  Ilia  reslffno* 


•  ,,  P  ^"■'l'  rebuke  me  not 
m  thme  indignation  :  nor  chas- 
tise me  m  thy  wrath. 


2  For  hine  arrows  stick 
fast  III  me  and  thou  hast  laid 
thy  hand  heavily  upon  me. 


698 


THE  PENITENTIAL  PSALMS. 


3  There  is  tto  liealth  in  my 
flesh  because  of  thy  wrath : 
tliere  i.s  no  rest  to  my  bonea 
because  of  my  shis. 

*  "or  my  iniquities  are 
|?one  over  my  head:  and, 
uke  a  heavy  burden,  press 
sorely  upon  me. 

6  My  wounds  liave  putri- 
fi»Kl  and  are  corrupt :  because 
of  my  fo(jIishness. 

6  I  am  become  miserable, 
and  am  bowed  down  even  to 
the  end :  I  go  sorrowfully  all 
the  day  long. 

1  For  my  loins  are  filled 
with  illusions:  and  there  is 
no  soundness  in  my  flesh, 

8  I  am  afflicted  and  hum- 
bled exceedin<,'ly :  I  have 
roared  for  tlie  groaning  of 
my  heart. 

9  Lord,  all  my  desire  is  be- 
fore thee:  and  my  groaning 
is  not  hidden  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  is  troubled, 
my  strengtli  hath  failed  me : 
the  very  light  of  mine  eyes 
is  gone  from  me. 

11  My    friends    and    mv 


neighbors:    drew   near,   and 
stood  up  against  me. 

12  They  that  were  once 
nigh  me  stood  afar  off:  and 
they  that  sought  after  my 
eoul  did  violence  against  me. 

13  And  they  that  sought  to 


do  me  evil  talked  vanities, 
and  nnagmed  deceits  all  tha 
day  long.  ^ 

14  But  I,  as  a  deaf  man, 
heard  not :  and  as  one  that  is 
dumb,  who  openeth  not  his 
mouth. 

15  1  became  as  a  man  that 
heareth  not:  and  that  hath 
no  jeproofs  in  his  mouth. 

16  For  in  thee,  O  Lord, 
have  I  hoped  :  thou  wilt  hear 
me,  O  Lord. my  God. 

17  For  I  siiid,  Let  not  mine 
enemies  at  any  time  triumph 
oyer  me :  ami  when  my  feet 
slip,  they  have  spoken  great 
things  against  me, 

18  For  I  am  prepai-ed  for 
scourgfts:  and  my  sorrow  is 
always  before  me. 

19  For  I  will  confess  mine 
miqiiity  :  and  will  thuik  upon 
my  sin. 

20  But  mine  enemies  live, 
and  are  strengthened  agauist 
me :  and  they  that  hate  me 
wrongfully  are  multiplied. 

21  They  that  render  evil 
for  good  spake  against  me: 
because  1  followed  goodness. 

22  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord 
my  God :  go  not  thou  far  from 
me. 

• 

23  Haste  thee  to  mv  help: 
O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation. 

Glory,  «fec. 


THE  PENITENTIAL  PSALMd. 
Psalm  !.     Mherere. 


699 


i.  navM  prays  for  romi^sion  of  h  m  sins  •  h  f 
fh,ln.  ,K.t  in  Hnchflce,  but  „  a  e'riri.o  ^  '^"''^'''  '""^"'>-  '7-  Hod 
the  exaltation  of  the  Cl.urch.  '  '""'•     ^"-  ^"^^'^  /"-"Js  fo. 

mercy.  "  ^^'("t;    iiom  my  sn.s:  and  biot  out 

2    And    according  to   the    ''*'Vrrl"''^;"'''>- 

mnlftude  of  thy  tender  rner     heit  oT'ol'"  "\'  '^  ^'^"••^" 
cies :  l,|<,t  out  my  ininuit v         /;  il '     •  ^-  *'^  =   ^"'^  '"^''^^  a 

3.Wushmeye^tnreLm    elf     -^P"'^  -'^''i"  "'J  W- 
my  iMiquitv :  and  cleanse  me       %  n,,,  ^        , 
from  my  sm.  ,,  ^*-  '^'*'^t  me  not  away  from 

.  4  F(,r  I  acknowledge  mv  <  ir?'"'""*'.'"  «"^  ^'''^^  ""t 
ways  before  me.  :    ^"^    l^'';^tore   unto  me   the 

.  5  Against  thee  onlv  have  I  S.n'^.f  I  ^  ^^  «"'^»tion  :  and 
•\'";>ed.  and  done  evil  i/'thy  n  it^''""  '"^  ^^^^^  ^  P^^'^^ct 
fi^'lit:   that  thou  mavest  ho     ^Vaj     m, 

ustified    in    thy  w    df  an  1    i^  "^'^  ^^^'^  *^«  ""i"«t 

muyestovercom^eXL'th         lilllT-''^    ""^^    the  wicked 
art,in,lged.  ^  "''•"    ''''f  J  'j^'  «^!>nverted  unto  thee. 

I  fi  For  behold  I  was  con  ^„i,:.  ^''''^f '' "'«  t^rom  blood- 
ceived  in  iniquities  and  h."  ^v'  i"":'^^^"*^'''"'^^"'!''^ 
-aid  myltherci^    SSflhyl^i^^r^'"^^^ 

and  hidden  things  of  thy  w^  7' k  ''\r .rr" 

;;;;mthouhastnUmasaci]«;;:^i^^^ 

8  Thou  Shalt  sprinkle  m.  f//'''" '^'/^'t'^^^^'nt-offeringa, 

^tJi  hyssop,  andTshdl  be  '^"^?;"*  "^^V^  delighted." 

cleansed:     thou    KhJll^'  J.^ '^^^^'it^nhce  of  Gwl  isan 

"^«.  and    I    sM  t^   ™^^^  ««^-^-i^;pint:  a  contrite  an 

^v'l.iter  than  snow  '^'^'  ^\  ^'^^'h  «  Ood,  thou 

^  9  Thou  Shalt  make  me  hear  j  Dp  tf  ^'"'-  .  1 

fPy  and  gladness :  and  tl  in  thv  ^    f ^^^•'jf bly,  0  Lord, 

bonos    that   were    hnmbl'd     hat  >1^'      if'^r'^-'*''  ^'^'"• 
6i»ull  rejoice.  -^-^'«<i    rnat  tJiu  walls  of  Jerusalem 

''  may  be  built  up. 


600 


PENITENTIAL  PSALMS. 


20  Then  shalt  thou  accept    inga :    then    sliall    thoy   lay 
th(>  sacrifice  of  justice,  obla-    calves  upon  tliine  altars, 
tions,  and  whole  burut-offer-        Glory,  tfec. 

Psahn  ci.     Doniine,  exaudl. 

I.  The  extreme  affliction  of  the  Psalmist.  12.  TJ^e  eternity  ami  the  mercy 
of  tiod,  19.  to  be  recorded  aiul  praised  hy  future  generations.  26.  The 
nncliangealtleness  of  God. 


1  O  Lord,  liear  my  prayer, 
and  lot  my  cry  come  unto 
thee. 

2  Turn  not  away  tliy  face 
from  me :  in  tlie  day  when  I 
am  in  trouble,  incline  thine 
ear  unto  me. 

3  In  what  day  soever  I  ?hall 
call  upon  thee :  0  hearken 
unto  me  speedily, 

4  For  my  days  are  vanish- 
ed like  smoke :  and  my  bones 


as  it  were  bread:  and  min- 
my   driiJc  with  weep 


gled 
ing. 


11  Because  of  tlune  indig- 
nation and  wrath:  for  thou 
hast  lifted  me  up  and  cast 
me  down. 

1 2  My  davs  are  gone  down 
like  a  shallow:  and  I  am 
withered  like  grass. 

13  But  thou,  0  Lord,  en- 
durest  forever :  and  tiiy  me- 


are  dried  up  like  fuel  for  the    morial  to  all  generations. 


fire. 

5  I  am  smitten  as  grass, 
and  my  heart  is  withered: 
for  I  have  forgotten  to  eat 
my  bread. 

6  Through  the  voice  of  my 
groaning:  my  bones  have 
cleaved  to  my  flesh. 

7  I  am  become  like  a  peli- 
can in  the  wilderness :  and  like 
a  night-raven  in  the  house. 


14  Thou  shalt  arise  an  i 
have  mercy  upon  Sion  :  for  it 
is  time  that  thou  have  mercy 
upon  her,  yea,  the  time  is 
come. 

15  For  thy  servants  have 
delighted  in  her  stones:  and 
they  shall  have  compassion  on 
the  earth  thereof. 

16  The  Gentiles  shall  fear 
thy  name,  0  Lord :  and  all  the 


8  1  have  watched  :  and  am  kings  of  the  earth  thy  glory 
become  like  a  sparrow  that  17  For  the  Lord  h.ath  built 
fiitteth  alone  on  the  house-  up  Sion :  and  he  shall  be  seen 
''^P-  in  his  glory. 

9  Mine  enemlos  reviled  me  18  He  hath  had  regard  un- 
all  the  day  long :  and  they  to  the  prayer  of  the  kwly : 
that  praised  me  have  sworn  and  hath  not  despised  their 
together  against  me.  petition. 

10  For  I  have  eaten  ashes  *   19    Let   these   things    be 


J 


wrr''ttcn  for  another  genera- 
*f ";  .  and  the  people  that 
shall  be. created  aliall  praise 
the  Lord. 

20  For  he  hath  looked  down 
from  his  high  and  holy  place  • 
out  of  heaven  hatli  tlic  Lord 
looked  upon  the  earth, 

21  That  he  might  hear  the 
groaning  of  them  that  are  in 
letters:  that  he  might  deliver 
the  children  of  the  slain. 

22  That  the.y  may  declare 
the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Sion  • 
and  Ins  praise  in  Jerusa- 
lem. 

23  When  the  people  as- 
semble together:  and  kings 
that  they  may  serve  the  Lord! 

24  He  answered  him  in  the 
way  of  his  strength :  Declare 
unto  me  the  fewness  of  mv 
days.  '^ 


PENITENTUL  PSALMS. 


601 

25  Call  me  not  away  in  the 
midst  of  my  days :  thy  yeara 
are  unto  generation  and  gen- 
eration. 

.26  Thou,  Lord,  in'the  bo- 
gmnmg  didst  lay  the  founda- 
tions of  the  earth :  and  the 
heavens  are  the  work  of  thy 
hands.  ^ 

27  They  shall  perish,  but 
thou  endurest:  and  they  all 
shall  gi-ow  old  as  a  gar- 
ment. 

28  And  as  a  vesture  shalt 
thou  change  them,  and  they 
shall  be  changed:  but  thou 
art  the  same,  and  thy  years 
shall  not  fail, 

29  The  children  of  thy  ser 
vants  shall  continue:  and 
their  seed  shall  be  directed 
lorever. 

Glory,  <fec. 


The  cry  of  a  contrite  heart 

1  Out  of  the  depths  have 
1  cried  unto  thee,  0  Lord : 
■Liord,  hear  my  voice. 

2  Oh,  let  thine  ears  consid- 
er well  :  the  voice  of  my  sun- 
pucation.  ^ 

3  If  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt 
mark  iniquities:  Lord,  who 
shall  abide  it  ? 

4  For  with  tliee  there  is 
propitiation  :  and  because  of 
thy  law  I  have  waited  for 
thee  0  Lord. 


Psalm  cxxix.    De  Profundi. 


imploring  the  Divine  mercy. 

6  My  soul  hath  waited  on 
his  word :  my  soul  hath  hoped 
m  the  Lord. 

6  From  the  morning  watch 
even  until  night:  let  Israel 
hope  in  the  Lord. 
.  7  For  with  the  Lord  there 
IS  mercy :  and  with  him  is 
plenteous  redemption. 

8  And  he  shall  redeem  Is- 
rael: from  all  his  iniqui- 
ties. ^ 

Glory,  (fee. 


L 


r; 


602 


t. 


PENITENTIAL  PSALMS. 


Psalm  cxlii.     Domine,  e.mudi. 


3.   He  represenfj  hifl  J»tre<». 
:    10.  for  «aticii(ioation;     12. 


for 


David  prays  for  favor  in  judgment. 
\myH  Hor  tirnre  ;    <).   for  deli  vera.ice 
victory  over  liis  eiiemiei. 

^^.v^o^JI'Kr^r'^-^'r^'^    *'^^'"  that  .,0  down  into  th. 
K»>^  our  to  my  aupplu-ation    iMt, 

n  ort  with   by  H.rvunf, :  for  in        U)  Make  me  to  know  the 

DO  )lI8tlllC(I.  |;,r    t^    ^j  J 

3  lujr  tho  enemy  hath  per-    my  soul.  "^ 

1  u                  ,  '"ivo  I  fled  :  teach  me  to  do 

4  He  hath  made  me  to  dwell  thy  will    for    thou    tri\.? 

in    darkness,   as   those    that  GckI                              ""'^   "'^ 

huvt.  been  hm- dead  .-and  my  12  Thy  jrood   spirit   shall 

^p.n    ..vexed  within  me,  n,y  h-u,!  me  LoX  X      la  d 

heart  w.tlun  me  is  troubled'  for  thy  nan.e'    saket  0  Ci' 

d4s  Jrohl  'Tr'^''''^  '''1    '^""  ^^''''^'  ^-^J^<^"  '^e  i"  % 
«.i}8  ot  old,   I  have   mused  justice  ^ 

6  I  imv  ^  ^t,v.f nLn  1  f    .1  -^  '"^'''^-y  ^'''*"  '^^^^^^^  destroy 
1,nn  1         .  St' f  chcd  forth  my    mme  enefnies.  ^ 

7  Hear   me    spoecliW,   O        GI„ry,Ac.         ' 

Lord:  my  spmt  hath  fa,„ted    ^„(/  Rem.mber    not,    0 
Q  ri^  ,  ,  Lord,  our  ofFencea.  nor  thosp 

from  m7  ?e.t  tT^.-^  '■"f   "/  ""■•  P""""^  ••  "«'''«■■  tok^ 
from  me .  lest  I  be  like  unto   thou  vengeance  of  o.u-  Bin*. 


OIWKR  OCCASIONAL  PSALMS. 

Cf)e  ffiratiual  U«a!m0. 


IK)3 


I'a  cxix-cxxi ,  pp.  899,  901 ;  Vs.  cxxii.-cxxiv    nn  Qok  oM 
1  h.  txxv.-cxxvi;    im  Q11    Q1Q    i,'^**;'PP- 905-907; 
9^1 ,  lu  .xxxi.;V T73     '    ^ '  ^  '•  ^^^^"-<^^.  pp.  929,' 

Psahn  cxxxii.     ^cr.  y««„t  6on.«n. 

rcn    to    dwell    tiHrJ]Z    I      f,    */'^ '"'^  ^'^^ment :  like  jia 
unity.  *'^'^^"'^    '"    th«  dew  of  H.nunn  that  fall. 

the  beard  of  Aaron.  Glory.  Ac. 

Psalm  cxx.viii.     A'cce  nunc  bcnedicite, 

I  Behold  now,  bless  vc  the        r    in    *\         •  w     ,.-. 
Lord  :  all  ve  servinf^  If  I  /      J^"'    "'^'''^'^    ^'^^t   up 

Lonl.       ^  '^''"*'  ^^  ^''^    your  han.l.s  to  the  holy  places : 

Glory,  <fec. 


©t&ev  orcas'onnl  Dsalm». 
Psalm  xix.     Exaudiat  te  Dominus 

J„.^-  -"  r-" ''-  ,^^'p  e":£Tu't„fe^,J:::?^  --^ 

irom  the  sanctuary  •  and  dp-        r.  vj  .       u"     .  t'**^V 
fend  ihne  out  (,f  Sion  .  1     )       ^'" /*:J'"ce  in  thy 


604 


OTHER  OCCASIONAL  PSALMS. 


6  May  the  Lord  fulfil  all 
thy  petitivms:  now  know  I 
that  the  Lord  hath  saved  his 
Anointed. 

7  He  will  hear  him  from 
his  holy  heaven:  the  salva- 
tion of  his  right  hand  is  in 
poAVera. 

8  Some  upon  chariots,  and 
some  upon  horses :    but  we 


will  call  upon  the  iwme  of 
the  Lord  our  God. 

9  They  are  fast  bound,  and 
have  fallen :  but  we  are  risen, 
and  stand  upright. 

10  0  Lord,  save  the  king 
and  hear  us  in  the  day,  tliiit 
we  shall  call  upon  thee. 

Glory,  Ic. 


Psalm  Ixxxiii.     Qxcam  dilecta. 


1  How  lovely  are  thy  tab- 
ernacles, 0  Lord  of  hosts :  my 
Boul  Jongeth  and  fainteth  for 
the  courts  of  the  Lord. 

2  My  heart  and  my  flesh : 
have  rejoiced  in  the  livhi" 
God.  "^ 

8  For  the  sparrow  hath 
found  her  a  house;  and  the 
turtle  a  nest  for  herself,  where 
she  may  lay  her  young. 

4  Even  thy  altars,  O  Lord 
of  hosts:  my  King  and  mv 
God.  ^ 

5  Blessed  are  they  that 
dwell  in  thy  house,  O  Lord : 
they  shall  praise  thee  forever 
and  ever. 

6  Blessed  is  the  man  whose 
help  is  from  thee :  in  his  heart . 
he  hath  disposed  to  ascend 
by  steps,  in  the  vale  of  tears, 
in  the  place  that  he  hath 
fixed. 

7  For   the  lawgiver  shall 
give  a  blessing,  they  shall  go 


from  virtue  to  virtue:  the 
God  of  gods  shall  be  seen  in 
Sion. 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
hear  my  prayer:  give  ear. 
0  God  of  Jacob. 

9  Behold,  O  (Jod,  our  pro- 
tector:  and  look  upon  the 
face  of  thine  Anointed. 

10  For  one  day  in  thy 
courts :  is  better  than  a  thou- 
sand. 

11  I  have  chosen  rather 
to  be  an  abject  in  the  house 
of  my  God :  than  to  dwell 
in'  the  tabernacles  of  sin- 
ners. 

12  For  God  loveth  mercy 
and  truth :  the  Lord  will  give 
grace  and  glory. 

13  He  will  not  deprive  of 
good  things  them  that  walk 
in  innocence :  0  Lord  of  hosts, 
blessed  is  the  man  tha  .hopeth 
in  thee. 

Glory  Ac. 


OTHER  OCCASIONAL  PSALMS.  gQA 

Psalm  Ixxxv.     Indina,  Drnnine. 

1  Inclin )  i\  ine  ear.  0  Lorrl         i  a  n     i     . 

r.nd  hoarne.  for  I  arnnt  'it'    fi        ^''"'^''^*  nie,  0  Lord,  in 
and  poor.  '^'^''^      '3^  ^">-.  «"d  I  will  walk  in 

2  Preserve  my  soul  for  T    •  /  *''"/*^:  .'«*  my  heart  re- 

I-ord,  for  I  have  criod   n  f i'        ,    "'  '"^  ^"^^'' ^'^1'  "'J  whole 

all  the  day    5ve    oy  to  the    I""''  V"'^  ^  ^^'^  ^'J^^'^'  ^'^7 

«>uloftl/.erUStothe     "IT  &•  • 

0  Lord,  have  I  lifted  un  n.v    +.         7      *'»y  "^  "''cy  is  great 

soul.  ^  "P  "'^    i^^^'-^^  nie  ;  and  thou  hast 

4  For   thou.   O   Lord,  art    We"  hell  ""^  '^"^  '^""^  *^« 
«we..t  and  gentle:  and  nlen-       T q  n  n    i  ., 

te.n.s    in    ntercy  to  all  tW    rJ        ^  ^'*'*':  ^^'^  ^'^^^^  «>•« 
call  upon  thee  ^  ^*    "''*"  "?  "^"'"^^  me,  and  the 

5  Give  ear  O  ^  «,..?  +  assembly  of  the  mijrhty  have 

prayer rar/'  a'it^dM"  tZ  T ^llL"'};/;'" '  \T^  ''--■»' 

b  in  the  day  of  my  trouble 
1  cried  unto  thee:  for  thou 


hast  heard  me. 

7  There  is  none  amonj?  the 
gods  like  unto  thee,  0  Lord : 


14  And  thou.  O  Lord,  art 
a  bod  of  compassion  and 
mercy :  patient,  plenteous  in 
mercy,  and  true. 

15  Oh,  look  upon  me,  and 
be  merciful  unto  me :  give 


and  there  i,  n„„e  That  3„  th    thy  rmm^i.rCo^.r  ^''< 
accordiuir  to  thy  works  ^oL        i  ""*^  ^'^7   ^er- 

name.  ^      ■>      '>^   ?''  "'7 «««  ■'.  and  be  con- 

Si  For  thou  art  sreal  and    r.?)!     ,''™?"»e    "wu,  O 

'"'(^xxr^"'^^^'""  --t!:j«e  p™  '"^' "' 

^       Giory,  ttc. 


Psalm  cii.     Benedic,  anima. 


»„I, .'?,'!?,.!';«,  .?»•'!•  0  my       2  Ble,,   the   Lord   o      - 

"iebk-huh-oirrr""""  t^c" ""'"'  •^^^  ^ 

51* 


J 


606 


OTHER  OCCASIONAL  PSALMS. 


3  Who  forgivetli  thee  all 
thiiio  iniquiti«!g:  wlio  heiUeth 
ttll  thine  mlirmitie.s. 

4  Who  redeemeth  tljy  life 
from  (leHtruction :  who  ciowii- 
eth  thee  with  mercy  mid  com- 
passion. 

6  Who  sntiafieth  thy  desire 
with  good  things:  thy  youth 
sliall  be  renewed  like  the  ea- 
gle'8.^ , 

6  Tlie  Lord  (loeth  mercies : 
and  judgment  lor  all  that  suf- 
fer wrong. 

7  He  hath  made  his  ways 
known  unto  Moses:  his  will 
unto  tlie  children  of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  full  of  com- 
passion and  mercy :  long- 
suffering,  and  plenteous  in 
mercy. 

9  He  will  not  alway  be 
angry :  neither  will  he  threat- 
en forever. 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with 
us  according  to  our  sins ;  nor 
rewarded  us  according  to  our 
iniquities. 

11  For  according  to  the 
height  of  the  heaven  above 
the  earth :  hath  he  strength- 
ened his  mercy  towards  them 
that  fear  him. 

12  As  far  as  the  east  is 
from  tlie  west:  so  far  hath 
he  removed  our  iniquities 
from  us. 

13  As  a  father  hath  pity  on 

Psalm  cxxx\  il 


1    I   will    praise    thee,  O 
Lord,  witJi  my  whole  h^urt  ■ 


liifl  cl.ihjrcn,  so  hath  the  Lord 
pity  on  them  that  fear  him : 
f«»r  he  knoweth  whereof  wo 
are  made. 

14  He  remembereth  thit 
we  are  but  dust :  man's  days 
are  as  grass ;  as  the  flower 
of  the  field,  so  shall  he  flour- 
ish. 

15  For  the  spirit  sliall  ]mm 
away  in  him,  and  he  shall  not 
be:  and  ho  shall  know  his 
place  no  more. 

16  But  the  merc^  of  the 
Lord  is  from  eternity:  and 
unto  eternity  upon  them  that 
fear  him. 

17  And  his  justice  upon 
children's  children:  even  upon 
such  as  keep  his  covenant. 

18  And  are  mindful  of  his 
commandments :  to  do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared 
his  throne  in  heaven :  and  his 
kingdom  shall  rule  over  all, 

20  Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye 
his  angels:  ye  that  are  mighty 
in  strength,  and  fulfil  his  com- 
mand uient,  hearkening  unto 
the  Voice  of  his  words. 

21  Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye 
his  hosts :  ye  ministers  of  liis, 
that  do  his  will. 

22  Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye 
his  works :  in  every  place  of 
his  dominion,  0  my  soul,  bless 
thou  the  Lord. 

Glory,  (fee. 

Conjitcbor  tibi. 
for  thoiffcast  hoard  the  wordi 


,  .+• 


i  my  niout'  l 


THE  CREED  OF  ST.  ATHANASIUS. 


2  Inthewglitofthenn^els 
wilJ  I  aiuir  praise  unto  tlieo  • 
I  will  udoru  towards  thy  holy 
tfinpie,  and  give  praise  unto 
tJiy  name. 

3  For  tJiy  nieicy.  and  fi.r 

thy  truth  8  Kuke:  for  thou  hast 
magnified  thy  name  above  all 
thmgs. 

4  Oh,  liear  me  in  wlint  dav 
soevor  I  Hhall call  upon  thee- 
tliou  Shalt  multiply  strcuLrth 
in  my  houI. 

5  Let  all  tlie  kings  of  the 
earth  praise  t^ee,  O  Lord: 
tor  they  have  heard  all  the 
words  of  thy  mouth. 

6  And  let  them  sing  in  the 


607 

ways  of  the  Lord:  for  great 
IS  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

7  For  the  Lord  is  high,  and 
looketh  upon  the  humble: 
and  the  lofty  l.e  knowetlj 
afar  oft. 

.«  If  I  shall  walk   in  the 

midst  oftribulation,  thou  wilt 
quicken  me:  and  against  the 
wiath  of  mine  enemies  tliou 
Jiast  stret(!h(,d  forth  thy  han<l 
and  thy  right  hand  hath  saved 
me. 

9  The  Lord  will  repay  for 
me  :  thv  mercy  endureth  for- 
ever; desjjise  not  the  works 
ot  thine,  own  hands. 

Glory,  <J' 


me  itvm  of  St.  mmmatus. 


Whosoever  will  be  saved 
before  all  things  it  is  neces- 
sary, that  he  hold  the  Catho- 
lic faith.  " 

Which  faith,  except  every 
one  do  keep  entire  and  invio- 
late, without  doubt  he  shall 
perisii  everlastingly. 

Now  the  Catholic  faith  is 
this;  that  we  worship  one 
God  in  Trinity,  and  Trinity 
•J  Unity.  "^ 

Neither  confounding  the 
Persons,  nor  dividing  the 
substance 

For  there  is  one  Person  of 
the  Father,  another  of  the 
^on,  another  of  the  Holv 
Ghost.  *^ 

But  the  Godhead  of  the 


Father  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the   Holy  Ghost,  is  all  one ; 

the   -lory  equal,  the  majesty 
co-eternal.  "^ 

.    Such  us  the  Father  is  such 

u  V'^^r,^""''  ""^  «"*^'»  is  the 
Holy  Ghost 

The  Father  uncreate,  the 
bon  uncreate,  Liie  Hol^  Ghost 
uncieate. 

The  Father  incomprehensi- 
ble, the:  Son   incomprehensi- 
ble   the   Holy  G^(.8l  jneoni- 
preliensible. 
The  Father  eternal,  the  Son 

eternal,the  Holy  Ghost  eter- 
nal. 

And  yet  they  are  not  three 
--. .  ,,„r-,  uuv  une  eternal. 
As  also  tl  ey  are  not  three 


I 


608 


THE  CREED  OF  ST.  ATHANASIUS. 


uncreatDs,  nor  three  incom- 
prfthen.-»ib)e8 ;  but  one  uncre- 
ate,  and  one  incomproliensi- 
ble. 

In  like  manner  the  Fatlier 
is  almii,'hty,  the  Sun  almi-jh- 
ty,  and  tlie  Holy  Ghost  al- 
mighty. 

And  yet  they  are  not  three 
ahni<<hties,  but  one  almighty. 

So  the  Father  is  Go(i,  the 
Son  God,  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
God. 

And  yet  they  are  not  tln-eo 
Gods,  but  one  God. 

So  likewise  tlie  Father  in 
Lord,  the  Son  is  J^nl,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  is  Lord. 

And  yet  they  are  not  three 
Lords,  but  one  Lord. 

For  like  as  we  are  compel- 
led by  the  Christian  verity 
to  acknowledge  every  person 
by  himself  to  be  God  and 
Lord : 

So  we  are  forbidden  by 
the  Catholic  religion,  to  say 
there  are  three  Gods,  or  three 
Lords. 

The  Father  is  made  of  none, 
neither  createtl,  nor  bugotten. 

The  Son  is  from  the  Father 
alone,  not  made,  nor  created, 
but  begotten. 

^  The  Holy  Ghost  is  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son,  not  made, 
nor  created,  nor  begotten,  but 
proceeding. 

So  there  is  one  Father,  not 
three  Fathers ;  one  Son,  not 
three  Sons ;  one  Holy  Ghost, 
not  three  Holy  Ghosts. 


And  in  this  Trinity,  there  b 
nothing  before  or  after,  noth- 
ing greater  or  less ;  but  the 
whole  three  Persons  are  co- 
eternal  together  and  co-equaL 
So  that  in  all  things,  as  ia 
aforesaid,  the  Unity  is  to  be 
worshipped  in  Trinity,  and 
the  Trhiity  in  Unity. 

He,  tlierefore,  that  will  be 
saved,  must  thus  think  of  the 
Trinity. 

Furthermore,  it  is  necessary 
to  everlasting  salvation,  that 
ho  also  believe  rightly  the 
Incarnation  of  our  £>rd  Jesus 
Clirist. 

Now  the  right  faith  is,  tint 
we  believe  and  confess  that 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the 
Son  of  God,  is  both  God  and 
man. 


He  is  God  of  the  substance 
of  his  Father,  begotten  before 
the  world  ;  and  he  is  man  of 
the  substance  of  his  Mother, 
born  in  the  world : 

Perfect  God  and  perfect 
man ;  of  reasonable  soul  and 
human  flesh  subsisting. 

Equal  to  the  Father  ac- 
cording to  his  Godhead ;  and 
less  than  the  Father  accord- 
ing to  his  manhood. 

Who,  although  ho  be  both 
God  and  man,  yet  he  is  not 
two,  but  one  Christ : 

One,  not  by  the  conversion 

of  the  Godhead  into  flesh,  but 

by  the  taking  of  the  manhood 

unto  God : 

One     altogether,    not    by 


and 


by 


confusion   of  substance,  but 

by  unity  of  person. 

For  as  the  reasonable  soul 
aaid  the  flesh  is  one  man,  so 
wod  and  man  is  one  Christ. 

_  Who  suffered  for  our  salva- 
tion, descended  into  hell,  rose 
Jiy:ain  the  tliird  day  from  the 
dead. 

He  ascended  into  heaven  • 
he  sitteth  at  the  right  hand 
of  God  the  Father  Almighty  • 
from  whence  he  shall  come  to 
judge  the  living  and  the  dead. 


A  NOVENA  IN  HONOR  OF,  ETC. 


C09 

At  whose  coming  all  men 
sliall  rise  again  with  their 
bodies,  and  shall  give  an  ac- 
count of  their  own  works. 

And  they  that  have  dose 
food  shall  go  into  life  ever- 
lasting ;  and  they  that  have 
done  evil,  into  everlasting 
fire.  *» 

This  is  the  Catholic  faith, 
which  except  a  man  believe 
taithlully  and  steadfastly,  he 
cannot  be  saved. 

Glory,  etc. 


39     I 


-♦•♦- 


perfect  rc^'guation,  should  T  be    -^r^;'         :  '''^"'''  ^''"^''^  ^^'^ 
i""ri-.        If,    says  St.  August  ne,  "  he  sopms  rtp-if  »^  »»,^-       •       . 

a  Notena  fn  JQonot  ot  m  Name  of  Stsii.. 
Oh!  merciful  Jesus,  ivho  didst  in  tliy  earlv  infim-v 

..-.as  „.„od,  ana  assumnig  for  us  that  name"  wiricfis 


610 


A  NOVENA  TO  THE  SACKED  HEAKT. 


above  all  names ;   we  thank  thee  for  such  early  proof* 
of  thy  infinite  love;   wa  venerate  thy  sacred  name,  in 
union  with  the  profound  respect  of  the  anjrel  who  first 
announced  it  to  the  earth,  and  unite  our  affections  to 
the  sentiments  of  tender  devotion  which  the  adorable 
name  of  Jesus  has  in  all  ages  enkindled  in  the  hearts  of 
thy  servants.     Animated  with  a  firm  faitii  in  thy  uner- 
ring  word,  and  penetrated  with  confidence  in  thy  mercy 
we  now  most  humbly  remind  thee  of  the  promise  thou 
hast  made,  tiiat  when  two  or  three  should  assemble  in 
thy  name,  thou  tliyself  wouldst  be  in  the  midst  of  them. 
Come,  then,  in  the  midst  of  us,  most  amiable  Jesus ! 
tor  it  IS  in  thy  sacred  name  we  are  here  assembled. 
Come  into  our  hearts,  that  thy  holv  Spirit  may  pray  in 
and  by  us ;   and  mercifully  grant  us,  through  that  ado- 
rable name,  which  is  the  joy  of  heaven,  the  terror  of  hell, 
the  consolation  of  the  aftlieted,  and  the  solid  ground  of 
our  unlimited  confidence,  all  the  petitions  we  make  in 
tins  Novena. 

^  Oh,  blessed  Mother  of  our  Redeemer!  who  didst  par- 
ticipate so  sensibly  in  the  sufferings  of  thy  dear  Son, 
when  he  shed  his  sacred  blood,  and  assumed  for  us  the 
name  of  Jesus ;  obtain  for  us,  through  that  adorable 
name,  the  favors  we  petition  for  in  this  Novena.  Beg 
also,  that  the  most  ardent  love  may  imprint  on  our  hearts 
that  sacred  name,  that  it  may  be  always  in  our  minds, 
and  frequently  on  our  lips  ;  that  it  may  be  our  defence 
in  temptations,  and  our  refuge  in  danger,  during  our 
lives,  and  our  consolation  and  support  in  the  hour  of 
death.    Amen. 

{To  this  may  be  added  the  Litany  of  Jesus.    See  Contents.) 


^  Nobena  to  tl)e  SacreK  ?Qeatt. 

O  SACRED  and  adorable  Heart  of  Jesus !  Furnace  oi 
eternal  pharity !  Ocean  of  infinite  mercy !  Consolation 
of  the  afflicted !    Refuge  of  sinners  !    and  Hone  of  the 


4  NOVENA  T  D  THE  SACRED  HEART.       61 1 

homage  thou  thyse  f  tlnZrTfr^l'  n-  *"'.  P^'l'^tual 
altars!"   Mo«t  aifb /e  Sett  f  Ih^^^  ^"  ^!»^ 

an  eternal  love  sunnliTfhJl'if  *  ".'*^  '^^'^^^  "«  ^'th 

receive  J^X  SfftM  r>;'--i|^^ 

to ;« not  o.^^:::^i^f;^z;x;^^ 

sirest  much  more  to  cr.Lre  our  lovf  nH       » '      ''^  '  *'■ 
ground  and  motive  of  ou?  te, Ir  c^wVf  nf       ^''2/"''  1'^^ 

:;:ls^'::;drt,^-^^^^^' ^^^^ 

'  ""ate  Heart  of  Jesus!  wl  ch'  w,^^:::^^''''; 
v-v  .  >^:orr«w  in  the  garden  of  Olives  auL  I  ?  f-  ""'^ 
spn-itual  and  corporal  miseries  S,  In  '  "^  "^' 
"II  the  confidence  thou  de  hvst  I  To.^^^ 
extent  of  thy  power  anS  it^^L  ^"^yrZ^T  V' 
vmced  that  those  things  which  are  hm  lil  h  7'i  ''"" 
means  are  infinitelv  c-isv  tn    \u      "''f*^^''V^'  to  human 

CMlly  offer  up  through  thv  intercesJ  on       «       i         '''" 

"cuts,  and  eouW  in  a  moment  ch.m.r,.  the  m.wt  „i.^ 
ra  <■  to  have  compassion  on  tho.se  wlTo  a  "in     e  dre.d 
tul  state  of  mortal  sin.  and  to  ,m^n  f-  „„  ..ir   i,.  ..  "'^""■ 
of  M,s  mercy  at  the  hour  of  our  death."  Amct  """"""' 


1 


612 


A  NOVENA  TO  THE  BLESSED  VIRGHf. 


a  :Nobetta  to  t|)e  38le»»eli  Vivgin, 

0  MOST  holy  Virgin !  who  wert  chosen  by  the  ado- 
rable Trinity  from  all  eternity  to  be  the  mo^t  pure 
Mother  of  Jesus,  permit  m^,  thy  humble  and  devoted 
client,  to  r^'taind  thee  of  the  joy  thou  didst  receive  in  the 
instant  of  the  moat  sacred  incarnation  of  our  divine  Lord, 
and  during  the  nine  months  thou  didst  carry  him  in  thy 
chaste  womb.  I  wish  most  sincerely  that  I  could  rejiew 
or  even  increase  that  joy,  by  the  fervor  of  my  prayers. 
O  tender  Mother  of  the  afflicted  !  grant  me,  under  my 
present  necessities,  that  peculiar  protection  thou  hast 
promised  to  those  who  devoutly  commemorate  this  in- 
eifable  joy.  Relying  on  the  infinite  mercies  of  thy  di- 
vine Son  ;  trusting  in  that  promise  which  he  has  made, 
that  those  who  ask  should  receive ;  and  penetrated  with 
confidence  in  thy  powerful  prayers ;  I  most  humbly  sn- 
treat  thee  to  intercede  for  me,  and  to  obtain  for  me  the 
favors  which  I  petition  for  in  this  Novena,  if  it  be  the 
holy  will  of  God  to  grant  them ;  and  if  not,  to  ask  for 
me  whatever  graces  I  most  stand  in  need  of.  (Here 
specify  your  request.) 

1  desire  by  this  Novena,  which  I  now  offer  in  thy  hon- 
or, to  prove  the  lively  confidence  I  have  in  thy  interces- 
sion. Accept  it,  I  beseech  thee,  in  honor  of  that  supre- 
natural  love  and  joy  with  which  thy  sacred  heart  was  re- 
plenished during  the  abode  of  thy  dear  Son  in  thy  womb; 
in  veneration  of  which  I  offer  thee  the  sentiments  of  ray 
neart,  and  these  nine  Hail  Marys. 

Repeat  the  Hail  Mary  nine  times,  and  then  say  the  following 

Prayer. 

O  Mother  of  God !  accept  these  salutations,  in  union 
with  tiie  respect  nnd  veneration  with  which  the  angel 
Gabriel  first  hailea  thee  full  of  grace.  I  wish  most  sin- 
cerely, that  they  may  become  so  many  gems  in  the 
crown  of  thy  occidental  glory,  which  will  increase  in 
orightness  to  the  end  of  the  *vorld.  I  beseech  thee,  0 
vwujiOiiiusS  KJi  liiv  aiiucLuu;    by  iiiu  joy  uioU  uiuhl  ri'ceivy 


4 


A  HOVENA  TO  ST.  PATRICK.  (Jjj 

infl.lmn/^  +«  K        •'esus,  \yitli  which  thine  was  ever  tc 


^  Wobtnn  to  St.  Dattfcft. 

land  long  befcre"nv  b^tlf  v''  ""^  '''^''«fi«=tor  of  thai 
cept  the  sentiments  of  r'.  •♦'''•"J™  ""T  P^'y"™'  ""d  «<=■ 
which  my  Criffd,      tl'^  ll  ^C'  Xn  w"t'^f 

father  and  patron  of  1^00™,  v  t  do  n^I  bf '"=£ 

humble  supplications;     u^'te  fhem  to  tT^  ^  "^  """I 
blessings  which  will '  ever  follow  tly  ^"J/'Z  if 

niyYulfsh'to  dfff  Xm  thTm  -'ZtbtJ'T  ^'"'1'^ 

^ces.ion,lor  uutummg  wimtever  grace  thou  seest  to 

52 


614 


LITANY  OF   »T.  PATRICK. 


be  most  necessary  for  me,  and  also  the  particular  inten- 
tions of  this  Novena.     (Name  them.) 

O  charitable  shepherd  of  the  Irish  flock !  who  vvouldat 
have  laid  down  a  thousand  lives  to  save  one  soul,  take 
rav  soul,  and  the  souls  of  all  Christians,  under  thy  specia 
care,  and  preserve  us  from  the  dreadful  misfortune  ol 
Bin.     Thy  zealous  preaching  provided  even  the  blessing 
of  reliL'ious  instructions  which  we  now  enjoy;  obtain 
that  none  of  us  may  receive  them  in  vain.     Thou  didst 
teach  that  people  how  to  connect  the  pursuit  ot  virtue 
with  that  of  science;  deign  also  to  take  my  studies  un- 
der  thy  protection,  and  to  obtain  for  me  the  grace  to 
sanctify  them  by  a  pure  motive  of  pleasing  God  and  my 
superiors.      I  most   humbly  recommend    to   thee  this 
country  with  that  which  was  so  dear  to  thee  while  on 
earth.     Protect  them  still;  and  above  all,  obtain  lor 
their  pastors,  particularly  those  who  instruct  us,  the 
grace  to  walk  in  thy  footsteps,  that  thev  mav  share  in 
thy  eternal  bliss. 

Hftans  of  St.  ^fattfcft. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us,        St.  Patrick,  example  of 

&c   &c  charity, 

HolyWy,  Mother  of        St.  Patrick,  glory  of  ke- 

God  ^•'^"^'                             ■? 

St    Patrick,  apostle   of  St.  Patrick,  instructor  of  ^ 

Ireland,                          5  little  ones,                    > 

St.Patrick,vesselofelec-|  St.  Patrick,  our  power-  ^ 

tion                               '-S  f"^  protector,                 y> 

St    Pkriek,    model    of  ^  St.  Patrick,  our  compas- 

bishops,                         g  ^  sionate  advocate, 

St.  Patrick,  enemy  of  in-  '  Lamb  of  God,  &c.,  &c.     ^ 

fidelity,  V.  Pray  for  us,  O  glon- 

St.  Patrick,  profoundly  ous  St.  Patrick. 

humble,  R-  That  we  may  be  made 

ot.    I'aincK,    cuusumcU         wuxL.j  •-».  — -  ^ 

with  zeal,  Christ 


A  NOVENA  TO  il   JOHN   THE   BAPTIST. 


Z<<  U8  pray. 

ous  patron  and  fatlipr  in  ha..v^»  pniytrs  or  tms  gjon- 
h«  intercession  hTnte„tiorof"tht^',?f  "''  ""■'J"?*' 
grace  rather  to  die  than  to  offend  ttee!  "'  "'"'  "'" 


la  NDbeiia  to  St.  jjodn  tk  asajtfet. 

miracuJous  birth  andwondMlT-Zv^i^nf}^^ 

-thou  wert  tlie  minister  of  baptism  to  Jesus  rS  .S 
hoa  didst  humbly  acl<„ou-le(ffre  thyself  unworhv^.l 
loose  the  latehet  of  his  slioe.     6  sreat  ,  inH  Ti    .  ^ 
^hich  always  follows  the  h„mble%:  been    lul.df  "tfi: 

pS:  and'tt      T  ^'ir'  """^^'^  ProcWm  d  thy 
P  aises,  and  the  whole  world,  to  the  end  of  time  will 

nd  1'."  f{  '""'-"^  ''l^"'-    O  ">'■•»'«  of  God's  pow 
and  grace !  I  conjure  thee  to  raise  for  u«  and  fn^  .. i  Vr 

PWe for «stieLV;:tIo;s:f tl,i   NrrkT  '"  "" 


. 


616 


LITANY  OF  ST.  JOHN  THE  BAPTIST. 


tin^Jj^fflr  S*^"*«'"P''^!ve   Whose  sweet  commiimca. 

th vHf!i  .?  T'^  '"'•"''  ^''^"  ^^'y  ^''•^h;  thy  food  and 
thy  hte  were  the  heavenly  exercise  of  prayer ;  thou  wert 

tlfe.T"'"u  • '^'  !r?^  ^^*'  '^''  ^"d^room  and  cans 

sitl!^  Ih^'  *?'''^"  i''""  ^'^  ^^^''^  ""  "^y  «I'"-it"al  necei 
Bities  under  thy  i)roteclion,  and  to  obtain  for  us  all  the 
graces  we  stand  in  need  of,  particularly  perfect  docility 
to  the  voice  ot  those  wh.   preach  to  us,  .s  thou  didst  tb 

our  sinT'  '^^''""  ""*"  ^^"''"''''  ^"^  *^^  remission  of 

O  burning  lamp!  may  our  hearts  be  at  lenffth  in- 
flamed  with  that  fire  of  love  which  consumed  thee,  and 
which  is  cast  also  amongst  us  by  the  zealous  preachiiur 
ot  those  whom  the  Lord  has  sent  amongst  us  to  show 
us  the  way  to  him.  O  shining  lamp!  enlighten  us  bv 
»^y  prayers,  that  we  may  know  ourselves  but  infinitelV 

ZZ:  rf  •  r  ""i^  ^TJ  ^"''  ^^^'  '-^"d  his  only  Son 
Jesus  Chris  our  Lord  whom  ho  hath  sent,  obtain  for  us 
to  participate  frequently  and  worthily  in  the  holy  com- 
mumon  and  witli  that  purity  of  heart,  which  en,S 
thee  to  discover  the  Lamb  of  God,  though  he  was  then 
hidden  from  all  others.  O  blessed  mJrtyr  of  Jesus 
far  hf  1  "^  i''"'  P-'i*'*  ""worthy  to  lay  down  my  life 
fed.  ^^''  Tu  ^^r""  ^'^?'  y'^  ^  ^'"^'•^^^t  of  thee  to  inter- 
dom  n?y?'  -^'^  ^  "^%'ive  ^^nd  die  in  the  happy  martyr- 
dom  of  Christian  mortification,  and  the  faithfil  discharge 
of  every  duty  required  by  the  divine  law.  ^ 


Hftang  of  St.  Jojjn  tH  JSajptfst. 

-hl'f  ^r^  "'^'"'^  ^"  "'•  *^«  ^«^Jd'  Have  mercy  on 

v^ni  1st,  have  mercy  on  us.  us 

Christ,  hear  us.  God '  the  Holy  Ghost,  Have 

Christ  graciously  hear  us.  mercy  on  us. 

<.od  the  Father  of  heaven,  Holy  Trinity,  one  God,iyai;« 

Have  mercy  on  us.  mercy  on  us. 

uodthe  fcxn.  Redeemer  of  Holv  Marv%  Prm/  />- 


-:/  J 


\.'t        SAi^4 


J 


A  KOVENA  TO  Si.  .^HARLRS  BORR  MEO. 


Quoen  of  Prophets, 
Queen  of  Martyrs, 
St.  John  the  Baptist, 
St.    John    the    Baptist. 

precursor  of  Christ, 
St.    John    the    Baptist, 

glorious  forerunner  of 

the  sou  of  justice, 
St.    John    the    Baptist, 

minister  of  baptism  to 

Jesus, 

St  John  the  Baptist,  , 
burning  and  siiininirj 
lamp  of  the  world,       vT 

St.    John    the    Baptist,  C 


617 


^3 


thy  birth, 
St.    John    the    Baptist, 

special  friend  and  fa- 
^  vorite  of  Christ, 
St.    John    the    Baptist, 

heavenly    contempia- 

tive,  whose    element 

was  prayer, 
St.    John'  the    Baptist, 
intrepid    preacher    of 


St.  John  the  Baptist, 
miracle  of  mortifica- 
tion  and  penance, 

St.  John  the  Baptist,  ^ 
example  of  profound  ? 
humility,  v§ 

St.    John    the    Baptist,  'S^ 
glorious  martyr  of  zeal  ^ 
for  God's  holy  law,      .^ 

St.    John    the    Baptist, 

glorious  patron  of  this 
State, 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  'the  sins  of  the 
world,  spare  us,  O  Lord. 


angel  of  purity,  befbre  ^    LaT nf  T7,  "\^  h""'^' 
thy  birth  ?  ^^  ^^^'  ^^o  takest 


away    the    sins    of  the 

^  world,  hear  us,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God !  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world.  Have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  hear  us;  Christ,  gra^ 
ciously  hear  us. 

Pray  for  us,  O  glorious  St. 
John  the  Baptist,  that  we 
may  be  made  worthy,  6^ , 


truth, 

Let  US  pray. 
^?^?\t^^  ^""^y  ^"""^"^^  *his  world  by  the  birth  of 


a  Kobena  to  &\.  ®j,arle0  a^orromeo. 

0  GLORTous  St.  Charles  '  thp  f'lfhor  ^i*  +»      i 
thfl  norfon.  ^.j„i  -  " .    ,    *  ^T  ''""^■r  ot  the  clerflT.  and 
--^-....cmuuc.ui  nolyprektes!  thou  art  that^good 


618 


LITAirr  OF  ST.  CHARLES  BORROIBEO. 


pastor  Who  like  thy  divine  Muster,  didst  give  up  thy 
life  for  thy  flock,  if  „«t  by  thy  deuth,  at   least  bv  t  e 

fiTrrr"'"^^'  "^"  '^'y  J'*''"*"'  '"'^"i^"-     Thy  sLcti! 

thy  indef.iti<rnble  zeal  was  the  support  to  the  Church      0 

Knf''  ''n'  '^"T  '\'-^^'''y  «'^^«d  «"d  the  salvation 
«1  souls  are  the  only  objects  of  solicitude  to  the  bles«ed 
in  heaven,  vouchsafe  to  intercede  for  n,e  now,  and  to 
offer  up  for  the  intention  of  this  Novena  those  fervent 

P  ;7h  "  7h  "^'^'v  ""^  «»^^e««f"'  while  thou  wert  on 
e.uin.     (//ere  specify  your  reqvest.) 

ofcJ.T'-^^l'''''^^^-  ^*^"'''^'^-  ""^^"ff  «"  t''e  saint* 
of  God,  one  m  whose  intercession  I  should  most  confide, 

ioZTJ7  ^^^^^^«^"  ^y  God  to  promote  the  in- 

«,  /  •  1  7' V "  .'^^'*^'  ^'^"^  •^^'^"^  Christ  himself,  always 
aecessible  to  little  ones;  for  whom  thou  didst  thyK/lf 

them  Iko^7^r^  ^.''"^^-^  «^  ^«^-^"d  procure^  ft 
tt?  to.?  K  ^'^''''"^'  ^^  ""  ^'*^"^*^^'"  educ.itio...  To 
thee'to  obfL  r^  '"'.T''^  '"''^^  confidence,  beseeching 
ffes  I  ?niov  nnH  f  '^\^^l  f '""  ^^  P^^^^  «^  ^he  advanta- 
fo  f  I  V  r.X'  P  "*'  '^^''''  V^""  ««  considerably  indebted 
l?erl  ^of  h*  P'•^«7^^"^e.  by  thy  prayers  from  the  dan- 
gers  of  the  world;  obtain  that  my  heart  mav  be  im 

Sutra'  :n  •  !^^^^^  '^^r-r  of  sin;  'a  dLp  sS  of  my" 
duty  as  a  Christian ;  a  sincere  contempt  for  the  opinion 
and  false  maxims  of  the  world;  an  ardent  love  for^.od" 
and  that  holy  fear  which  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom 


Hftans  ot  St.  €J)arlcs  aSotromeo. 

Lord  have  mercy  on  us,  St.  Charles,  imitator  of 

*'*'•'  ^^'                         "^  Christ 

Hdy  Mary,  mother  of  «  St.  Charles,  faithful  fol- 

nuclr.^^  A .    .1            >  'ow^r  of  Christ  cruci-  ^ 

Queen  of  Apostles,          ^  fled,                              "= 

St.  Charles,                       i?  «♦    r«u-„i„_    _    i     ..    ,5 


•^ 
5 


LITANY  OF  ST.  JOSEPH. 


with  llie  spirit  of  the 
apostles, 
Si.   Charloa,    conHumed 
with  zeal  for  the  jrlorv 
^  of  God,  "^     ^  ^ 

bt,  Clmrlcs,  father  and  J 
guide  of  the  clergy,      C^ 
St.  ClijirU's,  the  light  and  ^ 
support  of  the  Church,  .g 
St.    Charles,     a    model 
of  humility  and  pen- 
ance, 
St.   Charles,    most    de- 


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sirous  of  the  salvation 
of  souls, 

St.  Charles,  most  zealous 
for  the  instruction  of 
youth.  ^j 

St.  Charles,  patron  of  the  J 
Ursuline  Schools,         S 
Lam!)  of  God,  &c.  ^ 

V.  Pravfor  us,Oglo-  .^ 
rious  St.  Charles. 

R.  That  we  may  be 
made  worthy  of  th^  pro- 
mises of  Christ. 


Let  us  pray. 

Preserve  thy  church,  O  Lord,  under  the  cntinual  pro. 
ection  of  thy  glorious  confessor  and  bishop.  St  Charles 
ha  as  he  was  eminent  for  ^he  discharge  of  h^s  vM 
dutjes,  so  las  prayers  may  n.ake  us  zeflous  in  U^^love 

Ame/     ^^  "'''^''   '^'""^'^  -^"""^  ^^"«^  our  Lord 


Hftans  of  St.  Jouepfj. 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ.,  have  mercy. 
Lord  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Vhris!, graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  hcpven, 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer  tij 
of  the  world,  i 

Cod  the  Holy  Ghost,       "? 
I  ioly  Trinity,  one  God,   •^■ 


Holy  Mary,  Spouse  of 

Joseph, 
Holy  Joseph,  Spouse  /^f 

the  Virgin  Mary,  k^^ 

Nursing.father  of  Jesus,  2^ 
Man  according  to  God's  ^ 

own  heart,  ^ 

Faithful  and  prudent  ser-  ^ 

vant. 

Guardian  of  the  virginity 
of  Mary, 

^-c-mpanion  and  soiace  >f 
Mary 


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LIT  ANT  OF  8T.  JObB>i|, 


MoHt  purl  in  virginity, 
M(»Mt  prof  )und  in  humii- 

ity» 

MoHt  fervent  in  charity, 

MoHt  exalted  in  contem 
phition, 

Who  wjiHt  declftred  to  br 
a  juHt  man  by  the  tes- 
timony of  the  Holy 
Gho8t  himself, 

Who  wuHt  enlightened 
above  all  hi  heavenly 
myMteries, 

Who  waHt  the  chosen 
minister  of  the  coun- 
sels of  the  Most  High,  ^ 

Who  wast  taught  from  -^ 
above  the  mystery  of.'^ 
the  Incarnate  Word,     ^ 

Who   didst   journey   to  .^ 
Bethlehem  with  Mary, 
thy     iSpouse,      being 
great  with  child, 

Wlio,  finding  no  place  in 
tiio  inn,  didst  betake 
thyself  to  a  stable, 

Who  wast  thought  wor- 
thy to  be  present  when 
Christ  was  born  and 
laid  in  a  manger, 

Who  didst  bear  in  thine 
arms  the  Son  of  God, 

Who  didst  receive  the 
blood  of  Jesua  at  hia 
Circumcision, 

Who  didst  present  him 
to  the  Lord  in  the 
Temple,  vlth  Mary  his 


Who,  it  the  warning  of 
the  Angel,  didst  fly 
'nto  Egypt  with  the 
Child  and  his  Mother, 
Who,  when  Herod  was 
dead,  didst  return  with 
them  into  the  land  of 
Israel, 
Who  for  three  days,  with 
Mary  his  Mother, didst 
seek  S'  rowing  the 
Child  Ji'sus,  wJK'u  he 
was  lost  at  Jerusalem, 

Who,  after  three  days,  N: 
didst  find  him  with  joy  J 
sitting  in  the  midst  ofv^ 
the  Doctors,  ^ 

Who  hadst  the  Lord  of  f 
lords  subject  to  thee 
on  the  earth, 

Who  wast  the  happy  w\U 
ness  of  his  hidden  life 
and  sacred  words, 

Who  didst  die  in  the 
arms  of  Jesus  and 
Mary, 

Whose  praise  is  in  the 
Gospel :  The  Husband 
of  Mary,  of  whom  wjis 
born  Jesua, 

Humble  imitator  of  the 
Incarnate  Word, 

Powerful  support  of  the 
Church, 

Our  advocate, 

St.  Joseph,  hear  us. 

Our  patron, 

St.  Joseph^  graciously  hear 


lis. 


LITANY  or  ST.  JOSEPH. 


In  ull  our  neccBsities, 
St.  Joiteph^  help  us. 
In  all  our  diHtresHes, 
In  the  hour  of  deutli, 
Throufifh  thy  most  cluiiite 

CHpoUMalH, 

Through     thy    pnternal 

van'  jind  fiat'lity, 
Throu(rh  thy  love  of  V 

HUH  and  Mary, 
Throuf^h  thy  hibors  ii 

toils, 

Throurrh  all  thy  virtue      ^' 
Throiinrh      thy     exulted  ^ 

honor     and      eternal  ^ 

bU'HscdneHH, 
Throujrh  thy  faithful  in- 

tcrceHsion, 
We,  thy  elients, 
Beseech  llwe,  hear  ns. 
That  thou  wouldstvouch- 

Bafc  to  obtain  for  us 

from  .Fesus  the  pardon 

of  our  sins, 
That  thou  wouldstvouch- 

safe   to   commend  u.s 

faithfully  to  Jesus  and 

Mary,  ^ 

That  thou  wouldstvouch-  | 
safe  to  obtain  for  all,  ^ 
both  virgins  and  mar- 
ried, the  chastity  be- 
longing to  their  state, 

That  thou  wouldstvouch-    - 
safe  to  obtain  for  all  % 
Congregations  perfect 
love  and  concord, 

That  thou  wouldstvoiich- 
saie  to  direct  all  rulers 


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1 


and  pre.ates  in  the 
government  of  their 
Bu  bjects, 
That  thou  wouldstvouch- 
safo  to  asHist  all  pa- 
rents in  the  Christian 
education  of  their  chil- 
dren, 

Tlwitthou  won  1(1  st  vouch- 
safe to  proteci  a'l  those 
that  rely  u])on  ihy  pat- 
ronage, ;H 
That  thou  vvouldstvduch-  ^ 
safe  to  )-upport,  with  T 
thy  paternal  help,  all  i? 
Congregations  institu-  ^ 
tod    under   thy   name  ? 
and  patronage,               '* 

That  thou  wouldstvouch-  2 
safe  to  visit  and  stand  '* 
by  us,  with  Jesus  and  ^ 
Mary,  in  the  last  mo- 
ment of  our  life, 

That  thou  wouldstvouch- 
safe  to  succor,  by  thy 
prayers  and  interces- 
sion, all  the  faithful 
departed, 

O  chaste  Spouse  of  Mary, 

O  faithful  Nursing-father 
of  Jesus, 

Holy  Joseph, 

Liimb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  iins  of  the 
world, 

Spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  tha 
world. 


m 


622 


A  >JVENA  TO  ST.  JOSEPH 


Graciously  hear  us,0  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  tukest 
uvviiv   the    siiia    of   tlie 
world, 
Hdve  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Chris/.,  graciously  hear  us. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  blessed 
Joi.oph. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made 
worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Clirist. 

Let  us  pray. 

^  O  God,  who  didst  choose 
St.  Joseph  to  be  tiie  Spouse 


of  blessed  Mary  evei  Vir- 
gin, and  to  be  the  Guardian 
and  Nursing-father  of  thy 
beloved  Son  our  Lord  Je- 
sus Christ;  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee  to  grant  us, 
through  his  patronage  and 
merits,  such  purity  of  mind 
and  body,  that,  being  clean 
from  every  stain,  and  clo- 
thed with  the  true  marriage- 
garment,  we  may,  by  thy 
great  mercy,  bo  admitted 
to  the  heavenly  nuptials. 
Tiu'ough  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


^  Wobena  to  ^t.  So8tp% 

DiRBCTiONS  FOR  EACH  Day  OF  THE  NovENA.-Begir.  with  the  Lit- 
any of  the  Saiiit ;  say  one  of  the  following  prayers;  recite  the  Our  Fa- 
thcr,  anrl  the  Hail  Mary,  three  times ;  ami  conclude  by  the  Oblation  0 
Holy  Josejuh,  ^-c,  page  626.  ' 

ON  THE  FIRST  DAY. 

Blessed  St.  Joseph,  born  to  be  the  guardian  of  .Tesus. 
the  protector  and  consoler  of  Mary !  make  powerful  in- 
tercession  for  me,  that  my  {>ious  resolutions  may  not 
prove  abortive ;  that  I  may  be  born  to  an  interior  and 
spiritual  hje;  *hat  I  may  have  such  an  increase  of  sane 
tity,  HO  ardent  a  love  of  purity,  so  great  a  conviction  of 
my  own  vilenoss,  so  clear  a  light  of  the  emptiness  and 
vanity  of  worldly  grandeur,  as  to  esteem  and  relish  only 
things  that  are  eternal :  Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
&c.,  &c.  ' 

ON  THE  SECOND  DAY. 

Omnipotent  Creator,  whose  unerring  providence  adds 
joy  evc.!^  moment  to  the  Angels  in  heaven,  and  to  the 


A  NOVENA  TO  ST.  JOSEPH.  623 

fettiToVsr  jiJ^r*:.  tr^y  ^'S'  "■""■si.  the  i,,. 

lericsmoii  ot  ht.  Josepli,  tliut  I  may  cheerfully  acHuioxco 

wn',:'.:d"  ilrifyTii:  i'f  ;:;;';„::en7^i?  &^'r- 

the  true  spirit  if  mortifi..,,if,  To  ,U  h  e  „,y  s      ,,Z 
p.«s,o,m,  to  satisfy  for  wlu,t  is  p„.t,  n.,,1  to  b  f.-,      ,^    y 
itlve  from  fnture  <l»nn;er,.     (irnnt  th„t,  by  p  ,    ,      ,,'    ,! 
ennon,  tl,e  mounc.st  o,  my ,„.,io„s  m.y  \I ^l^ot 
liee,  .-.s  was  the  >,„;„  of  the  ,K,or  widow,  whie        ,  t> u^ 

ON  THE  THIRD  DAY. 

Omnipotent  God,  at  whos:e  conimund  every  tree  nro 
dneod  fruit  of  itH  kind  !  grant,  through  the  i.ftm' .s^on 
of  JMary  and  Joseph,  that  I  may  serve  theo  f-Mtir,  n  ^ 
the  state  in  whicli  thou  hast  placed  me  F  f  r  f  V 
iove  all  thou  hast  revealed:  »  m  !  lest  t, uld 
be  found  among  the  number  of  those^oH  )/ v  r^^^^^^^^ 
who  carried  lamps  without  oil      Assist  m^Jl^!' 

r^^'-LiT^^-riv  -»3' be-im^,itchT;it:d    j 

through  the  infinite  merits  of"esu;tySuVT;i:j.! 

ON  THE  FOURTH  DAT. 

neS  f??i!'  ^"'^  '^  "Jl  comfort !  If  thou  seest  it  ex- 
pedient  for  the  security  of  my  salvation  that  I  si  oufd 
be  oppressed  with  tribulation,  permit  me  not  to  Ih  1 
Infinite  power !  bear  me  up;  thou  knowes   mv  vvi'k 
ness.    Favor  me  with  thy  m-ace  that  T  miflr^^ 
«  onate  towards  my  n.igU'ora^f  goveTn'mys  1^^^^^^^ 

my  own.  I  deplore  my  censorious  temper,  and  n  soVa 
to  be  upon  my  guard.     I  return  thee  thank  fo   ins^rV^ 

"r/^^'^^;r_«Jr""  ''  ^---.-better;  but'cCrn:;? 
r-^-  .  ...n  noi  iiule  lo  persevere  in  my  good  intenlions. 
I  beg  thy  assistanee,  that  I  may  fulfil  f  hat  thou  eoS: 


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A  NOVENA  TO  ST.  JOSEPH. 


mandesi;  and  then,  dear  Lord,  command  what  thoa 
pleasest.  Afflict  me  with  such  crosses  as  I  can  enduro, 
tiuit  I  may  discluirge  at  least  a  part  of  the  great  d&bi 
due  to  the  divine  justice.  Grant,  through  the  interces- 
sion of  St.  Josepli,  that  after  my  temporal  trials,  whether 
exterior  or  interior,  I  may  find  tiiat  permanent  joy  with 
which  thou  renderevst  him,  and  ids  immaculate  Spouse, 
eternally  happy :  Through  the  merits  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Chris*.  &.e      Amen. 

ON  THE  FIFTH  DAY". 

O  infinite  God!  how  truly  may  it  be  said  of  rne,  Tlie 
ox  knowclk  his  owner,  and  the  ass  his  master's  crib  ;  but 
diou  kuDwest  not  thy  Lord.  I  admire  thy  love  and 
charity  !  1  am  ashamed  of  my  tepidity  and  ingratitude, 
[nfinitc  goodness!  I  come  too  late  to  love  thee,  but 
although  it  l)e  the  eleventh  hour,  bestow  on  me  the 
promised  reward  :  be  to  me  a  Saviour.  Thou  who  hast 
bled  for  me,  let  me  partake  of  thy  eternal  charity. 
Grant  that,  through  the  intercession  of  St.  Joseph,  my 
good  resolutions  may  be  perfected.  I  also  beg,  that, 
when  I  entertain  thee  in  the  most  blessed  Sacrament,  1 
may  be  favored  with  the  same  sentiments  of  adoration, 
love,  and  thanksgiving,  that  St.  Josepli  experienced,  when 
he  received  thee  from  Simeon,  to  restore  thee  to  thy 
blessed  Mother.     Amen. 

ON  THE  SIXTH  DAY. 

Jesus,  my  Maker  and  my  Master,  without  whose  mer- 
ciful assistance  I  walk  in  darkness,  and  jjerish !  I  most 
humbly  beg,  through  the  intercession  of  St.  Joseph,  that 
thou  wilt  grant  me  grace  to  escape  from  the  servitude 
of  sin,  under  which  I  have  so  long  groaned ;  in  ordr>r 
that  I  may  enjoy  the  liberty  of  thy  faithful  servants,  I 
have  frequently  experienced  thy  goodness,  and  I  know 
thy  power ;  my  trust  is  in  both.  Oh !  grant  me  con- 
stancy to  despise  the  allurements  of  the  world,  and  to 
remain  undaunted  under  afflicting  terrors.  My  dear 
Redeemer,  i  have  too  often  lost  thee  by  Bin;  i  havw 


A  NOVENA  TO  ST.  JOSEPH.  626 

*«^iningly  ai/d  wilfully  parted  with  th^P  fn  e  n 
corrupt  ineliimtions.  O  God .  who  ^if  /  ^"""^'''^  "'J' 
sinners,  take  pity  on  me  wh,;  y"" ,^'^^^  <^on^e  to  seek 
art  now  pleasid^to  bl  "s  me  whh  "^?  S^'-e^test.  Thou 
my  former  offences  th^f  ?  ^  ^  ^"''^  ^  ^'"«  ««"««  of 
fear  of  p unhCenV t  fl  ^T'"  "'^i'^  '""^^^  f^*"  t^^e 
oflendeAe^^^u^S^i-,-^^^^       ^^  ^-^"^ 

I  Hteadtkst  y  purpose  thmiirrh  . i  . 

soriousl,  by  i^  r!^C^  ^ £<'^^^^f> 
thee  in  the  heuvon)v  T/....,   .1  ••'^  .     '  ^"''^  ^  "'^^X  ""d 

and  the  Hol/^t  tidtSoTS^  tLt '''''' 

ON  THE  SEVENTH  DAY 

»n  alms,  so  I  appear  beforo^tl  ee  wt       "?•;?" P^T""? 

I  do  not  eome  too  la^P  '^«  I  ough  ;  I  hope, O  Lord!  that 
of  St.  Joseptthat  I  mav  avotj  '^T^^^.'  i^^tereession 
1  maj  leave  the  broad  vv.roT^i.^^^  ^.^  ^««d  '  ^hat 

narrow  road  that  IpoIT;^,''^  ''\T'^y^  ^"^  ^alk  in  the 

conseerat;5.e  tSr^  S  ^^  of 'lli^f S  ll^V  T 
honor,  and  attain  the  end  fo^r  vvhirit^,«  .  ^*''l  ^^^ 
adaure,  praise,  and  love  thee:^*:^?^:^^^^^^^^^ 

ON  THE  EIGHTH  DAY. 

0  most  glorious  Patriarch,  mv  de?r  P^fmn  f  t  i        j 

Ud  my  Saviour.     Stretchout  in  f.vrLf  ''"  ''^^ 

as  T  vv.-.K  *V"=      '  •    "-    Petition  that  I  mnv  U.. 


n2 


ic,  always  in  the  divine  favor     I 
53 


humbly 


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VOTIVE  OBLATION   TO  ST.  JOSEPH. 


implore  yon  to  entreat  your  immaeulnte  Spouse  to  unite 
lier  Hiipplications  with  yours,  that  I  may  be  of  the  blesseiJ 
number  of  the  elect.  I  moHt  sincerely  desire  that  you 
may  be  present  at  the  drc.idful  hour  of  my  death;  and 
that  the  last  words  uttered  by  my  parting  breath  may 
be  JesuH,  Mary,  and  .Joseph. 

Thy  mercy  is  above  all  thy  works,  O  most  holy  Trinl- 
ty!  1  now  appeal  from  the  tribunni  of  thy  justice  and 
prostrate  myself  before  the  throne  of  thy  mercy,  to  ob- 
tain  the  pardon  of  my  sins,  and  grace  to  jiersevere  in 
keeping  thy  commandments  to  the  end  of  my  life.  Who 
livest  and  reignest  one  God,  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

ON  THE  NINTH  DAY. 

Holy  St.  Joseph,  you  who  are  that  good  and  faithful 
servant  to  whom  God  committed  the  care  of  his  family 
whom  he  appointed  guardian  and  protector  of  the  life 
ot  Jesus  Christ,  the  comfort  and  sunport  of  his  holy 
Mother,  and  the  depository  of  his  gi^^eat  desio-n  of  the 
redemption  of  mankind ;  you  who  had  the  happiness  of 
living  with  Jesus  and  Mary,  and  of  dying  in  their  arms' 
chaste  spouse  of  the  Mother  of  God;  model  and  patron 
ot  pure  souls,  humble,  patient,  and  reserved;  be  moved 
with  the  confidence  we  place  in  your  intercession,  and 
accept  with  kindness  this  testimony  of  our  devotion 

We  give  thanks  to  God  for  the  signal  favor  he  hath 
been  pleased  to  confer  on  you,  and  we  conjure  him 
through  your  intercession,  to  enable  us  to  imitate  your 
virtues  ^  Pray  for  us,  then,  O  great  saint ;  and  by  that 
love  which  you  had  for  Jesus  and  Mary,  and  by  the  love 
which  they  had  for  you,  obtain  for  us  the  incomparable 
happiness  of  living  and  dying  in  the  love  of  Jesus  and 
m  ivy.    Amen. 


A  VOTIVE  OBLATION  TO  ST.  JO.SEPH,  TO  CHOOSE  HIM  FOR 

OUR  PATRON. 

O  Holy  Joseph,  virgin  spouse  of  the  virgin  Mother 
ot  God,  most  -rlorioiig  advocate  of  all  such  m  are  in 


lin- 


CHAPLET  OF  SI.  JOSEPH.  t]27 

o?TMirfh«  ^^'''  Y  T.1^^  ''^"^  '"««^  ^^'t}.ful  protect. 
or  ot  all  the  servants  of  Mary,  your  dearest  spouse  '  I 
N.,  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  and  Mary,  do,  from  tlTs  mo 

di'Uh  T  fill  '^  t^^""  !''"  ^'''^^^^  ^f  ^  «^««t  liappy 
daatli .  I  firmly  resolve  and  purpose  never  to  fors  ,ke 

ttu..ne  nie,  therefore,  tor  your  constant  servant,  and 
recommend  me  to  the  constant  protection  of  M^rv,  your 
dearest  spouse,  and  to  the  everlastiuLr  mercies  o7lesus 
my  Saviour  Assist  me  in  all  the  actions  of  my  life  ? 
now  offer  them  to  the  greater  and  everlasting  Lory 'of 
Jesus  and  Mary,  as  well  as  to  your  own.  ^ 


THE  CHAPLET  OF  ST.  JOSEPH. 

In  the  name  of  the  Father,  Slc. 

^'  T'^j"'  ^  ^^''^^'  ^^'^  *^p^"  "'y  lips. 

K.  And  my  tongue  shall  announce  thy  praise. 
V.  Incline  unto  my  aid,  O  God. 
R.  O  Lord,  mnke  haste  to  help  me. 
Cilory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

7  .  ;  of  /^"^^'r'  ««"(i  on  the  small  beads,  Gloriom 
latnarch  St.  Joseph,  Foster  Father  of  Jems,  and  SpoZl  Z 
the  ever-irnmacu/ate  Mother  of  God,  'p^ay  f<^  us  rJvZd  at 
f  f'onr  of  our  death  ;-nnd'^nish  the  Ciiaplefc  CsaW 
Praj,for  us,  O  holy  St.  Joseph,  that  we  ma^^nlej  ft 
fth.  promises  of  Christ ;  ami  the  prayer' whirtheS 
.hnrch  makes  use  of  in  her  divine  Office  :  Assist  us,  0  Lord 
>^,th^mt..rcesston,  dc,  as  at  the  end  of  the  Litany  of  St 

ANOTHER  METHOD  OF  RECITING  THE  CHAPLET  OF 

ST.  JOSEPH. 

1  ^^}?  w^'d"^^  ^^•'^*''  *^^^^P^  ""  *l^e  larj?e  beads  is  recited 

-he  Ilarl  Mary  instead  of  the  Our  Father:  an  ?  on  the  small 

eads,  ins  ead   of  G/orious   Patriarch,   d'c.  is   sai!!    .Z" 

•Wary,  and  Joseph,  assht  w«  now  and  at  the  hour  of  our  "death. 


628 


A  PRAYER  TO  ST.  AUGUSTINE, 


A  Prayer  to  St.  Augustine. 

O  glorious  St.  Augustine!  the  ligia,  and  oracle  ol 
the  fuithfui,  1  njost  ferventl}/  jo  n  with  thv  whole  Church 
of  Christ  in  thanking  \\\f\  Almighty  for  having  chosen 
thee   to  become  n.  pecuii.u   object  of  his  love,  and  an 
everlasting  monument  of  iiis  tender  mercies.     lUustrious 
penilent!  thy  adn.irible  convi-rsiun  proves  to  the  whole 
world,  th.tt  no  crimes  are  too  greai  for  the  God  of  all 
nauicies  to  pardon — no  heart  too  ijorrupt  i -"  his  love  to 
j>i:!rify— aud  no  i)bstacle  tc*)  strong  for  his  gnice  to  over- 
count    Penetrated    with  veneration  for   thy  virtues,  1 
cho'jn^  tiiee  for  my  father,  my  protector,  and  my  advo- 
cate;,    i  moat  humbly  beseech  thee  to  have  compassion 
ou  my  youth,  and  to  protect  me  in  those  dangers  which 
thou  'well  knowest  are  attendant  on  my  inexperienced 
age.     O  blessed  victim  of  charity  I    obtain  that  I  may 
seriously  consecrate  my  heart  to  my  (Creator,  and  faith- 
fully observe  that  great  commandment  of  charity  so 
deeply  engraven  ou  thy  heart.     Thou  wert  the  son  of 
thy  mother's  precious  tears,  the  conquest  of  her  prayers, 
and  afterwards  the  faithful  imitator  of  her  virtues;  ob- 
tain for  me  the  most  profound  respect  and  tender  affec- 
tion for  my  parents,  gratitude  for  their  care,  and  the 
grace  to  profit  of  the  advantages  which  their  solicitude 
for  my  eternal  welfare  has  provided  for  me.     I  recom- 
mend to  thee,  in  a  particular  manner,  O  great  saint! 
all  those  unhappy  souls  who  are  in  the  dreadful  state 
of  mortal  sin,  and  conjure  thee  by  the  unceasing  tears 
thou  didst  shed  over  thine  own  wanderings,  to  procure 
for  them  the  grace  of  conversion,  and  to  obtain  for  me 
such  horror  of  sin,  that  I  may  avoid  it  as  the  only  real 
evil,  and  thereby  merit  to  behold  for  till  eternity  that  in- 
created  beauty,  who  was  too  long  \i\Mm  from  thy  view, 
and  eternally  love  that  infinite  go.  --'ess,  whom  thou 
didst  l'^  terly  regret  having  lov^d  to    late.    Am  an. 


A  PltAYEi.    rv  ST.  ANGELA,  ETC.  629 

i  Prayer  to  St.  Anok.a,  Foundress  of  the  Ursuline  Order 

si.m  of-  luTf  ^J-  *^"-'^^  •  ^'"'^  "'-t  "«^v  i„  posses 

nioro  clo-.i-Iv  fh...,  ,,       .1     ^,  "fe^'  "ow  that  thou  seest 

and  so  groat  u  share  in  that  toniloi-  connmsinn  fV,    J^ 
poor  which  distinguishod  thee,  tha  I  „"  H  vc    nCw 
an  opporti,,»,p„f  am,rdi„g  them  any  e/irHual    "tor 
POK  I  assist^mce  ,n  ,„y  power.     Teach-^  me  by  Ihv  ex'm 
pie  to  praetice  works  of  meicy,  that  like  thee  I  Lv  find 

uig  uut^ood  God,  who  has  exempted  me  from  tho  .ni« 
SreMtnt"^"^  "'  "'^  ■"''■«  Oe.ergti,r; 

A  Prayer  to  St.  Uesula. 
0    glorious   St.   Ursula!    blessed  martyr  of   Jesii. 

'0  lay  uown  even  thy  life  for  his  sake;take  L'ZZ 


S3* 


uavr 


630 


A  PRAYER  TO  ST.  ALOYSIUS. 


thy  powerful  protection—shield  me  by  thv  prayers  ivom 
the  dangers  of  the  world,  and  teach  me  liy  thy  example 
how  to  trmmph  over  its  tcmptaticMis.     I  am  not  worthy 
to  lay  down  my  life  for  him  who  died  for  me ;  yei,  as  I 
Know  that  I  may  have  many  temptations  to  suffer  from 
tlie  world  and  my  own  corrupt  inclinations,  I  have  ro- 
course  to  thee  with  ooiifidence,  to  implore,  throu^rh  thv 
in  ercr^ssioji,  the  stren^nh  to  resist  and  overcome  them 
all:  and  to  remember,  on  all  occasions,  that  the  life  of  a 
Christian    If  not  laid  down  for  Christ  by  martyrdom, 
should  at  least  be  sacrificed  to  his  glory  b>'  penance  and 
self-denial.     Thou  art,  O  great  Saint!  my  special  pat. 
rone«s;  therefore,!  humbly  recommend  to  thee  all  my 
undertakings,  and  beg  of  thee,  as  thou  wert  so  particu- 
hir  y  gif.ed  by  God  with  the  power  of  persuading  others 
0  the  practice  of  virtue,  to  obtain  for  me  the  grace  to 
love  and  fulhl  the  duties  of  a  Christian,  and  to  endeavor 
Dy  good  example  to  engage  others  in  the  service  of  God 
O  glorious  martvr !  whose  death  was  an  act  of  the  most 
perfect  charity,  6e  thou  my  protectress  in  my  last  mo- 
ments  and  intercede  for  me  now,  that  I  may  prepare  for 
them  by  the  fervent  practice  of  those  solid  virtues,  which 
alone  will  furnish  ground  for  confidence  in  the  mercy  of 
God  on  the  bed  of  death.  ^ 

A  Prayer  to  St.  ALOYsnjs, /or  younff  Students. 

mf^'!^frl  ^T^^-  ^^^^^'^^^  •  ^^«  ''^^t,  by  the  appoint- 
ment  of  Christ's  vicar  on  earth,  the  patron  of  those  who 
apply  to  study,  thou  hast  illustrated  the  Church  bv  a 
holy  contempt  of  worldly  greatness,  but  still  more  by 
the  mnocence  and  sanctity  , of  thy  life;  allow  me  tb 
choose  thee  as  the  particular  patron  of  my  studies,  and 
to  reso  ve  most  sincerely  to  follow  the  example  thou 
hast  eft  me  of  diligence  and  piety.  Receive  me  as  thy 
client,  and  through  the  love  which  animated  thy  heart 
tor  Jesus  and  Mary,  vouchsafe  to  assist  me  in  tbe  pur- 
suit  of  virtue  and  learning.  Obtain  for  me  purity  of 
body  and  mind,  and  a  filial  confidence  in  the  exer-blessed 
virfiin.     Uefenn  me  nmiipaf  *u^  ^„« xf  ^u    ,„    u 


LITANY  OF  ST.  FRANCIS  XAVIEK. 


.  b3j 

direct  me  m  a  clioice  of  a  sfnfp  nf  I5f«  .  j  i .  . 
me  those  powerful  irZIl  J^^^u  -u  '  ^""^  ^^*'""  ^o' 
the  guilt  o^f  nS  finTtlaT  ^sisT^d  f^'^f"''  "^^  ^^^'» 
and  animated  by  thy  evinVnl.  I  .  .  'I  ^''>'  Patronage, 
in  this  world,  as^oU'C^  ;/j»«^,^^^^^^^  «^^«i^  *  '^^ 
rany  of  angels  for  all  ete^^);:'' Amen.  '"  '^'  '"^'- 


i3j 


^Iftaiis  of  St.  iTraiicfs  Xabfer. 
Lord,  have  mercv 
i^^j  L_. .  ^'  carry  the  name  of  Je- 

sua  Christ  to  the  kinrrs 

of  the  earth, 
SMning  light   to  those 

who  sat  in  the  shadow 

of  death. 
Full  of  a  burning  zeal  for 

the  glory  of  God, 
Unwearied  propagator  of 

the  Christian  faith, 
Most  watchful  Shepherd 

of  souls. 
Most  constant  mediator  5* 
on  divine  things,  'I 

Most  faithful  follower  of  > 
Jesus  Christ,  ^ 

Most    ardent    lover    of** 
evangelical  poverty, 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  father  of  heaven, 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer  llj 

of  the  world,  ^ 

God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
2^7  'f,"nity,  one  God, 
Holy  Mary,  Virgin  Mo- 

ther  of  God, 

St.  Ignatius,  founder  of 
the  Society  of  Jesus, 

glo;;"and  feS  't  ^-angelical  poverty," 

larofthTneoder  >  ^««f.P.«rfect  observer  of 

Apostle  of  the  Indies  and  I  WuhT^^  ^^^^'"^"c^' 

J«pan,  ""*  ^  ^i'^  ^»^«t  burn  with  the 

Legate  of  the  holy  Ados-  2    VJU.  ^^r  J^'7"'^  '^^^' 
tolicSee       "'^"^P^^.S    Who   didst    cfenerously 

Preacher  of   the   truth,  fc     '"     '^'"''^^ 

and  doctor  of  the  na:       Most'^al^e  guide  in  the 

-s^ei    of  election,  to       M^^^^SSoen. 


632 


LITANY  01  ST.  FAAMCla  XAVI£U> 


Model  of  ail  Mrtue;;, 

highi  'd  iiir.uels,  and 
111  aster  of  the  faithful, 

Ang<^l  iti  life  and  man- 
ners, 

Patriarch  in  affection  and 
care  ol' God's  peot''  , 

Prophet  niiglity  in  word 
and  works, 

Whom  all  nations  and 
the  Church  have  with 
one  voice  associated 
with  the  glorious  choir 
of  Apostles, 

Who  wast  adorned  with 
the  crown  of  virgins, 

Who  didst  aspire  to  tho  . 
palm  of  martyrs,  5^ 

Confessor  in  virtue  and  '< 
profession  of  life,         *o» 

In  whom  we  reverence,  g 
through     the     divine  •* 
goodness,   the   merits 
of  all  saints. 

Whom  the  winds  anr' 
the  S'.     obeyed, 

Who  dio  I,  take  by  as- 
sault the  cities  that 
had  revoU;,d  from  Je- 
sus Christ, 

Who  wast  the  terror  of 
the  armies  of  the  infi- 
dels. 

Scourge  of  dfimons.  nd 
destroyer  of  idols. 

Powerful  defence  against 
siiipwrecU, 

Health  of  the  sick,  and 

fit.  \rx  cjjtiiiivi^j 


Father  of  the  p5or,  and 
refuge  of  the  miser- 
able, 

Sight  to  the  blind,  and 
strength  to  the  lame, 

Protector  in  time  of  war, 
i  uuiiif,  and  plague, 

Wonderful  worker  of 
miracles, 

Who  wast  endued  with 
the  gift  of  tongues, 


Who  want  endued  willi  * 


i» 


the  wondrous   power 

of  raising  the  dead. 
Resounding  trumpet  of 

the  Holy  Ghost, 
Light  and  glory  of  the 

East, 
Through  the  cross,  which 

thou     didsl     so     often 

raise    among    the   G<.  a- 

tiles. 
We  beseech  ihee^  hmr  us. 
Through  the  faith,  which 

tliou  didst  so  inarvel- 

1  >usly  propagate. 
Through    thy    miracl'^  ^ 

and  prophecies,  *^ 

Throii'ifh  the  perils  and  |' 

shipwrecks  which  thou  ^ 

didst  enduie,  ^ 

Through  thy  pains     ..d 

labors,  in  the  indst  <  i' 

which      lou  didst   ho 

ardentl)  'xclaiiii :  bull 

more,  s       more  I 
Through    thy    heavenly 

raptures,  in  the  midst 

Vl        ry  iirvxi        l,is.--r\x       Vi4t*j^v 


I 


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of  5 

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villi  .^ 

'<»      -« 

villi  s 

WitC 

1, 

t  of 

the 

which 

often 

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'  us. 

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and  1' 

hou  I 

»• 

a»id  ^ 
it  of  '^ 

» 

m  2 
Slill  J 

3nly 

iUnt 

icbt 

NOVENA  TO  ST.  FRANCIS  XAVERIUS.  633 

BO  fervently  exchiim :  ;s    Have  mercy  on  vs 

thou    dost    enjoy    in -^   ^I'lj^^y  ^or  u.,  hi.  Francis 
Frii'rul    nf     ihr.    u  r        '^'   -^  "'it  we  muy  be  made 

"'lived ':r-^Li^""^^-       OGolfrlr.S^oHfy 
Woved    of    Ood     ..nd    those  wl,o  glorfiy  tl,o°o,  ,„i 

a«^y    the    sm,    of   tho   that,  i„  c.elcbratin/thc'glo- 
Spare  us;  O  Lord  p""'  '"T""'^  "'" ""  '"''••"'""^ 

"  „;fd  "'    "^   "'"   '™*«  »f  '''"  l'0"e>f,!Mi;,c'r. 

"/ he-^r -0^^"^  ktr  ^'"■"^-  -"'  ^- 

d, 


mt  Wobena  to  St.  iTrancfs  Xabe..u«, 


THE  MAN\ER  OF  PERI 
DAYS' DEVOTIO 


MING  THE  NOVEN  A,  ()R  THE  NLNK 
TO  BT.  FRANCIS  X A  VEUIUb. 


This  JVb«c«a  corumences  on  the  f„„rth  of  Marr'    «n,i  n«.r 

<l"y«liii>r  ,erand  itood  «.,m1,.L.u         '     '•^  "l'»"  ™»li  i     lioiijiia 
l.».or„fhi,se,v„„lrFn"  da V^  7    ••  Almigh.y  God,  and  iu 


634 


THE  NUVENA  I J 


rondiiclvu  to  their  s>ihntii)ii  luid  the  |;ou<l  uf  thoir  huuIs;  or  thnt  other- 
wise, insttnid  of  Kial  hiossiit^  which  they  bun,  uiid  whicii  is  nut  for 
thdir  bonuJlt,  this  aiiini  will  obtain  for  tiiem  of  CJod  somo  othor  ffraob 
they  do  not      .,  and  wiiicii  londs  inoro  lo  their  oternul  foiicity. 

I'or  the  L'xu.  t  piJilbrniance  of  tliia  JVoccnny  they  are  to  Uiko  foi  their 
advocates  tJie  nine  choirs  of  heavenly  spirits,  nnikinj<  pnrlicular  mention 
3f  the  principal  virtues  of  St.  FiuncisXaveriiiisiuid  they  are  lo  obstsrve 
other  directions  which  sliall  be  given  hereafter,  it  will  be  convenient 
to  confess  and  cominuni«te  the  lirst  duy,  that  so  the  soul  bein^  cleansed 
;»")iu  sin,  and  honored  with  the  sacred  liucharist,  all  the  works  we  per- 
I'orin  ill  the  slate  of  grace,  may  bo  nierittirioiis  of  eternal  lile,  and  the 
more  eflloiicioua  towards  obtaining  the  benetlt  wo  ask.  Those  who  do 
not  confess,  must  at  le;i8l  begin  every  day  with  an  Act  of  Oontrilion  lo 
cleanse  their  souls  (Voui  sin,  and  to  secure  themselves  of  obtaining  llieir 
petition. 

When  this  JSTovnta  is  not  performed  in  the  Church  with  the  pener.il 
concourse  of  the  people,  it  were  convenient,  that  if  it  bo  done  in  a  j)ii- 
vate  house  all  the  family  should  join  in  |)friorming  it  all  together,  beg^ 
ging  that  of  Go<l  for  every  one.  which  each  apart  begs  for  hiniseK. 

For  the  conveniency  of  such  us  ^land  in  need  of  further  direction,  w«; 
will  here  set  down  those  prayers  that  ai-o  proper  to  be  said  evi.ry  day; 
nevertheless,  such  as  are  niu"  devout,  may  beg  the  same  Ihing  of 
the  saint  in  such  terms  and  language  as  their  devotion  shall  dictate,  and 
may  direct  their  prayer  as  they  think  fit.  When  many  together  p(!r- 
form  the  ^Tooena,  one  of  them  may  read  the  pniyers,  chnngl;i^  the;  sin- 
gular number  into  the  plural,  and  saying:  we  desire^  we  Ac^-,  a't.  The 
others  may  repeat  the  prayer  after  him,  or  else  only  hear  it  with  atten- 
tion, inwiu-dly  desiring  and  begging  that  which  is  usked  in  it. 


INSTRUCTIONS  FOR  THE  EXACT  PFRI'ORMING  OF  THE 

NOVKNA. 

TiiosK  who  perform  the  Mwcna^  are  to  observe  these  in.itructlons 
U])on  all  and  each  of  the  nine  days.  First,  they  are  to  en<li  ivor  to 
imitate  some  one  of  this  t^aint's  virtues,  by  practising  some  exterior  act, 
or  acts  thereof;  as,  for  instance,  liis  zeal,  humility,  patience,  &.c.  Src- 
ovdly,  they  aro  to  do  some  work  of  mercy,  either  8j)lritual  or  corporal, 
for  the  benefit  of  their  neighbor;  as  giving  of  alms,  visiting  the  sick, 
or  those  that  are  in  prison,  comforting  the  afHicted,  praying  for  the  souls 
In  purgatory,  or  for  those  that  lu-e  in  the  state  of  m<jrtal  sin,  &c. 
Thirdly,  they  are  to  offer  up  for  this  end  some  purticidar  morliflcalioa, 


The 


■T.    FRANCIS   XAVERfUa. 


635 


M  fnstinJT,  woii7ln«  of  haircloth,  (liwlnllnli.-  ,„i„„  ik 

ten.lerm..H,  &c.     F^,rU,,j,  ,».,;   .^  '     "  f*;""^  'hcn.Helve,  with  le«. 

their  fans  and  tholr  K.i.m  , J  «  "'""'  "^'''^^"^  "'•^''-  ^'y". 

Saint;  or  mnlita  oj::,.  ^^  J:;";''''''''-''' ''''«-'''  "- liio  or  thi« 
desire  to  imitat,.  ih.m  s^X^Zl'""'  1  ""•  ''"""'*'  ^""  ""  •''""•■•" 
«o<l  lo  excite  8..,„o  n  -rso    r    r  "  '"  •*'"'""^"''  '"■•  "'«  «>"«"•}•  u. 

that  their  advocates  and  inn.l.  ""  <-"""^  «»'  /\iigelH,  to  the  end, 

cIas«eH  of  H  dnt,  rn  7b  divil.  T";  *' '""""  ^""^  ""'>■  "^^-  ^i.e 
martyrs,  bishop,  d^tu^Sl^  i';  o  patriarch h,  prophet.  .p..tl<.^ 
other  Haint.  in  h.aven       iC  .k  .'  m    '     ?  '^'""♦'^--^  virgin.,  and 

K..nc.  xaveriu,,  u :;.,  uZZz^  :^T '!:':!:::!  -'^  f; 

commemorati(»u  of  at.  Imiatins  of  I  nvJ^i  .       ^            ^^  "  ^f'*'^"''''' 

honored,  renpeced,  and  lo  v  !<^   ,  "is  i    ,  *  "^      "  '"  '"'""'"  ■^'^^*"-'"» 

Upon  one'of  the    nine        ^       '^^  ^  Z'^;':^' ""^ -l'-"^- 

muHt  conlHs  and  communicate  „    L-i  P''''o- «nn,g  this  .levotion 

Ploase  Ood  and  St.  ^iZ^  Xu;:^^  ll;;^:;;'''''"'/'^''''''''*''""  '" 
the  thinLf  desired.  '        ""^  '""'"  ""^-''-^'^  obtaining  of 

th^fu.:;  s^:::!.2tir::tr"'"  i-  '^""  ^^-  p-^-«  *<> 

of  tlie  ten  years  th-it  St   i.v„..„i    v  i^«^'ifr,  .^-c,  m  memory 

dill  f..r  ll.e  mnvcni,,,,  or  iiiflj,.",  '  '  "'"'  "'">''•'«  "'  "^ 

per..™; .  uj;  r:;:.!  ^t  ;';  t  r ';:;i  ^t  ^"■"' 

formed  ut  Madrid  with  cxtraordin  Jv  J        ?  *^^  '  *'  "^"^  P^**"' 

-  Patace,  -r  Catho.-  t -Sl;:^ -^^^^^  of 

THE  FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  NOVENA. 

T^A^-  p^rmn  j>erformmrf  this  devotion  kneelinn  before  ar,  nltn. 
or  the  imnnp  nf  i<t    ri-       •     i-        .     '^"J  "U^^^  ^^  <ittar, 

hearttocZn-^l        J'^'^'u    -.^""^^"'^  ^^^M  lift  np  his 
neart  to  (rod,  and  profoundly  humUinq  A;,,,^/  ,•„  L^:. 

--  oU^ru.g  up  all  his  prayers,  thoughts: aid  Zo^d^Z 


636 


THE  NOVENA  TO 


his  glyry,  in  honor  of  the  blessed  Virgin  Maryy  St.  Fran- 
cin  Xaverius,  and  all  the  Angels  and  Saints  in  Heaven,  fie 
shall  make  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  and  say  the  following 
Prayer :  •. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  true  God  and  true  man,  try 
Creator  and  Redeemer!  for  thy  sake  alone,  and  be- 
cause I  love  thee  above  all  things,  I  am  sorry  from  the 
bottom  of  my  heart  for  having  oti'ended  thee ;  and  I  do 
firmly  purpose  never  to  fall  into  sin  again,  to  eonfess  my 
sins,  and  perform  the  penanee  that  shall  be  enjoined  me, 
and  to  make  restitution  and  satisfaction,  wherever  it 
shall  be  due  from  me.  For  the  love  of  thee  I  forgive 
all  my  enemies;  to  thee  I  oiler  up  my  life,  actions,  and 
sufferings,  in  satisfaction  for  my  sins ;  and  since  I 
humbly  beg  it  of  thee,  I  trust  in  thy  goodness  and  in(i- 
nite  mercy,  that  thou  wilt  forgive  me  them  throvii^h  the 
merits  of  thy  precious  blood  and  passion,  and  will  give 
me  grace  to  amend  my  life,  and  to  persevere  in  thy  ser- 
vice unto  my  death.     Amen. 

Most  glorious  St.  Francis  Xaverius,  Apostle  of  the 
Indies!  if  it  be  for  the  glory  of  God,  and  to  thy  honor, 
that  I  obtain  wiiat  I  desire  and  beg  by  performing  this 
Novena^  obtain  for  me  this  grace  of  our  Lord ;  if  not, 
guide  my  petition,  and  beg  of  our  Lord  for  me  that 
which  is  most  proper  for  his  glory,  and  the  benelit  of  my 
Boul. 

The  following  Prayer  changes  on  each  day  of  the  J^Tovena^  as  nuledf 

page  038. 

A  Prayer  for  the  First  Day. 

O  God  and  Lord  of  the  Angels !  whom  thou  dost  in- 
trust with  the  guardianship  of  men,  I  make  thee  an 
offering  of  all  the  merits  of  these  heavenly  spirits,  and 
those  of  thy  servant  St.  Francis  Xaverius,  who  was 
called  an  Angel  for  his  purity ;  and  because  he  preserved 
men  from  many  spiritual  and  corporal  dangers,  1  be- 
seech thee,  grant  me  that  purity  of  soul  and  body,  which 
thou  didst  confer  on  this  thy  holy  Apostle,  and  that  par- 


ST.  FRANCIS  XAVERIUS. 


637 


aUho  hour  of  ™y  i.„,h  ;   imiM  g  th^i^^cr  ™d 'fo,'' 
death  may  be  to  me  a  pasange  into  life  cverWtiTr     I 


638 


THE  NOVENA  TO 


Then,  the  more  to  please  thin  hob/  Apontle,  in  imitation  of 
hint,  sai/  that  Prai/er,  'ckLh  he  himself  co7n posed,  and  used 
to  saif  everu  day  for  the  conversion  of  Injidels,  which  is  as 
follows : 

Eternnl  God,  Creator  of  all  thinga!  remember  that 
thou  alone  didst  create  the  souls  of  infidels,  framing 
them  to  thy  own  image  and  likeness :  beiiold,  O  Lord, 
how  to  thy  dishonor  hell  d.iily  is  replenished  with  them . 
remember,  O  Lord,  t!iy  only  Son  Jesus  Christ,  who  suf- 
fered for  them,  most  bountifully  shedding  his  most  pre- 
cious blood  :  suffer  not,  O  Lord,  thy  Son  and  our  Lord 
to  be  any  longer  despised  by  infidels;  but  rather,  being 
appeased  by  the  entreaties  and  prayers  of  thy  elect,  the 
Saints,  and  of  the  Church,  the  most  blessed  spouse  of 
thy  Son,  vouchsafe  to  be  mindful  of  thy  mercy,  and,  for- 
getting their  idolatry  and  infideliiy,  cause  tiiem  also  to 
know  him  thou  didst  send,  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son  and  our 
Lord,  who  is  our  health,  life,  and  resurrediun,  through 
whom  we  are  made  free  and  saved,  to  whom  be  all  glory 
forever.     Amen. 


Then  conclude  with  the  prayer  proper  to  this  Saint. 

Antiph. 

Well  done,  thou  good  and  f  dthful  servant ;  because 
thou  hast  been  fdihful  over  a  few  things,  I  will  place 
thee  over  many  things ;  enter  into  the  joy  of  thy  Lord. 

V.  Our  Lord  liath  guided  the  jiiat  man  by  right  ways. 
R,  And  htitli  shuwed  hiiu  ihe  kiugduin  of  God. 

The  Prayer. 

O  God  !  who  wast  pleased  to  reduce  to  the  bosom  of 
thy  Church  the  nations  uf  the  Indies,  through  the 
preaching  and  miracles  ol  St.  Francis  Xaverius,  merci- 
fully grant  u  ,  that  we  may  imitate  his  virtues,  whose 
glorious  merits  we  hold  in  veneration.  Through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Ameii, 


Sr    FRANCIS  XAVER[US. 


639 


A  l-CMMSMORATION  OP  ST,  IGNATIUS  OF  LOYOLA, 

Antiph. 
This  Man,  despising  the  world,  and  triumphing  over 
ejirthiy  things,  heaped  up  riches  in  heaven  by^  wo?d  and 

y.  The  Lord  loved  and  adorned  him. 

H.  A  garment  of  glory  he  hnili  put  on  him. 

The  Prayer. 

of^.^nni'^^  for  the  propagation  of  the  greater  Hory 
of  thy  name,  hast,  by  blessed  Ignatius,  strengthened  thi 

safe  "i  7:'tv  r''  ""r  -'-'•---;  g-eiot^irvlt 

sate  that  we,  by  his  assistance  and  imitation,  sohcitouslv 

Tctw^' "^r"  ''^''^'  '"^^  ""^'-^^  ^''^'^^  him  an  evlrlasU 
ing  crown  in  lieaven. 


A  COMMEMORATION  OF  ST.  GREGORY  THE  GREAT 
APOSTLE  OF  ENGLAND.  ' 

Antiph. 
O  most  excellent  Doctor,  light  of  the  holy  Church, 
of'ood  fbr'uT"^'         '  ''^^''''''  ^'^'  «"PPli<'^^te  the  Son 

V.  Thou  art  a  Priest  forever. 

R.  According  to  the  Order  ofMelchisedec. 

The  Prayer. 

O  God !   who  hast  bestowed  the  reward  of  eternal 
blessedness  on  the  soul  of  thy  servant  Gregory,  grant 
mercilully  that  we,  who  are  depressed  with  the  weic^t 
ot  our  sins,  may  by  his  prayers  be  delivered  from  them 
Jhrougn  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Second  Day. 

.Jf\^  ^""^  f  ^^'^  Archangels,  whom  thou  dost  intrust 
with  the  most  weighty  concerns  of  thv  fflory.  and  th« 
ueneiit  ui  men;   1  offer  up  to  thee  the  merits  of  these 


640 


THE  NOVENA  TO 


most  diligent  spirits,  and  those  of  thy  great  servant  St. 
l!ranci8  Xuverius,  whom  thou  madest  the  minister  of 
thy  glory,  and  to  whom  thou  recommcndest  the  spiritual 
weltare  of  innumerable  souls.  I  beseech  thee,  grunt 
that  1  may  perlorm  those  duties  which  thy  most  holy 
and  divme  will  hath  imposed  upon  me,  and  also  that  I 
niay  obtain  that  particular  grace  which  I  beg  of  thte 
lu  this  Novena,  to  thy  greater  honor  and  glory.     Amen. 

The  Third  Day. 
Lord  God  of  the  Principalities  !  who,  accordinfr  to  the 
disposilion  of  thy  divine  will,  by  means  of  An^^els  and 
Archangels,  takest  care  of  the  welfare  of  mankind,  en 
lightening,  instructing,  and  governing  them  ;   I  offer  ui 
to  thee  the  merits  of  tliese  most  zealous  spirits,  and 
those  of  thy  servant  St.  Francis  Xaverius,  who  enlioht- 
ened  and  converted  many  kingdoms  and  provinces,  and 
in  them  innumerable  souls,  not  only  by  himself,  but  by 
his  disciples  and  followers,  instructing,  teachino-,  and 
commanding.     I  beseech  Ihee,  grant  me  the  zeal  of  this 
holy  Apostle,  and  the  particular  petition  I  tender  in  tliw 
Novena,  to  thy  greater  honor  and  oiorv. 

The  Fourth  Day. 
■  Lord  God  of  the  Powers !  who  have  a  spoci  il  preroo-a- 
tive^  to  curb  the  infernal  spirits ;  I  offer  up  lo  thee  The 
merits  ot  these  powers,  and  those  of  thy  servant  St. 
J^rancis  Xaverius,  to  whom  thou  gavest  singular  power 
of  expelling  devils  from  bodies  and  souls.  I  beseech 
thee,  grant  me  the  grace  to  overcome  all  the  tempta- 
tions of  the  devil,  and  that  which  I  beg  of  thee  in  this 
Novena,  to  thy  greater  honor  and  glory.    Amen. 

The  Fifth  Day. 
Lord  God  of  the  Vu-tues,  by  whose  neans  thou  work, 
est  miracles  and  prodigies  peculiar  to  thv  sovereign 
power;  I  off-er  up  to  thee  the  merits  of  these  most  stu- 
penc  Ji;c  spints,  and  those  of  thy  servant  St.  Francis  Xa- 
ver'a:i,  whom   thou  madest  a  new  Tliauauituiiius.  of 


ST.  FRANCIS  XAVERIUS.  641 

«;orker  of  new  and  prodigious  miracles;   renewing  in 
him  tlu  signs  an^  wonders  of  thy  blessed  Ano^^^.l?Ki^ 

nice,  gnmt  me  that  profound  humility-  wherewith  St 

n.i.  A-„.„«,  to  ti>y  ...eaterh'oi-;'::]-^!^;:  'V„!;:f '" 

The  Sixth  Lay. 
and  tL^B  nf  S    P    "  -""v""  "'  ">««'  ow'-llent  spirit, 

honor  .uid  glory     Amen  ^°^"''>  '"  "'^  S^""'"' 

^Ae  Seventh  Day. 

.;e«-,,4:;-t^?X':^ti.t^ 

mn^r'n  ^f'''^.''   '-'^  Cherubim, ..  ho  are  adorned  with  tha 
''    '"Vr""''  ^'''''''  ^*  "^"^  grace' with  "super: 


642 


DEVOTION  TO 


eniiniMit  wisdom,  and  to  whom  tliou  didat  reveal  most 
profound  seeretn,  that  he  might  tenelir  thy  hivv  to  many 
people  and  nations.  I  heseeeh  thee,  grant  that  I  may 
learn  to  fear  and  please  thee,  whieh  is  true  wisdom,  and 
that  by  word  and  example  I  may  teach  others  to  keep 
thy  commandments ;  and  that  thou  wilt  also  grant  me 
tile  lavor  I  beg  in  tliis  Novena,  to  tiiy  greater  honor  and 
glory.     Amen. 

7yic  Ninth  Day. 

Lord  God  of  the  Seraphim,  who  are  inflamed  with  the 
most  ardent  love  of  thee  ;  I  offer  up  to  thee  the  merits 
of  tiiese  most  fervent  spirits,  and  those  of  thy  servant 
St.  Francis  Xaverius,  who,  like  a  Seraphim,  was  inflamed 
with  tliy  love  ;  conquering  innumerable  hardships  and 
dangers  of  his  life,  to  please  thee,  and  to  make  those 
know  and  love  thee,  who  before  offended  thee  and  knew 
thee  not.  I  beseech  thee,  grant  that  I  may  love  thee,  my 
only  God  and  my  Lord,  and  endeavor  to  bring  all  men 
to  the  knowledge  and  love  of  thee;  and  also  that  thou 
wilt  grant  me  that  which  I  ask  in  this  Nocena,  to  thy 
greater  honor  and  glory.     Amen. 


DEVOTION  TO  ST.  IGNATIUS,  FOUNDER  OF  THE 
SOCIETl  OF  JESUS. 

STl'e  IfAtmv  of  S>t.  Kfliiatfus. 


[jord,  have  mercy  op  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hoar  us. 
God  the  Father  of  Heaven, 
have  mercy  on  us. 


God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of 

the  world,   have   mercy 

on  us. 
God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 

mercy  on  us. 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  have 

fficrcy  on  us. 


ST.    IGNATIUS. 


11H«  — 

Jiif1;ii!ied 


643 


with     divine 
love, 

Promoter  of  the  :onvcr. 

sioii  of  the  work], 
ZealouH  for  the  greater 

glory  of  God, 
Dead      to      tfie    world 

through  the  spirit  of 

mortification, 
Conqueror   of   all    per- 
verse inclinationa, 
Despiser  of  the  world, 
Zealous    instructor     of 

youth, 
Support      of      Christ's 

Church     arahist    her 

enemies. 

Antagonist  of  heietical 
errors, 

Father  of  converted  sin- 
ners, 

Perfect  follower  of  Jesus 
Christ, 

Lover  of  voluntary  pov- 

erty, 

Lover  of  angelical  purity. 
Master  of  perfect  obedi- 
ence. 

Born    again    to    divine 

love, 
Rjipt  in  contemplation, 
Mirror  of  humility, 
Lover  of  fraterr'al  ehar- 

ity, 

Promoter      of      peace 
among  men. 


O 


^5 


Enemy  of  sin,  ^ 

Perfect  model  of  a  reli-  J 

gious  hfe,  v«^ 

Little  before  men,  and  "^ 

great  before  God, 
Lo.er  of  ho.-ivenly  glory. 
Be    merciful    unto"   us,' 

Lord. 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
We  snmers  beseech  thee  to 

hear  us. 
Tliat  we  may  refer  all 

we  do  to   thy  honor 

and  glory. 
That  we  may  be  re-born 

to  a  better  life. 
That  we  may  die  to  the 

flesh  and  the  world. 
That  we  may  subdue  our 

pa«s''ona   and   vicious 

inciiiiati<»a8, 
''h.  t  we  thni)  sin  as  a 


t' 


I 


Thj  t.  ^e  may  detest  all  ^ 
pride,  ^ 

That  we  may  love  pu-  ^ 
rity. 

That  we  may  promote 

the     instruction      of 

youth, 
That  we  may  learn  to 

despise  eartldy  goods. 
That  we   may  be   true 

followers  of  Christ, 
That  we  may  bear  pa- 

tiently  the  loss  of  al/ 


temporal  goods, 


644 


KOVENA  TO 


That  wo  may  exorcise 
purity  and  mode?  ty  on 
all  occasions, 

TJiat  we  may  cojdially 
esteem  the  command- 


re^ 


re 


re 


ments  of  God  and  our  eL 


S5 
re 


re 


60 


superiors, 
That  we  may  ever  eulti- 

vata  brotherly  love, 
That  we  be  little  in  this 

world,  and    great  in 

heaven, 
That  wo  may  ever  seek 

after  eternal  goods, 
Son   of  God,  we   beseech 

thee  to  hear  us. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world,  spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  God  !  who,  for  the  propagation  of  the  greater  glory 
of  thy  name,  hast  by  blessed  Ignatius  strengthened  the 
church  militant  with  new  auxiliaries;  graciously  vouch- 
safe that  we  by  his  assistance  and  imitation,  solicitously 
combating  upon  earth,  may  obtain  with  him  an  everlast- 
ing cri)vvn  in  Heaven,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  graciously  hear  us, 
O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  have  mercy  on  ua 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  on  us 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Our  Father^  ^c. 
V.  Pray  for  us,  St.  Igna- 

tins. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made 

worthy  of  the  promises  of 

Christ. 


Nobena  to  St.  fifln«rtfus,  ifounlier  of  tje  Socfets 

of  Sesus. 

Before  you  begin  the  prayers  of  this  Novena,  first  make  an 
act  of  the  presence  of  God,  and  disengage  your  mind  as 
far  as  possible  from  all  worldly  concerns  and  distrac- 
tions ;  then  most  profoundly  humbling  yourself  lift  up  your 
heart  to  God  in  adoration  of  the  most  blessed  Irinity 


BT.    IGNATIUS. 


645 


^;:^Kn^  the  ,.,^   of  the   Cross,  say  the  following 

Lord  God  of  Heaven  and  Earth '  who  arf  tho  T.orr,-. 
n.ngand  end  of  all  created  thi,    «"•  ThoM  m,  inT" 
divine  presence,  who  am  nothing  bui  a  wretct^n^ 

world,  „nd  the  allurement  "of  the  fl.sh     Ta     ■"*    ','" 
state  of  sin  has  deprived  mf  of  thos";,  I"'''"™};'' 

tend  for  my  support  and  eomfort.     Thin  oTLT'i 

have  been  committed  iii  thy  ni.dit  Al  fhn'  ^^  ^}^^'' 
tionti  nf  m,T  i,v,  1  •  1  ^  '^^o'"-  ^^11  tlie  abomma- 
nons  ot  my  life  are  hud  open  to  thy  all-seeincr  eve 

But  wretched   and  miserable  as  I  am,     SilUee  thv 

S'oTm/zrii^"  x-'-rr  ':,:•*«  -">  ^^«r 

ody,  which  let  out  the  lardr'op  rfTytSblood  iW 
'« !    P.emomber  thy  love  and   hy  de4e  for  mv  s.l  • , 
tion  and  grant  the  sincere  petition  of  mv  iL^t^i     T Y,' 

;i?^]hiSr">">--™^^^^^ 

^1...  "'^^,'  *^^*  I  n^'^V  W'lk     some  reparatioj.  for  m. 


»_y      .  -ju  "'""     f^uuic  rc'pararioii   tor  mt; 

-iu  grievous  oitence.     Grant  me  this  favor'a'l 


b'46 


JJIJVENA  TO 


prosent,  0  my  God  and  extend  it  to  the  hour  of  m ^  leatli 
Amen. 

O  glorious  St.  Ignatius !  chosen  in  the  designs  of  God 
from  tjternity,  to  be  the  founder  of  his  m  ich  behaved 
societ),  iind  the  f  ither  of  inimmerable  saints ;  vouchsiife 
to  pr.iy  for  mo,  and  guide  mv  petition  in  this  Novenu,  t  iiat 
I  may  nnk  nothing  but  what  is  to  the  greater  honor  and 
glory  of  Almigl  'y  God,  and  the  good  of  my  soul ;  it  least 
obtain  for  me,  and  for  all  now  walking  in  ignorai  e  and 
the  shades  of  death,  light  and  salvation  through  the  sacred 
wounds  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

Here  say  three  timpn  Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  and  an  often. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  tfec,  in  honor  of  the  Blessed  Trinity. 
Then  say  the  followiyig  Prayer. 

Most  holy  and  undivided  Trinity  !  thee  I  adore  with 
all  the  powers  and  alfeciions  of  my  soul;  in  thee  I  ac- 
knowledge my  God,  my  Creator,  my  Lord,  my  Redeemer, 
the  sou;  '  of  all  pious  desires,  lioavenly  love,  and  h;i|). 
piness  J'  humbly  prostrate  myself  before  tiie  throne  of 
thy  gl  i'v  I  rejoice  from  my  soul,  that  this  divine  mys- 
tery cf  th'  Unity  and  Trinity  of  God  is  acknowledged, 
received,  ;ind  adored  by  man.  Praise  and  glory  be 
given  to  thee,  most  sacred  Trinity,  who  hast  communi- 
cated this  knowledge  to  the  world,  by  thy  chosen  ser- 
vants. Blessed  be  the  eternal  Father,  who  has  made 
choice  of  his  faithful  servant  Ignatius,  as  a  fit  instru- 
ment to  propagate  his  glory,  and  spread  the  knowledge 
of  divine  mysteries  through  the  whole  world.  Blessed 
be  God  the  Son,  who  was  pleased  to  communicate  to 
Ignatius  the  fruit  and  virtue  of  his  passion  and  cross,  in 
order  to  make  him  a  worthy  founder  of  his  beloved  so- 
ciety. Blessed  be  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  did  impart  to 
the  heart  of  Ignatius  that  divine  love  and  heroical  forti- 
tude, by  which  he  overcame  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the 
devil.  Most  sacred  Trinity  !  be  thou  adored,  and  thanked, 
by  all  thv  creatures,  both  in  Heaven  and  on  earth,  for  all 
eternity.    Amen. 

O  blfHsipd  Trrnatiiis!    bv  thnsp.    oTP.at   nnd    sinornlar  f'U 


\j  ieatli 

i  of  God 
beloved 
>uelisiife 
unu,  umt 
>nor  uiid 
;  at  leuMt 
uj'u  uiid 
18  sacred 
Amen. 

ax  oft  en, 
J  Tniiity. 

ore  with 
ee  I  uc- 
ideeriicr, 
and  linp- 
iroiie  of 
ine  niyH- 
viedifcd. 
'}ory  be 
)nimuni- 
sen  ser- 
is  made 
t  instrii- 
owled^^' 
BleHsed 
licate  to 
eross,  in 
oved  so- 
il part  to 
yA  ibrti- 
and  tlie 
thanked, 
b,  for  all 

rnlfir  fiu 


8T.    IGNATIUS. 


647 


vor«  Which  It  has  pleased  God  in  lus  boiintv  to  bestow 
on  thee;  '  y  thy  zeal  and  desire  for  the  salvation  of  Z 
neifdbor,  permit  thy  humble  dient  to  beg  thv  pov    -fu^ 

^l^li.  TT  ^'''."^"^  in^niro,.;;dnels^hVtm 
heart  m  its  affections  and  motions,  m.-iy  ,  ver  be  ijuided 
by  that  sound  doctrine,  which  thou,  by  following"    he 
lietates  of  Heaven,  hast  preached  t.     ''         orld"  ad 
thereby  brought  salvation  to  tl.ons.m,  in   o  thee  I 

e&  o?Zt  "^'"'''^'t  ^;''^''-  '"       't  "'^'t  that  the 
^uu        !!       ^'T^  ^'''-""   ^'^''O"^'''   ^he   labors  of  tl.v 

dentlv  h.        tlK.1  whatever  thou  askest  of  (iod  will  bo 
jfranted  .  JS.hold  !  how,  to  the  dishonor  of  Cod  re- 

ligion  1  Yuh  _emned,  i^<jnora,  .  wickedness,  and  sin  pre- 
v.il  Hell  is  crovded  wiih  innumeniP  .ouls;  thf 
blood  of  an  ail-bountifnl  God  lost-let  all  this,  m^  h,v- 
ing  protector,  encr^g,,  ij.y  payers  in  our  behalf.  (}btma 
lor  us  that  assistance  from  the  Society  of  Jesus,  which 
our  sins  have  hitherto  deprived  us  of.  I  .Iso  beseech 
hee  to  obtain  for  me  that  p^.rticularly  which  I  ask  in 
H.is  Novena  if  ,t  be  for  the  glory  of  God  and  good  of 
my  soul.     Amen.  *= 

ffere  mention  the  particular  favor  yon  doshe,  with  a,,  affec- 
tionate heart,  and  confdence  in  tl  Saint.  Then  cast 
yonrHelf  m  spirit  at  the  foot  ,,  the  (  ro.s.s  of  Christ,  hnmhlu 
od^rre  hnn  Crneified  f>r  your  Salation,  Ld  .ay  M  Z 
cinty  the  following  Prayer. 

My  merciful  God  and  loving  Redeemer!  I  beseech 
t'-oe,  wirl  as  much  humility  and  submission  as  possibly 
I  "m  able,  through  thy  tender  mercv,  through  thy  inh- 
nite  love  to  smners,  through  thy  most  precious  blood 
shed  for  my  salvation,  through  thv  most  excellent 
ments,  together  with  those  of  thy  blessed  Mother  •  th-i 
thou  wouldst  dispose  and  direct  all  our  W(»rks  to  thy 
grenter  glory  and  service,  and  to  the  good  of  thos^  sonlg 
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NOVENA  TO  ST.  IGNATIUS. 


blood. — My  dearest  Saviour !  I  pray  thee  to  help,  teach, 
and  illuminate  me,  and  them,  through  thy  great  bounty 
and  goodness. — Receive  in  our  behalf  the  merits  of  thy 
faithful  servant  Ignatius,  his  prompt  obedience  to  the 
designs  of  Heaven  ;  hear  likewise  the  prayers  and  sighs 
of  all  the  blessed  Saints,  Martyrs,  and  Confessors  of  thy 
beloved  Society ;  they  have  all  cried  aloud  to  thee,  O 
dearest  Redeemer !  "  Spare,  O  Lord !  spare  thy  beloved 
peopL  3,  deliver  not  thy  possession  into  the  power  of  thy 
enemies." — Look  on  thy  own  mercy ;  how  great,  O 
Lord !  is  thy  love  for  them !  how  deep  thy  sacred  woundvn! 
how  copious  the  blood  thou  hast  spilt  for  their  redemp- 
tion I  My  dear  Lord  Jesus  Christ!  through  thy  most 
tender  mercy,  hear  the  prayers  of  these  thy  servants ; 
and  permit  me  to  offer  to  thee  all  the  pains,  tribulations, 
sufferings,  and  mortifications,  all  the  apostolic  labors  of 
each,  and  every  member  of  the  Society  of  Jesus.  O 
good  Jesus !  hear  their  prayers  for  this  abandoned  and 
distressed  country.     Amen. 

In  order  to  render  the  affections  of  your  heart  more  like 
to  those  of  St.  Ignatius,  make  use  of  the  following  aspira- 
tiotis  frequently  during  the  nine  days'  devotion. 

O  Soul  of  Chrivst,  sanctify  me.  Body  of  Christ,  save 
me.  Blood  of  Christ,  inebriate  me.  Water  from  the 
side  of  Christ,  wash  me.  Passion  of  Christ,  comfort 
me.  O  .good  Jesus,  hear  me.  Hide  me  within  thy 
wounds.  Permit  me  not  to  be  separated  from  thee. 
From  the  malice  of  my  enemies  defend  me.  At  the 
hour  of  my  death,  call  me.  Command  me  to  come  to 
thee,  that  with  thy  saints,  I  may  praise  thee  forever  and 
over.    Amen. 

Conclude  the  Novena  Prayers  with  the  proper  commemo- 
ration of  the  Saint. 
Well  done,  thou  good  and  faithful  servant,  because 
Ihou  hast  been  faithful  over  a  few  things,  I  will  place 
thee  over  many  things,  enter  into  the  joy  of  thy  Lord. 

rera.  Our  Lord  hath  p\udecl  the  jiist  man  by  right  waya. 
Heap.  And  hulb  uhuwud  him  the  kingdom  of  GoS. 


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UTANT  OF  ST.  TERESA. 


649 


Tiie  Prayer. 
oM^'nL^f'hi^?  t  l|r'^«?"  of 'he  greater  g.ory 


Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  heaven, 

have  mercy  on  us. 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of 
the  world,  have    mercy 
on  us. 
God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 

mercy  on  us. 
Holy  Triiiity,  one  God,  have 

mercy  on  us. 
Holy  Mary,  pray  for  us. 
Holy  Mother  of  God, 
Holy  Virgin  of  virgins, 
St,  Teresa,  whose  heart  ^j 
was    filled    with    the  2 
^  love  of  God,  5^ 

St.  Teresa,  most  humble  ^ 
servant  of  God,  § 

St^ Teresa,  most  zealous  ' 
for  the 


mt  artanj?  of  St.  8rm»a. 


glory  of  God, 


L. 


65 


St.  Teresa,  woman  truly 

strong  in  mind, 
St.    Teresa,    truly    de- 
tached from  all  crea- 
ted objects, 
St.  Teresa,  great  light  of 

the  Catholic  Church, 
St.  Teresa,  who  wished 

to  suffer  or  to  die, 
St.    Teresa,    who    ex- 
claimed :     O    Lord ! 
how  sweet  and  pleas- 
ing are  thy  ways, 
St.  Teresa,  who  desired 
80  much  the  salvation 
of  souls, 
St.  Teresa,  who  tasted 
pnd  saw  how  sweet  is 
the  Lord,  even  in  this 
vale  of  miseries, 
St.  Teresa,  who  said :  O 
death !    who  can  fear 
thee,  since   thou    art 
the  way  to  true  life,  ' 


650 


NOVENA  OF  ST.  TERESA. 


St.  Teresa,  true  lover  of  ^  V.  Pray  f(  r  ub,  O  holy  St 

the  cross  of  Christ,       |        Teresa! 

St.  Teresa,  who  lived  to  x  R-  That  we  may  bo  made 

love,  died  to  love,  and  ^        worthy  of  the  promises 

vwill  love  eternally,       .§        of  Christ. 

LET  US  PRAY. 

O  t5od,  who  didst  replenish  the  heart  of  thy  blessed 
eervunt  St.  Teresa  with  the  treasures  of  thy  divine  love, 
ffrant,  tluit  like  her,  we  may  love  and  suffer  all  things 
for  thee,  and  in  union  with  thee  :  that  we  may  sum  souls 
to  thee,  and  secure  our  own,  by  the  faithful  observance 
of  our  hoiy  rules ;  this  we  beg  through  the  merits  ot  our 
Saviour,  and  the  intercession  of  thy  glorious  servant,  bt. 
Teresiu    Amen. 


l^obena  of  Qe  Sevaptfc  Vftflfn,  Bt  Cete«a  of 

3iesm. 

This  Novena  commences  on  the  7th  of  October,  and  continues  nine 

.fliiya,  that  is,  till  the  15th,  inclusive;  a  day. on  which  the  feast  of  the 

«iut  is  celebrated  in  all  Carmelite  churches  with  great  solemnity. 

The>  persons  who  perform  this  Novena  are  to  be  employed  on  each  of 

the  days  in  prayer  and  good  works,  to  the  glory  of  Almighty  God,  and 

in  houw  of  tlie  holy  virgin  St.  Teresa  of  Je^us;  always  endeavoring  to 

repose  an  entire  confidence  in  her  prayers,  and  hoping,  through  her 

means,  t»  obtain  from  God  whatsoever  they  shaU  ask,  provided  it  be 

condiici-ve  to  their  salvation  and  the  good  of  then-  souls.     When  this 

Novena  is  not  jwrformed  in  a  church  with  the  general  concourse  of  the 

fiiithftil,  .but  said  in  private,  all  the  family  should  join  hi  performing 

It,  be»rging  4hat  from  God,  for  every  one,  which  each  apart  begs  for 

himself. 

First  Day. 


w     .«         -*xi._  1^^-fU»«-   nnA  i\f  t\\a  RSnn    anH  nf  the 

Holy  Ghost    Amen. 


NOVENA  or  ar.  teresa. 


65 1 


Blessed  oe  the  holy  and  undivided  Trinity,  new  and 
for  evermore.     Amen. 

Come,  O  Holy  Ghost,  replenish  my  heart,  and  enkindle 
ui  It  the  fire  of  thy  divine  love.     Amen. 

LET  irs  PRAY, 

m  9.^^^^&^*y  ^"^  eternal  God,  most  holy  and  adorable 
1  nnity,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  bei^inning  and  end 
of  all  things,  in  whom  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our 
being ;   I  firmly  believe  that  thou  art  here  present ;   I 
adore  thee  with  the  most  profound  humility;   I  praise 
thee,  I  give  thee  thanks  froin  the  bottom  of  my  heart, 
jjecause  thou  hast  created  me  after  thine  own  likeness ; 
because  thou  hast  redeemed  me  with  the  precious  blood 
of  thine  only  Son.     Behold,  O  Lord,  I  offer  thee  my 
thoughts,  words,  and  actions ;   and  firifily  resolve  from 
this  moment  to  bear  with  patience  and  resignation  all 
the  crosses  and  afflictions  I  may  meet  with  in  the  course 
of  my  life.      I  consecrato  them  entirely  to  the  glory  of 
thy  name,  in  union  with  those  of  my  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  that  through  his  infinite  merits  they  may 
be  acceptable  to  thee.      Give  them,  O  Lord,  a  blessinc?. 
May  thy  divine  love  animate  them,  and  may  they  atl 
tend  to  thy  greater  glory,  and  to  procure  for  me  a  share 
ot  that  heavenly  felicity,  which  the  seraphic  virgin,  St. 
Teresa  of  Jesus,  this  day  enjoys. 

Holy  St.  Teresa  of  Jesus,  most  pure  virgin,  if  it  be 
for  the  glory  of  God,  and  to  thy  honor,  that  I  obtain 
— -,  which  is  what  1  desire  and  beg,  by  performing 
this  Novena,  obtain  it  for  me,  I  besuech  thee,  O  holy 
vu'gin,  by  thy  prayers;  if  not,  guide  my  petition,  and 
oeg  oi  Jesus  for  me  that  which  is  most  proper  for  his 
glory,  and  the  salvation  of  my  immortal  soul,  which  shall 
soon  appear  before  the  awful  tribunal  of  his  divine  Mju. 
jesty.    Amen. 

ANTHEM. 

Gome,  O  holy  Teresa,  spouse  of  Christ,  receiye  the 
crown  which  the  Lord  hath  prepared  for  thee  forever.  " 


652 


NCVENA  OF  ST.  TEIIESA. 


LET  US  I  RAY. 

O  Almighty  and  eternal  God,  who  didst  inflame  the 
heart  of  the  scniphic  Teresa  with  the  love  of  thee,  and 
didst  endow  her  with  wonderful  fortitude  of  mind  in  the 
pursuit  of  perfection,  through  every  path  of  life,  and 
didst,  moreover,  by  lier  means,  illustrate  the  Church 
with  many  pious  and  exenjplnry  children,  grant,  I  most 
humbly  beseech  thee,  by  her  merits  and  prayers,  that 
we,  who,  like  her,  put  our  whole  trust  in  thee,  may  ob- 
tain strength  of  mind  and  body,  to  the  end  that  we  may 
love  and  serve  thee,  the  true  fountain  of  perfection  here 
on  earth,  and  hereafter  see  and  enjoy  thee  in  the  king- 
dom of  thy  glory :  through  our  tiOrd.  Jesua  Chriai 
Amen. 

Our  Father,  &c.     Hail,  Mary,  &c. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

HYMN. 

As  legate  sent  by  God's  command, 
Teresa  quits  hor  native  land, 
In  barbarous  soils  to  sow  the  seed 
Of  Christian  faith,  or  else  to  bleed. 

But  pains  more  gentle  her  attend — 
A  softer  death  her  life  must  end : 
Seraphic  darts  must  strike  her  heart, 
And  she  in  pangs  of  h»ve  depart. 

0  Love's  true  victim  !  may  thy  fire 
With  holy  warmth  our  hearts  inspire ; 
And  tljy  intrusted  nations  keep 
From  hell's  obscure  and  burning  deep. 

To  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  three  in  one, 

Be  equal  glory,  equal  praise, 

Both  now  and  for  eternal  days.    Amen. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  Mother,  St.  Teresa. 
R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  the  promises  oi 
Chriaf. 


KOVENA  or  "r.  TERESA. 


65? 


LET  US  PRAr. 

Hear  US,  O  God  our  Suviour,  that,  as  we  rejoir e  in  the 
Bolemnity  of  blessed  Teresa,  thy  vir^nn  and  our  mother, 
so  we  may  be  nourished  with  the  food  of  her  celestial 
doctruie,  and  unproved  with  the  affection  of  solid  piety; 
throu^rh  Chn.4t  our  Lord.     Amen.  ^ 

Our  Father,  «fce.     ILiil,  iMury,  &c. 

Glory  bo  to  the  Faiher,  «Sic. 

Second  Day.       v 

In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

BlesHod  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Trinity,  now  and 
for  evermore.     Amen.  ^ 

in  ^I'T'?  ^^J-r.^^^'^  replenish  my  heart,  and  enkindle 
in  It  the  hre  ot  thy  divine  love.     Amen. 

Flivst  Prnyer,  "0  eternal  Gi,,l,"  &.c.,  us  in  p.  <551. 
Second  Prayer,  "  Jioly  Si.  Tereau,"  &c.,  a»  in  p.  651. 

ANTHEM. 

Come,  O  holy  Teresa,  spouse  of  Chnst,  receive  the 
crown  which  the  Lord  hath  prepared  for  thee  forever. 

LET  US  PRAY. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  art  both  the  model  and  re- 
ward  of  true  sanctity  and  humility,  we  beseech  thee, 
that  as,  by  thy  grace,  blessed  Teresa  has  been  admitted 
to  the  enjoyments  and  delights  of  Paradise,  so  we  also, 
by  endeavoring  to  imitate  her  virtues,  may  arrive  with 
joy  to  the  revelation  of  thy  everlasting  glory,  who  liv<-4 
and  reignest  with  ^.he  Father.  &c.       ^     ^ 

Our  Father,  (fee.     Hail,  iMary,  &e. 
.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 
Hymn  Vera.,  and  Prayer,  &c.,  aa  in  p-.  652  and  653. 

ThirdDay. 
In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  thfc 


Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 


55* 


664 


NOVENA  OF  ST.  TERESA. 


Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Trinity,  nt  w  and 
for  evermore.     Amen. 

Come,  O  Holy  Ghost,  .-eplenish  my  heart,  and  enkindle 
in  it  the  fire  of  thy  divine  love.     Amen. 

First  Prayer,  '*  O  eternal  God,"  &c.,  as  in  p.  651. 
Second  Prayer,  "  Holy  St.  Teresa,"  &.C.,  as  in  p.  651 

ANTHEM. 

Come,  O  holy  Teresa,  spo'ise  of  Christ,  receive  the 
crown  which  the  Lord  hath  prepared  for  thee  forever. 

LET  us  PRAY. 

6  holy  and  invincible  martyr,  St.  Teresa  of  Jesus,  by 
that  ardent  love  of  God,  which  impelled  you  to  relin- 
quish your  father's  house,  at  the  tender  age  of  seven 
years,  to  carry  the  liglit  of  the  Gospel  amongst  the 
Moors,  with  the  determined  resolution  of  shedding  your 
blood  for  the  faith  of  your  heavenly  Master,  intercede 
for  me,  I  beseech  you,  that  I  may  always  have  such  a 
lively  faith,  as  to  regulate  my  life  in  conformity  with 
the  precepts  of  mv  holy  religion,  and  that  I  may  arrive 
at  the  haven  of  salvation,  to  behold  him  face  to  face,  in 
whom  we  believe  and  hope  in  this  valley  of  tears,  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Our  Father,  &c.     Hail,  Mary,  &c. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Hymn,  Vers.,  and  Prayer,  &c.,  as  in  pp.  652  and  653. 

Fourth  Day. 

In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Trinity,  now  and 
*br  evermore.     Amen. 

Come,  O  Holy  Ghost,  replenish  my  heart,  and  enkindle 
'•n  it  the  fire  of  thy  divine  love.    Amen. 
I       First  Prayer,  "  O  eternal  God,"  &c.,  as  in  p.  651. 

ANTHEM. 

Come,  O  holy  Teresa,  spouse  of  Christ,  receive  the 
crown  which  the  Lord  \  ath  prepared  for  thee  forever. 


HOVENA  OF  ST.  TERESA. 
LET  U8  PRAY. 


665 


nary  favor,  which  Almighty  God  conferred  on  you,  in 
preserving  you  from  the  snares  of  the  devil,  during  y  ,ur 
stay  m  this  life,  I  most  humbly  beseech  yiu  to  obmin 
for  me,  by  your  prayers,  the  grace  of  doir/g  true  and  sal. 
ntary  penance  for  all  my  sins,  and  of  ntver  offending 
he  diune  Majesty  during  the  remainder  of  my  life 
through  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.     Amen 

Our  Father,  &c.     Hail,  Mary,  &c. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Hymn,  Ven.,  Prayer,  and  Paters  and  Aves,  as  in  pp.  052  and  653. 

Fifth  Day. 

Hoi;  GhoT^Ame'n  ''^''"'  ^"'  ^'^^^  ^«"'  ^^  ^''^- 
J':Ztl'.  ^Itn.-'  ^"'  ^"^-^^^  Trinity,  now  and 

m  It  tlie  tire  of  thy  divine  love.    Amen. 

Finit  Prayer,  "  O  eternal  God,"  &c.,  as  in  p.  651. 
Second  Prayer,  "  Holy  St.  Teresa,"  &c.,  aTin  p.  651. 

ANTHEM. 

Come,  O  holy  Teresa,  spouse  of  Christ,  receive  the 
crown  which  the  Lord  hath  prepared  for  thee  forever 

LET  US  PRAT. 

0  blessed  Teresa,  faithful  teacher  of  the  art  of  loving 
God  above  all  things,  by  that  abundance  of  celestial 
hgi.ts,  wi  h^  which  his  divine  Mnjesty  filled  thy  hTppv 
mind ;  obtain  for  me  through  thy  powerful  intercession, 

th  1  O  ?  '^'^%  ^^^  ''''*^"'^'  ^'""y  ^^'^  ">«'  I  beseech 
thee,  O  glorious  Teresa ;  and  as  thou  hadst  a  sincere 
love  for  Jesus,  and  as  Jesus  always  loved  thee,  obtain 
Vr  '"''  ?  i"^V'"^'*''''b^e  advar.tage  of  living  faithful  to 
Jesus,  and  of  dying  in  his  divine  love.    Amen. 


666 


NOVENA  OF  ST.  TtltESA. 


Our  Father,  &c.     Iluil,  Miiry,  &c. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 
Hymn,  Vo».,  Prayer  and  Puter*  and  Ave*,  af  n  p?-  052  aul  OSI. 

<Six</t  Day. 

In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  tlie 

Holy  Ghost.     Amen.  .,,,«...  a 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Truiity,  now  and 

for  evermore.     Amen. 

Come,  O  Holy  Ghost,  replenish  my  heart,  and  onkmdlo 
in  it  the  fire  of  thy  divine  love.     Amen. 

First  Praver,  '*  O  eternal  God,"  &c.,  as  in  p.  651. 
Second  Prayer,  "  Holy  St.  Teresa,"  8io.,  aa  in  p.  65k 

ANTHEM. 

Come,  O  holy  Teresa,  spouse  of  Christ,  receive  the 
crown  which  the  Lord  hath  prei)ared  for  thee  forever. 

LET  US  PRAY. 

O  Teresa,  most  beloved  spouse  of  the  Son  of  God, 
by  that  special  favor  you  received  from  Jesus  Christ, 
wheu,  in  ecstasy,  you  heard  him  declare  you  his  spouse, 
we  beseech  you  to  obtain  of  him  for  us,  that  our  souls 
having  loved  him  faithfully  here  on  earth,  may  be  made 
worthy  to  enjoy  hiin  eternally  in  heaven.     Amen. 

Our  Father,  &c.     Hail,  Mary,  «&c. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Hymn,  Vera.,  Prayer,  Paters  and  Aves,  as  in  pp.  652  and  653. 

Seventh  Day. 

In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.    Amen.  ,  , 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Trinity,  now  and 
foi-  evermore.     Amen. 

Come,0  Holy  Ghost,  replenish  my  heart,  and  enkmdle 
in  it  the  fire  of  thy  divine  love.     Amen. 

First  Prayer,  "  O  eternal  God,"  &c.,  as  in  p.  651 


Second  Prayer,  " 


Holy  St.  Teresa,"  8io.,  as  in  p.  651. 


HOVENA  OF  ST.  TERESA. 


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ANTHEM. 

Come,  O  holy  Torena,  spouse  of  Christ,  receive  the 
crown  which  the  Lord  huth  prepared  for  th;e  forever 

LET  UB  PRAY. 

O  Teresa,  most  fortunate  in  having  inherited  the  fer. 
ven  z.eul  of  the  great  prophet  and  patriarch  St  Eiias^ 
we  bcHeech  you,  by  that  glory  which  'redounds  to  you^ 

zealitrix  of  his  honor,  to  ohti.in  of  him  for  us,  that  we 
may  zealously  guard  all  our  thoughts,  words  and  uc! 

iZd  ni^r^^  '^r  r  '^'.^^"'^  ^«  «'   unfortunate  as  to 
offend  our  good  and  gnjcious  God.     Amen. 

Our  father,  &c.     Hail,  Mary,  &e. 
(»lory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Hymn,  Vers.,  Prayer,  Pater,  and  Ave,  as  in  pp.  652  ard  653. 

Eighth  Day. 

First  Prayer,  •«  O  eternal  God,"  &c    aa  in  d  651 
Second  Prayer,  •'  Holy  St.  Te'resa.     j" ,  ai^i„  pl'esi.. 

ANTHEM. 

Come,  O  holy  Teresa,  spouse  of  Christ,  receive  tb« 
crown  which  the  Lord  hath  prepared  for  thee  forever. 

LET  US  PRAT. 

O  Teresa,  gifted  with  ecstatic  contemplation,  and  se- 
raph.c  ove  o?  the  divine  beauty,  by  that  union  of  spirt 
and  internal  attachment  which  you  had  always  to  God 
he  only  object  of  your  thoughts  and  affectiuiis ;  obtain 
101  us  the  grace  of  a  most  fervent  love  for  Q.^A  w:,nj.'.K„ 
we  may  seek  or  desire  nothing  but  to  please  iiiVli 


658 


NOVFWA  OF  ST.  TERESA. 


this  liij,  and  in  the  next  to  enjoy  him  for  otornity, 
Aintui. 

Our  Fntlier,  &,c.    Hail,  Mary,  dtc. 

(ilory  bo  to  the  Father,  &.e. 

Hyma,  Vorfc,  Prayor,  Puloni  uad  Avo>,  uf  in  pp.  0S9  and  653. 

Ninth  Day. 

Tn  the  name  of  the  Futiier,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  (ihoHt.     Amen. 

BioHHed  be  the  holy  and  undivided  Trinity,  now  and 
for  evernion*.     Amen. 

Come,  ()  Holy  (ihoHt,  renUMiisli  my  iieart,  and  enltindlo 
in  it  the  tire  of  thy  divine  love.    Amen. 

First  Prayer,  "O  ptorniil  (Jod,"  &c.,  in  In  p.  Ml. 
S'jcuiul  Piuyor,  "  Holy  Si.  Tl•rl)«^^"  «tc.,  tut  in  p.  051. 

ANTHEM. 

Come,  O  holy  Teresa,  Hpouse  of  Christ,  receive  tlie 
erowu  which  the  Lord  iiath  prepared  for  thee  forever. 

LET  TJS  PRAY. 

O  Teresa,  most  pure  vietim  of  charity,  having  at 
length  expired  by  the  vehemence  of  your  love  for  God, 
by  that  inexplicable  joy  and  grief  you  experienced  when 
your  heart  was  wounded  by  the  celestial  seraphim,  ob- 
tain for  us,  we  beseech  you,  such  an  ardent  love  for 
God.  as  filurtl  consume  in  our  souls  every  thing  that  is 
earthly  and  sinful,  and  prepare  them  to  receive  the  im- 
pressions of  divine  grace.     Amen. 

Our  Father.,  &c.     Hail,  Mary,  &,c. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Hymu,  Vera.  Prayer,  Paters  aud  Aves,  aa  in  pp.  652  and  053. 


t  it  an\C9, 


The  following  Litanies  have  been  selected  with  the  view 
ofmipplyin^UHoriuHof  ,li,votinn.s  a.japtoa  t<.  tluj  AvtivaU 
and  l.(.|y  HeaMons  of  the  Cliun!h,  and  capablo  of  Umu  variod 
tm  piety  may  HUggost. 

The  Hubjoinod' Table  Hhowa  the  particular  devoti.m  by 
winch  It  w  u  common  practice  to  consecrate  each  day  of  tho 
week :  '' 


Siniday 

Monday 

Tur^ilay 

IVfdneaday 

Thurnday 

hViday 

Saturday 


To  Ihn  IFoIy  Trinity. 
"  tho  Holy  (Jhoat. 
"  tho  Holy  Aiigols. 
•'  St  JoMuph. 
"  tlie  H.  Siicrament. 
"  tho  Piwslon  of  our  Lord. 
"  the  Blessod  Vlrjciu. 


But,  Ixisides  appropriating'  certain  Litanies  to  the  days  of 
tho  week  usually  recommended  for  their  use,  it  would  be  a 
profitable  exercise,  both  for  individuals  and  for  families  to 
dedicate  a  week  to  Jesus  and  Mary,  in  the  foUowin-'  way  • 


Sunday 
Monday 

Tuesday    , 
IVedncaduy 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday  , 


Litanies  of  the  Holy  Nurno  of  Jesus  and  of  Loretto. 


Inciirnato  Word  and  the  Immaculate  ConccD- 
tlon.  ^ 

Infant  Jesus  and  of  Loretto. 
Holy  Namo  of  Jesus,  Aid  ditto  ofJVIary. 
Life  of  Jesus,  and  ditto  of  Mary. 
Passion  and  of  the  Feven  Dolors. 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  and  ditto  of  Maiy, 

Particular  feasts  will  naturally  suggest  their  correspond- 
ing devotions— e.  g.  the  several  festivals  of  our  Lord  and 
bis  Blessed  Mother,  the  Holy  Angels,  St.  Joseph,  Ac. ;  and 
no  luitiier  guidance  wiU  be  needed  than  that  which  la 


M 
It 
M 
(( 
U 


U 
U 
(( 
(I 
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LITANIES. 


afford  )d  by  any  Catliolic  Directory.  But  for  the  readiei 
fulfilment  of  the  plan  proposed,  the  following  Table 'is  pre- 
fixed, which  gives  the  Litanies  proper  to  each  season  in 
their  order. 


CTable  Of  3lftanfe»  tljrouflljout  tfje  Year. 

\  Litany  of  the  liicarnato  Word,  and  ditto 
'       '     J     of  iV'niinco. 
.       .        liitany  Dt'lJH!  Infnnt  .losua. 

\  Litany  ulllio  lutunt  Jeans,  and  the  Life  of 
•     )     ditto. 

J  Litany  of  tiio  Life  of  Jesus;  and  on  Tri- 
i     diiy«,  Umloftlio  I'aHsion. 
\  Litimy  of  I'cniince  ,  luul  on  Wednesdays 
)     and  i'ridiiyti,  lliat  oftiie  Passion. 
Litany  of  tliu  I'assion. 
'*      "    tluf  JJIeased  Sacrament. 
\     "      "    tJie  I'lusaion  and   of  tiio  Holy 
i     Cross. 
Litiiny  of  llie  Resurrection. 

"  "  Josiis  glorillod. 

"  "  tiio  Holy  (Jliost. 

"  "  tim  Most  Holy  Trinity. 

"  "  tlio  lilessed  Sacrament. 


Advent       .        ,  . 

Christmas  ,  , 

Epiphany  .        .  .        , 

Septuagesima    .  . 

Zicnt  .        ,  , 

Passion  and  Holy  Weeks 
Maundy  Thursday 

(food  Fridait      ,  « 


FVhit 


':l 


Easter 

Ascension    Day  to 

Sundnj 
fVhitsuntidc 
Trinity  Sunday^ and  Sun-  I 

days  after  Pentecost      .  \ 
Corpus  Ckristi         .        . 


Devotion  will  contrive  numerous  combinations,  by  which 
the  peculiar  charactei  of  each  day  or  season  may  be  duly 
observed,  and  the  several  aspects  of  the  Divine  Mysteries 
receive  their  proper  meaaure  of  attention  and  contempla- 
tion. 

The  Litany  of  the  Saints  may  vcsry  suitably  be  used  on 
the  festivals  of  thole  eminent  Saints  whose  names  are  es- 
pecially commemorated  in  them. 

Litanies,  again,  form  appropriate  devotions  for  particular 
I^ovenas*  and  for  consecrating  the  several  mouths  of  the 

*  A  J^oncna  is  a  devotion  of  nine  days,  in  honor  of  some  mysteiy  o! 
our  redemption,  to  ol)tain  a  particular  request,  or  in  honor  of  tlie  U.  V. 
...!iry,  or  ssssny  o!  the  fi^sints,  to  beg  their  iuterccsaloii  io  obtiiinin^  it.  li 
may  be  perl'ornr  ed  w  .th  any  forms  of  prayer. 


LITANIES. 


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jmr  to  some  special  object.    To  this  end  the  following  Tar 
bio  18  given,  showing — 

* 

THE  TIMES  OF  NOVENAS*  AND   OTHEE   DEVOTIONS, 

which  may  be  performed  at  discretion. 


BEOIN8. 


January 
Jtiii.  ^1 


ENDS. 


NOVBNAS,  AND  OTMKR  DICVOTION8. 


Feb.  1 


Niiu!  (lays  before  2d  Sun-  f 


(lay  ol'  Epiphany 


I'eb.  0 


Teb.'l 
March 
March  4 

"       8 

"      10 

"      16 
Thirteen 

April  2 
April  14 
May     .    .    .  ,  , 
Nino    (lays  belbre'whit- 

iSiinduy         

June    .    .    . I . 


i 


March  12    . 
•'       10    . 

«       18    . 
"       24 
Fridays    bol'ore  \ 

April*  22    *. 


Month  of  Devotion  to  the  Holy  InJiincy. 
Novenu  ol  the  I'urillcation  ol  B.  V.  Alary. 


Month  of  I' 

Novena  ol 
it 


Nino  days  before  the  Feast  i 
of  the  Samd  Heart       .S 
Six  Sundays  before  Juno  21 


Juno  20 

*'    21 

"     17  '. 

July  15  . 

August  . 

Aufi.  (J  . 

"  If)  . 

"  :u)    . 

Soi)t.  20  . 

26  . 

October  . 
Oct.  7 

u   04 

November 
Nov.  20  . 
Ut'C.  10    . 


June  28 
"  30 
"    25 

July  24 


Aug.  14 
"■'   24 

Sept.  7 
"    28 

Oct.  3 


Oct.  15 
Nov.  1 

bec.*7  . 
"  24  . 


Holy  Name  of  Jesus. 

Most  Holy  Trinity, 
■olion  to  St.  Joseph. 
Francis  Xuvier. 
Ht.  Patrick. 
St.  Jotk;ph.  , 

the  Annunc'u  of  B.  V.  Mary. 
Devotion  to  St.  Francis  of  Paula. 
NovenaofSt.  fJeorge. 
Month  of  Devotion  to  B.  V.  Mary. 
Noveiia  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

i  Month  of  Dovbtion  to  the  Precious 
(      lilood  ofour  Lord. 

Novena  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus. 

Devotion  to  St.  Aloysiua  Gonzaga. 
NoveiiaolSS.  Peter  and  Paul. 

St.  Aloysiua  Gonzaga. 

St.  Anne. 

m     ,u    , .  "•  ^-  '^'"'■y  °^  Mount  Carmel 
Month  of  Devotion  to  S.  Heart  of  Mary 
Novena  of  Assuujptiou  of  U.  V.  Mary 
Ditto.  "'■ 

Novena  of  the  Nativity  of  B.  V.  Mary 
"  St.  Michael  ajid  Angel  Guiudii 
"    St.  Francis  of  Assisium. 

Month  of  Devotion  to  the  Holy  Angela. 

Novena  of  St.  Teresa. 

.,    ".     „'*"■  ^''*'  '^^""'8  in  Purgatory. 
Month  of  Devotion  (or  ditto. 
Novena  of  the  Conception  of  B.  V.  Mary, 
"       "       Nativity  of  our  Lord. 


11 


iians. 


•  Mauy  of  these  Novenas  have  indulgences  attached  to  them. 


66 


662 


Urtant)  of  ti)e  Safnts. 


This  Is  the  only  tiitimy  wliich  forms 
OOkes  of  the  Cliurch,  uud  Is  uaud 

Nc  reminiscaria,  Doinine, 
delieta  nostra,  vel  parentujii 
nostroriun ;  neque  vindic- 
tam  suinas  de  pcccatis  nos- 
tiU. 

Kyrie  eleison. 
Kurie  cleinon. 
Cliriste  eleison. 
Chrisle  eleison. 
Kyrle  eleison. 
Kijr'ie  eleison. 
Christe  audi  nos.    . 
Christe  exaudi  nos. 
Pater  de  coelis  Deua,         ^ 

03 

C^ 

Fili   Redemptor    mundi  ^ 

Deus, 
Spiritus  Snncte  Deus, 
Saiicta    Triuitas,    uuus 

Deus, 
Saiieta  jNIaria, 
Saucta  Dei  Genitrix, 
Saiietti  Virgo  virgiuum, 
Sancte  Micli;iel, 
Sancte  Gabriel, 
Sancte  Raphael, 
Omnes    sancti    Angeli 

Arehangeli,  Orate,  kI^'C. 
Omnes  sancti  beatoruni  Spi- 

rituuin  ordines,  Ora/e,<^c. 


C6 

o 


o 


et 


part  of  tho  regular  nnil  npf»olnted 
Mil  uU  uocusiuiisof  pubtc  humili 

Remember  not,  O  Lord, 
our  oU'ences,  nor  those  of 
our  fathers ;  neither  take 
thou  vengeance  of  our  sins 

Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercAj. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  heav-  te 

en,  •    I 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  ^ 

of  the  world, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 


Sanct 


LC 


Joannes 


-i 

c. 


C4 


Holy  Mary, 

Holy  Mother  of  God, 

Holy  Virgin  of  virgins 

St.  Mich.-iel, 

St.  Gabriel, 

St.  Raphael; 

All  ye  holy  Angels  and  ^ 

Archangels,  f 

All    ye   holy   orders   of  ' 

blessed  Spirits, 
St.  John  Baptist, 


S 


Gray  cf'C. 


LITANY  OF  THE  SAINTS. 


C63 


Sancto  Joseph,  Ora^  d-c. 

Oiiiiies  suncli  PutriurcliEc  et 
Prophetic,  OraLCy  <!^c. 

Siincte  Petre, 

Saiicte  Puule, 

Sancte  Andrea, 

Snncte  Jacobe, 

Sancte  Joannes, 

Sancte  Thoma,  o 

Sancte  Jacobe,  2 

Sancte  Pliilippe,  "^ 

Sancte  Bartholomaee,        *^ 

Sancte  Mattha3e,  « 

Sancte  Simon, 

Sancte  Tliaddace, 

Sancte  Matthia, 

Sancte  Barnaba, 

Sancte  Luca, 

Sancte  Marce, 

Omnes   sancti  Apostoli   et 
Evangelistae,  Oraie,  cf-c. 

Omnes  sancti  Diseipuli  Do- 
mini, Orate,  t^c. 

Omnes   sancti    Iimocentes, 
Orate,  d^c. 

Sancte  Stephane,  Ora,  4c. 

Suncte  Laurenti,  Ora,  cf-c. 

Sancte  Vincenti,  Ora,  c^c. 

Sancti  Fabiane  et  Sebas- 
tiane, 

Sancti  Joannes  et  Paule, 

Sancti  Cosma  et  Dami-  ^ 
ane,  g. 

Sancti  GervasietProtas;,  "p^ 

Omnes  sancti  Martyres    f* 

Sancte  Sylvester, 

Sancte  Gregori, 

kjancte  AmbroHi, 

Sancte  Augustine, 


St.  Joseph 

All   ye  holy  Patriarcha 

and  Prophets, 
St.  Peter, 
St.  Paul, 
St.  Andrew, 
St.  James, 
St.  John, 
St.  Thomas, 
St.  James, 
St.  Philip, 
St.  Bartholomew, 
St.  Matthew, 
St  Simon, 
St.  Thaddeus, 
St.  Matthias, 
St.  Barnabus, 

St.  liuke,  Nj 

St.  Mark,  | 

All  ye  holy  Apostles  and  '^ 

Evangelists,  ^ 

All  ye  holy  Disciples  of  .S 

our  Lord, 
All  ye  holy  Innocents, 

St.  Stephen, 
St.  J^awrence, 
St.  Vincent, 

SS.  Fabian  and  Sebas- 
tian, 
SS.  John  and  Paul, 
SS.  Cosmas  and  Damian, 

SS.  Gervase  and  Protase, 
All  ye  holy  Martyrs, 
St.  Sylvester, 
St.  Gregory, 
St.  Ambrose, 
St.  Augustine, 


664 


LITANY  OF  THE  HAINTS. 


SiuioU^  Hloronymo,  O 

Saiu'to  Miirtine,  ^ 

Smiu'U'  Nicoliio,  §• 

OiiiMOH  Huiu'li  I'onUfice.H  vi 

('oMloHHorfiH,  Orate.,  c^-c. 
Oniiu's     Huiicti     DoctorcH, 

ISaiu'tc  Antoui, 

Sjiiu'Ic  IKuiodicto,  O 

SmiicIo  Doiniiiice,  ft' 

Sniu'to  Fraiu'lscii, 

Omiics  s-mcti  JSMocrdoies  et 

J  A' vita;,  ()raU\  tj'r, 
Omiu'M  sjincti    Monnchi   ct 

I'lri'iuitu;,  ()ral(\  tir. 
S;im'l;i  Maria  Mjigdaluiui, 
Sam-la  A<,mlha,, 
Saiu'ta  Jiiu'ia, 
SaiK'ta  Atrnca, 
Saiu'la  ('a't'illn, 
Saiirta  Cathaiiiui, 
Saiu'ta  Anastaam, 
Oniiios  saiictjc  Virgiiies  ot 

Vidua',  Orate^  tijrc. 
Omiu's  Suiicti  et  Sanctaa 

Dei, 
Inlvrced'Ue  pro  nobis. 
Propilius  eslo, 
Parcc  nob  is  J  Domine. 
Propitiusj  esto, 
E>V(iU(li  nos^  Domhie, 
Ab  oimii  nijilo, 
Ab  omni  peccato, 
Ab  Iru  tua,* 
A  subilanea  et  improvisa 

morte,  §• 


O 


r 


St.  Jerome, 

Ht.  Martin, 

8t.  NiciioiaH, 

All  ye  holy  BlHliops  and 

('onli'SHorH, 
All  ye  holy  Doctorn, 

St.  Anthony, 

St.  Hencdict, 

St.  liernard, 

St.  Dominic, 

St.  Francis, 

All  ye  holy  Prieata  and  "^ 
LevitcH,  ^ 

All  ye  holy  Monk«  and  s 
llernntH,  ** 

St.  Mary  Ma<jdalene,        % 

St.  Ajjutha, 

St.  l-ncy, 

St.  AjjncH, 

St.  Cicily, 

St.  Catherine, 

St.  Anaatasia, 

All  ye  holy  Virgins  and 
Widows, 

All  ye  holy  men  and  wo- 
men, Saints  of  God, 

Make  intercession  for  us. 

Bo  merciful, 

Spare  us,  ()  Lord. 

Be  merciful, 

Grmnously  hear  us,  O  Lord 

From  all  evil,  O 

From  all  sin, 

From  thy  wrath,* 

F"'^m    sudden   and   un- 
looked-for death, 


and 

>• 

und 

^ 

-t 

0 

und 

va 

c? 

-* 

C 

*> 

f 

LITANY 

Ab  iiiHidiH  diuboli, 

Al)  ini,  lit  odio,  ot  omni 

inula  voluiiluto, 
A  Mpiritu  IbrnicutioniH, 

A  fulo-uro  ct  tciripCHtate, 

A  moito  perputuu, 

I'er    niystcniim    winctttj 

liiciiriialioniH  txioi, 
Per  Advcintiirri  tuimi, 
IVi-  Nativitatein  tuain, 
I'er  HaptiKinum  et  Huric- 

iiini  Jejuniuin  tuum, 
Ver  Crucein   et  I'uHsio- 

lu'iii  luam, 
Per  Morlem  ct  Scpultu- 

rain  tuaiii, 
Per  Hutictam    Resurrcc- 

tioneiii  tjiani, 
Per  adniirabilem  Aseen- 

Hioiiom  tuani, 
Per   adventum    Spiritua 

Saricti  Parucliti, 

In  die  judieii, 

I'eeeatoreH, 

Te  rogamus  audi  nos. 

Vt  nobis  pareas, 

Ut  nobis  indulgeas, 


OF  THE  SAINT8. 


665 


Ab  imminentibus  periculis, 
A  peste,  fame,  et  belle, 


a 

a 
o 

o 


From  the  snaren  of  the 
devil, 

From  an/rer,  and  hatred, 
und  every  evil  will, 

From  the  Hpirit  of  forni- 
cation. 

From  iij,ditningandtem- 
peHt, 

From  cverhisting  deaih, 
'J'hroufrh  the  inyHtery  of 

Ihy  holy  Incarnation. 
ThroufrJi  thy  Comin{,r, 
Throu^di  thy  Nativity, 
Throii^rh    thy    Uaptihin 

und  holy  FaHtinjr, 
Throu^rh  thy  Cross  and 

PuHHion,  j 

Throu^rh  thy  Death  and 

Huriui, 
Throujrh  thy  holy  Resur- 
rection, 
Throu^di  thine  admirable 

Ascenwion, 
Through  the  coming  of 
the  Holy  Ghost  the 
Paraclete, 
In  the  day  of  judgment, 
We  sinners. 
Beseech  Ifiee,  hear  us. 
That  thou  wouldst  spare 

us. 
That  thou  wouldst  par- 
don us, 


From    all    dangers    that 
threaten  us. 

From  plague,  famine,  and 
war. 

66* 


666 


LITANY  OF  THE  SAINTS. 


Ut  ad  veram  poeniten- 

tinm     nos    peraucere 

dignerib, 
Ut  Ecclesiam  tuam  sanc- 

tam  regere  et  conser- 

vare  d'gneris, 

Ut  Domnum  Apostoli- 
cuiTi,  et  omnea  eccle- 
siasticos  ordines  in 
saneta  religione  con- 
servare  digneris, 

Ut  inimicoa  sanctaB  Ec- 
clesiee  humiliare  dig- 
neris,* 

Ut  regibus  et  principi- 
bus  Chriatianis  pacem 
et  veram  concordiam 
donare  digneris, 

Ut  c  incto  populo  Chris- 
tiano  pacem  et  unita- 
tem  largiri  digneris, 

Ut  nosmetipsos  in  tuo 
sancto  servitio  confor- 
tare  et  conservare  dig- 
neris, 

Ut  mentes  nostras  ad 
coelestia  desideria  eri- 
gaa. 


I 

Si 


S 
I 


o 


That  thou  wouldst  bring 
us  to  true  penance, 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  govern 
and  i)reserve  thy  holy 
Church, 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  preserve 
our  Apostolic  Prelate, 
and  all  orders  of  the 
Church  in  holy  reli- 
gion. 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  humble 
the  enemies  of  holy 
Church,* 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  give 
peace  and  true  con- 
cord to  Christian 
kings  and  princes. 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  grant 
peace  and  unity  to  all 
Christian  people, 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  lo  confirm 
and  preserve  us  in  thy 
holy  service. 

That  thou  wouldst  lift 
up  our  minds  to  heav- 
enly desires, 


So 


Pi. 


*  For  the  Devotion  of  the  Forty  Hours,  insert : 

Ut  Turcarum,  et  haereti-  That  thou  wouldst  vouch- 
corum  conatus  reprimere  et  safe  to  defeat  the  attempts 
ad  nihilum  redigere  digiiuris.    of  all  Turks  and  heretics,  and 

bring  them  to  naught. 


jring 

;e, 

uldat 

iverii 

holy 

uldst 

serve 

ehite, 

f  the 

reli-  5j 

uldst  1* 

mble  ^ 

holy  ^ 

uldst  '^ 
give  1" 
con-  ;2 

istian  .» 

3, 

uldst 

grant 

to  all 

uldst 

nfirm 

nthy 

t  lift 

leav- 

-t: 

t  vouch- 

ittempts 

?tics,  and 

t. 

LITANY  OF  THE  SAINTS. 


667 


Ut  omnibus  benefactori- 
bus  nostris  sempiterna 
bona  retribuas, 

Ut  animas  nostras,  fra- 
triim,    propinquo-um, 
et  benefaetorura  nos- 
trorum  ab  aet  ^rna  dam-  k^ 
natione  eripias,  ^ 

Jt  fructus  terrae  dare  et  | 
coiiservare  digneris,      § 


(Jt  omnibus  fidelibus  de-  » 
funciis  requiem  eeter-  •'• 
nam  donare  digneris, 

Utnos  exaudire  digneris, 


Fiii  Dei, 

Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollia  pec- 
cata  mundi, 

Parce  nobis,  Domine. 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  toilis  pec- 
cata  mundi, 

Evaudi  nos,  Domine. 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  toilis  peo 
eata  mundi. 

Miserere  nobis. 
Cliriste  audi  nos. 
Chrisle  exaudi  nos. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Christe  eleison. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Pater  noster  {secrete). 


So 

a 


That  thou  wouldst  ren- 
der eternal    blessings 
to  all  our  benefactors, 
That  thou  wouldst  de- 
liver  our   souls,  and 
the  souls  of  our  breth- 
ren, relations,  and  ben- 
efactors, from  eternal 
damnation, 
That      thou      wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  give  and 
preserve  the  fruits  of 
the  earth. 
That       thou       wouldrt 
vouchsafe    to     grant 
eternal  rest  to  aU  the 
faithful  departed, 
That      thou      wouldst 
vouchsafe    graciously 
to  hear  us, 
Son  of  God, 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away    the    sins    of   the 
world, 
8j)are  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away    the    sins    of   the 
world, 
Grdciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away    the    sins    of   the 
world. 
Have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  Iiave  mercy. 
Our  Father  (secretly). 


668 


LITANY  OF  THE  SAIWTS. 


V.  Et  no  1108  inducju  in       V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
tentiUionem.  tcmptution. 

It  Sod  libera  no8  a  mulo.       R.  But  deliver  us  from 

evil. 

Psalm  Ixix.     Deus  in  adjutorium. 


Dens  in  adjutorium  nieuni 
intciuio :  Domino,  ad  adju- 
vaiulum  me  festina. 

Cont'undantur  ot  roverc- 
antur  :  qui  qua3runt  aniuiam 
meam : 

Avertantur  rrtrorsum,  et 
ciuliescant :  qui  volunt  milii 
mala. 

Avertantur  atjitim  eru- 
beHcentea,  qui  dicunt  mihi : 
Euge,  euge. 

Exultent  et  Iffitentur  in 
te  omnes  qui  quaerunt  te : 
et  dicaiit  semper,  JVIagnifi- 
cetur  Dominus;  qui  dili- 
gunt  salutare  tuum. 

Ego  verb  egenus  et  pau- 
per sum  :  Deus,  adjuva  me. 

Adjutor  mens  et  libera- 
tor mens  es  tu :  Domine, 
ne  nioreris. 

Gloria  Patri,  &c. 

V,  Salvos  tae  servos  tuoa. 

R.  Deus  meus,  sperantes 
m  te. 

V.  Esto  nobis,  Domine, 
turris  fortitudinis. 

R.  A  facie  iiiimicL 


1.  O  God,  como  to  my 
assirttance :  O  liord,  make 
ha^Ate  to  help  me. 

2  Let  tliem  be  confound- 
ed and  ashamed  :  that  seek 
after  my  soul. 

3  Let  them  be  turned 
backward,  and  blush  for 
shame :  that  desire  evils  un- 
to me. 

4  Let  them  be  strdgJit- 
way turned  backward  blush- 
ing  for  shame,  that  say  unto 
mo :  'Tis  well,  'tis  well. 

6  Let  all  that  se6k  thee 
be  joyful  and  glad  in  thet> : 
and  let  such  as  love  thy  sal- 
vation say  alway,  The  Lord 
be  magnified. 

6  But  I  am  needy  and 
poor:  O  God,  help  thou  me. 

7  Thou  art  my  helper  and 
my  deliverer :  O  Lord,  make 
no  long  delay. 

Glory  be,  &.c. 

V.  Save  thy  servants, 

R,  Who  hope  in  thee,  0 
my  God. 

V.  Be  unto  us,  O  Lord,  a 
tower  of  strength. 

R=  From  the  face  of  the 
enemy. 


..*»« 


LITANY  OF  THE  SAINTS.  (Jgg 

V   Nihil  proficiat  inimi-       V   Int  n«»    m 
cuH  in  nobis.  ^      *  ./'^^  P**''    ''^'O    i^neniy 

R    p^*    4i-        .  .     .  prevail  awiinst  uh 

V.  •iionanrnor,  "„t  'n.   '^'7  "[f  "■'f''  to  hurt  uh. 
li.  Nequo  secundum  ini-       R    iv.n'n. 

;i:i;ir "-'™'  -''"-  -"i-^'Ts^S"" 

V.  Orenius  pro  Pontifico       V    r  ^* 

nostro,  N.  «  ^'  V^*  "«  PJ-'V  for  our 

i>     n      •  »30vereiirn  Pontiff  N 
K.   Dominus      conservet       R    Tho    Inr      .' 

eum,   et    vivifieet   cnm    »f  »•        ^J'^.  A^«r«     preserve 

beatum  fadai  eu,n  in  "'m  in^Lr!;?  T,'  '"?  ^'^'^'  ''"^^ 

et  non  tradat  eu.n    n  an -'  e^th  •     "l  >' r '^  T'' '^'' 

matn  inimieorum  ejus  nn  t  '  h      ^^  I^'^-:  ''"»  "ot 

^J"s.  up  to  the  will  of  his  ene- 

V.  uremus   pro  benofao,       v    t  ^* 
to,^™»  „„„,,.,/      ;"'f-    ,^,^-,I-t^-  pray  for  our 

facientibus  -propter    nome";^   wU  L  ''rrnTni/"  'm 
tuum  vuan,  a^ternam.  Amen,   them  Zt    do  f'tod' 

V   ri  Amen. 

V.  Uremu8   pro  fidelibim       V    t^* 

perpetuaWois.'  ^pS^gKC^I 

V.  Re,u,e.ca„t  m  pace.         V.  LeUhem  restin  peaee. 

abJentrbus  '''''""'""    ""''™       ^-  P""""  absent  breth- 

»•    xuiLLe       eiS,       JJnmmn  ir     CJ J     .1  •'.     .  . 

auxilium  de  sancto. 


i_i-x_j       V.  csv-na  liium  nelp,  (> 


Lord,  from  the  sanct 


uary. 


670 


LITANY  OF  THE  SAINTS. 


R.  Et  de  Sion  tuero  eus,  R.  And  defend  them  out 

of  Slon. 

V.  Dominu,  exaudi  ora.  V.  O   Lord,    hoar    my 

tionoin  ineaa.  prayer. 

R.  Et  clamor  racua  ad  to  ll.  And  lot  my  cry  come 

vcnut.  unto  theu. 

Oreniua.*  Let  us  pray.* 

Dons,    cui    propriutn    os  O  God,  whose  property 

niisereri  semper,  et  parcere :  is    always  to  have   mercy 


*  For  the  Devotion  of  the  Forty  Hours  the  following  Col- 
lects are  used : 

Duus,  qui    nobis,    Ac,   p.       O  Ood,  who  in  thy  wondor- 
987.  ful,  itc,  p.  987. 

From  Aduont  to  Christmas 

Deus,  qui   de  beata),  &c.,       O  God,  who  wast  pleased, 
p.  882.  Ac,  p.  882. 

From  Christmas  to  the  Pimfication. 

Deus,  qui  salutis,   tfec,  p.       O  God,  who  by  the  fruit- 
883.  ful,  (fee,  p.  983. 

From  the  PuriJlcatio7i,  to  Advent. 

Concede  nos  famulos  tuos,  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  0 

qiuesumus,     Doniine     Deus,  Lord  God,  that  WtJ,  thy  ser- 

p<.'r|)etua  mentis  et  corporis  vants,  may  enjoy  perpetual 

sanitattf  gaudere  ;  et  gloriosa  health   of  mind   and    body  ; 

beatje  Marite  semper  Virginis  and    by    the    intercession   of 

intercessione,  a  praisenti  libe-  the  olessed  Mary  ever  Vir- 

rari  tristitia,  et  ajterna  perfrui  gin,  may  be  dehveretl   from 

la)titia.  present   sorrow,  and   obtain 

eternal  joy. 

Then  follows  the  Collect  for  fhe  Pope,  after  which  is  said : 

Deus,  refugium  nostrum  et  O   God,   our    refuge    and 

virtus,  adesto  piis    Ecclesiaa  strength,  who  art  the  author 

tujB  precibus,  auctor  ipse  pie-  of  all  piety,  hearken  unto  the 

tatis ;  et  prajsta,  ut  quod  iide-  auvout  prayers  of  thy  Churcli; 


LITANV  OF  TIIF  SAINTS. 


flUHclpo  dcprncntioncm  nos- 
trarn  ;  ut  doh,  et  omiieH  fa- 

niiiI().stuoH,<|U()Mdelictoriim 
catena  coiiHtrlii^rit,  rniHcra- 
tio  tuo)  piotatia  clementer 
absulvat. 

Kxaiidi,  (jiiu'Hunin,s,  Do- 
iiiiiic,  Hnj.plicuii)  prmiH,  ct 
eoiiliU'iitiiifii  til)l  paico  j)cc- 
calin:  nt  paiitcr  nobis  in. 
dul;r<'nti:irn  tribuas  hiiulg. 
nu.s  ut  pacerii. 

IneflTabilcm  nobis,  Do- 
mine,  tni.serieordlam  tuam 
clementer  ostondc :  ut  Himul 
nos  ot  u  peccatis  omnibus 


67J 

nu(\  to  spare,  receive  our 
iinmble  petition;  that  we, 
»nd  all  thy  servants  who 
are  bound  by  Uie  chain  of 
«ins,  may,  by  the  compas- 
Hion  of  thy  jroodnoss,  nier- 
cjfully  be  absolved. 

(iniciously  hear,  we  be- 
HfH'ch  thee,  O  ],ord,  the 
prayers  of  ihy  su|)pliants, 
and  t()r<rive  the  sins  of  them 
that  confc'Hs  to  thee;  that, 
in  thy  bounty,  thou  mayest 
grant  us  both  ])ardon  and 
J)ence. 

Hhow  forth  upon  us,  O 
J^ord,  in  thy  mercy,  thy 
uiisj)eakable  loving-kincl- 
ness;     that    thou    mayest 


I'.u'lmr'' """""^  ""•-    riff,"'  """-•""  -ask 


may    obtain 


faithfully,    wc 
efF(!('tiiiiIly. 

Ahniglity,  everhisting  God 
m  whose   hand   are  all   the 
power,  and  all  the  rij-hts  of 
]iinf,'doms,  come  to  the  a.s.sist- 


sequaniur. 

Ornnipotens  Bemplterne 
D(MiM,  in  (Mijus  nianu  sunt 
oimios  pote-states,  et  onniiu 
iiira  regnoruni.  resnicp  in  nnv 

thy  ngin  Imnd. 
Thmf„U„„,  ,;„  i,„t  Collect,  Oimiipoton,  scmnitorne  Dp,,, 

R.  Et  custodial  no8  sem-       R.  And  --^r  n-P- . 

per.    Amen.  Amen7"    "'      P'^='='^*^  "»• 


672 


LITANY  Of  TH%  SAINTS. 


toAuaa,  et  a  poenl^,  qufts  pro 
hia  lucreiuur,  eripiu^i. 


Deus,  qui  culpa  offen- 
deris,  paMiitentia  placarJH ; 
pruoes  populi  tui  suppli- 
caiili.s  propitius  respico ;  ct 
flagella  tuie  iracuiidioi,  qua3 
pro  pec'catia  nostrls  mere- 
mur,  averte. 

Oninipotens  sempiterno 
Deus,  luiserero  fainulo  tuo 
Poiitiliei  nostro  N,,  et  dirige 
euiii  secundum  tuam  cle- 
mentiam  in  viain  salutis 
nelerna):  ut  te  donante  tibi 
placita  cupiat.  et  tola  vir- 
tute  perficiat. 


Deus,  a  quo  sancta  de- 
Bideria,  recta  consilia,  et 
justa  sunt  opera :  da  servis 
tuis  illam,  quam  mundus 
dare  non  potest,  pacem ;  ut 
et  corda  nostra  raandatis 
tui.^  dedita,  et  hostium  sub- 
lata  formidine,  tempora  sint 
tua  protectione  tranquilla. 


Uib  ;ncf  Sj.;icti  Spiritus 
renos  jv  ti-  ,  et  cor  nos- 
trum., Doit  ii.t(^ :  ut  tiii  casto 


both  loose  us  from  all  our 
sins,  and  deliver  us  from 
the  punishmentH  which  we 
deserve  for  them. 

O  God,  who  by  *»in  art 
olleiided,  and  by  penance 
pacilicd,  mercifully  regard 
tl:e  prayers  of  tiiy  peopU 
making  supplication  to  thee, 
and  turn  away  the  scourges 
of  thine  anger,  which  we 
deserve  for  our  sins. 

Almighty,  everlaslinfj 
God,  have  mercy  upon  thy 
servant  N.,  our  Sovereign 
Pontiff,  and  direct  him,  jic- 
cording  to  thy  clemeMcy. 
into  the  way  of  everlastinn 
salvation ;  that  by  thy  grace 
he  may  both  desire  those 
things  that  arc  pleasing  to 
thee,  and  perform  them  vvitjj 
all  his  strength. 

O  God,  from  whom  all 
holy  desires,  all  right  coun- 
sels, and  all  just  works  do 
come,  give  unto  thy  ser- 
vants that  peace  whicii  the 
world  cannot  i^We;  thai 
both  our  hearts  hv  i.ig  de- 
voted to  the  ke'jf>';v/  of  ly 
commandmentw,anu  the  ihu 
of  enemies  being  taken 
away,  we  may  pass  oui 
time,  by  thy  protection, 
peacefully. 

Inflame,  O  Lord,  our 
reins  and  heart  with  tlie 
fire  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  thai 


LITANJf  OF  THE  SAINTS. 


GIB 


corpore  serviamus,  et  luuii-   we  may  serve  thee   with  a 

da  corde  placuamus.  chaste IimK-  M..i.:i         .. 

r  Liiasie  uo'iy,  and  pluuse  thuu 

onem     cunctorum     tribuo  sion  ol\.  II  ,ldr  '•,.;.'    'ti 

pcnatoruin  :    ut   uMg.n-  throu^fl.  ]>ious    apX/.t  ,^ 

tian  ,  quam  semper  optave-  they  ,nay  obtahi  tl  e  p    don 

runt,  pii-s   supplicationibus  which  tiit^  luwe  ul^^^^ 

conseijuantur.  ^[^.^.^l         ^  "nvaya  ue- 

Actiones  nostras,  quavsu-  '  Prevent,  we  beseech  thee 
mus,  Doniine,  a.si,irando  O  L(ud,  our  actLTs  L  Jv 
pra-veni,etadjuvandopro.  inspirations,  and  f u^rtl  eJ 
se(iuere:  ut  cuncta  nostra  them  witli  thy  continue 
oratio  et  operatio  a  te  sem.  help  ;  that  every  n'"^ 
perm^.at,etperteca3ptaand^^^^ 

ways  beyni  from  thee,  and 
through   thee   be   liJtewiso 
^      .  ended. 

Umnipotena    sempiternc       Almighty,       everlasting 
Deus,   qui    vivorum   domi-   God,   wlu)    hast   domin  of 
nans  smuil  et  mortuorum,   over    the    living    and     he 
ommumque  misereris,  quos   dead,  and  art   me  e  ful   to 
tuos  fide  et  opere  futuros   all,  who  thou  forcWelt 
essepraBnoseisrtesuppliees   will  be  thine  by  faith  and 
exoramus;utproquibusef.   works;  we  humbly  beseech 
lundere  preces  decrevimus,   thee  that  they  for  whom  vvf 
quosque  ve    pr^sens  seecu-    intend   to   pour  ib    h    oui 
um  adhuc  in  carne  retinet,   prayers,  whether  th     pr's 
veltuturumjamexutoscor.    ent  world  still  detain      e,i 
pore  suseepit,  mtercedenti-   in  the  flesh,  or  the  world 
bus   ommbus  Sanctis  tuis.    come  hath  ilready  Sveo 

rCnSto'^'"""^^^'^  ""-   ^^-,  stripped  of  [hdrmr 
r.uin    dehctorum     suorum    tal    bodies,   may,    by    tin 

vemam  consequantur.     Per   grace  of    Jhy  lovin/.kind 

!    ^o«i"um  nostrum.  Sess,  and  by  the  huerce. 

I  sion  of  all  the  Saints,  obtair 


674 


LITANY  OF  THE  MOST  HOLY  TRINITY. 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meua  ad 
te  vei)iat. 

V.  Exaudiat  noa  omnip- 
oteiis  et  misericora  Domi- 
nu8. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Et  fidelium  anima3 
per  miaericordiain  Dei  re- 
quieseant  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 


the  remiasion  of  all  their 
aina.  Through  thy  Son 
.leaua  Christ,  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reign(3th  with 
thee,  in  the  unity  of  tiie 
Holy  Spirit,  God,  forever 
and  ever. 

R    Amen. 

V  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

V.  May  the  Almighty  and 
merciful  Lord  graciously 
hear  us. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  And  may  the  aoula  of 
the  faithful,  through  the 
mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 


ECtans  of  tf)e 

Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Blessed  Trinity,  hear  ua. 
Adorable   Unity,  graciously 

hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  heav^ 

en, 


vjiOu  I  lie 


kJUlJ,    iVCUeciiiCi 


of  the  world. 


God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 
Father,  from  whom  are 

all  thinjrs, 
Son,  through  whom  are 

all  things, 
Holy  Ghost,  in  whom  are 

all  things, 
Holy      and      undivided 

Trinity, 
Father  everlasting, 
Only-ucgotten    Son    oi 

the  Father, 


are 

1' 

s 

I  are 

J 

ided 

1 

.2 

of 

LITANY  01   THE  MO^T  HOLY  TRINITY. 


676 


Spirit,   who    procecdest 
fron;  the  Father  and 
the  Son, 
Co-eternul    Majesty    of 
Three    Divhie     Per- 
sons, 
Father  the  Creator, 
Son  the  Redeemer, 
Holy   Ghost   the   Com- 
forter, 


^ 


From  all  anger  and  Im- 

patience, 
From     every     thought, 

word,  and,  deed,  con. 

trary     to    thy     holy 

law. 
From    thy    everlasting 

malediction,  ?: 

Through    thy  almighty  ^ 

power,  ^ 


"& '.'^'Ll'"'^   ^"^''1    Througl,  thy  plenteous  o 


9 


God  of  hosts, 
Who  art,  who  wast,  and  | 

who  art  to  come, 
God,   Most    Higli,   who 

inliabitest  eternity, 
To  whom  alone  are  due  •* 

all  honor  and  glory, 
Who  alone  doest  great 

wonders, 
Power  infinite. 
Wisdom  incomprekensi- 

ble. 
Love  unspeakable, 
Be  merciful. 

Spare  us,  O  Holy  Trinity. 
Be  merciful. 


loving-kindness,  t^. 

Through  the  exceeding  S, 

treasures  of  thy  good  ^ 

ness  and  love. 
Through  the  depths  of  I 

thy  wisdom  and  know-  '^ 

ledge, 
Through     all     thy    un- 
speakable perfections, 
We  snmers. 
Beseech  thee,  hear  us. 
That  we  may  ever  serve 

thee  alone. 
That   we   may  worship 

thee  in  spirit  and  in 

truth. 


Graciously  Jie^r  us,  O  Holy   That  we  may  love  thee  ^ 
Trinity.                                  vvith    all    'our    heart,  i 
I^rom  all  evd,  


From  all  sin, 
Fram  all  pride, 
From  all  love  of  riches, 
From  all  unclean  ness. 
From  all  sloth. 
From  all  inordirate  af- 
fection. 

From    nil    ontrir   anA 

ico, 


soul, 
our 


% 


rwnl 
iilUi- 


with    all     our 

and     with     all 

strength, 
That,  for   thy  sake,  we  I 

may  love  our   neigh-  >- 

bor  as  ourselves,  | 

Tln^t  we  may  faithfully  § 

keep   thy  holy   com-  ' 

mandiueuts. 
That  we  may  never  de- 


r 


676 


A  SCRIPTURAL  LITANY. 


file  our  bodies  arid  our 
souls  with  sin,  ^^ 

That  we  may  go  from  J. 
gracQ  to  grace,  and  | 
from    virtue     to    vir-  ^ 

tue,  S;* 

That  wo  may  finally  en-  I* 
joy  the  sight  of  thee  la- 
in glory,  S 

That  tiiou  wouldst  g 
vouchsafe  to  hear  ^ 
us, 

O  blessed  Trinity, 

We  beseech  Ihee,  deliver  us. 

O  blessed  Trinity, 

We  beseech  thee^  save  us. 

O  l)lessed  Trinity,  . 

Have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christy  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

V.  Blessed   art  thou,  O 


Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 
heaven. 

R.  And  worthy  to  be 
praised,  and  glorious,  and 
highly  exalted  forever. 

Lei  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  who  hast  given  to  thy 
servants,  in  the  confession 
of  the  true  faith,  to  ac- 
knowledge the  glory  of  the 
Eternal  Trinity,  and  in  the 
power  of  Majesty  to  adore 
the  Unity;  grant,  we  be- 
seech thee,  that,  by  stead- 
fastness in  this  faith,  we 
may  ever  be  defended  from 
all  adversities.  Througii 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 


^  Scrfptural  Hftans. 

{Abridged from  the  "Paradisus  Anima;:') 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  liave  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

God  the  Father  of  heaven, 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 

God  the  Holy  Ghost, 

lioly  Trinity,  one  God, 


^ 


A  SCK_PTURAL  LITANY. 

God,  of  whom,  by  whom,  and  in  whom 
are  all  thiiigs, 

God,m  wh:>m  we  live,  and  move,  and 
are. 

Who  alone  liast  immortality,  and 
dwe'lest  in  li^rht  iiiaccesHible, 

Wiiose  majesty  /iUeth  the  wliole 
earth, 

Wliom   heaven   and   the   heaven   of 

heavens  cannot  contain. 
Who  Jiast  made  all  things  for  thyself 
Who  workest  all  things  according  to 

the  counsel  of  thy  will. 
In  whose  hand  is  the  soul  of  every 

living  thing,  and  the  spirit  of  all 

flesh, 

Who  openest  thine  hand,  and  fillest  te 
with  blessing  every  living  creature,  t 

Who  hast  power  to  cast  body  and  a 
soul  into  hell,  ^ 

Who  dost  great  things  and  unsearch-  ^ 
able,  and  wonderful  things  without  § 
number,  ^ 

Whose  eyes  are  brighter  than  the  sun,  * 
beholding  all  the  ways  of  men, 

Who  catchest  the  wise  in  their  crafti- 
ness, and  disappointest  the  counsel 
of  the  wicked. 

Who  searchest  the  heart,  and  triest 
the  reins, 

Whose  judgments  are  incomprehen- 
sible, and  whose  ways  are  unsearch- 
able. 

Who  art  the  Father  of  orphans,  and 
the  Judge  of  widows. 

Merciful  and  patient,  of  much  com- 
passion,  and  true. 

Our  protector,  and  our  reward  exceed- 
ingly great, 

51* 


677 

Rom.  xi.  36. 

Acts  xvii.  28. 

1  Tim.  vi.  16. 
Ps.  IxxL  19. 

2  Kin.  viii.  27. 
Prov.  xvi.  4. 

Eph.  i.  11. 

Job  xii.  10. 
Ps.  cxliv.  16. 
Matt.  x.  28. 

Job  V.  9. 

9 

Eccl.  xxiii.  28, 

Job  V.  13. 
Jer.  xvii.  10. 

Rom.  XL  33. 
Ps.  ixvii.  6. 
Ps.  Ixxxv.  16. 
Gen.  XV.  I. 


I 


678 


A  SCRIPTURAL  LITANY. 


1  Tim. 
1  Tim 


n.  13 
i.  17. 


King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 

King  of  ages,  in^mortal  and  invisible, 

Be  merciful.  Spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Be  merciful,  Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 

From  all  sin. 

From  pride  and  vain-glory, 

From  avarice  and  worldly  solicitude. 

From  anger,  resentment,  Liid  envy, 

From  caluniny,  detniction,  and  rash  judgment, 

From  gluttony,  drunkenness,  and  impurity, 

From  spiritual  sloth,  and  the  forgetfulness  of  our  sal- 
vation, *^ 

From   the   abuse  of   thy    grace,    and    a  reprobate  o* 
sense,  H^ 

From  the  worm  that  never  dieth,  and  the  fire  that  §- 
shall  never  be  extinguished,  |^ 

From  being  deprived  of  the  sight  and  enjoyment  of  ^ 
thee,  "g 

Through  thy  almighty  power  and  infinite  wisdom, 

Through  thy  incomprehensible  majesty  and  eternal 
glory, 

Through  thy  ineffable  bounty  and  superabundant 
mercy, 

Through  all  the  humiliations  and  sufferings  of  thine 
only-begotten  Son, 

We  sinners.  Beseech  thee,  hear  us. 

That  we  may  love  thee,  the  Lord  our  God,  with  all 
our  heart,  with  all  our  soul,  and  with  all  our  mind, 

That  we  may  adore  thee  alone,  and  serve  thee  in  holi- 
ness and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  our  lives. 

That  we  may  never  take  thy  holy  name  in  'vain. 

That  we  may  sanctify  the  feasts  and  holy  days  of  the 
Church, 

That  we  may  give  due  honor  and  obedience  to  our^s* 
parents  and  lawful  superiors,  a 

Th.it  we  may  not  injure  our  neighbor  in  body,  soul,  s 
or  peace  of  mind,  ,  •* 

That  we  may  crucify  the  flesh,  with  its  vices  and  con- 
cupiscences, and  be  ever  clean  of  heart, 


.2. 


si 

Go 


id, 

5 

)li- 

o« 

rv 

n\ 

Ci 

>« 

he 

«. 

it> 

»iii;» 

a 

-t 

ul. 

8 

9« 

LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


679 


That  vve  may  not  covet  our  neighbor's  goods,  ^ 

That   hou  vvouldst  make  all  gra?.  abound  in  us,  S 

That  we  may  present  our  bodies  a  livin<r  sacrifice    ^ 
holy  and  aecej)table  to  thee,  *  «.itrinct,  g^ 

That  thou  NVouldst  bring  us  to  the  kingdom  which  '^ 
fhe  woHd,^''^''"'^  ^''  "'  ^'-^^^  '^'^  fSundatiW  "^ 

L^imb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world 
Have  mercy  on  us.  vvunu, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  (fee. 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  cf«c. 

Let  us  pray. 
O.?  fT^\  ^*''^'."'  ^^'^^  ^^'^^^"^t  and  equal  Persons 

nUiib  e  truth,  nor  deliberately  transgress  thv  most  h  'h 
™  holy  commands.  Thus  continuing  until  deah  In 
e        rd^H",'"  !•'<'''•  "^'y  «-e  »m!  at  la.?  to 'the 


Hftans  of  tje  J^olji  ©fftost. 
liOrd,  have  mercy. 


^orrf,  /tare  mercy. 


Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 


680 


LITANl  OP  THE  HOI  I  GHOST, 


Lord,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Holy  Ghost,  hear  us. 

Holy  Ghost,  graciously  hear 
us. 

God  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer 
of  the  world, 

God  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

Holy  Ghost,  who  pro- 
ceedest  from  the  Fa- 
ther and  the  Son, 

Holy  Ghost,  co-equal 
with  the  Father  and 
the  Son, 

Promise  of  the  Father, 
most  loving  and  most 
bounteous, 

Gift  of  the  most  high 
God, 

Ray  of  heavenly  light, 

Author  of  all  good, 

Source  of  living  wa- 
ter, 

Consuming  Fire, 

Burning  Love, 

Spiritual  Unction, 

Spirit  of  truth  and  of 
power. 

Spirit  of  wisdom  and  of 
understanding. 

Spirit  of  counsel  and  of 
fortitude, 

Spirit  of  knowledge  and 
of  piety, 

Spirit  of  the  fear  of  the 
Lord, 


I 


Spirit    oi   compunction 
and  of  penance, 

Spirit  of  grace  and  of 
prayer. 

Spirit  of  charity,  peace, 
and  joy. 

Spirit  of  patience,  longa- 
nimity, and  goodness, 

Spirit  of  benignity,  mild- 
ness, and  fidelity, 

Spirit  of  modesty,  con- 
tinence, and  chastity, 

Spirit  of  adoption  of  the 
sons  of  God, 

Holy  Ghost,  the  Com- 
forter, 

Holy  Ghost,  the  Sancti- 
fier. 

Who  in  the  beginning  | 
didst  move  over  the  2 
waters,  <* 

By  whose  inspiration  <^ 
spake  the  holy  men  § 
of  God,  g 

Who  didst  overshadow  •*' 
Mary, 

Who  didst  co-operate  in 
the  miraculous  con- 
ception of  the  Son  of 
God, 

Who  didst  descend  upon 
Him  at  his  baptism. 

Who,  on  the  day  of  Pen- 
tecost,  didst  appear  in 
fiery  tongues  upon  the 
disciples  of  the  Lord, 

By  whom  we  also  are 
born  again. 

Who  dwellest  in  us, 


LITAWY  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


the 


Who     governest 

Church, 
Who  fillest   the  whole 

world, 
Have  mercy  on  us. 
Holy  Ghost,    We    beseech 

thee,  hear  us. 
That  thou  wouldst  renew 
^  tlie  face  of  the  earth, 
That  thou  wouldst  shed 
abroad  thy  light  in  our 
hearts, 
That  thou  wouldst  write 
^  thy  law  in  our  hearts. 
That  thou   wouldst  in- 
flame them  with  the 
fire  of  thy  love, 
That  thou  wouldst  open 
to  us  the  treasures  of  „ 
thy  grace,  ^ 

That  thou  wouldst  teach 
us  to  ask  for  them  ac- 
cording to  thy  will, 
That  thou  wouldst  en- 
lighten  us    with    thy 
heavenly  inspirations. 
That  thou  wouldst  keep 
us  to  thyself  by  thy 
powerful  attractions," 
That  thou  wouldst  grant 
to  us  the  knowledge 
alone  necessary. 
That  thou  wouldst  help 
us  to  love  and  bear 
with  each  other, 
That  thou  wouldst  lead 
us  in  the  way  of  thy 
commandments, 
That  thou  woul  1st  make 


681 


Si 

«> 

Co 


lis  obedient  to  thy  in- 
spirations, 

That  thou  v^ouldst  teach 
us  to  pray,  and  tiiyself 
pray  within  us. 

That  thou  wouldst 
clothe  us  with  love 
iind  compassion  to« 
wards  our  brethren, 

That  thou  wouldst  in- 
spire us  w  ith  a  horror 
of  evil, 

That   thou  wouldst   di- 
rect  us  in   the   prac 
tice  of  good. 

That  thou  wouldst  give 


US  the  grace  of  all  vir- 
tues, 

That  thou  wouldst  cause 
us  to  persevere  in  jus- 
tice. 
That   thou   wouldst  be 
thyself  our  everlasting 
reward, 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away    the    sins    of   the 
world, 
Grant  us  thy  Spirit. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away    the    sins    of   the 
•    world. 
Pour  down  thy  Holy  Spirit 

upon  us. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away    the    sins    of   the 
world. 

Give  unto  us  the  Spirit  oj 

peace. 
Holy  Gh(  st,  hear  us. 


€82 


LIT  AST  OF  THE  INCARNATE  WORD 


Holy  (fMSly  graciausly  hear 

us. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  nave  mercy. 
Loni,  have  mercy. 

V.  Create  in  us  a  clean 
heart,  O  God. 

R.    And   renew  a   right 
spirit  within  ua. 


Let  ua  pray. 
Grant,  O  merciful  Fa- 
ther, that  thy  divine  Spirit 
may  enlighten,  inflame,  and 
cleanse  our  hearts ;  that  he 
may  penetrate  us  with  his 
heavenly  dew,  and  make 
us  fruitful  in  good  works. 
Through  Jesus  Christ  oui 
Lord.    Amen. 


3Lftans  of  tt)e  fincatnate  SS^orti. 

[Abridged  from  the  "  Paradisua  Animae."] 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  Jiave  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
God  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer 

of  the  world, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 
Word  made  flesh, 
Word  full  of  grace  and  2 

truth,  3 

God,  by  whom  all  things  "^ 

were  made,  =* 

Lord    God     of    Israel,  .* 

blessed  for  evermore. 
Only-begotten    Son    of 

God, 
Saviour      Christ,     and 

Lord, 


§5 

1% 


Great  God,  Son  of  the 

Mo'^t  High, 
God    vath    us,  Emman- 
uel, 
Only-begotten  Son,  who 

art  in  the  bosom  of  the 

Father, 
Well-beloved     Son     of 

God,  in  whom  the  Fa-  ^ 

ther  is  well  pleased,      ^ 
W^isdom  set  up  from  all  | 

eternity .  ^ 

Image   of  the    invisible  ^ 

God,  ^  ? 

Whose  Name   ia  above  I 

every  name. 
Who       upholdest       all 

things  by  the  word  of 

thy  power. 
Beginning  of  the  creation 

of  God, 
Fi*"st-born  of  every  crej»» 

turet 


LITANY  OF  THE  I\CARNATE  WORD. 


First-born  among  many 

brethren, 
Heir  of  all  things, 
Flower  of  the  field,  and 

Lily  of  the  valleys, 
Bud  of  justice, 
Angel  of  the  Lord, 
Angel  of  the  Testament, 
Htnr  arisen  out  of  Jacob, 
Lion  of  the  tribe  of  Ju- 

dah. 
Rod  of  Jesse, 
Son  of  David, 
Son  of  man, 
Jesus  of  Nazareth, 
Meek    and    humble    of 

heart, 
Good     Shepherd,     who  k^ 
givest  thy  life  for  thy  a' 
sheep,  ^ 

Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  I 
our  souls,  ^ 

Saint  of  saints. 
Prince  of  pastors, 
Great  I^ropliet,  mighty  in 

word  and  work. 
Who      wast      sent     to 
preach  the  Gospel  to 
the  poor. 
The  Lord  our  lawgiver, 
Light  of  the  world. 
True   Light,   wliich    en- 
lightenest  every    man 
that  comelh  into  the 
world. 
Key  of  David, 
Ark  of  the  testament, 
Living   Stone,   elect    rtf 
God, 


683 


Stone   that  art  become 
the  head  of  the  corner, 

Stone  of  foundation  laid 
in  the  midst  of  Slon, 

Prince  of  the  kings  of 
the  earth. 

Master  and  Lord, 

King  of  kings  and  Lord 
of  lords, 

Man  of  sorrows,  ac- 
quainted with  inlir- 
mity. 

Who   hast    truly   borne 

our  infirmities, 
By  whose  bruises  we  are 

healed, 
Lamb  without  blemish. 
Lamb  slain  from  the  be-  fe 

ginning  of  the  world,  § 
Our    Prince    and    Sav-  2 

iour, 
My  Lord  and  my  God, 
Salvation  of  God  sent  to 

the  Gentiles, 

The  Propitiation  for  our 

sins, 

The  Apostle  and  High 
Priest  of  our  confes- 
sion. 

The  one  Mediator  be- 
tween God  and  man, 

Mediator  of  the  New 
Testament, 

Author  and  Finisher  of 
faith, 

Finst-begotten  of  the 
dead. 

The  Resurrection  and 
the  Life. 


I 

o 

;3 


tlHl  l.ll'ANV    111^    'ill 

Tito  I'liHoli  iiiiil  tiiMirUlh 

iiMMil  III'  iMir  mimiIm, 
NN'hti   litinl    (ho   lu<VH  oi' 

iliMllll  HMll  Itrll, 

Oui'   Aihooitlu  Willi   llio 

r.iiihM'.  [ji 

Tito  'roin|>lo  uttil  llio  i 
liiitM|i  III'  llio  liitly  i*lly,  ^ 

M<l|>0  ul'  IliOI'llllfi,  .} 

Tioo  <<r  llTo,  ^ 

i.i^vihi  i.riiro.  ■ 

l''tMinl.'iiM  ol'  lilo,  !^ 

Tlio  lli'}{liiniii}{  mill  llu« 

I'.iul, 
.luil|>o  ol'  \Uo  living  iiiiil 

tllO  lilVlll, 
(«0»l   liloM'Uul   I'tM-OVlM', 

I. null  of  (loti,  w  lit)  l.ihrst 
uwav  tlio  mIum  of  llio 
worhl, 

SfHitY  ♦<>•,  O  /#(»n/. 

Lnuli  *>r  <»\»(l,  Nvlui  Inkowl. 


»:   INI' ANT  .IKWim. 

iiWMy     llio    mIiim    ol'    lilt 

worlil, 
UrthUnitiilf/  hiuir  lilt,  ii  l,*ml, 
liuiiilt  III'  (jinl,  vvImi  InkoMl 

MWliy      llio     nlllM     ol'     ilio 

woilil, 
ih'iint  iiH  till/  fitWd, 
<  'lirUl,  li,iiir  iiM, 
( 'lu'ifit,  ^fiti'idiitili/  hfiitr  UH, 
liol  iiu  |iniy, 

( )  ( juil,  will),  liy  Ihy  I'll. 

oIoiiimI  \Vltiiln|ii,illilht  II. "ko 
lllilll   Wlioil    llO   VVIIM    liol,  iiilll 

iiioi'i'll'iilly  loiilino  liliii  u'lioii 
lio  Willi  lutil  ;    iii'iiiil,  wo  iic 
Moooli   (Im<o,  IIiiiI    liy  llit^  III- 

N|linilloM   ol'    tllO    NMIIIO    Will 

lllilll,  wo  limy  liotli  luvo  llioo 

Wllll    our     Wllolo     MOItl,    iiikI 

liy  (o  llioo  '..'ill  uiii'  wliui' 
Ikmu'I.  'riti'iMi^;li  llioNiiino.ii'^ 

NIIN  (*I||'1mI  OUI'  Loi'll.     AlllOII. 


lltnnv  or  tlic 

I  .ortl.  hnvo  tuoivy, 
/«'rj,  /j.nr  mriry. 
t'luist,  havo  nuMvy. 
<V»?'j>7,  /i(ur  mctvff. 
l.oril,  liavo  luoivy. 
/<of\/,  /itJir  mrrcf/. 
Iiitnut  Jof^us,  hoar  us. 

htttr  us, 
(lOvl  tho  Rntliin"  of  lioav-  ttj 

on.  v| 

Jtui  tho  SSou,  lUnloomor  ^ 

of  tile  world,  P 


K  urn  lit  .1)r/iii)v. 

(.'oil  Iho  Holy  (ihoHl, 
lloly  'riiuily,  oiu^  (umI, 
Inl'iul.  Jt^MUH, 
liil'aiit,  v«uy  (lOil, 
Inl'niit,  Sou  ol'  IJMf  liviiijf 

(iod, 
lufaul,  Sou  ol'  tho  Viif^iii 

Miiry, 
IuIjiuI,  I)Ooo|((<u    luil'iu'o 

tho  luoniiui;'  .slur, 
Itit'aut,  Word  luudo  ilosh, 

lul'uut,  VViMiiom  of  thv 

t^..t\ 


'1^ 


p 


)4lT4»Hr   or  TIIK  ItifAHr  iKMVm 


liiC'Mil,    I'liilly    of    Uiy 

^lullinr,  ' 

liil'iiil,  only  Mill  of  l,||i 

liiruil,  l'')r«|  Horn  onjjy 

liil'iiii,  tiiiK^o  ol'lhy  I'V 

llii'i', 
ImIiiii,   (Imilor  of    (Jiy 

liil'iiii,  N|»l(i||(|oi'  ol'  lliy 

l''iitlu<r, 
imiiil,    tioiior    of    lliy 

llll'llll,  Kijliul    lo    lliy    l-V 


«ifl 


Inf'tMf,  ^lvlii|(   life,  himI 
ii«»url^li»i<l       at       lltn 

Iniiiul,    Kh'runl     VVorrl, 
»inl     iiiukjii^    iUyntili 

(•iCiiil,  Trrror  of  lii.||, 
in/'.iiil,      J(,y      of     i'uftt- 

Ififiiil,    (ln!(n|<Mj     |,y    ty- 

rjiiilH, 
iMf'iril,    <|«!Hi/C!d     by     l|,o 


I   <•    ?'    •>.  .  i     liil'-tiil,  Kin;/  in  ,.xil<,.  I 

'"I;"'  <''»■''  <''*   ll«y   I'V;:     infant,  Vin.lH.aforoftl.c  J 


liiC.tni,   OH'oi-ln;/   of  |,|,v 
Moll,,..-,  -^ 


Iiil'.inl,  Hdoni^  in    wcak- 
noKH, 


I"  ....;.  |Mv..i(M.M  Fruit  of        Inf u.t,  powerful  in  abane- 
u  V  h'l/in.  i 


u  Vn-;^in, 
Inl.iiil,  Cicjilor  (»f  Miaii, 
Inf.ml,  iVuvi-r  of  Cud, 
Inf'iiil,  <Mir  (i()(|, 
'"null,  our  Hiollmr, 
fnr.iiil,  ju'ifcct,  Man  from 

tliy  <'<»niT|»tion, 
Infant,  imciunt    in   wIih- 

<i"ni  from  thy  Cliiid- 

lioiid, 

jnljini,  Father  of  u/roH, 
j.^ 


*JJUB, 


OK'nt, 

Inf-inl,  'i'rcaHurc!  of  gnice, 
Iiifanl,      I'ouutuin       of 

Infant,  Author  of  the 
blcMNi/i^'M  of  heaven, 

Infant,  Jtrpairer  of  the 
evils  of  earth, 

Infant,  Head  of  the  An- 

^reJH, 

Infant,  «tcm  of  the  Pa- 
triaruhB, 


ca 


I 


J 


686 


LITANY  OF  THE  INFANT  JKSUS. 


o 


rnfant,  Word  of  the  Pro- 

phets, 
Infiiit,    Expectation    of 

natioiiH, 
Infant,  Joy  of  the  shep-  ^ 

herds,  ^ 

Inf.mt,  Light  of  the  Maj^i,  2 
Inf.mt,  Salvation  of  ciiil-  J 

drc.n,  ' 

Infant,  Hope  of  the  jnst,  ^ 
Infant,  Teacher  of  Doc-  ^ 

tors, 
Inf  mt.  First-fruits  of  the 

Saints,  . 
Be  merciful. 
Spare    ws,    O    Infant    Je- 

sus. 
Be  merciful. 
Graciously     hear     us. 

Infant  Jesus, 
From  the  bondage  of  the 

children  of  Adam, 
From  the  slavery  of  the 

devil. 
From  the  corruption  of  k, 

the  world,  "^ 

From    the  lust  of   the  S. 

flesh,  ^ 

From  the  pride  of  life,      8 
From  an  immoderate  de-  " 

sire  of  knowledge,  |! 
From  blindness  of  mind,  ^ 
From  perversity  of  will,  g 
From  our  sins,  *^ 

Through  thy  most  pure 

Conception, 
Through  thy  most  hum- 
ble Birth, 

xiiTOUgh  thy  TCurS, 


Througli  thy  most  pain- 
ful Circumcision, 
Through  thy  most  glori- 
ous Epiphany,  ^a" 
Through   thy  most  de-  § 

vout  Presentation,         f* 
Through  thy  most  inno-  5* 

cent  Conversation    in  j; 

the  world,  ^ 

Througli  thy  most  holy  ~: 

Life,  ::i 

Through  thy  I^overty,       a 
Through  thy  Sorrows, 
Through  thy  Labors  and 

Travails, 
Ljuub  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Spare  us,  O  Infant  Jesus. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Graciously  hear  us^  O  Infant 

Jesus. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Infant 

Jesus. 
Infant  Jesus,  hear  us. 
Infant     Jesus,     graciously 

hear  us. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  Lord  Jesus,  who  didst 
vouchsafe  so  to  annihilate 
the  greatness  of  thy  Incar- 
nate Divinity  and  most  Sa- 
cred lluuiunity,  as  to  bu 


LITANY  tF  THE  LIFE  OF  JESUS  CHRIST.  687 


born  in  time,  and  become  a 
little  child ;  ^rnmt  that  we 
may  acknowk'dye  Inliiiite 
Wisdom  in  tho  slIiMice  of 
H  child,  1*0 wer  in  weakness, 
Majesty  in  abasement;  so 
that,  udorin^r  thy  humiliiu 


tions  on  earth,  we  may  con- 
temphiie  thv  {jloriei  in 
heaven.  WJio,  wit/i  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
livest  and  rei^'neat,  (iod, 
forever  and  ever.     Amen. 


SXftanii  of  t\it  3lffe 

liOrd,  have  mercy. 
Jjordy  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Cliri.st,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  hace  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously 
us, 

God  the  Father  of  heav- 


hear 


en. 


!55 
a' 


God  the  Son,  Redeemer 
of  the  world,  | 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,       4 

floiy   Trinity,  one  God,    o 

Jesus,  sent  into  the  world  J 
by  the  Father,  •* 

Jesus,  conceived  by  the 
Holy  Ghost, 

Jesus,  who  didst  put  on 
the  form  of  a  servant, 

Jesus,  born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary, 

Jesus,  adored  by  thy  Mo- 
ther, 

Jesus,  wrapped  '.n  swid- 
Uiing  clothes, 


of  Jlrsus  ©tjtfst. 

Jesus,  cradled  in  a  man- 
gtir, 

Jesus,  nourished  at  a  vir- 
gin's breast, 

Jesus,   manifesting  thy- 
self to  shepherds, 

Jesus,  submitting  to  the 
law  of  circumcision, 

Jesus,    adored     by    the 
Magi, 

Jesus,  presented  in  the  a^ 
Temple,  2 

Jesus,  received  into  the  | 
arms  of  the  just  Sim-  4 
eon,  I 

Jesus,  exiled  into  Egypt,  ,. 

Jesut.,  persecuted  by  •'* 
Herod, 

Jesus,    brought    up    at 
Nazareth, 

Jesus,  found  in  the  Tem- 
ple in  the  midst  of  llif  j 
Doctors, 
Jesds,    subject    to    thy 

Parents, 
Jesus,       baptized      bv 
John, 


6S8 


LITANY  OF  THT:  LIFE  OF  JESUS  CHUIST. 


Jesus,  tempted  in  the 
desert, 

Jesus,  choosing  for  thy 
disciples  the  poor  and 
ignorant, 
.  Jesus,  assisting  the  af- 
flicted, 

Jesus,  transfigured  on 
the  mountain, 

Jesus,  weeping  over 
Jerusalem, 

Jesus,  entering  Jerusa- 
lem as  King  of  peace, 

Jesus,  driving  the  buyers 
and  sellers  from  the 
Temple, 

Jesus,  washing  thy  dis- 
ciples* feet, 

Jesus,  eating  the  Pasch 
with  thy  disciples, 

Jesus,  giving  thy  Body 
for  food,  and  thy 
Blood  for  drink, 

Jesus,  praying  in  the 
Garden  of  Olives,* 

Jesus,  betrayed  by  Ju- 
das, 

Jesus,  hated  and  despite- 
ful ly  treated, 

Jesus,  scourged  and 
crowned  with  thorns, 

Jesus,  going  up  to  Cal- 
vary, 

Jesus,  crucified  between 
two  thieves. 


I 

St 

Co 


a* 


)f  the  ^ 
o 


Jesus,  made  the  scorn  of 

men, 
Jesus,  dying  upon   the 

cross, 
Jesus,   after  thy  death, 

going  down  into  hell, 
Jesus,    rising  again   for 

our  justification, 
Jesus,     ascending     into 

heaven, 
Jesus,   sitting  down   at 

the  right  har  ' 

Father, 
Jesus,    crowned      with  ^§ 

glory  and  honor, 
Jesus,  sending  down  on 

thy  disciples  the  Holy 

Ghost,  the  Paraclete, 
Jesus,  prei)aring  for  the 

just  an  eternal   king- 
dom. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Spare  us,  O  Lord  Jesua. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

uwav    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Graciously  hear  ws,  O  Lord 

Jesus. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

avvav    the    sins    of   the 

w»)rld. 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord 

Jesus. 


•  Ihia  liitaiiy  may  he  connected  with  tlie  fiillowlns?,  h  •  passini?  from 
Hils  asit-risk  tu  lliai  in  ihu  noxt  ptigw.  Taken  thud  tujrcther,  llict  li/riu 
one  coijiiououa  Liiaiiy. 


LITANY  OF 

Christ,  henr  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us, 

J  Ait  us  pray. 
O  God,  who  wiliest  not 
the  death,  but  the  conver- 
sion of  sinners ;  look  favor- 
ably on  thy  people,  who, 
honorinnr  the  humiliations 


THE  PASSION. 


6b9 


and  the  glories  of  thy  holy 
life,  fly  to  thy  refuge  with 
a  contrite  heart ;  and  in  thy 
merciful  kindness  turn  frcm 
"'*/';"',  famine,  pestiJenv^c, 
and  all  the  other  8cour"-es 
of  thine  anger.  Who  Tiv- 
est  and  reignest  forcvur 
and  ever.    Amen. 


Hftan^  of 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy, 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously    hear 
us. 

God  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer 

of  the  world, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God,     ^ 
Jesus,  the  Eternal  Wis-  I 

dom,  ,g 

Jesus,  conversing  vith  S 

men,  ^ 

Jesus,     hated    by  the  * 
world, 

Jesus,    sold    for    thirtv 

pieces  of  silver  '' 

R2  58* 


t|)e  |)assfon. 

*  Jesus,  prostrate  on  the 

ground  in  prayer, 
Jesus,   strengthened  by 

an  angel, 
Jesus,  in  thine    agony 
bathed    in    a    bloody 
sweat, 
Jesus,  betrayed  by  Judas 

with  a  kiss, 
Jesus,  bound  by  the  sol- 
diers, 

Jesus,  forsaken  by  thy  I 

disciples,  ^ 

Jesus,    brought     before  § 

Annas  and  Caiaphas,     g 

Jesus,  struck  by  a  ser- 

vant  on  the  face, 
Jesus,  accused  by  false 

witnesses, 
Jesus,  declared   worthy 

of  death, 
^«c.aa,  spifc  upon  m  liie 
face, 


690 


LITANY  OF  THE  PAS'^ION. 


Jesus,  blindfolded, 
Jesus,   smitten    on    the 

clieek, 
Jesus,  thrice  denied  by 

Peter, 
Jcv'ius,  delivered    up   to , 

IMKite, 
Jesus,      despised       and 

mocked  by  Herod, 
Jesus,  clothed  in  ii  wiiite 

garment, 
Jesus,  rejected  for  Barab- 

b.is, 
Jesus,  torn  with  scour- 
ges, 
Jesus,  bruised   for    our 

sins,  ^ 

Jesus,  esteemed  as  a  lep-  ^ 

er,  3 

Jesus,  covered    with    a  5 

purple  robe,  '^ 

Jesus,     crowned     with  s 

thorns,  p 

Jesus,  struck  with  a  reed 

upon  the  head, 
Jesus,  demanded  for  cru- 
cifixion by  the  Jews, 
Jesus,  condemned  to  an 

ignominious  death, 
Jesus,  given  up  to  the 

v^'ill    of     thine     ene- 
mies, 
Jesus,  loaded   with   the 

lieavy   weight  of  the 

cross, 
Jesus,  led  like  a  sheep 

to  the  slaughter, 
Jesus,    stripped  of   thy 

(garments, 


Jesus,  fastened  with  nails 
to  the  cross, 

Jesus,  wounded  for  our 
iniquities, 

Jesus,  [>raying  to  thy  Fa- 
ther for  thy  murder- 
ers, 

Jesus,  reputed  with  the 
wicked, 

Jesus,  blasphemed  and 
scoffed  at  on  the 
cross, 

Jesus,  reviled  by  the 
malefactor, 


Je 


sus,   promising 


Para- 


§5 


disc   to   the    penitent 
thief, 

Jesus,   commending   St. 
John  to  thy  Mother  as  3 
her  son,  J 

Jesus,  declaring  thyself'^ 
forsaken  by  thy  Fa-  3 
ther,  .S 

Jesus,  in  thy  thirst  given 
gall  and  vinegar  tc 
drink, 

Jesus,  testifying  thi^t  all 
things  written  con- 
cerning thee  were  ac- 
complished, 

Jesus,  commending  thy 
spirit  into  the  hands 
of  thy  Father, 

Jesus,  obedient  even  to 
the  death  of  the  cross, 

Jesus,  pierced  with  a 
lance, 

Jesus,  m.ade  a  propitia- 
tion for  us, 


LITANY  OF  THE  PASSION. 


Jesus,  t.'iken  down  from 
the  crosH, 

Jesus,  laid  in  the  sepul. 
clire, 

Jesus,  rising  gloriously 
tVoni  the  dead, 

Josus,  ascending  into 
heuven, 

Jesus,  our  Advocate  with 
the  Father, 

Jesus,  sending  down  on 
thy  disciples  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  Paraclete, 

Jesus,  exalting  thy  Mo- 
ther above  the  choirs 
of  Angels, 

Jesus,  who   shalt  come 

to  judge  the  living  and 
the  dead, 

Be  merciful. 

Spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Be  merciful. 

Graciously   hear  us^   O 

Lord. 
From  all  evil, 
From  all  sin, 
From  anger,  hatred,  and 

every  evil  will, 
From  war    famine,  and 

pestilence. 
From    all     dangers     of 

mind  and  body. 
From  everlasting  death. 
Through  thy  most  pure 

Conception, 
Through  thy  miraculous 

Nativity, 
Through     thy    hirable 

Circumcision, 


691 


^ 


Through  thy  Biiptism 
and  holy  Fasting, 

Through  thy  Labors  and 
Watchings, 

TVough  thy  cruel 
Scourging  and  Crown- 


I 

o 

0* 


2. 

Co 


§- 


Through  thy  Thirst,  and  ^ 

Tears,  and  Nakedness,  ? 
Tlirough    thy    precious  "C 

Death  and  Cross,  5^ 

Through     thy    glorious  |' 

Resurrection  and  As-  g 

cension,  •* 

Through     thy     sending 

forth  the  Holy  Ghost, 

the  Paraclete, 
In  the  day  of  Judgment, 
We  sinners. 
Beseech  Ihee,  hear  ns. 
That  thou  wouldst  spare 

us. 

That  thou  wouldst  par- 
don us. 

That      thou      wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  bring  us  ^ 
to  true  penance,  o 

That  thou  wouldst  % 
vouchsafe  mercifully  I 
to  pour  into  our  hear; s  i; 
the  grace  of  the  Holy  J5 
Spirit,  ;» 

That      thou      wouldst  § 
vouchsafe    to   defend 
and  propagate  thy  hoiy 
Church, 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  preserve 
and  increase  all  Bocie- 


> 

Tl 


eg 


092 


LITANY  OF  THE  I'ASSION. 


0^ 


ties  asHcrnbled  in  tl  y 
Holy  Njitno, 

Tluit  thou  wouldat 
voiicliHafe  to  beatow 
upon  us  true  peace, 
luuiiility,  and  charity, 

Tiiat       thou       wouidst 
vouchsat'e  to  gfive  us 
pcrsevorance  in  grace 
and   in  thy  holy  ser-  | 
vice,  § 

Tiiat  thou  wouidst 
vouchaafu  to  deliver 
us  from  unclean  ^ 
thoughts,  the  tempta-  I 
tioiis  of  the  devil,  and  g 
everlasting  damnation,  " 

That  thou  wouidst 
vouclis.ife  to  unite  us 
to  the  company  of  thy 
Saints, 

That  thou  wouidst 
vouchsafe  graciously 
to  hear  us. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world. 

Spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Liimb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world, 

Gracumsly  hear  us,  O  Lord. 

Jjiimb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
worii, 

Have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

Lord,  iiave  meny. 


Christ,  Jiave  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 

V.  We  adore  tlieo,  O 
Christ,  and  we  bless  thee. 

11.  Because  through  thy 
holy  Cross  thou  hast  ro- 
deemed  the  world. 

TiOt  us  pray. 

O  God,  who  for  the  re- 
demption of  the  world  wast 
pleased  to  be  born,  to  be 
circumcised,  to  be  rejected 
by  the  Jews,  to  be  betrayed 
by  the  traitor  Judas  with  a 
kiss,    to    be    bound    with 
thongs,   to    be    led   as  an 
innocent     lamb      to     the 
shiughter,  and  to  be  shame- 
fully presented  to  the  gaze 
of  Annas,  Caiaphas,  Pilate, 
and  Herod;  to  be  accused 
by   false    witnesses,  to   be 
insulted     with    scourginga 
and    revilings,   to    be   spit 
upon    and    crowned    with 
thorns,  to  be  bulfeted  ui)on 
the  face,  and  struck  with  a 
reed,  to  be  blindfolded,  to 
be  stripped  of  thy  clothes, 
to  be  fastened  with  nails  to 
the  cross,  to  be  hoisted  up 
thereon,    to    be    reckoned 
among  thieves,  to  have  gall 
and  vinegar  given  thee  to 
drink,  and   to   be    pierced 
with  a  lance  ;  through  these 
thy   most   hoi)    sufferings, 
WiiiCu    we,  tiiy    unvvortu/ 


Bervuntfl,  devoutly  call  to 
mind,  and  by  thy  holy  Cross 
and  by  thy  J)eath,  'deliver 
U8  (or  this  thy  servant  JM,  in 
his  agony)  from  the  pains 
of  liell,  and  vouehwafe  to 
cojiduct   us   whither    thou 


LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  CROSS. 


693 

didst  conduct  the  tliief  who 
was  crucified  with  thee. 
VV  lio,  with  the  Father  and 
tlie  Holy  ChoHt,  livest  and 
reif,mest,  God,  word  with- 
out end.    Amen. 


3Lftans  of  tlie 

Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Clirisl,  Inue  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously    hear 
us. 

God  the  Father  of  heav- 


en, 


§5 


4 


God  the  Son,  Redeemer  | 

of  the  world, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  'J'rinity,  one  God, 
Holy  Cross,  whereon    the 

Lamb     of      God      was 

offered  for   the    sins  of 

the  world, 
Deliver  and  save  us. 
Hofte  of  Christians,  &3 

Pledge  of  the  resurrec-  | 

tion  from  the  dead,        8 
Sheher  of  persecuted  in-  '- 

nocence,  ^ 


Guide  of  the  blind, 
Way  of  those  who  have 

g-one  astray, 
Stat}'  of  the  lame. 
Consolation  of  the  poor 
Restraint  of  the  power- 
ful. 

Destruction  of  the  proud, 
Rt'fuge  of  sinners, 
Ti-ophy  of  victory  over 
hell. 

Terror  of  demons, 

Mistress  of  youth,  ^ 

Succor  of  the  distressed,  ^ 

Hopeof  the  hopeless,      '^ 

Star  of  the  mariner. 

Harbor  of  the  wrecked, 

Rampr.rt  of  the  besieged, 

Father  of  orphans. 

Defence  of  widows. 

Counsel  of  the  just. 

Judge  of  the  wicked. 

Rest  of  the  afflicted, 

>^  axCgunrd  of  chi'dfiood, 

Strength  of  man[  ood. 


694 


LI  TANY  OF  THE  HOLT  CROSS. 


Last  hope  of  the  aged, 
Liffht  of  those  wlio  sit  in 

diirkness, 
Spleiulor  of  Itings, 
Civilizer  of  the  world, 
Buckler  iin penetrable, 
Wisdom  of  the  foolish, 
Liberty  of  slaves. 
Knowledge  of  the  igno- 
rant, 
Sure  rule  of  life, 
Heralded  by  prophets. 
Preached  by  apostles, 
Jlory  of  martyrs, 
Study  of  anchorites. 
Chastity  of  virgins, 
Joy  of  priests. 
Foundation        of       the 

Church, 
Salvation  of  the  world,  ^ 
Destruction  of  idolatry,  | 
StumblinfT-block  of  the 

Jews, 
Condemnation  of  th'^  un- 
godly, 
Sapi)ort  of  the  weak, 
Medicine  of  the  sick. 
Health  of  the  leprous, 
Sirength  of  the  paralyt- 
ics 
Bread  of  the  hungry, 
Fountain  of  those  that 

t!iir:.t, 
Clothing  of  the  naked. 
Lamb   of  God,  who   waat 
olfered  on  the  cross  for 
the  suiQ  of  the  world, 


(ft 


Spare  us,  O  Lord, 

Lamb  of  God,  wl'.o  wast 
oifered  on  the  cross  for 
the  sins  of  the  world, 

Graciously  hear  us,  ()  Lord, 

Lamb  of  God,  who  wast 
offered  on  the  cross  for 
the  sins  of  the  world, 

Haix  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

V.    We    adore    thee,  O 

Christ,  and  we  bless  thee. 
R.  Because  through  thv 

holy  Cross   thou   hast  re- 
deemed the  world. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who,  for  the  re- 
demption of  the  world,  wast 
pleased  to  be  born  in  a  sta- 
ble, and  to  die  upon  a  cross; 
O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  thy 
holy  Sufferings,  which  we, 
thy  unworthy  servants,  de- 
voutly call  to  mind,  by  thy 
holy  Cross,  and  by  thy 
Death,  deliver  us  from  the 
pains  of  hell,  and  vouch- 
safe to  conduct  us  whither 
thou  didst  conduct  the  thief 
who  was  crucified  with 
thee.  Who  livest  and 
reignest  eternally  in  heav- 
en.   Amen. 


I  :tany  of  the  resubrection. 


695 


iftanj  of  tlie 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Cliri-jt,  Imve  iiie'rey. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  luive  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Cliiist,  hear  us. 
Chtis/,  graciously  hear  vs. 
God  the  Futlier  of  Jicuv- 
en, 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer 

of  the  world, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  'J^inity,  one  God, 
Jesus,  Redeemer  of  mun-  . 

kind,  §5 

JesuH,  who  hast  cleansed  ^ 

us  by  thy  blood,  | 

Jesus,  Conqueror  of  sin  .^ 

and  death,  ^ 

Jesus,  the  Holy  One  and  ^ 

the  Just,  ~ 

Jesus,    the     First-Born 

from  the  dead, 
Jesus,  the  Second  Adam, 
Jesus,  the  Resurrection 

and  the  Life, 
Jesuy,    the    Author    of 

Life, 
Jesus,  the  Author  of  our 

salvation, 
Jesus,  the  God  of  Abra- 
liam,  and  of  Isaac,  and 
of  Jacob, 
Jesus,    who    by    death 
uldst  destroy  liim  who 


=0 


of 


3^c»urrecttim. 

had    the    empire 
death, 

Jesus,  who   didst   br'n^ 
life  and  immuruuiiv  to 

Jesus,    who    didst     lay 
down  thy  life  for  thy 
sheep, 
Jesus,  who  hadst  |)ower 
to   lay   it   down,  .-iiKl 
hadst  power  to  take  it 
up  again, 
Jesus,  who,  after    three 
days,  didst  ri.e  again 
from  the  dead, 
Jesus,    who    didst    rise  §5 
very  early  in  till' morn-  ^ 
iiig  on  the  tirsi  day  of  | 
the  week,  5 

Jesus,  who  didst  hasten 
lo    vihit    thy     bles.-ed 
Mother    in  '  her    soli- 
tude, 
Jesus,  who  didst  appear 
to     Mary     i\I;ig(l.,K.n 
while  it  was  yet  dark, 
Jesus,   who    didst    gra- 
ciously  console  her  in 
her  affliction, 
Jesus,  who    didst   send 
thy    angels     to     an- 
nounce to  the  women, 
that  thou  wast   risen 
as  thou  hadst  siiid, 
.'esus,  who   didst   sufler 
thyself  to  be  ^een  of 


o 


696 


LITANY  01  THE  KESLKUKCTION. 


the  women,  iirid  to  le 
adored  by  tlieiii, 

Jesus,  who  diilst  appear 
to  Peler,  the  chief  of 
the  apostles, 

Jesus,  who  didst  appear, 
ill  another  shape,  to 
the  t\vt>  disciples  yo- 
ing  to  Etninaus, 

Jestis,  who  didst  make 
thyself  known  unto 
tliein  in  the  breaking 
of  bread, 

Jesus,  who  didst  appear 
to  tlie  eleven,  saying. 
Peace  be  unto  von,       > 

Jesus,  who  didst  breathe  a"        I 
upon  tiienj,  and   give  ^ 
unio   them    the  lloly  | 
Ghost,  ^ 

Jesus,  who  didst  confirm  o 
the  faith  of  Thomas.  J 
by  showing  unto  him  ? 
thy  hands  and  thy  feet, 

Jesus,  who  didst  show 
thyself  again  to  thy 
disciples,  at  the  sea  of 
Tiberias, 

Jesus,  who  didst  com- 
mission l*eter  to  feed 
thy  lambs  and  thy 
sheep, 

Jesus,  who  didst  con- 
verse vviJi  thy  disci- 
ples, upon  the  mount- 
ain of  Galilee, 

Jesus,  who  wast  seen  by 
more  than  five  hundred 
bretlireu  at  once, 


JesuH,  who  wast  seen  by 
James, 

Jesus,  who  didst  go  in 
and  out  among  thy 
apostles,  speaking  to 
them  of  the  kingdom 
of  God,  and  eating 
with  them, 

Jesus,  who  didst  lead 
them  out  as  fir  as 
IJethany,  and,  while 
they  looked  on,  w.ist 
carried  up  to  heaven, 

Jesus,  who  shalt  come 
again  with  great  power 
and  glory,  to  judge  the 
living  and  the  dead, 

Jesus,  Son  of  God, 

We  sinners. 

Beseech  lliee,,  hear  us. 

That  we  may  put  olf  the 
old  man  with  his  acts, 

That  we  may  put  on  the 
new  man,  who  is  ci'ca- 
ted  in  justice  and  ho- 
liness of  truth, 

That  we  may  walk  in 
newness  of  life. 

That  we  may  grow  in 
grace,  and  in  the 
knowleage  of  thee. 

That  we  may  persevere 
unto  the  end, 

That,  having  risen  with 
thee,  we  may  die  no 
n  ore, 

That  we  may  attain  unto 
the  resurrection  of  the 
just, 


ft 


I •" 


VV.lHt 

.^ 

^ 

/oil, 
•oiiie 

o 
s 

(Kver 

e  the 

la, 

r. 

r  the 

actH, 

n  tlie 

CIVJl- 

1  lio- 

k   in 

w  ill 
the 

evere 

r 

with 

e   no 

unto 

>f  the 

LITANY  OF  THE  RESUPilECTION. 
Tlj.lt 


tf.  u  woultlst 
voucliHunj  to  feed  us 
contJMu.illy  v/iLh  the 
bre.iij  of  hfe, 
Hmt  thou  wouldnt  re- 
kmw  tin;  body  of  our 
lowliM('HH,nnd  luirke  it 
like  unto  tiie  body  of 
\\\y  Klory, 

1  iiut  we  nijiy  have  con- 
lidence  belbrc  thee  at 

riJl7r3,ehold  thy        '^l^XZZ' 

laee  with  lov  5h    fn- 

rhatvv..  .,....,  iL  .,i...„j  <^^    ^'\r^>^t^graci()usly  hear  us. 

V.  Christ  is  risen.  Alle- 
luia. 

R-  He  is  risen  indeed, 
and  huth  ap|)eared  unto 
Simon.    Alleluia. 


697 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

ttwav    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
i^unb  of  God,  wiio  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

W(n-ld, 
(iraciousiy  hear  us,  O  Lord, 
l^anib  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

World, 
Ilave  7nercy  on  us. 


That  We  may  be  placed  c> 
on  thy  ri^^rht  Jiund  in  ^ 
the  judtrment,  ^ 

That  we  may  heiw  those  S* 
words  of  joy  :  Come,  |* 
ye  blessed  of  my  Fa-  V, 
tlier,   j)ossess   ye    the  a 
kingdom  prejiared  for  g 
you  fi(.m  the  founda-  •" 
tion  of  the  world, 
Tiiat  thou  wouldst  give 
ua  part  in  thy  heavenly 
glory. 

That  thou  wouldst  give 

i"est  and  peace  to  the 

faithful  de])arted, 
That  with  them  we  may 

obtain  everlasting  life, 
ihat  We   may  be  with 

thee    always,    forever 

and  ever, 


Let  us  pray. 

p  God,  who,  by   thine 
oniy-begotten     Son,    luist 
(this  day)  opened  the  pas- 
sage  to    eternity,  throu^rh 
his     victory     over    deatS ; 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee, 
so   to  confirm   us   by   thy 
grace,  that  we  may  walk  in 
all  our  ways  like  those  who 
have  been  redeemed   from 
sin.      Through    tlie    same 
Jesus    Christ    our    Lorfi.   I 
Amen.  J 


59 


tttsmOeiimimHmmsrjrximmtatt 


698 


LITANY  OF  JESUS  GLOKIFIED. 


n 


ILltauB  of  Jesus  6;lor(ffeTJ. 
Lord,  liave  mercy.  ers,  triumpning    over 


Lord,  hace  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  luue  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  luue  mercy. 
Clirist,  hear  us. 
Cfirisl,  grac'uiudy  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, 
God  tlie  Son,  Redeemer 

of  the  world, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Htdy  Trinity,  one  God, 
Jesus,  King  of  Glory, 
Jesus,  Jiord  and  Christ, 
Jesus,  Prince   and  Sav- 
iour, tj; 
Jesus,  blessed  and  only  | 
nii-rhty,       ,    ^       .       § 
Jesus,  who  only  hast  im-  j^ 
mortality,                      "^ 
Jesus,  who  didst  ascend  | 
into  heaven,  g 
Josus,  who  didst  ascend  ^ 
above   the  stars  into 
the  heaven  of  heavens, 
Jesus,  who  didst  ascend 
to  thy  Father  and  our 
Father,  to  thy  God  and 
our  God, 
Jesus,  who  ledst  captiv- 
ity captive, 
Jesus,   who    despoilcdst 
principalities  and  pow- 


them, 

Jesus,  who   art  exalted 
by  the  right  hand  of 
God, 
Jesus,  who   art   exalted 
far  above  all  [)i-incipal- 
ity  and  i)ower, 
Jesus,  to  whouj  all  pow- 
er is  given  in  heaven 
and  earth, 
Jesus,  who  art  seated  at 
the  right  hand  of  the 
Father,* 
Jesus,  who  art  crowned 
with  glory  and  honor, 
Jesus,  who  art  glorified 
with  the  glory  which 
tlum   hadst   with   the 
Father      before      the 
world  was, 
Jesus,  who  art  glorified, 
in  thy  Sacred  Human- 
ity, at  the  right  hand 
of    the    Majesty    on 
high, 
Jesus,  who   must  reign 
till  thou  hast  put  all 
things  under  thy  feet, 
Jesus,  whose  throne   is 

forever  and  ever, 
Jesus,   who   art    adored 
by  all  the  Angels  of 
God, 
Jes  iH,  wixo  art  anointed 


LITANY  01   JESUS  GLOKIFIED. 


6i^9 


with  the  oil  of  ghid- 
ncHs    above    thy   I'el- 

loWH, 

JcKUH,  who  nrt  the  hap- 
piriuHM  of  tho  Ble8He(l, 

Jesu.s.  In  whoso  presence 
is  lite, 

JesuH,  who  hast  opened 
the  kln^r(loni  of  heav- 
en to  all  believers, 

Jesns,  who  hast  entered 
into  heuven  itself  for 
ns, 

Jesus,  the  Mediator  of 
the  New  Testament, 

Jesus,our  H;<rhl*riest  for- 
ever, aeeordin^r  to  the  ^ 

order  of  Melchisedei'h    | 

Jesus,  who  always  livest  § 
to  make  intercession  3 
for  us,  **=: 

Jesus,  who  art  able   to  § 
save  forever  those  that  .5 
come    unto    God    by 
thee, 

Jesus,  Head  over  all  th* 
Church, 

Jesus,  who  didst  send 
down  the  Holy  Ghost 
on  thy  disciples, 

Jesus,  who  didst  promise 
that  whatsoever  we 
asked  in  thy  name 
tiiou  wouldst  do  it, 

Jesus,  who  art  ^rone  up 
into  heaven,  and  yet 
art  present  with  i.s  in 
the  Sjicrument  of  the 
Altar, 


Jesus,  who  didst  -'ssumc 
thy     blessed     Mother 
with  glory  into  heav- 
en, 
Jesus,  who  didst  crown 
her  wiih  the  bri«r|itest 
diadem  of  glory, 
Jesus,  who  art  g(»iie  to 
prepare  a  place  for  us, 
Jesus,  who   shalt  come 
again  in  like  manner 
as  thou  vventest  awav, 
Jesus,  who  didst  promise 
new    heavens    and    a 
new     earth,    wherein 
dwelleth  justice, 
Jesus,   who    livust    for- 
ever, 
Jesus,  Son  of  God, 
We  sinners. 
Beseech  Ihee,  hear  us. 
That  we  may  seek   tho 
things  that  are  above, 
and    not    the    things 
that  are  upon  earth,'' 
That       thou       wouldst 
cleanse       our       con- 
sciences   from     dead 
works    to    serve    the 
living  God, 
Tiiat  we  may   live   the 
rest  of  our 'time  in  the 
flesh,  not  after  the  de- 
sires of  men,  but  ac- 
cording to  the  will  of 
God, 
That  thou  wouldst  dwell 
in  our  hearts  bv  faith 
That  thou  wouldst  come 


3 


Cut 


700 


LITANY  OF  JESUS  OLOniFIED. 


unto  US,  and  make  thy 
abode  with  us, 
Tliut  wo  may  liold  fast 
the  confession  of  our 
hope   without  wuver- 

That  thou  wouldst  pour 
down  thy  benedictions 
upon  thy  Church, 

That  tJiou  wouldst  order 
all  things  for  the  good 
of  them  that  love  thee, 

That  thou  wouldst  draw 
all  men  unto  thee,         ^ 

That  thou   wouldst  fill  '»' 
our  hearts  with  love  I" 
and  devotion   to   thy 
moat  holy  Mother, 

That  thou  wouldst  givj 
us  coMtidonce  in  the 
pr.iyers  of  all  thy 
{Saints, 

That  thou  wouldst  come 
again  and  take  us  to 
thyself,  that  where 
thou  art,  we  may  be 
also. 

That,  when  thou  shalt 
appear,  we  may  re- 
ceive a  never-fading 
crown  of  glory. 

That  we  may  behold  thy 

glory, 
That  in  thy  light  wo  may 

see  light, 
That  thou  wouldst  have 

mercy  on  the  soiula  of 

the  faithful  departed. 
That  thou   wouldst  let 


the  light  of  th)'  coun- 
tenance    shine    upon  ^ 

them,  o^ 

That  thou  wouldst  admit  i 

them  to  the  joy  of  the  |. 

beatific  vision,  §; 

That  thou  wouldst  has-  J5 

ter.  the  day  of  thy  ap-  '^. 

pea  ring,  a 

That  thou  wouldst  hear  g 

US  from  thy  holy  place,  •" 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   tho 

world. 
Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  Cod,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

awav    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  gracious! ij  hear  us. 

V.  God  is  ascended  with 
jubilee.     Alleluia. 

R.  And  the  Lord  with 
tho  sound  of  the  trumpet. 
Alleluia. 


Let  us  pray. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
Almighty  God,  that  we  who 
believe  that  thine  only-be- 
gotten Son  hath  ascended 
(this  day)  into  heaven,  may 
QurH'-'lve-s  also  in  heart  am! 


lun- 

ipun 

S 

Imit 

'the 

^ 

has- 

J5 

1 

may 


LITANY  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMrlNT.  7ul 

mln(l    thither   ascend,  nnd   Through    tho  same  Lord 
dwell   111    heavenly   places.    &c.  * 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lo?v/,  iiave  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  hare  mercy. 
Chri.st,  hear  us. 


artanj?  jf  tfie  33lessctr  Sncrament. 


Super-substantial  Bread, 
Word  made  flesh,  dwell- 

ing  in  us, 
Sacred  Host, 
Chalice  of  benediction, 
Mystery  of  faith. 
Most  high  and  adorable 


Chrisl  graciously  hear  us.  Sacrament, 

God  the  Father  of  iieav-    Most  holy  of  all  sacri 


en. 

Hare  mercy  on  us. 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer 

of  the  world, 
God  the  IJoly  Ghost, 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 
Living  Bread,  that  earn- 
est down  from  heaven. 
Hidden   God   and    Sav- 

ioiir. 
Corn  of  the  elect, 
Wine,   whose   fruit 

virgins, 
BrelB    of    tatness, 

royal  Dainties, 
Perj)etual  Sacritice, 
Clean  Oblation, 
Lamb -without  spot, 
Most  pure  Feast, 
Food  of  Angels, 
Hidden  Manna, 
Memorial  of  the  wonders 


are 


ana 


2 

I 


Of  God, 


59* 


fices. 
True  Propitiation     r  the 

living  and  the      ad, 
Heavenly    Antidote     a- 

isinniii   the  poison   of 

sin,      • 

Most  wonderful  of  all 
miracles. 

Most  holy  ^.^mmemora- 
tion  of'thePastiun  of 
Christ, 

Gift,  transcending  all  ful- 
ness. 

Special  INfemorial  of  di- 
vine love, 

AtHuence  of  divijie  boun- 
ty, 

Most  august  and  ho)v 
Mastery, 

Medicine  of  hnmortality. 

Tremendous  and  life- 
giving  Sacrament, 

l?r6au  lijade  nirAi  by  Ihe 


702 


LITANY  or  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT. 


•^ 


oiiinipoience    of    the 

Word, 
Uiil)l()(»dy  Sacrifice, 
Our  Fe.ist  at  oneo   and 

our  Fcllovv-<,aiost, 
Sweotest     IJanquet,    at 

wliicli   Ai)<rels   luiiiiB-  ^ 

ter, 
Sacrament  of  piety, 
Bond  of  charily, 
Priest  and  Victim,  ^ 

Spiritual  Sweetness  tast-  s 

ed  in  its  proper  source,  ^ 
Refreshment     of     holy 

8ouls, 
Viatifum  of  such  as  die 

in  the  Lord, 
Pledge  of  future  glory, 
Be  merciful. 
Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Be  merciful. 

Graciously  hear  iiSy  O  Lord. 
From  an  unwortiiy  recep- 
tion   of   thy  Body  and 

Bl(»od, 
O  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From   the  lust    of  the 

flesh, 
From   the  lust    of   the 

eyes,  '^ 

From  the  pride  of  life,      ^ 
From  every  occasion  of  J^ 

sin,  ^ 

Through      the      desire,  5: 

wherewith  thou  didst  ^ 

desire  to  eat  this  Pass-  g 

over  with  thy  disciples, 
Through   that  profound 

humility,     wherewith 


thou  didst  wash  tlieiir 
feet. 

Through  that  ardent 
charity,  whereby  thou 
didst  institute  this  di- 
vine Sacrament, 

Through  thy  preci'Mis 
Blood,  which  thou 
hayt  left  us  on  our 
altars. 

Through  the  Five 
Wounds  of  this  thy 
most  holy  Body,  which 
thou  didst  receive  for 
us, 

We  sinners. 

Beseech  Ihee,  hear  us. 

That  thou  wonldst 
vouchsafe  to  presewe 
and  increase  our  faith 
reverence,  and  devo- 
tion towards  this  ad- 
mirable Sacrament, 

That  thou  wonldst 
vouchsafe  to  conduct 
us,  through  a  true  con- 
fession of  our  shis,  to 
a  freijuent  reception 
of  the  holy  Eucharist, 

That  thou  woufflst 
vouchsafe  to  deliver 
us  from  all  heresy,  per- 
fidy, and  blindness  of 
heart. 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  impart  to 
us  the  precious  and 
heavenly  fruits  of  this 
most  holy  Sacrament^ 


3a 


LITANY  OF  THE  SACRED  HEaRT  OF  JESUS.  703 

That  at  the  hour  of  death  -       v   t».^    j-i.    . 
thou  wouldHtstreS    ^   Brll/l     ^1'^'*  ^'^  *''""^ 
en,  and  defend  n^lly  f   JJ/.l^i^/--  ^— •     [Al- 

K.  Containing    in   itself 
all  sweetness.     [Alleluia.] 

Let  us  pray. 
O  God,  who  in  this  won- 
aertul  Saenunent  hast  left 
ws  a  inenioriai  of  thy  Pas- 


,,     ..„  „^  „y  ^ 

tins    heavenly    Viati-  ? 

cum,  >• 

Son  of  God,  '^ 

lianib  of  God,  who  takest 

avvay    the    sina    of   the 

world, 
Spare  v.s,  O  Lord.  ^^  ^  . 

Liimb  of  God,  who  takest  sion  •    trrmt     «,      r 

away    the    sins    of   the   X-e'tIn   u^  m         "'"""^ 
world,  Y'.,  '"''"^e  may  so  wor- 


World, 
Have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christy  graciously  hear  us, 


un  *"V.^  ""^'^^y  '•^'deinption. 
Who  Iivest  and  reignesl, 
'joa,  forever  and  ever. 
Amen. 


artanj  f^f  tfie  &ntxen  mtavt  of  Swus. 

Lord  have  mercy.  Heart  of  Jesus, 

Christ,  have  nierey. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lortl,  luive  mercy. 
Chriyt,  hear  us. 
Christ, graciouslyhear  us.  ^ 
God  the  Father  of  heav-  § 


Heart  of  Jesus,  hypo- 
staticjilly  united  with 
the  Word  of  God,        155 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Sanctu-  s 
ary  of  the  Divinity,        J 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Temple  ! 
of  the  Holy  Triniiy,     -^ 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Abyss  S 
r^A\u    0       T^    ,  s        of  wisdom, 

God  tl,e  Holy  Gho^,_      i    hS'oTjIu^,  Throno 
Huly  xriiiiiy,oneGod,    ^        of  mercy,       '  ^'^''^'^ 


en, 


S 


704 


LITANY  OF  THF  SACRED  HEART  OF  JESUS. 


Heart  of  Jesus,  Treasure 

iiiexhaustibli^, 
Heart  of  JesuH,  of  whose 

fulness   we    have    all 

received, 
Heart    of     Jesus,     our 

Peace  and  our  Atoue- 

moiit, 
Heart   of  Jesus,  Model 

of  all  vu'tues. 
Heart  of  Jesus,  infinitely 

loving,  and   intiiiitelv 

worthy  of  love. 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Fountain 

cf  water  springing  up 

into  everlasting  life, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  in  which  ^ 

the    Father    is     well  ^ 

pleased,  2 

Heart  of  Jesus,  the  Pro- J 

pitiation  for  our  sins,    g 
Heart    t)f    Jesus,    filled  ^ 

with  bitterness  for  our  ^ 

sakes, 
He.irt  of  Jesus,  sorrow- 
ful in  the  Garden  even 

unto  death, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  saturated 

with  revilings, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  wounded 

with  love, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  pierced 

with  a  lance, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  'exhaust- 
ed of  thy  blood  upon 

tile  Cross, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  bruised 

for  our  sins, 
ttcarL  )i  'U3US,  siijI  out" 


raged  by  ungratefu. 
men  in  the  most  holy 
Sacrament  of  love. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Refuge 
of  sinners. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Strength 
of  the  weak. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Comfort 
of  the  afflicted. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Persever- 
ance of  the  just. 

Heart   of  Jesus,   Salva- 
tion of  them  that  hope  4 
in  thee. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Hope  of 


? 

« 

(« 

S 

5 


them  that  die  in  thee, 


Heart   of    Jesus,   sweet 

Support  of  those  who 

worship  thee, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  our  Help- 
er  in  our    many  and 

great  tribulations. 
Heart  of  Jesus,  delight 

of  all  the  Saints, 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

v/orld. 
Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Graciously     hear    us,    0 

Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of  the 

world. 
Have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Ci — :..i -• 7..  I ... 
m  loi,  ^  ruciuusiy  ncur  ua, 


LITANY  OF  THE  8ACRE1  HEART  OF  MARY.  705 

R.  Muke  «u    ho^rt  like     hi      ^'"'.T  "^^"  '^  "^'"^ 

untc  thy  Heart  '  hi^'^T.  ^"*^"^«   ^'"^^ 

jr   xcttrt.  "»8  love  hath  bestowed  upon 

Let  us  pray.  H^'  t^  ^^^  '"^^y  <i^'«''  enjoy 

Grant,  wo  beseech  thee  om  '"T|"'""'!.''r  "'"<^ 

Almighty  God,  that,  T^  cSt  our  L,'!??  "f  """" 

woraliipping  the  most  m.  ^""'-    •*■"*"• 


Lord,  li  v 
Lord,  have  mercy, 
Christ,  have  inerey. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  nierey. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 


iins  of  tfit  Samu  mtavt  of  iWar^. 

-«»'cy.  Heart   of   Mary,  taber 


of   God  inear- 


nacle 
nate, 

Heart  of  Mary,  immacu- 
late from  thy  creation. 

Heart  of  Mary,  full   of 
grace. 


'  -—  ffrace, 

thri-s/,  graciously  hear  us.     Heart  of  IVf-nnr    ii        j 
God  the  Father  o'f  heav.  among  I'l'.^i^l'j;'^^'' 

Heart  of  Mary,  throne  of  ^^ 
glory,  J 

Heart  of  Mary,  abyss  of  '^ 
humility,  > 

Heart  of  Mary,  holocaust  « 


(jod  the  Father  of  heav 
en, 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  !5:! 
of  the  world,  § 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,       ^ 
[Joiy  Trinity,  one  God,     ^ 
Heart  of  Mary, 
Heart  of  Mary,  accordlnff 

to  the  Heart  of  God, 
Heart  of  Mary,  united  to  k- 

the  Heart  of  Jesus,       2 
Heart  #'f  Murj',  organ  of  "^ 

the  .ioly  Ghost,  .^ 

Heart  of  Mary,  sanctuary  « 

of   the    Divine   '»^--"    * 

It), 

82 


rin- 


of  divine  love. 
Heart  of  Mary,  fastened 

to  the  cross  with  Jo. 

8U8  crucified. 
Heart  of  Mary,  comfort 

of  the  afflicted, 
Hejirt  of  Mary,  refuge  of 

sinners, 
i*van,  oi  iuury,  nope  of 

the  agoniziiig. 


706 


LITANY  CfF  THE  IMMACULAIE  CONCEPTION. 


Heurt    of    Mary,    seat    of 

mercy, 
Praij  f<tr  un. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

aw;iy    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of    the 

worid, 
Gracioudy  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of    the 

world, 
Have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us.         , 
Christ,      graciously      hear 

V.  Immaculate  Mary, 
meek  and  humble  of 
heart. 

R.  Make   our  heart  ac- 


cording to  the  Heart  cf  Je- 
sus. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  most  merciful  God, 
who,  for  the  salvation  of 
siitners  and  the  refuge  of 
the  miserable,  wast  pleased 
tliat  the  immaculate  Heart 
of  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary 
should  be  most  like  in  char- 
ity and  pity  to  the  Divine 
Heart  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ;  grant  that  we,  who 
commemorate  this  most 
sweet  and  loving  Heart,  may, 
by  the  merits  and  interi-Cb- 
sion  of  the  same  blessed  Vir- 
gin, merittobe  found  accord- 
ing to  the  Heart  of  Jesus. 
Through  the  same  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


Hftans  o(  ij)t  fimmaculale  CItonceptfon. 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Chrisit,  have  mercy.. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christy  graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father,  Source  of 

all  sanctity. 
Have  m^rcy  on  us. 


God  the  Son,  increated 

Siinctity,  ^ 

God    the    Holy    Ghost,  g 

Spirit  of  Sanctity,         j^ 
Most  sacred  Trinity,  one  ^ 

God, 
Holy  Marv,  immaculate,  *i3 
Virgin    of   virgins,    im-^ 

maculate,  s^ 

Holy  Virgin,  by  predes-  ^ 

tlnation  immaculate,     S 


r 


/^ 

!^ 

y,om 

i* 

ulate, 

•tj 

• 

•< 

,    iin- 

a 

««j 

*> 

•edes- 

i| 

ate, 

1 

Ijtant  of  the  immaculate  conception. 


Holy  Virorin.  in  thy  con- 
•!«^ption  iininnculate, 

Holy  Virir'm,  after  thy 
conception  immacu- 
late, 

Dau^rhtcr  of  the  Father, 
inimaculate, 

Moiher  of  the  Son,  im- 
maculate, 

Spouse  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  immaculate, 

Seat  of  the  most  Holy 
T.'iniiy,  imm  iciilate, 

Ima^re  of  the  Wisdom  of 
Ood,  immaculate, 

Davvn  of  the  Sun  of  Jus- 
tice, immaculate, 

Uv'mg  ark  of  the  body  ^3 
o^'    Ciirist,     immacu-  -I 


707 


Star  of  the  world,  im- 
maculate, 
Impre«>rnablo    tower    of 
tlie   Church    militant,  ' 
Hiimacul.ite, 
Rose  amid  thorns,  im- 
macu laic, 
Olive  of  the   fields,  im- 
maculate, 
Model  of  all   perfection, 

immaculate, 
Cause  of  our  iiope,  im- 
maculate. 
Pillar  of  our  faith,  im- 
maculate, 
Source   of   divine   love. 

immaculate. 
Sure  sign  of  our  salva-  ^J 
tion,  imniaculate,  ^ 


late,  '     .:;^        ;|"'Mmmaculate,  ^ 

'  -1  attern  ot  holy  poverty   ^ 


Guide  to  Jesus,  immacu- 
late, 

Virgin,  triumphing  over 
original  sin,  immacu- 
late, 

Virgin,  crushing  the  head 
of  the  serpent,  immac- 
ulate, 

Queen  of  heaven  and 
earth,  immaculate, 

Gate  of  the  heavenly 
Jerusalem,  immacu- 
late. 

Dispenser  of  graces,  im- 
maculate, 

Spouse  of  St.  Joseph, 
WQinaculate, 


immaculate. 

School  of  devotion,  im- 
maculate, 

Abode  of  chaste  mod- 
esty, immaculate, 

Anchor  of  oar  salvation, 
immaculate. 

Light  of  Angels,  immac- 
ulate. 

Crown  of  Patriarchs,  im- 
maculate. 

Glory  of  Prophets,  im- 
maculate, 

■Lady  and  Mistress  of 
Apostles,  immaculate, 

Support  of  Martyrs,  im. 
maculate, 


708 


LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  NAME  OF  MARY. 


Stnmgth  of  Ccnfessors, 
imju.ioulute, 

DiadtMU  of  Virgins,  im- 
maculate, 

Splendor  of  all  Saints, 
imniaeulale, 

Sanclity  of  all  Clu'istians, 
iuiniaculate, 

Oonip.mion  of  devout 
souls,  immaculate,         T 

Joy  of  those  who  hope  ,2 
in  thee,  immaculate,     x 

Health  of  the  sick,  im-  "< 
maculate,  S 

Advocate  of  sinners,  im- 
maculate. 

Terror  of  heretics,  im- 
maculate, 

Protectress  of  all  man- 
kind, immaculate. 

Patroness  of  those  who 
honor  thee,  immacu- 
late, 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world. 

Spare  ms,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world. 

Graciously  hear  ws,  O  Lord. 


Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Ilace  mercy  on  us. 

V.  In  thy  conception,  O 
Virgin  Mary,  thou  wast  im- 
maculate. 

R.  iVay  for  us  to  the 
Father,  whose  Son  Ji-sus, 
conceived  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  thou  didst  bring 
forth* 

Let  us  pray. 

O  Almigiity  and  Eternal 
God,  who  didst  prepare  for 
thy  Son  a  worthy  habita- 
tion, by  the  immaculate  con- 
ception of  the  blessed  Vir- 
gin Mary  ;  we  beseech  thee, 
that,  as  thou  didst  preserve 
her  from  every  stain  of  sin, 
through  the  merits  of  the 
pre-ordained  atonument  of 
Jesus  Christ,  so  thou 
wouldst  grant  that  we  also 
may  conie  without  spot  to 
thee.  Through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Am'^n. 


Hftanj  of  tj)e  JUoIg  Name  of  i^arj. 

Lord,  have  mercy.  /  Christ,  have  mercy. 

Loi-dy  have  mercy.  Christy  have  mercy. 

*  Pope  Pius  VI.  granted  sjs  indulgence  of  one  hundred  days,  t^  bs 
(ained  each  time  the  above  venicle  is  recited  with  devotion  and  contrition 


LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  NAME  OF  MART. 


Mary,     reposing 
ml  Wisdoj 


701i 
with 


I^rd,  hare  mercy. 

Jjord^  have  mercv.  ril'      --i'"^'"a 

Son  Of  Mary,  hear  ua  ivf    ^'"^^  ^i«tioin, 

Heavenly'     Father,     of  ^  ^^?7,'  ^2^^""^  with  tliy 

whom     Mary    is    tho  i  ,,«"'>' Son,                   ^ 

Daughter,     ^          *^' J  ^^^^'•>^'    Pn-rccd     with    a 

Eternal  Word,  of  whom  3  ^r7'"[    of  sorrow, 

Mary  is  the  Mother      ^  f  ^'  ^T  ''''^^  ^  erueJ 

Holv    Spirit,  of   vl}  ;m  ^  M^Tt         .  , 

.Mary  is  the  Spouse,  thA^'"'^^''^     ^^^n 


Mary  is  the  Spouse, 
Divine  Trinity,  of  whom 
Mary    h    the    Hand- 
maij, 

Mary,  Mother  of  the  liv- 
ing" God, 
Mary,  Daughter  of  the 

Light  Eternal, 
Mary,  our  light, 
Mary,  our  sister, 
Mary,  flower  of  Jesse, 
Mary,  issue  of  kings, 


I 


Mary,    chief    wo?k'    ofS    m.u!'  ^^•'"^Phan: 
God,        '  ""^  ?   ll^'y^  blessed  queen, 


God, 

Mary,    the    beloved    of  ^ 
God, 

Miry,  immaculate  virdn 
Mary,  all  tair,  ^    ' 

M'lry,  light  in  darkness, 
Mary,  our  sure  rest, 
Mary,  house  of  God, 
Mary,  sanctuary  of  the 
Lord, 

Mary,  altar   of  the   D^*. 

vinity,     , 
Mary,  Virgin  Mother, 

Mary  embracing  thy  In- 
tant  God, 

60 


to  death, 
Mary,  bereft  of  all  con- 
solation, 
Mary,  submissive  to  the 

hiw  of  God, 
Mary,   standing  by   the 

cross  of  Jesus,  ^>, 

Mary,  our  lady,  2 

Mary,  our  queen,  ^^ 

Mary,  queen  of  glory,      ? 
Mary,    glory      of    ^'he  S 
Church  triumphant,       ' 


Mjiry,   advocate   of   the 

thurch  militant, 
Mary,  queen  of  mercy, 
Mary,  consoler    of   the 

Church  suffering, 
Mary,  exalted  above  the 

Angels, 
Mary,     crowned      wdth 

twelve  stars, 
Miiry,  fair  as  the  moon, 
Mary,  bright  as  the  sun, 
Mary,    distinguished    a- 

bove  all, 
Mary,  seated  at  the  ritrht 
hand  of  Jesug,       "® 


710 


LITANY  OF  THE  LIFE 


Mary,  our  hope, 
Miiry,  our  swootnoas, 
M  ry,  jjlory   of  Jeruaa- 

leui, 
IM.iry,  joy  of  larnel, 
IVI.'iry,  lumor  of  our  pco- 

M  iry,  our  T^ady  of  tlin 
liiunacuhito  Concep- 
tion, 

Alary,  our   Lady  of  the  ^ 
Assutnptioii,  ^ 

Mary,  our  Lady  of  Dolors,  '^ 

Mary,  our  Lady  of  Mer-  J 

Mary,  our  Lady,  Star  of 

the  8ca, 
Mary,  our  Lady  of  the 

Rosary, 
Mary,  our  Lady  of  Vic- 
tory, 
^lary,  our  Lady  of  La 

Trappe, 
^[a^y,  ou.  Lady  of  Mount 

Carmel, 
Lamb   of  God,  who  didst 

rejoice  Mary, 
Spare  vs,  O  Lord  Jesus. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  didst 

ttffllct  Mary, 


Grdciously  hear  uSy  O  Lord 

Jesus. 
Lamb  of  God,   who   didst 

glorify  Mary, 
Have  mercy  on  ms,  O  I  ord 

Jesus. 
Son  of  Mary,  iiear  us. 
Son  of   Mary,    graciously 

Vmr  us. 

V.  I  will  declare  thy 
name  unto  my  brethren. 

R.  I  will  praiae  thee  in 
the  assembly  of  the  faith- 
ful. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  Almijrhty  God,  who 
beholdcst  thy  .servants  earn- 
estly di'siruus  to  place  them- 
selves under  the  shadow  of 
the  name  and  protection  of 
the  most  holy  Virgin  Mary ; 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee, 
that,  by  her  charitable  inter- 
cession, we  may  be  deliv- 
ered from  all  evil  on  earth, 
and  may  arrive  at  everlast- 
ing joys  in  heaven.  Through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


Hftans  of  Ifje  3lffe  of  tje  aUlesurTi  Vfrfl'in. 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Cluriat,  have  mercy. 


Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercv. 
Lord,  ham  mercy 


OF  IHfi  BLES.-RP  VIKOIN  MARY. 


%>hrist,  hear  U8 
Cli.ri.s(,(rraciousty  hfar  us. 
God  thu  Father  of  heav- 
en, fct; 

God  the  Son,  R<;decmer  I 
of  the  world,  ^ 

God  the  Ilojy  Ghoat,        ^ 
n<»ly  Triniiy,  one  God, 
Holy  Mary, 

Holy  Vir<rin,Hprunnr from 
tiie  ruce  of  David, 

Holy  Virgin,  esptjused  to 

the  just  Joseph, 
Holy  yir«rin,  bound  by 

iin   hiviuluble  vow  of 

clwiHtity, 
Holy  Virgin,  glori(Hisly 

Hill  u ted    by    the    An- 

i?el, 
Holy     Vh-gin,    full     of  . 

grace,  !^ 

Holy     Virgin,     blessed  'I 

> 


7U 


S- 

>* 

^ 


among  all  vvon>en. 
Holy  Virgin,  eoneeiving 

by  the  operation  of  the 

Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  Virgin,  bearing  in 

thy   womb   the  Man- 
God, 
Holy  Virgin,  Mother  of 

the  liord, 
Holy  Virgin,  INfother  of 

the  true  Solomon, 
Holy  Virgin,  visiting  thy 

cousin  Elizabeth, 
Holy  Virgin,  blest  hind, 

whence     sprung     the 

Saviour, 
noijf    yu^iiij  noiy  gate, 


s 


through  which  the 
King  of  heaven  ulone 
muy  p«88, 

Holy  Virgin,  jourm-ying 

to  IJetlilehem  with  thv 

spouse  Joseph, 
Holy     Virgin,    bringing 

into  the  world  thy  di- 

vine  Son, 
Holy  Virgin,  laying  the 

Son  of  God  in  a  man- 

Holy  Virgin,  visited  by 

the  shepherds. 
Holy  Virgin,  saluted  by 

the  IMagi, 
Holy  Virgin,  presenting 

thy  Son  to  be  cireum- 

eised,  ^ 

Holy  Virgin,  submitting  '^ 

to  the  law  of  purifica-  '' 

tion,  p 

Holy     Virgin,     offering  ' 

thy  dear  Son  in   the 

tenjple, 
Holy  Virgin,  flying  into 

J^S".vpt    to    save    thy 

Child,  ^ 

Holy    Virgin,   returning 
'    from    Egypt  into  the 

land  of  Israel, 
Holy  Virgin,  leading  aii 

obscure  life  at  Naza^ 

reth. 
Holy  Virgin,  keeping  the 

feasts    prescribed    by 

the  law, 
Holy  Virgin,  afflicted  at 

the  Joss  of  thy  Cliild, 


712  LITANY  OF  THE  LIFE  OF  THE  B.  V.  MART. 


M-Iien  he  was  twelve 
years  old, 
Holy  Virgin,  seekinir  thy 
Child   for  three  days 
sorrowing, 
Holy    Virgin,  hon  jring 
with     thy     presence 
the  marriage-feast  of 
Cana, 
Holy  Virgin,  graciously 
representing    to    thy 
Son     the     want     of 
wine. 
Holy  Virgin,  obtaining  a 
miracle  by  thy  inter-  ^) 
cession,  ,a 

Holy  Virgin,  following  x 
thy  Son  in  his  minis-  ^ 
trutions,  | 

Holy  Virgin,  sharing  the  * 

sorrows  of  thy  Son, 
Holy    Virgin,    standing 
at   the    foot    of    the 
crQss, 
Holy  Virgin,  confided  by 
thy  Son  to  the  beloved 
disciple, 
Holy     Virgin,     pierced 
with  a  sword  of  sor- 
row. 
Holy  Virgin,  filled  with 
the  Holy  Spirit  on  the 
day  of  Pentecost, 
Holy      Virgin,     called 


Blessed  by  all  genera-  ^j 

tions,  3 

Holy  Virgin,  reigning  in  ^ 

heaven,  §• 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    cf   the 

world. 
Spare  w.s,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Liirab  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Have  mercy  on  us. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy 
Mother  of  God. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made 
worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 

Let  us  pray. 

Protect,  O  Lord,  thy  ser- 
vants by  thy  gracious  and 
abundant  help,  and  grant 
that  our  confidence  in  the 
protection  of  the  blessed 
Mary  ever  Virgin  nay  ob- 
tain  for  us  security  against 
all  enemies  and  all  dangers. 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.    Amen. 


LlTilWY  OF  TJIE  SEVEN  DOLORS,  ETC. 


713 


irito  Egypt   with   thy 
Who  didst  grieve  for  the 


liOrd,  have  mercy. 
Lor  J,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christy  hate  mercy. 
Lord,  liave  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Chrhi  graciously  hear  us. 
Ood  the  Father  of  Jieav- 


rau'der  of  tim  Inno- 
centH,  \ 

Who  for  three  days  didst 
«eek  sorrowing  thy 
fcjon,  lost  in  the  Tem- 
P'e,     when    he    was 


God  the  Son,  Redeemer  5    wl'^^'jyf  >'^*''''«  "'d, 
of  the  world  '   -^    ^^  ^"^«^  P^^i"f"liy  note 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,        .^       l!.'!  ^;'*."^^'"^  ^^t'-ed  of 

Holy  J  niuiy,  one  God, 

Mother  of  dolors. 

Thou  who  didst  find  no 
room  in  the  inn. 

Who  wast  forced  to  take 


refuge  in  a  stable. 

Who  didst  lay  thy  First- 

ixrL  ''"  '"  ^  nianger,  Sj 

Who  didst  witness  with  2 

compassion    the    Cir-^ 

cuDicision      of      thv  * 

Son,  ^  s 

Who  didst  hear  that  thy 
feon  was  set  as  a  sign 
that  should  be  contSi- 
aicff'd, 

Whc  didst  hear  that 
jnme  own  soul  should 
oe  pierced  with  a 
sword. 

Who      Wna       *.,;_        A 

-        "no       liUli       iO 


•j     ^"i.nuuu  naired  of 
the  Jews  against  him. 
Who,  (  ri  the  day  of  the 
Last  .Supper,  didst  bid  s- 
a  8;id  farewell  to  thy  ? 
pon  going  to  Jerusa-S 


Ily 


60* 


..\^^  to  sutler,  ;j 

Who  didst  learn  that  he  S 

was  betrayed    by  Ju- 

aas,and  led  away  cap- 
tive, *^ 

Who  didst  see  him  do- 
iivered  up  as  a  male- 
factor   to    the    chief 
priests, 
Who  didst  hear  that  he 
.,,f^'*,  falsely  accused. 
Who  didst  leurn  that  his 
blessed      face       was 
struck  with  a  fearful 
blow, 

Who  didst  hear  that  he 
was      most      cruelly 


714 


LITANY  OF  THE   SEVEN  DOLORS,  ETC. 


iind 


tre:iti'd   by   the    Jews 
ttiid  by  tho  soMiiTH, 

Who  (lulHt  hear  thy  Hon 
rejected  tor  IJjirjihbjw, 

Who  didnt  behold  hirii 
benteii  with  Hcour/j^es 
and  crowned  with 
thornH, 

Who  didat  hear  the  un- 
just Kenteuce  pro- 
nounced a^uiimt  hun, 

Who  didst  go  to  meet 
thy  Son  loaded  witii 
the  weight  of  the 
Cross, 

Who    didst    hear 
blessed     hands 
i'eet      being     pierced 
witli  dreadful  nails, 

Who  didst  receive  the 
last  words  of  thy  Son 
upon  the  Cross, 

Who  didst  stand  by  him 
in  his  agony, 

Who  didst  receive  into 
thy  maternal  bosom 
the  lifeless  body  of  thy 
Son,  taken  down  from 
the  Cross, 

Who,  after  the  body  of 
thy  Son  was  buried, 
didst  return  home  nil 
sad  and  desolate, 

O  Queen  of  martyrs, 

O  Mirror  of  the  afflicted, 

O  Comfort  of  the  weak, 

O  Strength  of  the  fear- 
ful, 


r\     T>r.C., 


^  «P«,V^«_„ 


Through  the  most  blttef 
Pusbion  and  Death  of  thy 
Hon, 

Deliver  us,  O  Queen  of  Mar- 
tyrs. 

Through  the  most  poign- 
ant Horrows  of  thy 
heart. 

Through  thy  exceeding 
sadness  und  desola- 
tion, 

Through  thy  exir,  iue  an- 
guish, 

Through  thy  groans  and 
tears. 

Through  thy  maternal 
compassion, 

Throu<fh  thy  most  pow- 
erful patronage. 

From  immoderate  sad- 
ness. 

From    a 
spirit. 

From  every  occasion  and  u 
danger  of  sin,  ^ 

From  the  snares  of  the  "^^ 
devil,  .* 

From  hardness  of  heart, 

From  impenitence. 

From  sudden  and  unpre- 
pured-for  death. 

From  eternal  damnation, 

We  sinners. 

Beseech  lliee^  hear  us. 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  preserve 
us  by  thy  patronage 
in  true  Ciith,  hope,  and 
charitv . 


pusillanimous  § 


•^ 


I 


I 


LITAKY  OF  THE 

That*  thou  wouldst 
voucliaafo  to  obtain 
for  lis  from  tliy  «on 
perffect  Ht)rrow  and  re- 
pentance for  our  sliiM,  -. 

riiut       thou       wouldst  ^ 
vouchsafe     to     bring 
ronsohition  and  asHisS 
anco  to  those  who  call 
upon  thee, 

wouldst 
to    succor 


HOLY  ANGELS. 


715 


Co 
5>« 


r 


agony  of  ^ 

wouldst 
to    obtain 


That      thou 
vouchsafe 

us  in   the 

death, 
That      thou 

vouchsafe 

for  us  a  hnppy  end, 
Mother  of  God, 
U'lmb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

awav    the  .sins    of   the 

world, 
Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

Jiway   the    sins    of   the 

world, 


Have  mercy  on  us. 
^Inist,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
iMva,  have  uiercy. 
i'hrisL  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 

y.  In  all  our  tribulationg 
and  afllk'tions, 
.    ^.   Succor  us,  O  moHl 
ulc3bi-'  Vir^rinMary. 

lict  us  pray. 

J    Lord    Jesus    Christ 
grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that 
tiie    blessed    Virgin    Mary 
thy  Mother,   whose    most 
sacred    soul    was    pierced 
with  the  sword  of  sorrow 
in  the  hour  of  thy  Passion 
may  intercede  for  us  with 
thy  mercy,  now  and  at  the 
hour  of  our  death,  through 
thine  own  merits,  O  Jesus 
Saviour     of     the     world 
Who,  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  livest  and 
reignest,  God,  worM  with, 
out  end.    Amen. 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 


Hftan^  of  m  SUoIj  ^nflcla. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciwi'ihj  hear  us, 
God  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, Ha  ve  mercy,  dj-c. 


716 


LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  ANGELS. 


G(»d  Mie  S  )n,  Redeemer  fci^ 
of  the  world,  I 

God  the  Ilolv  Ghost,       "C 

Holy  Trinity',  one  God,    ? 

Holy  Mary,  Queen  of 
Ang'iils, 

Holy  iMothor  of  God, 

Holj^  Virgin  of  vir- 
yms, 

St.  Michael,  who  want 
ever  the  defender  of 
tlu'  people  of  (irod, 

St.  Mieli.iel,  who  didst 
drive  from  heaven  Jm- 
cifer  and  hia  rebel 
crew, 

St.  Michael,  who  didst 
east  down  to  hell  the 
accuser  of  our  breth- 
ren, ^ 

St.  Gabriel,  who  didst  J 
expound  to  Daniel  the  X 
heavenly  vision,  ^ 

St.  Gabriel,   who    didst  ^ 
foretell  to  Zachary  the 
birth  and  ministry  of 
John  the  Baptist, 

St.  Gabriel,   who    didst 
announce  to  Mary  the 
Incarnation  of  the  Di- 
vine Word, 
St.  Raphael,  who  didst 
lead      Tobias      safe 
through    his  journey 
to  his  home  again, 
St.  Rufhael,  who  didst 
deliver  Sara  from  the 
devil, 
St.  Raphael,  wbo  didst 


restore  his  sight  to 
Tobias  the  elder, 
All  ye  holy  Angels,  who 
stand  upon  the  high 
and  lofty  throne  of 
(iod. 

Who  cry  to  him  con- 
tinually. Holy,  holy, 
holy. 

Who  dispel  the  darkneea 
of  our  mijids,  and  give 
us  light, 

Who  are  the  messengers 
of  heavenly  things  to 
men, 

Who  have  been  appomt- 
cd  by  God  to  be  our 
gtiardians,  ^j 

Who  always  behold  the  J 
face  of  our  Futhor  wiio  S 
is  in  heaven,  ^ 

Who  rejoice  over  one 
sinner  doing  pen- 
ance, 

Who  struck  the  Sodom- 
ites with  blindness. 

Who  led  Lot  out  of  the 
midst  of  the  ungodly, 

Who  ascended  and  de- 
scended on  the  ladder 
of  Jacob, 

Who  delivered  the  di- 
vine law  to  Moses  on 
Mount  Sinai, 

Who  brought  good  tid- 
ings when  Christ  was 
born. 

Who  ministered  to  him 
in  the  desert, 


Si 

9» 


VVho  comforted  him  in 

1U8  agonv, 
Who  sat  m  white  gar- 

menta    at    hie  sepui- 

chre, 

Who  appeared  to  the 
disciples  as  he  went 
up  into  heaven, 

Who  fihali  go  before 
him  bearing  the  stand- 
ard of  the  Cross,  when 
he  Cometh  to  judff- 
ment,  ^ 

Who  shall  gather  togeth- 
er the  elect  at  the  end 
of  the  world, 

Wiio  shall  separate  the 
wicked    from   amone-  ^ 
the  just,  ^  2 

Who  offer  to  God  the  ^ 
prayers  of  them  that  ^ 
pray,  8 

Who  assist  us  at    the  ^ 
hour  of  death, 

Wlio  carried  Lazarus 
into  Abraham's  bo- 
som, 

Who  conduct  to  heaven 
the  souls  of  the  just, 
cleansed  from  every 
stain, 

VVho  perform  signs  and 
wonders  by  the  power 
of  God, 

Who  are  sent  to  minister 
lor  those  who  shall  re- 
ceive the  inheritance 

,  ot  salvation. 

Who  would  cure  Baby- 


LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  AllGELS. 


717 


Ion,  and  when  she  will 
not  be  cured,  depart 
and  forsake  her, 

W  ho  are  set  over  king- 
doms and  provinces, 

WlK)  have  often  nut  to 
night  armies  or  ene- 
mies, 

Who  have  often  deliv- 
ered   God's    servants  ^5 
Irom  prison  and  other  J 
perils  of  this  life,  x 

Who  have  often  consoled  ^ 
the  holy  Martyrs   in  2 
their  torments. 
Who  are  wont  to  cher- 
ish with  peculiar  care 
the      prelates       and 
princes  of  the  Church, 
and  all  that  are  under 
their  charge, 

All   ye  holy  orders  of 
blessed  Spirits, 

From,  all  dangers. 

Deliver  us,  O  Lord,  by 
thy  holy  Angels. 

From  the  snares  of  the  . 
devil. 

From    all    heresy    and 
schism,  '« 

From  plague,  famine,  and  -§ 
war,  ;5 

i^rom  sudden   and    un-  S 
looked-for  death,  § 

From  everlasting  death, 

We  sinners. 

Beseech  thee,  Jiear  us. 

Through   tliy  holy  An- 
gels, 


St 


718 


LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  ANGELS. " 


Si 


That  thou  wouldst  vspare 

Vus, 
hat  thou  wouldst  par- 
don us, 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  jrovern 
and  preserve  tliy  holy 
Church, 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  protect 
our  Apostolic  Prel  ite, 
and  all  ecclesiasiical 
orders. 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  anint 
peace  and  security  to 
kings  and  all  Christian 
princes, 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  give  and 
preserve  the  fruits  of 
the  earth, 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  grant 
eternal  rest  to  all  the 
fai.hfiil  departed. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
ftway  the  sins  of  the 
world. 

Spare  ws,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world, 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world. 

Have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 


Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father,  &c.  {se> 
crelly). 

V.  Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye 
his  Arjgels. 

R.  Ye  thai  are  mighty  in 
strength,  that  fulfil  his 
comniandnients,  hearkening 
unto  the  voice  of  his  words. 

V.  Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye 
his  hosts. 

R.  Ye  ministers  of  his, 
that  do  his  will. 

V.  He  hath  given  his 
Angels  charge  concerning 
thee. 

R.  To  keep  thee  in  all 
thy  ways. 

V.  The  Angel  of  the 
Lord  shall  encnmp  round 
about  them  that  fear  him. 

R.  And  shall  deliver 
them. 

V.  In  the  sight  of  the 
Angels  will  I  sing  unto 
thee,  O  my  God. 

R.  I  will  worship  towards 
thy  holy  temple,  and  will 
give  praise  unto  thy  name, 
O  Lord. 

V.  O  Lord,  hoar  ray 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  crj  come 
untp  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

O    God,    WiiO    diSpcilBCSt 


L,TA,7  OF  THE  HOLV  AKGEL-GWRDUI,.  ,19 

mercifully  grunt  that    ,„i  T Ir  IT^I, "?""* /.'I  '■"•''"""• 
W«  may   be   protected  «„   lZ"'^''^^''  ^''""'  "«' 

ananj  of  tie  »,ij  a„jcl=ffi„,vjf,„. 

tt£\        >^k 


I-«ord,  have  nierey. 
//<>n/,  /i«L(?  mercy. 
Christ,  hiive  iiierey. 
CAri.s7,  /j«ie  Wfj/cy. 
Lord,  have  imMvy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Ciirisf,  hear  us. 

Chrisf  gracious/y  hear  us. 
Ciod  the  Father  of  heuvv 

*^"'  it 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  | 

ot  the  worhl,  - 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,        ^ 
Joy  Trinity,  one  God, 
Holy    Wary,   Queen    of 

Angels, 

Holy  Angel,  my  guard- 
i.in, 

[joly  Angel,  my  prince, 
Holy  Angel,  my  moni- 
for, 

'^''ly  Angel,  my  counsel- 
lor, 

Holy  Angel,  my  defend- 
er, 

Holy   Angel,  my   stew- 
ard, 

fH' Angel,  my  fiend, 
Holy  Angel,  mv  n-' 


I 

ft 


tV/kf  »»% 


lor. 


Holy   Angel,  n.y   inter- 

fesHor, 
JJ«>|y  Angel,  n,y  p.,tron, 
H<»ly  Angel,  n.y  direct- 
or, 

fj'^'y  AMgel.  my  rnler. 

Holy  Angel,  mypru..,. 
or, 

Holy  Angel,  my  comfort- 
er. 

Holy  Angel,  my  brother. 
Ho  y  Angel,  n.y  teacher,  ^: 
Holy    Angel,  my   «hep.  | 
herd,  ^  ^ 

Holy    Angel,    my    wit-  ? 
liess,  g 

H<»ly  Angel,  my  helper,  ' 
Woly  Angel,  my  watch- 
er. 

Holy    Angel,    my    con- 
diictor, 

Hi.ly  Angel,  my  preserv- 
er, 

Holy  Angel,  my  instruct- 
or, 

Holy  ^ngel,my  enlijrh*. 
ener, 

Lanib  of  God,  who  take«t 
^^^'*.V  the  Mns  of  ihe- 
world. 


720 


LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  ANGEL-GUARDIAW. 


Spare  us,  O  Lord.  God,  who,  in  the  counsel 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  of  thy  ineffiible  goodness, 
awav  the  sins  of  the  hast  appointed  to  all  the 
world,  faithful,  from  their  mother's 
Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord,  womb,  a  special  Angel- 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  guardian  of  their  body  and 
away    the    sins    of   the  soul;  grant  that  I  may  so 


world. 
Have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us, 


love  and  honor  him  whom 
thou  hast  so  mercifully  giv- 
en me,  that,  protected  by 
the   bounty   of  thy  grace, 


V.   Pray  for  us,  O  holy  and  by  his  assiatanco,  I  may 

Angel-guardian.  merit  to  behold,  with  him 

R.  That  we  may  be  made  and  all    the  angelic   host, 

worthy  of  the  promises  of  the   glory  of  thy  counte- 

Christ.  nance  in  the  heavenly  coun- 

T  i  try.    Who  livest  and  reiffn- 

Let  us  pray.  J^^    ^^^,,^    ^.^^^^^    ^^^^ 

Almighty,      everlasting  Amen. 


A  PRAYER  TO  ONE's  ANGEL-GUARDIAN. 

O  most  faithful  companion,  appointed  by  God  to  be 
my  guardian,  my  protector,  and  defender,  and  who  never 
leavest  my  side :  how  shall  1  thank  thee  for  thy  faithful- 
ness and  love,  and  for  all  the  benefits  which  thou  hast 
conferred  upon  me  ?  Thou  watchest  over  me  while  I 
sleep ;  thou  comfortpst  me  vviien  I  am  sad ;  thou  liftest 
me  up  when  I  am  down ;  thou  avertest  the  dangers  that 
threaten  me ;  thou  warnest  me  of  those  that  are  to  come; 
thou  withdrawest  me  from  sin,  and  excitest  me  to  good; 
thou  exhorteat  me  to  penance  when  I  fall,  and  reconcil- 
est  me  to  God.  Long  ago  should  I  have  been  thrust 
down  into  hell,  unless  by  thy  prayerr  thou  hadst  turned 
away  from  me  the  anger  of  God[.  Leave  me  not,  nor 
forsalce  me  ever,  I  beseech  thee ;  but  still  comfort  me  in 
adversity,  restrain  me  in  prosperity,  defend  me  iv  danger, 
assist  me  in  temptations,  lest  at  any  time  i  fall  beneath 
tiiem.     Offer  up  in  the  sight  of  the  Divine  Majesty  Jiy 


LITANY  OF  ST.  ANNE,  72I 

S" :to  iStf  in"!^"  ^^y-rr'^  ^^  P-ty,  and 


2.ftanj?  of  St.  0nne. 

Lord,  Iiave  mercy.  Sf    a 

Lord,  have  mercy.  j..;     V'^'  ^^^^  ©^  P»- 

Christ,  Imve  ineL.  St    T    ' 

Chrmjiave  mercy,  P...^r"f'     "^'^"^^     <^^ 

Lord,  have  niercyf  s/  T'^'^*^^''*'     . 

L^>rd,  have  mercy.  ^f-  4'«ne,  praise  of  all 

Christ,  hear  us.  ^  St    T' 
Ckrist,gr<iciouslyhear  us  P-u      '^'  a  P'°7     ^^ 

God  tJic^Fatherofheaven  St    a        *''".^  ^r''^""'^ 

Cod  the  Son,  Red^eir;  S^  ^^^  '"''  '^'"^  '"'*  ^^ 

of  the  world,  ^  c/  .  '       ,     , 

God  the  Jlolv  Ghost        k   ^r  ^""^'  ?^^"<^  ^^  'J£r'it» 
o,.... ,«  .  'ry  ^"o«t,        ^   fet.  Anne,cloudofbriSit. 

nesH 


Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

ot.  Anne, 

St.  Anne,  mother  of  the 
Virnfin  i\Jary, 

St.  Anne,  spouse  of  Joa- 
chim, 

St.  Anne,  mother-in-law 

of  Joseph, 
St.  Anne,  ark  of  Noah, 


St.  Anne,  vessel  full  of  5^ 
grace,  ^ 

St.  Aime,  mirror  of  obe-  > 
dience,  ^ 

St.  Anne,  mirror  of  pa-  ■* 
tienee, 

St.  Anne,  mirror  of  com- 
passion. 


«^^^A.,„,..„nhee„V4st.T„-„i„o.„,^ 


^^^m':^^^'  -S    St.Ar:b„I.arkofth. 


St.  AiHie,  rod  of  Jesse, 
M.  Anne,  fruitful  tree, 

ot.  Anne,   fruit-bearin<r 
vine,  " 

St   Anne,  sprung  from 

the  blood  of  kin«rs, 
St.  Anne,  joy  of  Angels, 
T  2 


61 


Church, 
St.  Arnie,  refuge  of  sin- 
nerf:, 

St.  Anne,  protectress  of 

Christians, 
St.   Anne,   deliverer    of 

captives, 


722 


LITANY  OF  ST.  ANNE. 


St.  Anne,  consolation  of 

the  murried, 
St.  Anne,  mother  of  wid- 

0W8, 

St.  Anne,  directress  of 

virgins, 
St.  Anne,  hurbor  of  Bafcty 

for  voyiigcrs, 
St.  Anno,  sure  road  for 

triiveikirn, 
St.  Aiiii^j  support  of  the  *tJ 

weak,  .2 

St.  Anne,  j^'WlUi  of  the  x 

sick,  ^ 

St.   Acme,  (ight  of  the  .2 

blind, 
St.  Anne,  tongue  of  the 

dumb, 
St.    Anne,   ear    of   the 

deaf^ 
St.  Anne,  comforter  of 

the  afflicted, 
St.  Anne,  succor  of  all 

those  who  call   upon 

thee, 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sina    of   the 

world, 
Spare  its,  O  Lord. 


Lamb  of  G(d,  who  tukeM 

away    the    sinb  '  of   the 

world, 
Grachmsly  hear  uSj  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  take.st 

away    the    sinn    of    Lit* 

world. 
Have  mercy  on  ns. 
Christ  Jesuis  htar  us. 
Christ  Jesus^gnicioud'f  hear 

us. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  St.  Anne. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made 
worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  almighty  and  eternal 
God,  who  didst  vouchsafe 
to  choose  St.  Anne  to  bring 
into  the  world  the  Mother 
of  thy  only  Son ;  mercifully 
grant  to  us,  we  beseerh 
thee,  who  devoutly  honor 
her  memory,  grace  to  ob- 
tain, through  h'jr  merits,  the 
blessings  of  eternal  lite. 
Who  livest  and  reignest, 
world  without  end.   A  ini  n. 


▲  PRAYER*  IN  HONOR  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  ARS 

ST.  ANNE. 

Ilail,  full  of  grace,  the  Lord  is  with  thee :  thy  grace 
he  with  me.  Blessed  art  thou  among  voii^en,  {ir»d 
b'eased  be  St.  Anne,  thy  mother,  from  whc  i"^  thou  didst 

*  fiuE  VII.  f!T"  d  one  hundred  daysMndu:  <?•  ^  {o  those  who 
■hoiUd  ssiy  the  above  prayer,  and  n  nlMiiHry  InduiMo^i  '•'  on  Jiiy  26lh-.  to 
ttaofle  who  ahall  have  recited  it  at  least  ten  timeslsi  aoiilh. 


LITANY  OF  ST.  STANISL^J  KOTSKA.  723 

Who  liveth  and  reisn.tl,  S,  Z    "I  je„.  '™«  """^ 


attani  of  St.  Stanfrfas  Satefta. 
Lord,  have  mercy.  Most  worthy  son  of  St 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hace  mercy. 
iiOrd,  have  merey. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
C/tn.s/j  graciously  hear  us. 
bod  the  Futlier  of  iieav- 


en, 


^ 


God  the  Son,  Redeemer  | 

of  the  world, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 
Holy  Mary, 
Holy  Mother  of  God, 
Holy    Mury,    conceived 

without  sin, 
St.  Stanislas  Kotska, 
D  stined  to  the  service  ^ 

of  God  from  thy  con-  ^ 

ception,  '^ 

Paithful  follower  of  Je-  e 

8US  Christ,  .? 

Wtll-beloved    child    of 
Mary, 

Called  by  her  to  the  com- 
pany  of  Jesus, 

Faithful  to  the  vocation 
aiiu  grace  of  God, 


Ignatius, 
Fair    ornament    of    the 

company  of  Jqbus, 
Model    and    patron    of 

novices. 
Enemy  of  the  world  and 

of  its  riches. 
Contemner    of    human 

glory, 
feevere  chastiser  of  thine 

innocent  flesh. 
Admirable  in  thy  match-  . 

less  purity,  -^ 


Vanquisher  of  every  evil  ^ 
passion,  S» 

Exact  observer  of  reli 


gious  discipline. 
Devout    adorer    of   the 
Sacrament  of  the  Al- 
tar, 

Treasure  of  heavenly 
graces, 

Mirror  of  obedience,  hu- 
nn'lity,  and  patience. 

Model  of  candor,  mod- 
esty, and  piety, 

Ardent  lover  of  evan- 
ffelicjil  nnvprfir 

Wise  above  thy*  years, 


t 


724 


LITANY  OF  ST.  STANISLAS  KOTSKA. 


Lover  of  brotherly  char- 
ity, 

Penetrated  with  self-con- 
tempt, 

Victim  of  divine  love. 

Example  of  Christian 
youth, 

Honored  with  the  sensi- 
ble presence  of  the  In- 
fant Jesus, 

An  angel  in  thy  life  and 
manners, 

Fed  by  angels  with  bread 
from  heaven, 

An  apostle  in  zeal  and 
merits, 

A  martyr  in  faith  and  in 
desire, 

A  confessor  in  constant^ 
Pi«ty,  ; 

Ushered     into     heaven  " 
amio  a  choir  of  virgins, 

Perfect  in  all  virtues,  not- 
withstanding thy  shvM't 
life. 

The  ornament  and  glory 

of  thy  ancestors. 
The  stay   and  prop   of 

thrones. 
The  refuge  and  the  safe- 
ty of  ail  who  call  upon 
thee, 
IlluMtrious  in  the  m'.ra- 
cles  wrought  both  be- 
fore and  after  thy  de- 
cease. 


.^ 

'« 


Most    blessed     citizen    of 

the      heavenly     Jerusa- 
lem, Pray  far  us. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takost 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Spare  ms,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takoal 

away    the    sitis    of   the 

world, 
Graciouslij  hear  us,  O  Lord, 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Hace  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hefir  us. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  St.  Stan- 
islas. 

R.  That  we  may  be 
made  worthy  of  the  pro- 
mises of  Christ. 

Let  us  pray, 

O  God,  who,  amongst 
other  miracles  of  thy  wis- 
dom, hast  bestowed  even 
in  tender  age  the  grace  of 
matured  sanctity :  grant, 
we  beseech  thee,  that,  re- 
deennng  the  time  by  instant 
labor,  after  the  examj)le  of 
blessed  Stanislas,  we  may 
hasten  to  enter  into  eternal 
rest.  Through  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


"TANr  OF  ST.  VINCENT  01   PAUL. 


725 


Lord,  have  mercy.  o^  Tr. 

¥.^^  u J  ot.  Vincent,  always  sud- 


L(rrd,  have  mercy. 
Chriat,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  hace  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Chrhl  graciously  hear  us. 
Ood  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, 


ported  on  the  firm  an- 
chor of  a  Christian 
hope, 

c>t.  Vincent,  always  in- 
flamed  with   the  fire 
of  charity, 
St.  Vincent,  truly  simple, 
«,       "P"^'^t,    and    fearing 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer  «    q*  v- 
of  the  world,  -"    ^*-  y.'"«^"*'  true  disciple 

God  the  Holy  Ghost.        §*       t    x       9'""*'  ^'^"X^ 
H.I..  rn_,_^,.  y     "osi,       .         njpg,^  ^^^  humble  of 

heart, 
St.     Vincent,    perfectly 
mortified  in  heart  and  ^r 
mmd,  2 

St.  Vincent,  ever  anima.5 
ted  with  the  spirit  of  ^ 
Jesus  Christ,  '^ 

St.    Vincent,    gfenerous 

mamtameroftheirlorv 
^  of  God,  ^^ 

St.  Vincent,  ever  in- 
wardly burnin^r,  and 
ever  outwardly  trans- 
ported, with  zeal  for 
souls, 

St  Vincent,  who  in 
Christian  poverty  didst 
nnd  the  precious  pearl, 
and  the  rich  treasure 
of  ihe  Gospel, 

St.  Vincent,  like  to  the 
angels  in  thy  pudty, 


Holy  Trinity,  one  G^ 
Holy  Mary, 

St.  Vincent  of  Paul, 

St.  Vincent,  who  at  the 

tenderest    age    c^idst 

display  a  wisdoa  most 
mature, 

St.  Vincent,  who,  from 
thy    childhood,    wast 
tuil  of  pity  and  com-  ^ 
passion,  Tl 

St    Vincent,  who,    like  I 

l^avid,  from  a  simple  > 

shepherd  becamest  the  g 

ruler  and  pastor  of  the  * 
people  of  God, 

St.  Vincent,  who  in  thy 
captivity  didst  pre. 
serve  a  perfect  free- 
dom, 

St.  Vincent  the  just  man, 
who  hvedst  by  faith, 


.   *  This  Litany  in  ipfonri^,!  --r^  •  •;    -       ' 

•Hxxl  01  at.  vJcem  oTPali^^      '^^  ''''  "'^  '"«'"'^«"  of  the  Brother. 

61* 


72(j 


LITANY  OF  ST.  VINCENT  OF  PAUL, 


St.  Vincent,  ever  r.iihrui 
in  obediei .  e,  '  i-I  over 
victorioi's  i.j  word, 

St.  Vinetut,  from  thy 
earliest  years  con- 
stantly (ic  voted  to 
works  of  charity, 

St.  Vincent,  who  didst 
tiy  with  most  diligent 
care  the  slightest  ap- 
pearance of  evil, 

St.  Vincent,  who,  in  all 
thine  actions,  didst  as- 
pire to  the  practice  of 
the  most  perfect  vir- 
tue, 

St.  Vincent,  who,  like  a 
rock,   remainedst   im-  ^ 
movable    amidst    the  ?5 
stormy    sea    of   this*^ 
world,  ^ 

St.   Vincent,  who,  con-  ?• 
stant  as  the  sun  in  its 
course,   wentest   e  er 
onward  in   the    paths 
of  truest  wi   'om, 

St.  Vincent,  always  in- 
vincible by  all  the  ar- 
rows of  adve'  itv, 

St.  Vincent,  as  pittientin 
suffering  as  thou  wast 
indulgent  in  forgiving, 

St.  Vincent,  ever  docile 
and  obedient  son  of 
tlie  holy  Roman 
Church, 

St  Vincent,  who  hadst 
exceeding  horror  of 
the    novel   ways  and 


subtle  words  of  her* 
esy, 

St.  Vincent,  destined  by 
a  special  Providence 
to  announce  the  Gos- 
pel ^-^  the  poor, 

St.  Vjiceni,  tender  fa- 
ther and  perfect  model 
of  ecclesiastics, 

St.  Vincent,  prudent 
founder  of  the  Con- 
gregation of  the  Mis- 
sion, 

St.  Vincent,  wise  insti- 
tutor  of  the  order  of 
the  Sisters  of  Charity, 

it.  Vincent,  always  ten-  ij 
der  in  compassit  i-^ 
ing,  and  always  prompt  Sk 
in  relieving, all  the  ne-  ^ 
cessities  of  the  poor,     * 

St.  Vincent,  equally  fer- 
vent in  the  practice  of 
prayer  and  in  the  min- 
istry of  the  word, 

!  Vinctt,  perfect  imi- 
tator ot  the  life  and 
virtues  of  .Jesus  Christ, 

St.  Vinceri,  who  didst 
persevere  to  the  end 
in  eschewing  evil  and 
doing  good, 

St     /ujcent,  who   as  m 
tt  so  in  dea  h,  waat 
m*>st  precious  in  the 
sight  of  God, 

[St.  Vincent,  who  by  the 
knowledge  of  absolute 
truth,  by  th^  love  of  sov- 


LITAKV  FOR  THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED. 


727 


ereign  goodnesH,  by  the 

joyn  of  a  bleHHed  eternity,  Ut  m  pnw 

poHHesseat    perfect   hup:       Great  God    J-        , 

CAwrcVt,  and  espedali  fZ  A      '  •         ^«"^'^^«'fl.  "i  our 

Aoo./.]  ^''«*6^^Mer-    ty    and    humility    (,f   thy 

I^amb  of  God  who  tnta.*    ♦!    •'''*'''^.  .  '^^'''''"'^     Vincent, 

world,  *^   JV^^^  /^^"   *«    pie«ch   the 

Luinb  of  God,  who  takest   m;       n"'^'^'^'  T'""^''^*    ^he 

awav    the    Lills    of   the   lulre  tn'th""^    f''^    "^'^ 
w<  rid,  "^^"^^  ^^  the  eccicKJastical 

Graciously  h£ar  us  O  T n^,l    ?i!       i\  ^'''^"*'   ^^■^'   be«cech 
J^unb  oftjod,  who  tS   !^^^' th'-?"ff''  his  powerful 

worfd,  ""^    ^'^^   ^^'"8^  delivered   from    the 

Have  nurcy  on  us  f ?^^  misery  of  sin,   may 

.   V.  The  Lrd  Mh  led  the  ptfi  e'  'omL^''^'^'  »^>'  I''' 

i;_-  u.rou,h  right  Li;^^^  '%^:.r'^:z 


Hftanj  for  t|i(  jr.ntctul  UfpatUB. 
I-M,  have  mercy.  /fc,,  „^^^^  „,^  ^^^  ^^^^^^ 


L<>rd^  have  mercy, 
Cliiist,  have  mercy 
Christy  have  mercy, 
i^ord,  have  umn-  . 
I^f'rd,  hare  me  ;ij. 
CInist,  hear  ua. 
Chn.si,  gracinush/  hea 


Of   the  faithful  depart- 
ed. 

od  the  Son,  Redeemer  a- 
of  the  wo»-'d,  1^ 

God  theHoJv  Ghost,  -^ 
i|  jy '"riiut/  ueGod,  5" 
Holy  iM.iry, 


ZZr^'r^'^'^f^r    ...      HolvMnrv/ 
-  ^ftc  r  uiher  of  heavcii,    Holy  Mo  llier  of  God, 


728 


LITANY  FOR  THE  FAITHFUL  JEFARTBD. 


I 


Holy  Vir^nu  of  virgins, 

St.  Alicihiol, 

Ail  ye  Aii^g'els  and  Arch- 

Ail  yu  orJers  of  Blessed 

Spirits, 
St.  Julin  Jj.iptist, 
St.  JoMepli, 
All    yc   iioly  patriarchs 

uikI  prophets, 
St.  Peier, 
St.  Pau", 
St.  Join., 
All  ye  lioly  Apostles  and  *!* 

Evangelists, 
St.  Stephen, 
St.  Laurence, 
All  ye  Ijoly  Martyrs, 
St.  Gregory, 
St.  Ambrose, 
St.  Aiigu;stine, 
St.  Jerome, 
All  ye  holy  Bishops  and  .^ 

Confesaors,  &. 

All  ye  holy  Doctors,         ^ 
All  ye  holy  Priests  and  "a 

LeviLes,  |- 

All  ye  holy  Monks  and  ^ 

Hermits, 
St.  Mary  iMugdalen, 
St.  Cailierine, 
Sr.  Barbara, 
All  ye  holy  Virgins  and 

Widows, 
All  ye  Saints  of  God, 
Be  merciful. 
Spare,  ihem  O  Lord, 
Be  merciful, 
ii'^aciou.sLy  ksar  uSj  O  Ltord, 


From  all  evil. 

From  thy  wrath. 

From  the  rigor  of  thy 
justice. 

From  tlio  power  of  the 
devil. 

From  the  gnawing  worm 
of  conscience. 

From  long-enduring  sor- 
row. 

From  cruel  flames. 

From  intolerable  cold, 

From  horrible  darkness, 

From  dreadful  weeping 
and  wailing, 

Through  thiite  admirable 
Conception, 

Thru  ugh  thy  holy  Na- 
tivity, 

Through  thy  most  sweet 
Name, 

Through  thy  Baptism 
and  holy  Fasting, 

Through  thy  moHt  pro- 
found Humiliation, 

Through  thy  prompt 
Obedience, 

Through  thine  infinite 
Love, 

Through  thy  Sorrow 
and  Anguish, 

Through  thy  Bloody 
Sweat, 

Through  thy  Bonds, 

Through  thy  Scourging, 

Through  thy  Crowning 
with  thorns, 

Through  thy  Carrying 
roas. 


I. 


of  me 


LITANY  FOR  THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED.  729 


Througn  thy  most  cruel 

Death, 
Throunrh  thy  Five  most 

holy  Wounds, 
Through  thy  most  bitter 

CroHs  and  Passion, 

Through  thy  holy  Resur- 
rection, 

Through    thine  admira- 
ble Ascension, 
Through  the  coming  of 
the   Holy   Ghost    the 
Paraclete, 
In  the  day  of  judgment, 
We  sinners. 
Beseech  Ihee,  hear  us. 
Thou      who     forgavest 
Magdalen,  and  heark- 
eiiedst  to  the  pravera 
of  the  thief, 
Thou  who  savest  freely 

liiine  elect, 
Thou  who  hast  the  keys 

of  death  and  hell, 
That    thou   wouldst  be 
pleased  to  deliver  the  - 
souls  of  our  parents, 
relations,  friends,  and 
benefactors,  from  the 
pains  of  hell, 
That  thou   wouldst   be 
pleased  to  have  mercy 
on  those  of  whom  no 
special    remembrance 
^  ^  is  made  on  earth, 
I'hat  thou  wouldst    be 
pleased  to  grant  them 
till  the  pardon  and  re- 
mission of  their  sins, 


de 
all 


I 


r 


That  thou   wouldst 
pleased    to    fulfil 
their  desiren, 
Th.-it   thou   wouldst   be 
pleased      to     receive 
them   into    the    com- 
pany of  the  IJIessed, 
Knig  of  awful  mnjcstv, 
^    Son  of  God,  ^ 

l  Lamb  of  God,  who  takesl 
1  away  the  sins  of  the 
r       world. 

'     Grant  unto  them  rest. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takesl 
away    the    sins    of   the 
world, 
Grant  unto  them  rest. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away    the    sins    of   tlie 
world. 

Grant  unto  them  rest  ever- 
lasting. 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  u&, 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

From  the  gate  of  hell. 

Deliver  their  souls,  O  Lord, 

O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

And  let  my  cry  cowe  unto 
thee. 

Let  us  pray. 
^  God,  the  Creator  and 
Redeemer  of  all  the  faith- 
ful, grant  unto  the  souls  of 
thy  servants  departed  thj 
remission  of  nil  timii.  ^i,.c.. 

that,  by  pious  supplications, 


730      ANv^rHER  LITANY  FOR  THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED. 


they  may  obtain  the  pardon 
which  they  have  ttlwuys  de- 
Bired.  Gr.int  liiis*,  O  God, 
who  livesL  and  rei^nest  for- 
ever and  ever.     Amen. 

O  eternal  God,  who,  be- 
sides the  {^ener.tl  precept  of 
chanty,  hast  commanded  u 
pariicuhir  respect  to  pa- 
rents, kindred,  and  bene- 
facors  ;  j^r.intj  we  beseech 
ihec,  tliai,  as  they  were  the 
jnsiruinenls  by  which  thy 
pi'ovidence  bestowed  on 
us  our  birth,  education,  and 


innumerable  other  bless- 
in^'s^  so  our  prayers  may 
be  the  means  to  obtahi  for 
them  a  speedy  release  from 
their  excessive  sutterinjja, 
and  free  admittance  to 
thireintinitejoys.  Through 
Jesus,  &.C. 

V.  Eternal  rest  give 
unto  them,  O  Lord. 

R.  And  let  ])erpetual 
light  shine  upon  them. 

V.  May  they  rest  in 
peace. 

li.  Amen. 


knottier  ILftanj;  fov  tiie  JFaftt)ful  DeparteDi 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Ckriiil,  kace  ine.rcy. 
Lord,  have  inercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Jesus,  receive  our  prayers. 
Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  peli- 

lions. 
O  God  the  Father,  Creator 

of  the  world. 
Have  mercy  on  the  souls  of 

ill  e  fa  ilhfuL  departed. 
O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer 

of  mankind, 
Delioer  ihe  souls  of  the  failh- 

ful  departed. 
O  God   the    Holy  Ghost, 

Forfetitcr  of  the  elect, 


Accomplish  the  bliss  of  the 
souls  of  the  faithful  de- 
parted. 

O  sacred  Trinity,  Three 
Persons  and  One  God, 

Give  rest  to  the  souls  of  the 
faithful  departed. 

Blessed  Virgin  Mary, 
who,  by  a  special  priv-  kg 
ilege  of  grace,  wast  ^ 
triumphantly  assumed  ^ 
into  the  kingdom  of  ^ 
thy  Son, 

Blessed  Angels,  who,  2 
ordering  aright  the  | 
first  act  of  your  will,  ,* 
were  immediately  set-  §• 
tied  in  an  unchange- 
able state  of  felicity, 


ANOTFIER  LITANY  FOR  THE  FAITHFUL  DEI  ARTEU.      731 


Blessed  Patriarclirt,wlioKe 
spirits  were  filled  with 
joy,  when  t''«  Desired 
of  nil  nations  brou<rht 
redemption  'o  your 
long  ciptivity, 

Blessed  Prophets,  ^ho 
having  patiently  jiwjiiU 
ed  the  eoming  of  the 
Messias,vvere  at  length 
refreshed  with  the 
h;ij)py  visit  of  his  di-  ^ 
vine  Person,  » 

Oall  ye  blessed  Saints,  ^^ 
vviio,  after  the  glorious  ^ 
Resurrection   of  y-i^ur  S^ 
Saviour,  were  by  hlni  ^ 
translated     from     the  I. 
bosom  of  Abraham  to.o 


tlie    clear    vision    of^ 

God,  r 

Blessed  Apostles,  vvho,'^ 
at  the  last  and  teniole.Si 
day,  shall  sit  on  the  s] 
twelve  thrones,  judg-  o| 
ing  the  tribes  of  Is-"^ 
rael,  §^ 

Blessed  DiscipUs  of  our  P- 
I'Ord,  who,  following 
bis  sacred  steps  in  the 
narrow  path  of  per- 
fection, w^nt  stniight 
on  to  the  heavenly 
Jerusalem, 

Blessed  Martyrs,  who, 
passing  through  the 
red  sea  of  your  own 

rtln^tr]      iiMiU^.t^-      ;., 

'7     "  HiioUt    jOur- 

neying  through  a  te- 


dious  wilderness,  en- 
tered immedi.itelv  into 
the  Lind  of  Promise, 

Blessed  Confessors,  who, 
despising  the  vani.i.'s 
bore  below,  and  phi- 
cing your affec. ions  on 
tliejoys  above,  are  ar- 
rived  at  the  lull  pos- 
session of  all  your  de- 
sires. 

Blessed  Virgins,  who, 
watching  continually 
with  your  lanijis  ])re- 
pared,  were  ready,  jit 
the  first  voice  ui'  the 
chaste  Spouse  of  heav- 
en, to  enter  with  iiim 
into  the  in..rri;ig'j. 
chamber, 

Oall  ye  holy  Saints,  who, 
not  retaining  at  your 
death  the  le;ist  iiitgu- 
lar  adherence  to  any 
creature,  were  perf'ect- 
ly  capable  of  an  innne- 
diate  union  with  your 
Creator, 
Be  merciful,  O  Lord, 
Andyardon  their  sins. 
He  merciful,  O  Lord, 
And  fiear  our  praj/ers. 
From    the     sh;:des    of 
death,  where  they  sit, 
deprived  of  the  bliss- 
ful  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance, 
From  the  evils  to  which 
their  defective  mortiti- 


t 

•IS 


'^ 


I- 


3: 


O 

K^ 


732      ANOTHER  Ml  ANY  FOR  THE  Fi  ITHFUL  DEPARTED. 


catioiifl  in  this  world 
li.ive  exposed  tiiem  in 
the  other, 

From  thine  anger,  which 
now  too  late  they 
grieve  to  have  pro- 
voked by  their  negli- 
gence and  ingrati- 
tude. 

From  the  bonds  of  sin, 
wherein  they  remain 
entangled  by  the  dis- 
order of  their  affec- 
tions, 

From  the  pains  of  Pur- 
gatory, justly  inHicted 
on  thi'ni  as  the  proper 
etlects  of  their  sins. 

From  tliat  dreadful  pris- 
on whence  there  is  no 
releAse  till  they  have 
paid  the  last  farthing. 

From  all  t.heir  torments, 
incomparably  greater 
than  the  sharpest  pains 
of  this  life. 

By  thy  never-failing  mer- 
cy and  compassion  to- 
wards the  frailties  of 
humin  nature, 

By  the  intinite  me  its  of 
thy  death  upon  the 
Cross,  where  thou  re- 
conciledst  the  v  orld 
to  thy  Father, 

By  thy  victorious  De- 
scent into  hell,  to 
break  asunder  the 
cliuins   of  death,   and 


o 


free  such  as  were  im- 
prisoned, 

Ry  thy  glorious  Resur- 
rection from  the  grave, 
when  thou  cpenedst 
the  kingdom  of  heav- 
en to  believers, 

By  thy  triumphant  as- 
cension into  heaven, 
when  thou  ledst  cap- 
tivity capiive,  and  pro- 
misedst  to  prepare  a 
place  for  thy  servant.*. 

By  thy  dreadful  coming 
to  judge  the  world, 
when  the  works  of 
every  one  shall  be 
tried  by  tire, 

We  sinners. 

Beseech  tliee,  hear  us. 

That  it  would  please  thee 
to  hasten  the  day  of 
visiting  thy  faiihful, 
detained  in  the  recep- 
tacles of  sorrow,  and 
transport  them  to  the 
city  of  eternal  j)eace. 

That  it  would  please  thee 
to  shorten  the  time  of 
expiation  of  their  sins, 
and  graciously  adjnit 
them  into  tljy  holy 
sanctuary,  where  no 
unclean  tldng  can  en- 
ter. 

That  it  would  please  thee 
througli  tlie  prayers 
and  alms  of  thy 
Church,  and  especi.'.liy 


o 


a 

S! 


TED. 

im- 

sur- 

ave, 

\idtit 

eav- 

^ 

as- 

1 

von, 
cap- 
pio- 

■e  a 

O 

'"'^'  2. 


CO, 

I  lice 
e  of 

5^4 

-.IMS, 

Iniit 

r* 

loly 
no 

eii- 

ANOTHER  LITANY  fOK  THE 

tjirough  the  adorable 
Sacrifice  of  thy  Altar, 
to  receive  them  into 
the  tabermiclesofreHt, 
and  crown  their  long- 
I'Jfe'  liopes  with  ever- 
lawtin^r  frnilion, 
Thj't  the  blcHsed  vision 
[i'  JoHu.s  may  comfort 
uiem,  and  the  glorious 

%ht  of  his  cros.H  shine 
upon  them, 
That    thy   |,oly   Angels 
may   bring  them  into 
tl»e    land  of   the  liv- 
i'lff,  und  the  glorious  3 
Queen  of  ISaints  pre-  «> 
sent  them  before  thv  ^ 
,   throne,  ^  g. 

That  the  venerable  Pa-  S: 
triarchs     may      meet  J 
them,  and  all  the  an-  $• 
cient  Prophets  rejoice  ^ 
to  see  them,  g 

That  the  siicred  college  '' 
of  Apostles  may  open 
to  them  the  gates  of 
hliHs,  <ind  the  victori- 
ous army  of  Martyrs 
conduct  them  to  thy 
palace, 
That  the   blessed  com- 
PJiny     of    Confessors 
way  pl;,ce    them     in 
seatf;  of  eternal  glory, 
and  the  chaste  train  of 
Virgins,  with  heavenly 
anthems,  congratulate 
wicif  reception, 

62 


• 


FAITHFUL  DEPARTED.      733 

That  the  whole  trium- 
phantChuriJ)  may  cel- 
ebrate the  jubilee  of 
their  deliverance,  and 
all  the  choirs  of  An- 
gels sing  hymns  of 
joy  for  their  new  and 
never-ending  ha.).)!- 
ness, 

That,  in  the  midst  of  all  . 
tliese     triumphs,    t),e  ^ 
souls   that  are   deliv-  "• 
ered   may  themselves 
adore  the  glorious  Au-  ;, 
thor  of  their  happiness,  i^ 
and    in    their    while  ^ 
robes  eternally  sin^r; 
Alleluia!  salvation  to  « 
our  God,  who  sitteth 
upon  the    hrone,  and 
to  the  Lamb  that  re- 
deemed    us     by     his 
blood,  and    made   us 
kings  to    reign    with 
him  forever, 

Son  of  God, 

i-amb   of   God,   who   wilt 

come  with  glory  to  judge 
the  living  and  the  dead, 
UiKe  rest  to  the  souls  of  the 

faithful  departed. 
Lamb   of   God,  at  nhose 
presence  the  earth  shall 
be  moved,  and  the  heav- 
ens  melt  away, 
Giv^  rest  to  the  souls  of  che 

faithful  departed, 
liimib   of   God-,  m   whose 
blessed   book  of  fife  all 


734 


LITANY  FOR  THE  SOULS  IN  PURGATORY. 


writ- 


their    names    are 

ten, 
Give  eternal  rest  to  the  souls 

of  the  faithfuL  departed. 

Ant.  Deliver  us,  O  Lord, 
from  death  eternal  in  that 
tremendous  day,  when  the 
heavens  shall  be  moved  and 
the  earth  :  when  thou  shalt 
come  to  judge  the  world  by 
lire. 


V.  Deliver  ns,  O  Lord, 
in  that  tremendous  day. 

R.  And  place  us  with 
the  Blessed  at  thy  right 
hand  forever. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  mv 
prayer. 

H.  And  let  my  cry  come 
to  thee. 

Praye'8  as  above,  p.  729- 
730. 


actanfi  for  tl)e  Souls  fn  Uutflatorg. 


Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Ckrist,  hace  mercy  on  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  hear  us. 

ClirisI,  graciously  hear  us. 

God  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, 

Have  mercy  on  the  suffer- 
ing souls. 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer 
of  the  world,  »< 

God  the  Holy  Ghost, 


All   ye   holy   Patriarchs 

and  Prophets, 
St.  Peter, 
St.  Paul, 
St.  John, 
All  ye  holy  Apostles  and 

Evangelists, 
St.  Stephen, 
St.  Laurence, 
All  ye  holy  Martyrs, 
St.  Gregory, 
St.  Ambrose, 


^3 
I 


Holy  Trinity,  one  God,    §-   St.  Augustine, 
Holy  Mary, 
Holy  Mother  of  God, 
Ho!v  Virgin  of  virgins, 
St,  Michael,  >^ 

All  ye  holy  Angels  and  ^ 
Archangels,  "^ 

All  v- -hoirs  of  celestial  §•   All  ye  holy  Monks  ai:i 


St.  Jerome, 

All  ye  holy  Pontiffs  and 

Confesst)rs, 
All  ye  holy  Doctors, 
All  ye  holy  Priests  and 
iCvites, 


s 


Spirits, 
St.  John  the  Baptist, 
St.  Joseph, 


Hermits, 
St.  Mary  Mairdalen, 
St.  Catherine, 


LITANY  FOR  THI  SOULS  IN  PURGATORY.  736 


St.  Barbara,  ••^j 

All  ye  holy  Virgins  and  J 
WidowH,  -^ 

All  ye  Saints  of  God,       §* 
Be  merciful  unto  them. 
Pardon  Ihem,  O  Lord. 
Be  merciful  unto  them, 
Hear  us,  O  Lord. 
From  all  evil, 
From  thy  wrath, 
From   the  rigor  of  tliy 

juMtice. 
From  the  gnawing  worm 

of  conscience, 
From  fearful  darkness, 
From     their    mourning 

and  tears, 
By  thy  incarnation, 
By  thy  nativity,  "^ 

By    thine     own     sweet 
name, 


By  thy  glorious  resur- 
rection, Q) 

By  thine  admirable  as-  S 
cension,  ^ 

By  the  coming  of  the  ? 
Paraclete,  jT 

In  the  day  of  judgment, 

omners  as  we  are, 

Thou  who  didst  absolve 
the  adultress,  and  par- 
don the  good  thief, 

Thou  who  .savest  by  thy 
grace, 

Thou  who  hast  the  keys 

ofdeathandof  hell. 
That  it  may  please  thee 


By  thy  baptism  and  lioiy  §- 
fasting,  ~ 

By  thy  most  profound 
humility. 

By  thy  perfect  submis- 

sion, 
By  thy  infinite  love. 
By  thy  anguish  and  tor- 
ment. 
By  thy  bloody  sweat, 
Sy     thy      bonds     and 

chains. 
By  thy  crowi^  of  thorns, 
By      thy     igi  uxainious 

death. 
By  thy  sacred  wounds, 
By  thy  cross  and  bitter 
puMsiuu, 


to  deliver  our  parents,  K" 

friends,   and   beneLc-  | 

tors  from  tormenthig  ^ 

s      ^  flames,  > 

-^   That  it  may  please  tlic^  ^^ 


to  deliver  all  the  faith 
ful  departed, 
That  it  may  please  thee  $ 
to  have  mercy  on  all 
those  who  have  none 

in  this  world  to  remem- 
ber or  pray  for  them, 
1  hat  It  may  please  thee 
to  have  mercy  on  all, 
and  to  deliver  them 
from  their  pains, 

That  it  may  please  thee 
to  fulfil  their  desires. 

That  it  may  please  thee 
to  admit  them  amongst 
thine  elect, 

Kinijrof  dreiidfn'  mni.io+w 

SonofCod.  ''"•^* 


•T36 


LITANY  OF  PENANCE. 


Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  Give  them  rest. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  Give  them  rest. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  a- 
way  the  sins  of  the  world. 

Give  thpm  eternal  rest. 

Jesus  Christ,  hear  us. 

Jesus  Chrijtf  graciously 
hear  vs. 

Our  Father,  &c. 
V.  From  the  gate  of  hell. 

■   R.  O  Lord,  preserve  their 

souls. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  God,  the  Creator  and 

Redeemer  of  all  the  faith- 


ful, give  to  th(  souls  of  thy 
servants  departed  the  re- 
mission of  all  their  sins,  to 
the  end  that  they  may  ob- 
tain, by  the  humble  suppli- 
cations of  thy  Church,  that 
pardon  which  they  have  ai. 
ways  desired  of  thy  mercy. 
Thou  who,  being  God,  liv- 
est  and  reignest  forever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

V.  Give  them,  O  Lord, 
eternal  rest. 

R.  And  let  perpetual 
light  shine  upon  them. 

V.  May  they  rest  in 
peace. 

R.  Amen. 


Hftatifi  of 

Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  heav-  j^^ 

en,  a* 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  '^ 

of  the  world,  | 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,  ^ 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  o 
God  of  all  goodness,  who  J 


penance. 

of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
that  he  should  be  con- 
verted and  live, 

Who  pardonedst  not  the 
Angels  that  sinned, 
but  cast  them  down  to 
hell  for  all  eternity, 

Who,  when  Adam  fell, 
didst  call  him  to  con- 
fession and  repentance 
for  his  sin, 

Who  didst  preserve  Noah 
from  the  flood,  and 
from  the  lot  of  the  un- 
godly, by  saving  him 
in  thp  ark, 


Who  didst  draw  Loth 
*rom  the  midst  of  sin- 
ners, 

Who,   softened    by  the 

prayers  of  Moses,  didst 

Jorgivethesinsoftlie 
backsh'ding-  people, 
Who  didst  pardon  the 
sm  of  David,  after  his 
confession  and  repent- 
ance, 

Who  didst  spare  Achab 

when  he  hum  bled  him- 
self in  penance. 

Who    didst    graciously 
hear  the  penitent  Wa. 
riasses,  and   establish  s, 
wrL  ^"  «"  ilia  throne,         f 
Who  didst  graiit  ^Hrr?on  2 
to  the  Niiievites,  when  I 
they  did  penance  for^ 
then-  sins   in   fasting,  S 
and  in  sackcloth  and  s 
ashes,  ?• 

Who  didst  succor  the 
Machabees,  when  they 
fusted  and  lay  in 
ashes. 

Who  didst  command  thy 
priests  to  weep,  and 
pray,  and  offer  sacri- 
hce  for  the  people. 

Who  didst  come  into 
the  world  to  save  sin- 
ners. 

Who  when  thou  wouldst 
redeem  the  world, 
didsl  send  as  thy  mes- 


LITAWJ  OF  PENANCE. 


787 


the  preacher  of  pen- 
ance, '^ 

Who  didst  fast  forty  da V8 

Who  didst  prevent,  with 
t|iy    grace,    Matthew, 
«Jttiu^'  at   the  receipt 
ot  custom. 
Who  didst  bear  witness 
hat     the      Publican, 
humbly    striking    hia 
breast,  was  justiHed, 
Who   didst  deliver   the 
paralytic  from  his  in- 
hrmity,    when     thou 
iiadst  forgiven  him  his 
sins. 

Who,  by  the  example  of 
tli^  Prodigal  son,  didst 
otter  to  sinners  the 
hope  of  pardon. 

Who  <i:d:,f  make  known  i 

to  the  woaian  of  Sa-  j 

;i<'ui^  the  foantiiin  of  " 

"vi  i^^  water, 

Who  ciidst  bring  salva 


Synnrtii.      I^U«     tV      ..    . 


tion   to  the  house  of 
Zacheus,  repenting  of 
his  sins,  and  making 
restitution  fourfold. 
Who  didst  exercise  thy 
mercy  in  behalf  of  the 
woman  takefl  in  adul- 
tery. 

Who  didst  receive  pub- 
licans and  sinners,  and 
,,-^^<^«t  eat  with  them, 
Who  didst  forgive  Tuac-, 
dalen  her  manv  siul. 
62*  ' 


738 


LITANY  OF  PENANCE. 


beeauso  she  loved 
much, 

Who,  looking  tenderly 
on  Peter,  who  denied 
thee,  didst  bring  hinr 
to  compunction  and  to 
tears, 

Who  didst  promise  Par- 
adise to  the  penitent 
thief, 

Who  lovest  all  thy  crea- 
tures and  hatest  no- 
thing that  thou  hast 
made, 

Who  givest  to  sinners 
both  place  and  time 
for  repentance, 

Who  didst  come  to  seek 
and  to  save  that  which 
was  lost, 

Who  hast  pity  on  all 
men,  and  hidest  the 
sins  of  those  who  truly 
repent, 

Who  vvouldst  have  mer- 
ey,  aiid  not  sacrifice, 

Who,  when  we  repent, 
rememberest  our  sins 
no  more, 

God,  most  merciful  and 
patient,  tender  and 
loving-kind,  notwith- 
standing all  our  sins, 

W\'  sinners, 

Beseech  thee,  hear  tts. 

That  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  lead  us 
to  I  true  repentance, 

That  wc  may  judge  our- 


I 

o 


r 


selves,  and  so  escape 
thy  judgment, 

Tliat  we  may  bring  forth 
in  due  time  worthy 
fruits  of  penan:e. 

That,  denying  ungotlli- 
ness  and  worldly  de- 
sires, we  may  live  so 
berly,  justly,  TLud  god- 

That  sin  may  not  reign  ?$ 

in  our  mortal  body,      5?* 
That  we  may  not  love  a 

the    world,    nor    the  « 

things  of  the  world, 
That  we  may  work  out 

our  salvation  with  feai 

and  trembling, 
Son  of  God, 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takes! 

away    the    sins   of   the 

world. 
Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world. 
Have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us, 

V.    O    Lord,    hear    our 
prayer. 

li.  And  let  our  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray 


/      iii;;3L       ^'lu.uxvus      aim 


apo 

irth 

•thy 

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de- 

IT 

KO 

55 

fod- 

>• 

5>- 


r 


LITANY  OF      .:r   lady  OF  BORROWS. 


739 

most    merciful    God    Innl^  oii  «, 

with    compassion    on    the  sLT  Tn\^''''''-''  ^^"■ 

frailty  of  our  mortal  n.<nin  i^u^  ''^  ^^y  Hervice.  and 

and  LtiroTel:^;'  Lt/1^^^^^^^^^^ 

by  thy  rrrace,  that,  throu<rh  sua   (?h,    f*  n  ^^^"H''  .•'*^- 

thy  boundless    mercy,  ^e  Amen      '        '  ^'''^'  ^''• 
may  obtiun  the  pardon  tf  * 


Hftans  of  our  Haiij  of  Sorrotos.* 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Christe  eleison. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Christe  audi  nos. 


ChriHte  exaudi  nos. 
Puter  de  ccelis  Deus, 


I 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us 
Ood  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer 
of  the  world. 


Fili  Redemptor    niundi 
Deus, 

Spiritus  Sancte  Deus,      ^    God  the  Hoiy'chost 

Cs,  ^"""""'    """^  I  "«'y  Tri-ityf  one  God, 
Saneta  Maria, 
Sancta  Dei  Genitrix, 
Saneta  Vir|ro  virginum, 
Muter  crueitixa, 
Muter  dolorosa. 


Muter  lucrymosii, 
Alater  afflicta, 
Muter  derelicta, 
Mater  desolata, 
Mater  filio  orbata. 


o 


Holy  Marv, 

Holy  Mother  of  God, 
Holy  Virgin  of  virgins, 
Mother  crucified. 
Mother  sorrowful. 
Mother  tearful. 
Mother  afflicted, 
Mother  forsaken. 
Mother  desolate, 
Mother    bereft    of 
Child, 


s 

I 


I 


thy 


.  PwlSLr^eT^^^^  !"  hi-.captivity,  who  .ranted 

Friduys. °  ^""  ^"""^^^  "  ^^''"'  «*  cc'iirite  Lean  oa 


J 


740 


LITANY  OF  OUR   LADY  OF  SORROWS. 


Mater    gludio   transver- 

beraUi, 
Mater  serumnis  confecta, 


angustua 


reple- 


O 


Mater 
ta, 
Milter  cruci  corde  affixa, 
Mater  maistissimu, 
Fons  liieryinaruin, 
Cumulus  pas.siuiium, 
Speculum  patientiffi, 
Rupes  constaiitia3, 
Ancora  confidentise, 
Refuglum  derelietorum, 
Clypeus  oppressorum, 
Debellatrix      iiicredulo- 

rum, 
Solatium  miserorum, 
Medicinr  Lfnjjuentium, 
Fortitufio  dtibilium, 
Port  i-^  iVA  O.riigantiuBi, 
Sedatiu  p-  svcellarum, 
Recursus  moereiitum, 
Terror  insldiantium, 
Thesaurus  fidelium, 
Oculus  Prophetarum, 
Baculus  Apostolorum, 
Corona  Martyrum, 
Lumen  Confessorum, 
Margarita  Virginum, 
Coiisolitio  Viduarum, 
Lattiiia  Sanctorum  om- 
nium, 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollia  pec- 
cata  mundi, 

Parce  no^ns^  Jesu. 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  pec- 
cata  mund' 


Mother  transfixed  wnb 

the  sword, 
Mother  consumed  with 

giief, 
Mother  tilled  with   an- 
guish, 
Mother  crucified  inh<  art. 
Mother  most  sad, 
Fountain  of  tears. 
Mass  of  suffering. 
Mirror  of  patience, 
Rock  of  constancy. 
Anchor  of  confidence. 
Refuge  of  the  forsaken, 
Shield  of  the  oppressed, 
Subduer  of  the  unbeliev- 
ing, 
Comfort  of  the  wretched,  «| 
Medicine  of  the  sick,        "^ 
Strength  of  the  weak,       ^ 
Harbor  of  the  wrecked,    ? 
Allayer  of  tempests. 
Resource  of  mourners. 
Terror  of  the  treacherous 
Treasure  of  the  faithful, 
Eye  of  Prophets, 
Staff  of  Apostles, 
Crown  of  Martyrs, 
Light  of  Confessors, 
Pearl  of  Virgins, 
Consolation  of  widows, 
Joy  of  all  Saints, 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world. 

Spare  us,  O  Jesus. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  a- 
wav  the  sms  of  the  world- 


5= 


Exaiidi  noH,  Jesit. 
Agnus  Dci  riui  tolILs  pec- 
cata  mundi, 

Misert're  nobis,  Jesu. 

n<w  Hb  (.iniiibiw  anguBtiiB  i„  yir- 
-uteJt^uChristl.     Ameji. 

rem  el  iiini.i  i  in :  <   .lorem,  jul  hub- 
^nendum  per  le  un.ner^  uX 

duin  p^  •«  omuein  umoreiu 


THE  GOLDKIT  LITANY. 


741 

Graciomlylear  xis,  O  Jesus. 
1-aiub  of  God,  who  takeal 

i^wtiv    the    siu8    of     ue 

world, 

i-ook  down  upon   uo    -•-■" 


>l. 


<!«'llver  ufl 
'  puwer  of 


thy    wounds 

'il  I  may  rt'jid 

III  lovo:  Horrow, 

thee!  '*""  *''""'^  '"^^  '""^ 


from  nil  in, 
Jesus  ChriHi 
'mprint,    O 
npuii  my  h 
IhtTfiri  80I Til 
to  endure  ev 


iiiee. 


«»rf§ra„/  us  sLgih„f  By        e  eS  '„f  h 
i)e  pleasure  of  thy  will. 


tilings    tlijit 


0  Lord  God,  Father  of 
heaven,  by  thy  heav- 
enly  virtue, 
0  Son  of  God,  Redeem- 
er of  the  world,  w 
0  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  § 
with  the  Father  and  ^ 
the  Son,                         | 
0  Lord  God,  by  thine  in-  ;| 
create  and  undivided  ^ 
Trinity,                          *' 
%  thy  godly  being,          -^ 
jy  thy  godly  nature, 
jy  thine  infinite  beauty, 
«j  -«>suii,  r.na  an  good- 


go     iiiiit    are    in 
thenj. 

By  thy  goodness,  which 
thou  h    1st  in  the  erea-  ^ 
'On  01  man  to  thine  f 
inia^e  and  likeness,       | 

By  't  great  love  where-  § 
w  Jth  thou  didst  predes.  "^ 
tinate  to  repair  fallec  § 
man,  ig 

By  that  ineffiible  love.  ' 
whereby  thou  clio.-est 
Mary,  nnost  pure  vir- 
gin,  to  be  thy  mother, 

By  that  most  holy  pame, 
Mary,  which  d*^&cfnd' 
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THE  GOLDEN  LITANT. 


the  high  tlirone  of  the 
glorious  Trinity. 

By  the  ioimncuhite  Con- 
ception of  thy  bltiHsed 
Virgin  Mother, 

By  her  most  holy  Nativ- 
ity, 

By  her  virginity  and 
great  nieekne^M, 

By  that  meek  utfection 
and  love  which  drew 
thee  from  the  bosom 
of  the  Father  into  the 
womb  of  the  Vir- 
gin, 

By  the  humility  of  thy 
high    majesty,    which 
disdained   not  to  de- 
scend into  the  womb  2 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,     J 

For  the  frailty  of  man,  *^ 
which  thou  loathedst  ** 
not  to  take  willingly  .§ 
for  our  sins. 

For  thy  holy  Nativity, 
wherein  thou  didst 
vouchsafe  to  be  born 
of  a  woman. 

For  that  unspeakable  de- 
light and  gladness, 
which  thy  blessed  Mo- 
thei  had  in  thy  Nativ- 
ity, 

By  that  cold  crib  thou 
layedst  in,  wrapped  in 
poor  clothes,  and  fed 
with  maiden's  milk. 
By  the  great  joy  of  the 


!55 
a* 


TT  lt\f 


shipped  thee  lying  in 
the  crib. 

For  that  painful  Circum- 
cision and  shedding  of 
thy  precious  blood, 
and  for  the  virtue  of 
thy  IJoly  Name  Jesus, 
and  all  thy  blessed 
names, 

For  the  oblation  and  the 
prayers  of  the  three 
kings. 

For  that  blessed  obla- 
tion, wherein  thou 
wert  offered  to  thy 
Father  in  the  tem- 
ple, 

For  thy  flight  into  Egypt, 
and  all  the  pains  thuu 
sufferedst  there  with 
thy  blessed  Mother, 

For  thy  coming  again 
from  Egypt  unto  Naz- 
areth, and  thy  meek 
obedience  wherewith 
thou  didst  willingly 
subject  thyself  to  thy 
parents. 

For  thy  meek  and  low^ly 
conversation  during 
three-and-thirty  years 
on  earth, 

For  thy  meek  obedience 
and  great  patience. 

For  thy  most  holy  medi- 
tations, words,  and 
works  of  mercy. 

For  thy  holy   Baptism, 
>rious  ap= 


^ 

« 
« 


91 


4/jx-  ■      " 


pearing  of  the  Holv 
Trinity,  ^ 

For  thy  holy  fasting, 
contemplation,  genu- 
flexionH,and  the  tempt- 
ing of  the  devil  in  the 
desert, 
For  tfiy  thirst,  hunger, 
cold,  and  heat,  which 
thou  sutt'eredst  in  this 
^  ale  of  misery, 
For  ihy  heaviness,  labor, 

and  weariness, 
For  the  detraciion  and 
evil  words,  wherewith 
thy    enemies     reviled 
thee, 
For    thy   watching  and 

prayers,  a 

For  thy  wholesome  doc-  f 

trine  and  benefits,  and  ''^ 

thy  mighty  resistance,  » 


THE  GOLDEN  LITANY. 


itable  desire  that  thou 
hadst  to  redeem  us, 
By  that  great  iowliness, 
which  thou  shovvedst 
in  washing  the  fett  of 
tliy  disciples,  and   of 
Judas,   who   betrayed 
thee. 
For  thy  most  noble  and 
worthy   institution  of 
the  sjicrament  of  thy 
most    precious    Bv.dy 
and  Blood, 
For  that  profound  love, 
whereby  thou   sutfer- 
edst    St.    John     the 
Evangelist     to     rest 
upon    thy    breast    at 
8U])per, 
For  peace   which    thou 
gavest    to    thy  disci- 
ples. 


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•a 


9 


t-         a     J    •  ~--'«->v«tiivc,   ""  pies  a 


no  place  to  thine  ene- 

niies, 
For  the  wonderful  signs 

and     miracles     tlTou 

wroughtest. 
For  thy  meek  and  holy 

conversation, 
For  i:.y  holy  tears,  and 

meek  enthronisiition  in 

Jerusalem  on  the  day 

ofpaijiis. 
For  that  cursed  council, 

J'lierein  the  malicious 

Jews    conspired    thy 

death,  ^ 

^^  that  fervent  and  char- 


sermons. 
For  the  inward  and  great 
heaviness  which  thou 
hadst,  when  thou  pray- 
edst  to  thy  pother  in 
the  garden  beside  the 
Mount  of  Olivet, 

By  the  virtue  of  thy  holy 
prayer,  that  thou  pray- 
edst  there  three  times, 

Worthy  fearful  dread  of 
^  thy  death, 

For  that  Agony  wherein 
thou  offeredst  thyself 

obeying  thy  Almighty 


744 


THE  GOLDEN  LITANY. 


thy 


Father,  and    for 
Bloody  Sweat, 
By  thy  great  meekness, 
wherewith  thou  didst 
vouchsafe  to  be  com- 
forted by  an  Angel,  so 
comfort  me  in  every 
time;  and 
By  thy  mighty  and  victo- 
rious courage,  where- 
with thou  wentest  to 
meet  them  that  sought 
thee  to  the  death, 
For  thy  great  goodness, 
in  that  thou  refufeedst 
not  the  kiss  of  Judas, 
thy  betrayer;  and  the  §5 
ear  of  Malchus,  that  § 
Peter  smote  off,  thou  | 
didst  restore  and  heal,  ^ 
For  those   holy  bonds,  ^ 
that  thou  wert  bound  J 
with,  and  led  as  a  pris-  j» 
oner,  and  the   oppro- 
brious words  that  thou 
sufferedstall  that  night. 
For  the  buffet  thou  en- 
diircdst  in  the   pres- 
ence of  the  high  priest 
Annas,      and      other 
shame  done  to  thee, 
For  that  love  and  char- 
ity that   thou     hadst, 
when       thou      wert 
brought  bound  bdbre 
the    high   priest  Cui- 
phas, 

uy    i^ne   i«i^'>^    '- 

brought  againat  the»>. 


and   thy  unrighteous 
condemnation. 
By  the  spitting  on  thee, 
and  the  scourging  of 
thee. 
By  the  buffets  and  sore 
strokes  given  to  thee. 
By  the  binding  and  blind- 
folding of    thy   holy 
eyes,  shames  and  re- 
proaches, that  thou  suf- 
feredst  all  that  night. 
For  that  merciful  look 
wherewith    thou    be- 
heldest  Peter,  and  for 
all  that  labor  and  tor- 
ment,  secret  and  un-  gl 
known,    which    thou  § 
sufferedstall  that  night,  | 
By  thy  presentation  be-  5 
fore  Pilate,  and  the  ac-  '^ 
cusations  that  the  Jews  s 
made  against  thee. 
For  the  contempt   and 
mocking    that     thou 
sufferedst    of   Herod, 
and  the  white  garment 
that  he  sent  thee  in 
again  to  Pilate, 
For  all  the  shames,  la^ 
bors,  upbraidings,  and 
reproofs,  which  thou 
sufferedst  going  from 
one  judge  to  another. 
For  thy  great  patience 

and  stillness. 
For  the  shameful  strip- 
ping of   thy  clothes, 
and  the  binding  of  thy 


L 


....     .^Xr  ■■ 


THE  GOLDEN  LITANT. 


most  holy  body  to  a 
pillar, 
For  thy  scourgings  and 

cruel  beatings, 
For     thy     innumerable 
wounds,  and  the  plen- 
teous sheddinfif  of  thv 
blood,  ^ 

For  all  thy  pain,  sorrow 

cold,  and  trembling, 
For  thy  purple  garments, 
and     thy    crown     of 
thorns  violently  press- 
ed upon  thy  head. 
For  the   grievous    pain 
that  thou  sufferedst  in 
thy  head,  crowned  with 
thorns,  when   it    was 
smitten  with  the  reed, 
By  the  scornful  worship- 
ping of  the  Jews,  and 
their  salutation,  when 
they  said.  Hail,  King 
of  the  Jews, 
By  the  spitting  on  thy 
godly  face,  and  cruel 
beatings. 
For   that    heaviness   of 
heart,      which      thou 
hadst     when     Pilate 
brought    thee    before 
the  multitude  of  the 
people     wearing    the 
crown  of  thorns  and 
the     purple    vesture, 
and  said  to  them,  Be- 
hold  the  man, 
For  that  fearful  sentence 
ofdeath  and  shameful 


leading  to  the  Mount 
of  Calvary, 
For  thy  great  love  show- 
ed to  us,  when  thou 
bearedst    thy    heavy 
cross  upon  thy  should- 
ers, to  the  place  where 
thou     sufferedst    thy 
most  painful  passion; 
and  the  labor,  anguish, 
slanders,  and  beatings 
that  thou  sufferedst  by 
the  way. 
For  all  thy  bloody  steps, 
that  thou  madest  go- 
ing  to  thy  death, 
1^  By  the  great  weariness  §? 
that  thou  hadst  in  thy  S 
shoulders,  bearing  the  S 

cross,  until  thou  fellest  i 
down,  "^ 

By  the  great  compassion  » 
of  thy  heart,  that  thou  § 
hadst  when,  bearing 
the  cross,  thou  mettest 
thy  blessed  Mother 
sorrowing  and  making 
lamentation. 

By  thy  heaviness  of  soul 
and  the  going  up  the 
Mount  of  Calvary, 
where  thou  wert  cru- 
cified, 

By  the  stripping  of  thy 
clothes  to  thy  great 
shame,  in  the  sight  of 
thy    blessed    Mother 

tvnA    nil   ♦!,- 1 

tttiu  till  ijiu  people. 
By    that    cold    sitting, 


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J 
o 

St 


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746 


THE  GOLDEN  LITAMT. 


wherein  thou  wittest 
piteously,  full  of 
wounds,  in  the  cold 
winds,  80  abiding  un- 
til thy  cross  was  ready, 

For  those  sore  und  pain- 
ful steps  thou  niadest 
going-  to  thy  cross. 

For  th>  great  anguish, 
mournings,  and  weep- 

For  the  great  stretchuig 
of    thy     sinews    and 
veins,  and  all  thy  mem- 
bers. 
By   the  nailing  of   thy 
right  hand  and  shed- 
ding of  thy   precious 
blood,      cleanse      us,  . 
iiord,  from  all  sin,  and  J 
By  the  nailing  of  thy  leff^ 
haad,  andthy  most  holy  s 
wound    and    precious  p 
blood,  save  us.  and 
For  the  nailing  of  thy 
most  holy  feet,  and  by 
the  wounds  in  them, 
and  the  precious  blood 
flowing  out  of  them. 
Purge  us,  enlighten  us, 
and    reconcile   us    to 
God  the  Father,  and 
For  the  lifting  up  of  thy 
most  holy  body  on  the 
cross,   and    thy    sore 
bruising  thereof,  that 
gave  to  all  parts  of  ihy 
body  an  incredible  pun, 
For  the  hHaviness  of  thy 


heart,  and  all  the  pow- 
ers of  thy  soul,  sate 
us,  deliver  us,  and 
For  the  parting  of  thy 
clothes,  and    the    lot 
that    they   cast   upon 
thy    coat,    that    was 
made   without    seam, 
thou  beholding  it. 
For  thy  great  love,  where- 
by  thou    didst    hang 
alive   upon   the  cross 
three  hours. 
For  the  opprobrious  and 
scornful  words,  which, 
hanging  on  the  cross, 
thou  heardest  spoken 
to  thee. 
For    the     blaspheming,  | 
sorrow,  and  confusion,  ^^ 
which  thou  sutfercdst 
on  the  cross. 
For  all  the  sorrow  and 
pain  that  thou  sutfer- 
edst  in  ihy  ribs,  reins, 
and  shoulders,  in  time 
of  thy  crucifying. 
For  all   the   pain    thou 
sulTeredst  in  thy  hands 
and     feet,     and    the 
straining    of   all    thy 
members  on  the  cross. 
For  that  V  onderful  char- 
ity,   wherewith    thou 
prayedstthy  Almighty 
Father  for  thine  ene- 


mies. 
For    thy 


great    mercy, 


'-J' 


wherewiih  thou  prom- 


1 


THE  GOLDEN  LITANY. 


isedst  paradise  to  the 
thief  hanging  on  thy 
right  side, 

For  the  tender  care  that 
thou  hadst  for  thy  Mo- 
ther in  thy  torments, 
commending  Iier  to 
thy  weil-beioved  disci- 
ple John, 

For  that  great  and  mis- 
erable cry  that  thou 
madest  to  th'   Father, 

For  the  sword  of  sorrow 
that  went  through  the 
soul    of    thy    blessed 
Mother,  and  her  great 
compassion  and  tears,  & 
that,  standing  by  the  i 
cross,  lamentably  she  g 
shed,  2 


747 


By  the  departin,^/  of  thy 
holy   soul    from    thy 
blessed  godly  body, 
By   the  resting  of  thy 
most     blessed    head 
upon   thy  breast,  in- 
cline, most  sweet  Je- 
sus,  to  us ;  and 
By  the  bitterness  of  tliy 
death,  wnd  the  intoler- 
able pains  wherewith 
thy  heart  brake, 
By  the  op(5ning  of  thy 
side  with  a  spear,  and 
the  flowing  out  of  thy 
most  precious  bloofl, 
smite    through,  good  ^i^ 
Lord,  my  heart   wiih  § 

thespear  of  thy  godly  a 
love;  and  | 


'''ul'l!:^i^:^.Ti  «^_''-^  .'-■-  wood  I 


thou  sheddest  on  the  s 
cross,  and  in  all  thy  s 
lifetime. 

For  thy  thirst  and  tast- 
ing of  gall  and  vine- 
gar, grant  us  to  taste 
the  sweetness  of  thy 
spirit,  and 

For  all  those  holy  words 
that  thou  spakest  on 
the  cross,  and  in  all 
thy  life, 

tor  that  piteous  cry  in 
the  which  thou  com- 
mendedst  thy  soul  to 
thy  Father,  our  souls 
be  commended  to  thee; 
am 


and  water  that  ran  out  I 
ofthy  most  hu!v  heart,  « 
wash  and  cleaj  «e  us  '* 
in  the  same  mo  it  holy 
water  and  blc^d  from 
all  our  sins ;  and 

For  that  great  mercy 
that  thou  showedst  to 
Longinus  the  soldier, 
and  to  the  centurion  : 
and  all  thy  mercies 
that  thou  hast  ever 
showed  to  man. 

By  the  descending  of  thy 
holy  soul  to  hell, 

By  that  might  and 
strength  of  thy  blesa, 
ed  soul,  whereby  thou 


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THE  GOLDEH  LITAVY. 


breakest  the  gates  of 
hell)  and    deliveredst 
thQ '  Boula     of     thy 
friends, 
For  tlie  takinjj  down  of 
thy   most    iioly  body 
from    the    cross,  and 
the    Bolemn    burying 
thereof;  and  great  la- 
mentation of  thy  bless- 
ed Mother,  Mary  Mag- 
dalen, and  others,  thy 
friends. 
For  all  thy  painful  la- 
bors, weariness,    sor- 
row,   and    heaviness, 
which  thou  suft'eredst  te! 
from   the  day  of  thy  « 
Nativity  unto  the  hour  3 
that  thy  soul  departed  | 
from  thy  body,  '^ 

For  thy  glorious  Resur-  i 
rection   in  body   and  § 
soul, 
For    that  ineffable   joy 
and  gladness  of  thy 
blessed*  Mother,  and 
others,  thy  friends,  in 
thy  glorious  Resurrec- 
tion, 
For  that  special  grace, 
when  thou  appearedst 
in    fl    glorious    body, 
after  thy  Resurrection, 
to  Mary  Magdalen,  to 
other  women,  and  to 
thy  disciples, 
For  thy  wonderful  and 

Us        rk,3CCuSiuii, 


comfort  us,  good  liOrd, 
in  all  necessities:  and 
For  thy  godly  and  coin- 
fortable  sendhig  of  tho 
Holy  Ghost  to  thy  dis- 
ciples, comfort  us,  haU 
low  us,  strengthen  us 
in    faith,    hope,    and 
charity;  and 
For  thy  glory,  and  the 
divine  majesty  and  vir- 
tues of  thy  Holy  Name 
save  us  and  govern  us 
now  and  ever ;  and 
For  the  love  that  rested 
both  in  thy  Godhead 
and  manhood, 
For  that   joy   whereby 
thou   hast  fruition  in 
thyself,  ^ 

For  thyself  and  all  good-  'r 
ness  and  merits  that  » 
thou  beholdest  both  in  .§ 
thee,  and  in  thy  bless- 
ed Mother, 
For  the  ministering  of 
St.   Michael,  and  my 
good    angel    deputed 
for  my  keeping,  and  all 
other  spirits  of  heaven. 
By  the  intercession  and 
merits  of   SS.  Peter 
and    Paul,  St.    John 
Evangelist,  and  all  the 
apostles, 
By  the  merits  and  inter- 
cession of  thy    holy 
martyrs,       Laurence, 


a' 

s 
5 


r 


I 


^y  the  merits  and  pray, 
era  of  the  holy  fuihers 
and  confesaorH,  Aus- 
tin, Anthony,  and  all 
others,         *  I: 

By  the  merits  and  pray-  ^ 
ersofSS.AnncCatii-  2 
erme.  Barbara,  and  all  ^ 
other  holy  vir^nns,  'J 
widows,  and  chaste  » 
liveru,  g 

By  the  merits  and  pray- 
ers  of  all  thy  chosen 
saints,  which  are,  Iwve 


LITANT  OF  ST.  PETER. 


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been,  andn&re  to  come 
in  heaven  and  in  earth, 
Suecor  us,  most  sweet 
Jesus,  in  that  fearful  s- 
day  of  the  strict  judg.  ^ 
ment ;  and  grant  us  in  ^ 
this  transitory  life  all  | 
things  necessary  to  the  ^ 
heahh   of   body    and  «> 
soul ;    and  after  this  | 
life,   to    live  and   re-  ^ 
joiee  with  thee  ever, 
lastingly.    Amon. 


3lftanj  of  &t  Deter. 
Lord,  have  mercy.  gt.  Peter,  so  ardent  for 


Chrisi^  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

bod  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, K, 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  f 
of  the  world, 

Ood  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

lloly  Mary,  Mother  ot 
Ood, 

Queen  conceived  with-  "^ 
out  sin,  2 

St.  Peter,  ^^ 

Prince  of  the  Apostles,    ^ 


§" 


the  glory  of  Christ, 
Ht.  Peter,  whose  heart 

was  pierced  with  one 

look  from  Jesus, 
St.    Peter,  who   ceased 

not  to  grieve /or  hav- 

ing  denied  the  Son  of  . 

God,  !J3 

St.  Peter,  whose  cheeks  ^ 

were  furrowed   by  a*©* 

stream  of  tears  which  « 

flowed  to  the  end  of  ^ 

your  life, 
St.  Peter,  who  cried  out 

— •♦  Lord,  thou  know. 

est  that  I  love  thee !" 


St  v\"  I""  '»P"o"ea,     -»        est  that  I  love  th^P  f'» 

-.s-«.  u.  neaven,  St.      Peter,     deUvered 

63* 


760 


LITANY  OF  8T.  MJlBY  MAGDALEN. 


by 


an 


That  we  may  taste  and 
see  more  and  more, 
how  Bweet  is  the 
Lord, 

That  we  may  be  prudent, 
and  watch  in  prayer,     v^. 

That  we    may   die  the  ^ 
death  of  the  just,  § 

Lamb  of  God,  &e.,  three 
times. 


-* 
a 
^ 


from    prison 

angel, 
St  Peter,  who  rejoiced 

to  suffer  for  Christ,       "^o 
St.   Peter,  whose    very  J 

shadow  healed  the  sick  x 
St.  Peter,  whose  voice  ^ 

even  tlie  dead  obeyed,  § 
That  Wj  may  have  a  con- 
stant, mutual  charity 

among  ourselves, 

LET  us  PRAT. 

O  glorious  Apostle,  wjio  received  the  power  of  loos- 
ing and  binding,  pray  for  us,  that,  being  free  from  all 
sin,  we  may  live  and  die  in  the  grace  of  God.  Obtain 
then  for  us  a  perfect  faith,  firm  hope,  and  ardent  charity, 
that  as  we  draw  nearer  to  the  close  of  life,  we  may  daily 
grow  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  Jesus  Christ.  Guide 
us,  O  blessed  Apostle,  through  all  the  dangers  of  this 
exile,  till  fear  and  grief  be  over.  O  humble  martyr  of 
Christ!  you  who  now  behold  him,  not  as  on  Thabor, 
but  in  the  full  splendor  of  his  glory,  pray  for  us  now 
and  at  the  hour  of  death.  O  then  come,  blessed  Apostle, 
and  take  us  to  Jesus,  that  we  too  may  love  eternally. 
Amen. 


Uftanj)  of  &t.  i^avs  ittaflHalen. 

Lord,  have  mercy  on  us.  Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

Christ,  have  mercy  on  us.  Holy   Mary,  Mother  of 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us.  God, 

Christ,  hear  us.  Refuge  of  sinners, 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us.  Queen,  conceived  with- 
God  the  Fathe  of  heav-  tj^       out  sin, 

en,  I*  St.  Mary  Magdalen, 

God  the  Son,  Redeener  -**  St.  Mary  Magdalen,  mod- 

of  the  world,  ^       el  of  true  penitents, 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,        *  St.  Mary  MagduleHj  who 


I 


made  no  delay  in  re- 
turning to  God, 

St.  Mary  Magdalen,  who, 
bein^  oiice  converted, 
doHpiaed  all  earthly 
pleuaures, 

St.  Manr  Magdalen, 
who  had  no  other  grief 
but  that  of  having  of- 
fended infinite  good- 
ness, 

St.  Mary  Magdalen,  who 
turned  all  that  had 
served  to  sin  into 
proofs  of  love  and  sor- 
row. 


LITANY  OP  ST.  MARY  MAGDALEN. 


St. 


true  holocaust  to  di- 
vine  love, 
St.  Mary  Mngdalon,  who 
beard  the  blessed 
words-"  Th}'  sins  are 
torgiven," 

St.  Mary  Magdalen,  who 
jetl   Jesus'  feet  with 

the  consoling  words— 
"  Go  in  peace," 

St  Mary  Magdalen,  who 
tollovved  Je«u8  even 
to  Calvary, 

St.  Mary  Magdalen,  who 
assisted  at  the  agony 


761 


whose  eyes,  once  in-  s 
struments  of  sin,  are  2 
now  bathed  in  tears  at  ^ 
Jesus'  feet,  § 

St.  ■  Mary      Magdalen,  '* 
whose  lips,  once  de- 
nied, are   now  made 
pure  by  the  hallowed 
kiss  of  Jesus'  feet, 
St.     Mary      Magdalen, 
whose  hands,  once  sin- 
ful, are  now  made  holy 
by  the  sacred  touch  of 
Jesus'  feet, 
8t.      Mary     Magdalen, 
whose      hair,      once 
adorned     to      please 
creatures,      h      now 
used   to  wipe  Jesus' 
feet, 

St.     Mary     Magdalen, 
" —  r^  i^uaiicc  was  a 


received  drops'  of  s 
blood  falling  from  the  2 
cross,  "^s 

St  Mary  Magdalen,  who 'I 
heard  the  loud  cry—  § 

^."^J' is  consummated!"  ' 
ft>t.  Mary  Magdalen,  who 
^^^^^  Jesus  expiring, 
fit.  Mary  Magdalen,  who 
mingled  thy  tears  with 
those  of  the  sorrowful 
Mother, 
St.  Mary  Ma^.inien,  who 
went  early  to  the  sep- 
ulchre, to  embalm  the 
body  of  Jesus, 

St.  Mary  Magdalen,  who, 
in  thy  grief,  noticed 
not  the  bright  host  of 
heaven, 

St  Mary  Magdalen,  wim 
would  not  be  comfort- 


J 


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LITANY  OF  ST,  FHILOMENA. 


ed  nntil  the  life-giving  '^       wast  the  first  apostle  ^l 
voice  had  said :  "  Mtu  J        of  the  resurrection,       J 


St.  Mary  Magdalen,  who  ^ 


Lamb  of  God,  &.C.,  three  1 
limes.  J* 


LET  us  PEAT. 

O  my  God !  may  thy  love  be  the  sole  principle  of  my 
penance.  Let  my  sorrow  be  to  have  otlended  thee,  my 
supreme  good,  my  first  beginning  and  hist  end.  Mliy 
ray  tears  flow  from  a  heart  wounded  with  love.  I  grieve 
for  the  past,  and  firmly  resolve  never  more  to  offend  thee : 

••  Not  that  in  heaven  my  home  may  be, 
Nor  lest  I  die  eternally, 
Nor  from  the  hope  of  joy  above  me, 
But  even  as  thyself  didst  love  me, 
So  love  I,  and  will  ever  love  tliee, 
Because  thou  art  my  God,  my  King,  for 
evermore."    Amen. 


Hftans  of  Sbt  ^Mlomena. 
Lord,  have  mercy.  St.Philomena,thedaugh- 


Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  raercv. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 


ter  of  light, 
St.  Philoraena,  who  from 
infancy    chose    Jesus 
Christ  for  your  spouse. 


God  the  Father  of  heaven,   St.  Philomena,  who  de- 


have  mercy  on  us. 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of 
the  world,  have  mercy  on 
us. 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 
mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  have 
mercy  on  us. 

Holy  Mary,  pray  for  us. 

St.  Philomena,  child  of  ben- 
ediction, pray,  &.c. 


I 


spised  with  heroic  cou- 
rage the  greatest  hon-  ^ 
ors,  in  order  to  remain  C, 
faithful  to  Christ,      '  ^ 

St.     Philomena,    whose  J 
faith  and  love  for  Je- 
sus Christ  could  not 
bo  shaken,  either  by 
pi  omises  or  threats, 

St.    Philomena,    whose 
constancy  could    not 


tie  tp 

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)f  my 

'e,  111) 

brieve 
thee: 

gh- 

om 

8U3 

ise, 

de- 

ou-  ^ 
on-| 
laiu  Vv 

ose  S 

Je-* 

not 

by 

s 

ose 

not 

be  diminished,  either 
by  the  supplicationa  of 
a  father,  or  the  tender- 
ness of  a  mother, 
St.  '^hilomena,  who  by 
your  love   of   suffer- 
ings, merited    to    be 
^  consoled  by  Jesus, 
St.    Phjiomena,    whose 
ardor  to  endure  new 
torments    augmented 
every  day, 
St.^  Piiilomena,    whom 
God  confided  to  thex 
care   of  Angels,  and  ^ 
who  by  their  assist- 
ance defeated  the  rage 
of  your  persecutors, 
St    Philomena,    whose 
glory  God  was  pleased 
to  manifest  by  contin- 
ual wonders, 
St.  Philomena,  who  en- 
dured several  kinds  of 
martyrdom,  from  the 
different  punishments 
you  suffered, 


I^ITAKT  OF  ST.  PHILOMENA. 


>  I 


d'c 


I 


^ 


St.  Philomona,  who,  by 
your    example,    drew 

o*°l?,"^  souls  to  faith, 

St.  Philomena,  bound  to 
a  pillar  and  struck 
with  reeds, 

St.    Philomena,    perfect 

model    of    Christian  k, 
virgiiis,  J 

St.  Philomena,  special^ 
protectress  of  those 'S* 
who  honor  you, 

St.    Piiilomena,    whom  ^ 
the     Church     honors 
and  reveres  as  an  il- 
lustrious   virgin    and 

martyr  of  Jesus  Christ, 
St.  Philomena,  now  in 
possession  of  immor- 
tal honor. 
Lamb  of  God,  &c. 
V.  Pray  for  us,  St.  Phil- 
omena. 

R.  That  we  may,  like 
you,  consecrate  our  en- 
tire lives  to  the  love  of 
Jesus. 


LET  us  PRAT. 

O  glorious  virgin  and  martyr,  whose  fflorv  God  haa 
Jeen  pleased  to  manifest  by  shining  miSes »   we  ad! 

rnm w    iM''"^'^*"^  ^^^^  example,  we  may  generous  v 
Si  thit  t  '^^''''  ''''  reign'of  Jesus  £h^rist  „  ot 
wifh  fK  *      ^^.^'''y  ornament  them  with  thy  virtues 
w  h  that  angelic  purity  of  which  you  are  so  pSt  a 
model,  ,n  order  that,  enkindled  with  a  love  for  Jesus  w« 

ran7lllSf.",^i^^^^  has^prt/dTtT: 

^         ^  .,.{^  „„j^  Q^  yyy^.  yt,,j.uai  ieucity.    Amen. 


764 


I4T1.IIY  OF  BT.  SAUL. 


2,(tan5  of  Jbt.  Ilaul. 


Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  on  ua. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  heaven, 

have  mercy  on  us. 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of 

the  world,  have  mercy  on 

us. 
God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 

mercy  on  us. 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  have 

mercy  on  us. 
Holy  Mary,  Mother  of 

God, 
Queen,  conceived  with- 
out sin, 
St.  Paul,  vessel  of  elec- 
tion. 
Apostle  of  the  Gentiles, 
St.  Paul,  who  wast  rapt 

to  the  third  heaven, 
St.     Paul,    who     heard 

things   not   given 

man  to  utter, 
St.  Paul,  who  knew  no- 

thing  but  Christ,  and 

him  crucified, 
St.  Paul,  whose  love  for 

Christ    was   stronger 

than  death, 
St.  Paul,  who  wished  to 


I 
to^ 

si 

?• 


with  Christ, 


St.  Paul,  whose  teal 
knew  no  bounds, 

St.  Paul,  who  m.uie  thy- 
self all  to  all,  to  gam 
all  to  Christ, 

St.  Paul,  who  called  thy- 
self prisoner  of  Christ 
for  us, 

St.  Paul,  who  wast  jeal- 
ous of  us,  with  the 
jealousy  of  God, 

St.  Paul,  who  gloried 
in  the  Cross  of 
Christ, 

St.  Paul,  who  bore  in 
thy  body  the  mortifi- 
cation of  Christ, 

St.  Paul,  who  exclaimed :  C;, 
«  WUh  Ctirist  I  am^ 
nailed  to  the  cross .'" 

That  we  may  awake  and 
sin  no  more. 

That  we  may  not  re- 
ceive the  grace  of  God 
in  vain. 

That  we  walk  in  new- 
ness of  life, 

That  we  miiy  work  out 
oui  i^alvation  with  fear 
and  trembling. 

That  we  may  put  on  the 
armor  of  God, 

That    we    may    stand 

the  wicked  one^ 


I 


MTANT  OF  ST.  STEPHEN. 


75d 


That  we  may  stand  fast  Ss  Tk„* 

to  the  h,U                   i  "*  "^  '""y  "in  *"<>  5> 

That  we  may  presa  for-  ^  TZb   of  C.A    *      ^ 

ward  to  the  mark.        f  thrT^ts         "^'  *''-  - 


§• 


LET  ns  PRAY. 

O  glorious  Apostle  and  niartvr  of  ri„.-=.  „i. 
him  to  call  u,  to  the  li.,ht  of  ili7(;,  r.  V  J'  ^''T"  '? 
edge  of  the  true  and  irvi,,,  r  j  ^r'^.'''i'"<'  "'"  •"">«■'• 
faifh,  firm  lUe  and  a  d  f  .^  ri' ',''';^'"  "^  ".«  "  l^r^t 
in  our  flesh  ti.e  mortifieaVi  „  '•  J'-  ,  ^""'""^  "'""'J" 
fore  God  with  sin?  llW 'v   ^eei^^erCd  1     '  ^^'^  ^'"^ 

...ou,tiXeVrnMr„;";i!K;^:;f;iJ^^^^^^ 


artans  of  at.  StepUen,  fifrst  JWavtst 


Lord,  have  nieroy  on  us. 
CliriHt,  have  rnerey  on  us. 
L(n-d,  hjive  nierc'v  on  us. 
Hirist,  heiir  us.  * 
Christ,  gniciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  heaven, 

Imve  mercy  on  us. 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of 


St.  Stephen,  who  suffer- 
ed for  |)re.chin|r  the 
name  of  Jesus  Chri«t, 

ct.    Stephen,    who     so 
closeiy  imi:ated  Jesus 
Chriht  in   thsjt    ^rreat 
virtue   of  eharity   for  7 
your  enemies, 


e* 


tu. J    I "*       >"»ir  enemies,  «« 

the  world,  Imve    merey   St.  Stephen,  who,  when  > 


on  us. 
God  tlie  Holy  Ghost,  have 

merey  on  us. 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  have 
^^  merey  on  us. 
St.  Siephen,  first   martyr, 

Pray  for  us. 


stoned  by  your  ene- 
mies, ens!  forth  spi.rliM. 
not  of  anjrer,  but  of 
love,  to  tset  on  fire 
their  hpnrtc  h"'"^  - 
than  the  stones  which 
they  threw, 


•756 


UTANY  OF  ST.  STEPHEN. 


St.  Stephen,  having  rec- 
ommended your  own 
soul  to  God,  cried  for 
your  enemies,  Pardon 
them,    O    Lord,   and 
punish  them  not  for 
their  sins, 
St.  Stephen,  most  zeal- 
ous for  the  glory  of 
God, 
St.  Stephen,  most  patient 

and  constant, 
St.  Stephen,  pattern  of^ 
chastity  and  purity,      g 
St.  Stephen,  whose  heav-  ^ 
enly  fortitude  caused 
admiration  in  all, 
St.  Stephen,  by  whom  so 
many   miracles    were 
wrought, 
St.  Stephen,  who,  in  the 
love  of  God,  was  not 
inferior  to  the  Apos- 
tles themselves, 


St.  Stephen,  who  con- 
verted  many  to  tho 
faith  of  Christ, 

St.  Stephen,  by  whom 
the  Church  has  receiv- 
ed and  does  contin- 
ually receive  such  sin- 
gular benefits, 

St.  Stephen,  of  whom  it 
is  said,  that  the  Holy  h^ 
Ghost,  who  inhabited  j 
your  soul,  shone  and^s 
darted  forth  his  rays^ 
into  your  body,  a 

St.  Stephen,  whose  face  '^ 
shone  like  that  of  an 
angel, 

St.  Stephen,  an  angel  in 
chastity, 

St.  Stephen,  full  of 
faith  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost, 

St.  Stephen,  dear  to  the 
heart  of  Jesus, 


LET  us  PRAY. 

O  glorious  saint,  faithful  imitator  of  Jesus  Christ 
martyr  in  will  and  in  reality,  so  full  of  charity,  zea\ 
love,  and  purity,  deign  to  intercede  for  us  poor  exiles ; 
vou  who  are  so  h!jh  in  the  favor  of  God,  we  do  entreat 
you  to  procure  for  us  a  little  spark  of  that  divine  love 
which  animated  your  heart,  that  we  too  one  day  may 
have  the  happiness  of  seeing  our  God  face  to  face. 

Oh!  obtjiin  for  us  that  virtue  for  which  you  were  so 
eminent,  and  which  in  our  holy  vocation  is  particularly 
required— cKARiTir. 


LlTANr  OF  ST.  BERNARD. 


757 


iftanj  of  St.  JSernart. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  u,.        Z    ""*  '""""'  "^  ^'' 
God  the  Father  of  heaven,  St,   Bernard,  most   be- 

GotoZre\ere,„!;P:S"^'^'"^^ 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 

mercy,  &c. 
Holy  Trinity,  have  mercy, 

&c. 


Holy  Mary,  Mother  of 
God, 

Queen,  conceived  with- 
out sin, 

St.  Bernard, 

St.  Bernard,  who,  in  giv- 
ing thyself  to  God, 
drew  many   souls  to 

St.  Bernard,  prodigy  of  ^ 
the  eleventh  age,  ^        ^„q 

^''eX^r"'"^'"*'^^   ^^-  ^"-rd'  flower    of 
me  citrgy,  ^        religious, 

iJetLT'   ''"'"'    '*'       St   Bernard,  who  never 
St.  Bernard,  oracle  of  the  ence  of  God         ^ 

^^"'*"^'  St.    Bernard,  'angel    of 


St.  Bernard,  most  pure 
in  body  and  mind, 

St.  Bernard,  perfect 
model  of  poverty  and 
mortification, 

St.  Bernard,  most  ardert 
in  charity  to  all,  Ji 

St.  Bernard,  who  feared  ^ 
God  and  not  earthly  "s* 
powers,  "* 

St.      Bernard,      whose  ^ 
whole  exterior  breath- 
ed holiness, 
St.      Bernard,      whose 
very   look    spoke    of 
God, 


St.    Bernard,    light    of 

bishops, 
St.  Bernard,  most  hum- 

ble, 

St.     Bernard,     burning 


64 


Claravallis, 

St.  Bernard,  always  ab- 
sorbed in  God, 
xMxuiu   vt    uoa,   <iic^ 

three  times. 


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7-8 


DEVOTIONS  TO  ST.  Al.OYSIUS. 


LET  US  PRAY. 

O  great  saint!  who,  from  the  very  dawn  of  life, 
turned  all  the  powers  of  thy  soul,  and  the  nob/e  att'ec- 
tions  of  thy  pure  and  loving  heart,  towards  thy  Creator ; 
angel  clothed  in  mortal  tiesh,  who  appeared  in  this  v&U 
ley  of  tears  as  a  bright  lily  of  purity,  to  shed  around 
thee  the  good  odor*  of  Christ,  to  show  to  all  the  beauty 
of  virtue,^  and  to  point  out  to  thousands  the  way  to 
heaven— O  pray  for  us,  that,  truly  despi.-ing  all  tefrene 
objects,  we  may  live  to  God  alone.     Amen. 


Idebolfons  to  St.  ^loosfus. 

After  the  canonization  of  the  angeliail  youth  Aloysius,  which  waS 
decreed  by  his  Holiness  Benedict  XII I.,  with  a  fmrticular  view,  ainon? 
many  other  laudable  motives,  to  offer  to  the  imitation  and  veneration, 
especially  of  yoi-n:^  persons,  a  youth  most  c«)nspicu()U9  for  his  innocence 
of  life  ;  the  younj?er  persons  were  not  the  only  votaries  of  a  saint,  who 
seemed  to  be  ai)pointed  their  peculiar  patron.  The  devotion  soon  bo- 
came  general  aiid  common  to  all.  In  order  to  promote  and  encourage 
the  same,  Clement  XII.  extended  the  plenary  indulgence  granted  by  his 
predecessor,  io  any  one  who  on  his  feast  should  go  to  his  altar;  and  to 
those  also  who  should  pray  beibre  an  altar,  where  liis  feast  happened 
to  be  kept. 

r  ;aven  seemed  to  give  its  sanction  to  this  zeal  of  the  faithful,  by  fre- 
quent and  wonderful  favors  obtained  through  his  powerful  iuterce.ssion, 
and  the  pious  custom  of  assigning  six  Sundays  without  intermission,  in 
iionor  of  the  saint,  and  in  memory  of  the  six  years  he  had  lived  in  (he 
Society  of  Jesus,  was  introduced  and  observed.  How  agreeable  this 
devotion  was,  St.  Aloysius  has  shown  by  many  and  very  signal  blesa^ 
!ug9  bestowed  on  liis  cUents;  so  that  the  same  Clement  XII.,  as  he 
spealis  himself,  to  nourish  so  salutary  a  practice  towards  St.  Aloysius, 
app.oved  from  heaven  by  many  favors,  as  well  spiritual  as  temporal, 
has  granted  plenary  indulgences  on  each  of  the  above  Sundays  to 
tiicm,  who,  by  true  and  sincere  repentance,  by  a  worthy  corainunioi-, 
by  n  serious  application  to  mental  or  vocal  prayer,  and  other  good 
works  of  piety,  performed  iti  honor  of  the  saint  and  directed  to  the 
greater  glory  of  God,  shall  sanctify  the  said  days. 

I'ho  maimer  of  performing  the  devotion  of  the  eix  Suidays,  preceding 
his  festival,  ia  as  foiiuwu: 


DEVOTIONS  TO  ST.  ALOYSIUS.  769 

I .  On  each  of  these  Sundays  let  the  person  who  peiforms  this  devo- 
tlon,  choo«e  St.  Aluysit.s  ,br  his  patron,  and  receive  the  S^rifro^ 
peuuHce  and  the  holy  Eucharist.  oucnuDtnw  or 

J'f  ?"  r"  "'■  """  ^""*'^^  "'^  »''™  ^^  P^««--nt  either  at  some 
o.nfnaemlty  or  sodality,  or  at  least  hear  a  Mass  in  honor  of  the 

^rL^li '?'  '■^'1'*'  T  ^""^  °''  ^^"^  ^""^'*y«'  ^'^''«'-  before  some  Image 
of  the  Saint,  or  in  the  church,  six  Paters  and  Aves,  with  the  GlnHa 
ratri,  the  Litany  of  the  Saint.  &c.  ^  ^°'^ 

4.  Let  him  perform  some  work  of  mercy,  spiritual  or  corporal  a<y 
cord.ns  to  his  ability,  and  as  his  devotion  shall  sugKest.  ^       ' 

5.  Let  him  spend  so.ne  time  in  meditatii.fr,  and  for  the  subject  of  his 

h  J';V"  *""''  "^  '•'"  ^"'"'='y^  '«'  him  take  one  of  the  vir  ueL 
which  St  Bonaventure  finds  expressed  in  the  wings  of  the  Ser  phim 
eeen  by  the  prophet  Isaiah.  These  virtues  are:  co^.punction  o  £'^1; 
punty  of  mind,  love  of  God,  and  love  of  our  neighbor.  With  these 
vu-u,e>.  ,«  with  so  many  wings,  did  the  angelical  youth,  AU,y8ir 
fly  to  that  height  of  perfection,  so  as  to  resemble,  in  JmrLner  he 
very  angels  themselves.  ' 


THE  MVOUT  CLIENT'S  ADDRESS  TO  ST.  ALOYSIUS. 

^"°^jl^''^^^,y«^!>'i'  Aloysius,  by  the  particular  appoint- 
meut  Of  God  s  vicar  upon  earth,  patron  of  those  wlio  ap- 
ply to  studies:  thou  who  hant  illustrated  the  Church  bv 
a  holy  contempt  of  an  earthly  principality,  but  more  bv 
the  innocence  of  thy  manners,  sanctity  of  thy  life,  and 
glory  of  thy  miracles,  allow  me,  from  this  day,  to  choose 
and  adopt  thee,  patron  and  protector  of  my  life  and  stud- 
ies, firmly  resolved  to  follow  the  example  and  pattern, 
as  well  of  piety  as  of  industry,  thou  hast  put  before  me. 
1^  or  the  love  thou  hadst  for  Christ  crucified,  and  his  most 
blessed  Mother,  i^ceive  me  as  thy  client  and  obedient 
servant ;  aid  and  assist  me  in  the  pursuit  of  virtue  and 
learning ;   nourish  and  increase  in  me  a  purity  of  body 
anJ  mmd  ;  turn  off  the  snares  laid  acfainst  n»y  chastity ; 
ward  and  defend  me  against  the  dangers  of  the  world  • 
inspire  ray  heart  with  a  true  and  filial  confidence  in  the 
ever-blessed  Virgin  Mary,  the  Mother  of  good  counsel ; 
govern  and  direct  me  in  mv  choice  of  a  state  of  life,  and 
let  the  grace  of  God  be  my  perpetual  defence  against  aU 


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760 


L-IANY  OF  ST.  ALOTSIUS. 


mortal  sin :  that  as  thou  alwa)'^s  livedst  in  a  purity  and 
integrity  truly  angelical,  so  assisted  by  thy  patronage, 
and  aided  by  the  grace  of  God,  I  may  live  chastely  and 
holily  in  this  world,  and  deserve  to  be  associated  with 
thee  and  joined  to  the  company  of  the  angels  in  hwavea. 
Amen. 

Recite  six  Paters  and  Aves,  with  the  Gloria  Fatri 


JlCtan^  of  St  ^lopsfus  ^ifon^afla. 


i* 


§• 


Lord,  have  mercy. 

Lord^  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Christy  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mere  v. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

God  the  Father  of  heav- 
en, t35 

God  the  Son,  R'-deemer  | 
of  the  world, 

God  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 

Holy  Mary, 

Holy  Virgin  of  virgins. 

Holy  Mother  of  God, 

St.  Aloysius  Gonzaga, 

Full  of  the  benedictions 
of  God, 

Filled    with    the    Holy  J 
Ghost,  ^ 

Most  beloved  of  Christ,  g 

Delight  of  the  Blessed  ^ 
Virgin, 

Most  chaste  youth, 

Angelical  youth. 


Si 


L 


Model  of  humility, 
Lover  of  poverty, 
Perfect  in  obedience, 
Admirable  in  patience, 
Despiser  of  riches. 
Enemy  of  vanities, 
Scorner  of  dignities, 
Honor  of  princes, 
Gem  of  nobility. 
Flower  of  innocence. 
Mirror  of  mortification. 
Brilliant  ornament  of  the  *Tj 

Company  of  Jesus,  J 
Most  tenderly  devout,  s» 
Most    zealous  observer  ^ 

of  thy  rule,  ,§ 

Most    desirous    of    the 

salvation  of  souls. 
Particular  client  of  St. 

Ignatius, 
Most   worthy  confessor 

of  Jesus  Christ, 
Most  constant  adorer  of 

the  Holy  Eucharist, 
Most  devoted  servant  of 

the  Blessed  Virgin, 
All-powerful  in  heaven, 


Vanquisher  «  f  demons, 
Glory  of  youth, 
Patron    of  young    stu- 

dents, 
]\riri'or  (  f  virgins 


LITANY  OF  ST.  ALOYSIUS. 


761 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 

^  V.  Pray  for  us,  St.  Aloy- 

SlUS.  '' 

R.  That  we  may  be  made 


^•ru^^i-''"^  jij^-^7^=^ 


of  the  afflicted, 

Wost   sure  resource 
the  sick. 

Burning    light    of    the 
Church, 

Powerful  worker  of  mir- 
acles. 

Our  aid  and  our  protec- 
tor, 

Be  merciful. 

Spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Be  merciful 


ofx 


Clirist. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  most  holy  Aloysius, 
who  wast  so  happy  as  to 
be  preserved,  even  from  thy 
childhood,  pure  from  all  the 
contagions  of  the  world, 
and  didst  constantly  live  for 
God  alone;  obtain  for  us 
by  thy  prayers,  we  beseech 
thee,  that  ww  may  be  able 
to   die  continually  to  this 


(rraciously  hear  US,  O  Lord,  wicked   world     -ind    «o..^« 

From  the  lust  of  the  eyes,  God  with"  do;  and  hd  Z' 

From  the  lus  of  the  flesh.  Look  in  pity  on  our  niile  es' 

From  the  pride  of  life,    ^  and  by  £y  protec  iorkeeo 

cession  of  St.  Aloy-  a.  the  law  of  the  Lord.  Ex- 
it I  •  ^.  .  t*  ^^"d  over  us  thy  favorinir 
«y  ..s  angelical  purity,    •"    hand,  ,md   be  X  bZcf 

La^.i'b  r  r"{  ""1  *'''"^'  '"''•'''  ""'t  by  thy  hdp  we 

w.vf^.    '•"'**  ^f  "'"y  escape  the  innumerable 

ZZ                '    °*    "'"  ^r'^""  »''  tl'c  world,  and 

fi„„'    I  r>  r      ,  *"''  "'■""l   enemies  of  our 

tZbotC.^;     ,1,    ,   ?'l™tion.  Direct  our  heart, 

LJmb  ot  God,  who  takest  in  the  way  of  all  those  vir- 

away    the   sins    of  the  tue.,  of  Ihicl.  thou  hast 

r-™'      7   I  ^  &*^*^"  ^«  so  many  and  so 

^^^I'lfyJ^^rusOLord.  just  examples,  to  the  enS 

aw.  /  4he    sins    of   the   steps,  we   may''  be    founS 
IX.         '  worthy  to  praise  God  with 

Have  mercy  on  ks,  thee  on  earth,  and  to  cLnt 

64* 


762 


LITANY  OF  ST.  ALPHONSUS. 


his  mercies  through  all  eter- 
nity. 

O  holy  Aloysiua,  adorned 
with  angelic  graces,  I,  thy 
most  unworthy  and  devoted 
servant,  recommend  to  thee 
especially  the  chastity  of  my 
soul  and  body.  I  beseech 
thee,  by  thy  angelic  purity, 
to  commend  me  to  the  im- 
maculate Lamb,  Christ  Je- 
sus, and  to  his  most  holy 
Mother,  Virgin  of  virgins, 
and  to  preserve  me  from 
every  grievous  sin.  Permit 
me  not  to  defile  myself  with 


any  stain  of  impurity ;  and 
when  thou  shalt  see  me  in 
temptation,  or  in  danger  of 
SHining,  drive  far  from  my 
heart  all  unclean  thoughts 
and  affections,  and,  awaken^ 
ing  in  me  the  remembrance 
of  eternity  and  of  Jesus 
crucified,  engrave  deeply  in 
my  heart  a  holy  fear  of  God, 
and  inflame  my  with  divhe 
love;  so  that,  by  imitating 
thee  on  earth,  I  may  merit 
to  be  associated  with  thee 
in  the  enjoyment  of  God  in 
heaven.     Amen. 


Hftans  of  &t  01p|)onsus  JLfauorf. 


Lord,  have  pity  on  us. 

Christ,  have  pity  on  us. 

Lord,  have  pity  on  us. 

Christ,  hear  us :  Christ,  gra- 
ciously hear  us. 

God  the  Father,  from  heav- 
en, have  pity  on  us. 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of 
the  world,have  pity  on  us. 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 
pity  on  us. 

Holy  Trinit^,  who  art  one 
only  God,  have  pity  on  us. 

Holy  Mary,  Virgin  Immac- 
ulate, pray  for  us. 

Saint  Alphonsus,  model 
of  piety  from  tenderest 
youth,  pray  for  ua. 


Saint  Alphonsus,  pre- 
served even  till  death 
from  mortal  sin, 

Despiser  of  the  riches  and 
vanities  of  the  world. 

Always   subject   to   the 
voice  of  Divine  Provi- . 
dence,  ■? 

Rich  in  the  treasures  of"^ 
Christi.m  poverty,        'l" 

Model  of  patience  in 
pains  and  afflictions, 

Model  of  meekness  and 
of  resignation  in  con- 
tradictions. 

Burning  with  a  holy  zeal 
for  the  salvation  of 
souls. 


I 


Scoume  of  heresies, 

Defender  of  the  Catholic 
Fttith, 

Always  occupied  in  evan- 
gelizing the  poor, 

Tender  comforter  of  the 
afflicted, 

[nstructed  in  the  divine 
art  of  converting  sin- 
ners, 

Enl'ghtened  guide  in  the 

path  of  perfection. 
Who  became  all  things 
to  all  men,  to  gain  all 
to  Jesus  Christ, 
New  ornament  of  reli- 

gion, 
Bold  champion  of  eccle-  "^ 
siastical  discipline,       J 
Model  of  submission  and  X 
devotion  to  the  Sove-  ^ 
reign  Pontiff,  ^ 

Who    watched    unceas- 
ingly over    the  flock 
committed  to  you. 
Full  of  solicitude  to  pro- 
cure the  common  good 
of  the  Church, 
Glory    of    the     Priest- 
hood and  of  the  Epis- 
copate, 
Shining    mirror    of   all 

virtutis, 
Full  of  tenderest  \ovti  for 

the  Infant  Jesus, 
inflamed  with  divine  heat 
in  offering  the  Holy 
Sacrifice, 
Fervent   worshipper    of 


LfTANY  OF  ST.  ALPHONS'JS. 


763 


the 


Jesus   Christ    in 
Holy  Eucharist, 

Pcmetrated  with  lively 
grief  at  the  meditation 
of  the  sufferings  of  cur 
Divine  Saviour, 

Specially  devoted  to  the 
worship  of  Mary, 

Honored  by  the  appari- 
tion of  the  Blessed 
Virgin,  while  preach, 
ing  in  her  honor, 

Ofangelic  life  and  purity, 

True  Patriarch  in  your 
paternal  solicitude  for 
the  people  of  God, 

Endowed  with   the  gift 

of  prophecy  and  mira-. 
cles,  ^ 

Apostle  by  the   extent  g 
and  fruit  of  your  la-  * 
bors, 

Martyr  through  your  un- 
heard  of  austerities. 

Confessor  by  your  wri- 
tings full  of  the  Spirit 
of  God,  ^ 

Virgin  by  purity  of  body 
and  soul. 

Founder  of  the  Order  of 
the  Most  Holy  Re- 
deemer, 

Model  of  Missionaries, 

Our  tender  father  and 
powerful  protector. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
awav    the    sins    of  the 


TTUWU 


Pardon  W5,  O  Lord, 


764 


A  PRAYER  FOR  U.JIDANCE. 


Lamb  of  Go  1,  who  tnkost 

away    the    sins    of   the 

world, 
Hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Liunb  of  God,  who  tukest 

awjiy    the    sina    of   the 

world. 
Have  pily  on  us. 
Chritit,  hear  us. 
Clirist,  graciously  hear  us. 

Pray  for  us,  St.  Alphou- 
8ua  Liguori! 

That  we  may  be  made 
worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 

PRAYER. 

I  present  myself,  O  Saint 
Alphonsus,  before  you,  who 
were  so  inflamed  with  love 
for  your  neighbor,  and  so 


l)urnin?  with  zeal  to  pro- 
eure  the  grace  of  conver- 
sion for  sinners.     Humbly 
prostrate  at  your  feet,  I  im- 
plore your  ert'ectual  protec- 
tion ;  obtain  'for  me,  I  beg 
of  yon,  a  true  contrition  for 
my  sins,  and  the  entire  ref- 
ormation of  my  life.    Once 
more,  make  my  heart  be- 
come, and  remain  forever, 
kindled  with  love  for  God, 
and  for  the  Most  Holy  Vir- 
gin Mary,  for  whom  you  had 
80  tender  a  devotion.  Obtain 
me  the  grace  to  walk  in  the 
ways  of  holiness  and  justice, 
that  I  may  one  day  merit  to 
enjoy  my  God  with  you  eter- 
nally in  heaven.     Amen. 


^  Uvaser  for  CBufDance  fnto  JSTrutf).* 

God  of  all  goodness,  alminrhty  and  eternal.  Father  of 
mercies,  and  Saviour  of  mankind ;  I  implore  thee,  by  tiiy 
sovereign  goodness,  to  enlighten  my  mind  and  to  touch 
my  hea"t,  that,  by  means  of  true  faith,  hope,  and  charity, 
I  may  live  and  die  in  the  true  religion  of  Jesus  Christ. 
I  confidently  believe  that,  as  there  is  but  one  God,  there 
can  b»  but  one  faith,  one  religion,  one  only  path  to  sal- 
vation, and  that  every  other  path  opposed  thereto  can 
lead  but  to  perdition.  This  path,  O  my  God,  I  anxiously 
seek  after,  that  I  may  follow  it,  and  be  saved.  There- 
fore, 1  protest  before  thy  Divine  Majesty,  and  I  swear  by 

•  Compo8e<l  by  F.  Thayer,  a  minister  of  the  Vnglican  Church,  when 
he  was  yy?  m  (\o'iM  aHd  uTM-t^rtsiiiiiy,  and  iu  the  use  of  whicb  he  ob- 
taiiiud  fur  biintielf  the  Kitt  of  ^'^^^^ 


FORM  OF  RECONCILING  A  CONVERT.  765 

all  thy  Divine  attributes,  that  rwili  fnllnw  ♦»,«      v  - 

I  am  truly  penitent,  sedng  they  offandTr  H '  ?"■  *'""'' 
good,  80  Lly,  and  'bo  worthy  o^ftvf.  "b^rtl at"  TT 

sii  ;::^.IhX\"o  t;;rbo\i?"?  ^-'^^ 

it«  of  that  precious  bTood  wh^lwr-W     "  "'?■■■ 


■♦♦>- 


®l)c  iTorm  of  Reconciling  a  aTonum,  anb  of 
absolning  l)im  from  ejecommunication. 

The  priest  sitting  before  the  middle  of  the  altar  with  A/* 

57/m  ^n^^/m^r  before  the  middle  of  the  altar  he  sav,  alt^ 
nut^y^^  ^th  the  assistants,  tlte   Veni  Creator  'S^^^^^^ 


V.  Emitte  Spiritum  tu- 
ttm,  et  creabuntur. 

R.   Et  renovabia   faciem 
terras. 

Oremua. 
Deus,  qui  corda  fidelium 
Sancti  Spiritus  illustratione 
docuisti,  da  nobis  in  eodem 
fepiritu  recta  sapere,  et  de 
ejus  semper  consolatione 
gjmdere.  Per  Christum 
iJommum  no8tn7»u. 


y.  Send  forth  thy  Spirit, 
and  they  shall  be  created. 

R.  And  thou  shalt  renew 
the  face  of  the  earth. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  God,  who  hast  taught 
the  hearts  of  the  faithful  by 
the  light  of  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
grant  us,  by  the  same  Spir- 
it, to  have  a  right  judgment 
m  all  things,  and  evermore 

to  rpioiVa  in  \\\a  «/AiTr,,>l..*:„_ 

Through  Christ  our  Lord. 


7rtrt 


lv*>.M    '»•'  RKCONCir.INO   K  nONVKflT. 


7'A«f»,  ,iiUinii  </  »«•»«.  with  hh  hmd  lumrrrU,  A««u^i,  altn 
imU'h/  with  tftfi  itHHiatanta, 


]*na1iii  1.     Mimrfru 


MlH«r(^ru  fuoi,  DtMij*:  ho 


I  II 


u<  •'  inorcy  upon  ine, 


luiii  miigiimm  miscrii'or-  O  iUni-.     cuuriiiiig  to  tliy 


(MIIU 


dhiii  tuiiiii 


jjr'Mil  iM«Mry. 


Kt.  HiH'undmn  miilfltudU  U  Ami  lu-cordlnif  to  tlie 
luMii  mlsrmlioiimu  luinmi:  inullllUilo  of  tliy  ttiidtT 
dolo  iiiitiultJttciii  mojim. '        nuMvlca  :    bl(>t  out  my  i»il- 


|uity. 


AiupliuH  luvH  ixw  nl»  'ml-  a     VViikIi   mo  yot  moro 

(juit;Ho  hum:   ol  ii  pciviito  iVom     my     ini«|uily  :     iiiid 

!iuM»  miiiKiu  mo.  oloiiiiMo  mo  IVom  my  h'hi. 

QiK.iimm        iuinnllnlom  4  Tor  I  aoknowlod;;*^  mv 


mo.im    ogo    ooj^no 


A'.o  I    ot    ininuity  :   nml  my  hIm  in  u 


pi'OO.t 


tuiu  mourn  contra  mo    Nvayw  boforo  mo. 


0!*t  Mumper. 

'Pil»i  soli  pocouvi,  ot  mu-  5  A^'niuHt  tlioo  only  liavo 

lumi'oram  to  looi:  ul  justi-  I  Mimiod,  iiiul  doiio  onII  in 

lioorls  in  sonnonihuM  tnis,  Uiyhijrjit:    tlnit  tliou  inay- 

ot  vinoius  cum  judiciiriH.  ost     ho    jusliliod     in    lliy 

'  .  words,   juid    mnyost    nvcr- 

como  vvlion  thou  art  j^id;j[t'(l. 

V.i'K'W  culm  in  initjuitali-  0     Tor    hohold,    I    umh 


hus  conooptUH  sum  :   ot 


m 


coiicoivod     in      inifiiiilics 


pircatis  c.oncopit  mo  mutor   and  in  sins  did  my  mother 


moa. 


concoivo  mo. 


Kooo  JMiim  voritatom  di-  7  Kor  l)ohold,  thou  hast 
loxisti:  iiicorta  et  occulta  lovod  truth:  tho  uncoilaia 
aapiontiio  tmu  inanifoatuHti   and  iruidon   thinj,'s  of  thy 


mihi. 


wisdom    thou    hast    iii. 
manifosi  unto  me. 


Aspcrgoa  mo  hysaopo,  oi       8     Thou   shall  Hpri  '.i 
miindiib(Jr :   hivabis  me,  et   me  with  hy«Hop,  and  I  sliiill 
Buppr  nivem  doalbabor.  bo    cloansod :    thou    sliait 

wash   mo,  and  1  «hall  he 
mado  whiter  than  snow. 
AuUitui  SiO*    kriis  ,^au-       9    Thou  hhult  nuikc  me 


rOKM0FH„:,,,N,.UN0AC;ONvrEKT. 


rtliitii  i!l,  lii.|j||„iii:   (,t  „xi,U 
Uiliuiit,  OMHu  luimillata. 


7«7 


»<'«y'llMiiiolH:  *^l  omri(!H  In- 

'|IM!at«'M  IIKMIN  (h'li,. 

^'«»i'  riiiiiKitiiii  i-nm  in  nu,, 
n«'iH:  vi  M|.iiihim  nv.ium 
i"i><»va  ill  viiiCfnljuM  uh-iH. 

No   projMas   i„„  ^  j;.,,.;,. 

<"•:    '•♦  Nl'iiihini  Nniiciiiin 
liiiiip  m;  aiircniM  u  iiio. 

»^'<M«'  iiiilii  lirlKJ.im  mju 
".'•■"'."^  Jui:  el,  Hpiiiiii  |,n„. 
';ij».ili  coiidnim  mo. 

l>«»«'dH>:ai(juoH  vjjiHtiiaH: 
ol  iiii|)ii  ad  to  i-onvoilnilur. 

I'ilK'ivi  in«  do  Naiifrnl,,;. 
iHis,  DoiiH,  Dons  Hnllllis 
ni(w:  ot  oxiiltabit,  lingua 
mmjuMtiiiaiii  tiiniii. 

,  Domino,  labia  nioa  npc 
ru'H :  ot  OH  mourn  amiuniia- 
l>it  laudom  tiiam. 

Qnoniam  si  volnisseH  aa- 
[■n!i('-iinii,  dodlHsom  ufi(|uo: 

liolocruHfia  Hon  delectabe- 
riH. 

S.icrifieium  Deo  spirit  us 
contiibulatus  :  cor  coiitri- 
tum  et  liumiMatum,  Deus, 

— X- — •'-'• 


'»•''••  Of  joy  and  KladnoHH- 
"'"'  /'*'  '^••""M  tliui  u  „, 
liiimblo<l  Hball  rojoioo. 

K'  'i'lirn  away  fb'y  U:o 
'';'""  "'/  Minn;  and  blot  out 
'I'l  iiiy  iiiKjui.ioH. 

1 1    ('ic.iio  ill  mo  a  oloar 

';   ''^"t    H|.irit   wi.hin    my 

bowels.  "^ 

'^  f'»Ht  nm  iiol,  awav 
''''""  <J'y  IHCsoiioo;  ,ui(l 
V'^''  ""t  tliy  Holy  HpiHt 
inuii  inc.  ' 

I.'l  '{<'Htoro  until  ino  tlio 
J"y  of  lliy  salvation  :  and 
Htron^rthoii  nie  with  a  pur- 
iwl  Hjdiii,.  * 

I'M  vvilllo;u'litlio  unjust 
I'y  w.'iys:   and  tin.  wirkod 

Mliiillbooonvortoduntotboo. 

\r)  Dolivor  mo  iVom 
iHood-^niliineMs,  ()  (;,„)^ 
tbon  (iod  of  my  s-dvation- 
and  my  tongue  almll  oxloj 
ll»y  JUMtice. 

i'»  'I'liou  slialt  opon  mv 
''PS  O  J.ord:  and  my 
iiioutli  hliall  declare  tby 
j)iaise. 

.  17  For  if  thou  liadst  do 
Kuvd     Kacrifico,     J     would 
J<nrol3»»bavo  given  it  ;    wi:b 
buint-olleriiigs    tbou    wilt 
not  bi;  deligbted. 

IH  The  sacrilice  of  God 
iH  aim fflicted  spirit:  a  con- 
trite and  humble  heart,  O 
Cod,  thoi  wiit  not  despise. 


768 


FORM    )F  REC  JNCILING  A  COMVERT. 


Benigne  fac,  ])omine,  in  19    Deal    favorably,    0 

bona  voluntate   tua  Sion :  Lord,  in  thy  good  will  with 

ut  a)dificentur  muri  Jerusa-  Sion :  that  the  walls  of  Je- 

lem.  rusalem  may  be  built  up. 

Tunc   acceptabia  sacrifi-  20   Then  shalt  thou  ac- 

cium  juatitiiB,  oblationes,  et  cept  the  sacrifice  of  justice, 

holocnusta:  tunc  iniponent  obhitions,  and  whole  burnt- 

super  altare  tuum  vitulos.  offerings :   then  shall   they 

lay  calves  upon  thine  altars. 

Gloria,  &c.  Glory,  &-c. 

Then  he  rises,  and  uncovering  his  head,  says, 


Kyrie  eleison. 

Christe  eleison. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Pater  noster  (secrelo). 

Et  no  nos  inducas  in  ten- 
tationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a  ma- 
lo. 

V.  Salvura  fac  servum 
tuum  (vel  ancillam  tuam). 

R.  Deus  meus,  speran- 
tem  in  te. 

V.  Nihil  prftwciat  inimi- 
cus  in  eo  (vel  in  ea). 

R.  Et  filius  iniquitatis 
non  apponat  nocere  ei. 

V.  Eato  ei,  Domine,  tur- 
ns fortitudinis. 

R.  A  facie  inimici. 

V.  Domine,  exaij^ii  ora- 
tionem  raeam. 

R.  Et  clamoi  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  DominuB  voMscum. 


Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  (secretly). 

And  lead  ua  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  O  Lord,  save  thy  ser- 
vant (or  thine  handmaid). 

R.  Who  hopeth  in  thee, 
O  my  God. 

V.  Let  not  the  enemy 
prevail  against  him. 

R.  Nor  the  son  of  ini 
quity  approach  to  hurt  him. 

V.  Be  unto  him,  O  Lord, 
a  tower  of  strength. 

R.  From  the  face  of  the 
enemy. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  como 
unto  thee. 

V.    The  Lord  be  with 


you. 


R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit 


FORM  OF  HfiCONCILING  A  CONVERT. 


769 


Oremus. 

Deus,  cui  proprium  eat 
misereri  semper  et  parcere, 
suscipe  deprecutioneni  nos-, 
tram,  ut  hunc  famulum  tu- 
um,  quem  exeommunica- 
tioiiis  sententia  constriiigit, 
raiseratio  tua3  pietittia 
clciiienter  absolvat.  Per 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum. 


Let.  II 


q  T»i»oM 


O  Ldrd,  whose  property 
IS  always  to  have  mercy 
and  to  spare,  receive  our 
supplication,  that  this  thy 
servant,  whom  the  sentence 
of  excommunicaiion  doth 
bind,  tiie  compassion  of  thy 
goodness  may  mercifully 
absolve.  Through  Christ 
our  Lord. 


After  thin  the  convert  prono7tnces  his  profession  of  faith  in 

this  form* 

I,  N.  N.,  with  a  firm  faith  believe  and  profess  all  and 
every  one  of  those  things  which  are  contained  in  that 
creed  which  the  holy  Romam  Church  maketh  use  of 
lo  wit:  I  believe  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  of  all  things  visible  and  in- 
visible:  and  m  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only-begotten 
bon  of  God,  born  of  the  P^ather  before  all  ages;  God  of 
God;  Light  of  light;  true  God  of  the  true  God;  beo-ot- 
ten,  not  made,  consubstantial  with  the  Father,  by  whom 
al    things  were  made.      Who  for  us  men,  and  for  our 
salvation,  came  down  from  heaven,  and  was  incarnate  bv 
the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  was  made  man. 
He  was  crucihed  also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate,  suf- 
fered, and  was  buried.     And  the  third  day  he  rose  again 
according  to  the  Scriptures :   he  ascended  into  heaven, 
sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  the  Father,  and  shall  come 
again  with  glory  to  judge  the  living  and  the  dead ;   of 
whose  kingdom  there  shall  be  no  end.     I  believe  in  the 
Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and  the  lif«-giver,  who  proceedeth 
irom  the  Father  and  the  Son:  who,  together  wilh  the 
leather  and  the  Son,  is  adored  and  glorified ;  who  spake 

•  This  is  commonly  called  the  Creod  of  Pope  Pius  IV 
w  2  65 


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FORM  or  REC0:;CILIN&  A  CON  VERT. 


by  tho  prophets.  And  in  one  holy,  Catholic,  mid  Ajwa. 
tolic  Church.  I  confess  one  baptism  for  the  remission 
of  sins  ;  and  I  look  for  the  resurrection  of  the  dead,  and 
the  life  of  the  world  to  come.     Amen. 

I  most  steadfastly  admit  and  embrace  the  apostolical 
and  ecclesiastical  Traditions,  and  all  other  observances 
and  constitutions  of  the  same  Church. 

I  also  admit  the  holy  Scriptures,  according  to  that 
sense  vhich  our  holy  mother  the  Church  hath  held  and 
doth  hold,  to  whom  it  belongeth  to  judge  of  the  true 
sense  and  interpretation  of  the  Scriptures :  neither  will 
[  ever  take  and  interpret  them  otherwise  than  according 
to  the  unanimous  consent  of  the  P^ithers. 

I  also  profess  that  there  are  truly  and  properly  Seven 
Sacraments  of  the  new  law,  instituted  by  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  and  necessary  for  the  salvation  of  mankind, 
though  not  all  for  every  one :  to  wit.  Baptism,  Contir- 
mtition,  the  Eucharist,  Penance,  Extreme  Unction,  Oi-der, 
and  iMatrimony :  and  that  they  confer  grace :  and  that 
of  these.  Baptism,  Confirmation,  and  Order  cannot  bo 
repe^ited  without  sacrilege.  I  also  receive  and  admit  the 
received  and  approved  ceremonies  of  the  Catholic 
Church,  used  in  th*»  solemn  administration  of  the  afore- 
said sacraments. 

I  embrace  and  receive  all  and  every  one  of  the  things 
which  have  been  detined  and  declared  in  the  holy  Council 
of  Trent  concerning  original  sin  and  justification. 

I  i)rofess,  likewise,  that  in  the  Mass  there  is  offered 
to  God  a  true,  proper,  and  propitiatory  sacrifice  for  the 
living  and  the  dead.  And  that  in  the  most  holy  sacnv 
merit  of  the  Eucharist  there  is  truly,  really,  and  substan- 
tially the  Body  and  Blood,  together  with  the  soul  and 
divinity,  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  and  that  there  is 
made  a  conversion  of  the  whole  substance  of  the  brt-ad 
into  the  Body,  and  of  the  whole  substance  of  the  wine 
into  the  Blood;  which  conversion  the  Catholic  Church 
calleth  Transubstantiation.  I  also  coni'ess  that  under 
either  kind  alone  Christ  is  received  whole  and  entire, 
and  z.  true  sacrament. 


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FCiRM  OF  REJi.KCILlNG  A  CONVERT.  771 

J  constantly  1,  >Id  that  there  is  a  Purgatory,  and  that 
tile  Mmt""'''  ^''"^"'^  '''  ^'^'P^^  ^'y'^'  s^uffrages  of 

Likevvise,  that  the  Saints  reigning  together  with  Christ 
are  to  be  honored  and  invoc^ttedt  and  thttThey  o[4r 
prayers  to  God  for  us,  and  that  their  relics  a'-e  o  i  had 
111  veneration.  "" 

Molir'of  7" '^1  ^'«^''\*^V^«  l^'-^g^'s  of  Christ,  of  the 
Mothei  of  God  ever  Virgin,  and  also  of  other  Saints, 
ought  to  be  had  and  retained,  and  that  due  honor  nd 
veneration  are  to  be  given  tlieni. 

I  also  affirin  that  the  power  of  Indulgences  was  left  by 
Christ  in  the  Church,  and  that  the  use  of  them  is  most 
^vhoiesome  to  Christian  people 

I  acknowledge  the  Holy,  Catholic,  Apostolic,  Ro- 
man  Church  for  the  mother  and  mistress  of  all  Churches- 
and  I  promise  true  obedience  to  the  Bishop  of  Rome! 
successor  of  St.  Peter,  Prince  of  the  Apostles,  and  Vic"; 
ot  Jesus  Christ. 

I  likewise  undoubtingly  receive  and  profess  all  other 
things  delivered,  defined,  and  declared  by  the  sncred 
canons  and  Genenil  Councils,  and  particularly  by  tho 
holy  Council  of  Trent.  And  I  condemn,  rejectf  and 
anathematize  all  things  contrary  thereto,  and  all  heresies 
which  the  Church  hath  condemned,  rejected,  and  anathe- 
matized. 

I,  N  N.,  do  at  this  present  freely  profess  and  sincerely 
hold  this  true  Catholic  faith,  out  of  which  no  one  cm  be 
saved :  and  I  promise  most  constantly  to  retain  and  con- 
tess  the  same  entire  and  inviolate,  by  God's  assistance, 
10  the  end  of  my  life. 

Thev  after  the  recitation  of  the  Confiteor,  the  priest  nives 
the  usual  Absolution,  as  af  p.21\,  and  proceeds  thus: 
Dominus  noster  Jesus  May  our  Lord  Jesua 
Lhristus  te  absolvat,  et  ego  Christ  absolve  thee,  and  I 
auctoritate  ipsius  absolvo  te  by  his  authority,  absolve 
a  vinculo  excommunieatio-  thee  from  the  chain  of  ex- 
ms  in  quam  incurrisli  prop-   communication,  which  thoii 


J 


772 


FORM  OF  KECONCILING  A  CONVERT. 


ler   Ctale  factum,  vcl  Ciiu-  hast  incurred  for  (soch  and 

sjun)  et  restituo  tc  conimu-  such  an  actun,  or  cause), 

nioiii  ot  uniiati  fKlolinm,  et  and  restore  thee  to  the  corn- 

sanctLs    sacruniiMuis   eccle-  inunion   and   unity  of  the 

Biic,  in  nomine  I'atris  ►!••,  et  faithful,  and    to   tlie   holy 

Filii,    et    SpiriLua    Sancti.  sacraments  of  the  ChurcJn 

Amen.  in  the  ntnne  of  the  Fathor^J<, 

and  of  the  Son,  &o. 

21ien  is  mid  the  Te  Deum,  p.  861. 
Which  being  ended,  the  priest,  standing  up,  says . 
V.  Benedictus  es,  Domi-       V.    Blessed  art  thou,  O 


ne,  in  firmanicnto  coeli. 

R.  Et  laudabilis  et  glori- 
osus  in  sa3cula. 

Y.  Domhius  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Oremus. 
Omnipotens    sempiterne 


Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 
heaven. 

R.  And  worthy  to  bo 
praised  and  glorious  for- 
ever. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

„ ^ ^.^  Almighty  and  everlasting 

Deus,  qiii  dedisti  famulis  God,  who  hast  given  to  thy 
tuis  in  confessione  vera3  fi-  servants,  in  the  confession 
dei,  a3ternae  Trinitatis  glo-  of  a  true  faith,  to  acknowl- 
riain  agnoscere,  et  in  poten-  edge  the  glory  of  the  eter- 
tia  niiijestatis  adorare  unita-  nal  Trinity,  and  in  the  pow- 
tcm :  quaBsumus,  ut  ejus-  er  of  majesty  to  adore  the 
dem  fidei  firmitate  ab  omni-  unity  ;  grant,  we  beseech 
bus  semper  muniamur  ad-  thee,  that,  by  steadfastness 
versis.    Per  Christum  Do-   in  this  faith,  we  may  ever 

be  defended  from  all  adver- 
sities.    Through,  &c. 
V.    The   Lord   be  with 


niinuni  nostrum. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 


R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 
V.  Benedicamus  Domino. 


you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord 


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R.  Deo  ffivitiaa. 


R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


I  enedictio  Dei   ommpo-  The  blessinjr  of  God  Al- 

IcMtiH,  PuU-iH  ►>,  et  iMli,   et  mi^rhty,  of  tht   Father  .^, 

bpiiitiH   bancti,   descendut  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  tiTe 

super  V08,  et  inaneut  sem-  Holy  Ghost,  descend  upon 

P^o     -  y«"»  and  abide  forever. 

R.  Amen.  k.  ^men. 


Instructions  a\xb  lH^ootions  for  tl)e  Sick. 


Ir  you  aro  attacked  by  any  serious  illness,  let  your  flret  care  be  to  send 
for  yo.ir  Hpnitual  physician,  and  settle  the  sUite  of  your  8oul  Tliis  is 
much  better  done  in  the  beginning  of  sickness  than  afterwards,  when 
the  strength  of  fever,  or  the  nature  of  the  lernedies,  may  reiid-r  a 
person  absolutely  until  for  so  great  a  work.  Sickness  is  often  sent  /or 
a  pun.shn.ent  of  sin,  and  therefore  a  sincere  repentana.  and  confession 
ot  sw.  are  oll(jn  a  more  effectual  nieany  of  recovery  than  any  other 

2  It  you  have  not  already  made  yonr  Will,  as  in  prudenc^  you  ought, 
let  this  also  be  dcme  in  the  beginning  of  your  sickness;  that  so,  having 
settled  your  temporal  aflairs,  you  may  apply  your  soul  without  disturb- 
ance to  the  spiritual. 

3.  Engage  your  best  friends  to  give  you  timely  notice  if  your  illness 
be  dangerous;  and  not  to  flatter  you  with  hopes  of  life,  when  there  are 
httle  or  no  grounds  for  hope.  Make  the  best  you  can  of  that  time 
which,  perhaps,  is  to  be  your  last.  Admit  but  of  few  visits,  nor  ..f  any 
liscourse  but  such  as  may  be  for  your  soul's  profit. 

4.  Take  proper  care  for  the  discharge  of  your  debts,  and  all  other 
Obligations  incumbent  upon  you;  and  this  as  much  as  may  bo  in  the 
begmniiig  also  of  your  sickness.  Forgive  all  those  who  have  in  any 
waj  injured  you,  and  ask  pardon  of  those  whom  you  have  injured. 

5.  Receive  your  sickness  from  the  hand  of  God,  with  a  perfect  resig- 
nation  to  his  holy  will,  as  a  just  punishment  of  your  otTences ;  frequently 
offer  yourself  up  to  him,  and  beg  that  he  will  give  you  patience,  and 
sanctify  youi-  sufferings,  and  that  he  will  accept  of  all  your  pains  and 
une:is!!K;§3,  in  union  with  the  sufferings  of  your  Saviour  Jesus  CImst, 
lu  deduction  of  the  punishment  due  to  your  sins. 

Go* 


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6.  Often  procure  some  friends  to  read  to  you  such  prayers  ns  are 
moat  H(ri!(tiii|i?  and  proper  for  your  present  condition,  especiiilly  the 
PeniUintiul  Psalms,  the  Litanies,  Acts  of  the  1  ova  of  God,  of  Patience 
and  Resignation,  &c. 

7.  Have  the  Crucifix,  or  a  picture  of  Christ  crucified,  'always  before 
your  eyos:  think  often  upon  his  passion,  hide  yourself  in  spirit  in  hia 
W(»un(is,  and  embrace  his  feet  witli  all  the  affecti<tii  of  your  i*oul. 

8.  Aim,  as  much  as  you  can,  at  a  penitential  spirit  during  your  s.ck' 
ness ;  often  cry  to  God  for  mei-cy,  and  make  frequent  acts  of  conf'tion 
for  your  sins.  St.  Augustine  used  to  say,  that  no  Christian,  however 
InucM'.era  his  life  might  have  been,  ought  to  venture  to  die  in  any  othei 
state  than  that  of  a  penitent. 


A  Prayer  proper  to  be  daily  repeated  in  time  of  Sickness. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  behold  I  receive  this  sickness, 
with  which  thou  art  pleased  to  visit  me,  as  coming-  from 
thy  fatherly  hand.  It  is  thy  will  it  should  be  thus  with 
me,  and  therefore  I  submit :  thy  will  be  done  on  earth, 
as  it  is  in  heaven.  May  this  sickness  be  to  the  honor 
of  thy  holy  name,  and  for  the  good  of  my  soul.  For 
this  end,  I  here  offer  myself  with  an  entire  submission 
to  all  thine  appointments,  to  suffer  whatever  thou  pleas- 
est,  as  long  as  thou  pleasest,  and  in  what  manner  thou 
pleasest ;  for  I  am  thy  creature,  O  Lord,  who  have  most 
ungratefully  offended  thee ;  and  since  my  sins  have  a 
long  time  cried  aloud  to  heaven  for  justice,  why  should 
I  now  complain  if  I  feel  thy  hand  upon  me? 

But  rebuke  me  not,  O  Lord,  in  thy  fury,  nor  chastise 
me  in  thy  wrath ;  but  have  regard  to  ray  weakness. 
Thou  knowest  how  frail  I  am  ;  that  I  am  nothing  but 
dust  and  ashes.  Deal  not  with  me,  therefore,  according 
to  my  sins,  neither  punish  me  according  to  mine  iniqui- 
ties; but,  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  most  tender 
mercies,  have  compassion  on  me.  Oh!  let  thy  justice 
be  tempered  with  mercy,  and  let  thy  heavenly  grace 
come  to  my  assistance,  to  support  me  under  this  my  ill- 
ness. Confirm  my  soul  with  strength  from  abo"e,  that 
I  may  bear,  with  a  true  Christian  patience,  all  the  un- 
easiness, pains,  disquiets,  and  difficulties  of  niy  sickness 


FOR  THE  SICK. 


775 


and  that  I  may  cheerfullv  accent  thpm  oa  4i,    •    i 

.net  of  my  ofencc.    /re:::r?c^lcX,md|'/™,f, ",•''''• 

and  be  t  lou  niv  defence  ■irr.n,.«f     ii  li  ^^'"ptiitionH, 

thee  above  all  things,'  nnd/.h"„,"g.   hf  Crt's^f'^h: 
denth  and  passion,  be  admitted  intn  fhl  ^  I  '">^ 

blessed,  vvh'ere  I  may  praf^XrW^^^^^  ''' 

Short  Acts  of  the  most  necesmry  Virtue,  proper  to  be 

inculcated  in  the  time  of  Sicknest. 
Lord,  I  accept  this  sickness  from  ih^r  j,„  a        j 

be  done  on  eartii  as  it  is  in  heaven.  '  ^  "^^^ 

l^ord,  I  submit  to  all  the  pains  and  uneasiness  nf  fhi« 

Kedeemor,  and  sanctified  by  hm  passion  ^         "^ 

.  I  adore  thee,  O  my  God  and  my  All  as  mv  Hr.t  I 
pnn.ng  and  last  end';  and  I  desire\o  pay  tl7e  ?he  best 


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INSTKUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTION* 


me  with  liis  precious  blood.    Oh,  let  not  that  blood  be 
shed  for  iiie  in  viiiii ! 

Lord,  I  believe  all  those  heavenly  truths  which  thou 
hast  revealed,  and  which  thy  iioly  Catholic  Church  be- 
lieves and  teaches.  Thou  art  the  sovereign  Truth,  wlio 
canst  neither  deceive  nor  be  deceived ;  and  thou  hast 
promised  the  Spirit  of  Truth,  to  guide  tliy  Church  into 
all  truth.  '*  I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Ahnighty,"  &c. 
In  this  faith  I  resolve,  through  thy  grace,  both  tolive 
and  die.     O  Lord,  strengthen  and  increase  this  my  faith. 

O  my  God,  all  my  hopes  are  in  thee;  and  through 
Jesus  Christ,  my  Redeemer,  and  throuj'h  his  passion  and 
death,  I  hope  for  mercy,  grace,  and  salvation  from  thee. 
In  thee,  O  Lord,  have  1  put  my  trust;  oh,  let  me  never 
be  confounded! 

0  sweet  Jesus,  receive  me  into  thine  arms,  in  this  day 
of  my  distress;  hide  me  in  thy  wounds,  bathe  my  soul 
in  thy  precious  blood. 

1  love  thee,  O  ray  God,  with  my  whole  heart  and  soul, 
above  all  things;  at  least,  I  desire  so  to  love  thee.  Oh, 
come  now  and  take  full  possession  of  my  whole  soul, 
and  teach  me  to  love  thee  forever! 

I  desire  to  be  dissolved,  and  to  be  with  Christ. 

Oh,  when  will  thy  kingdom  come !  O  Lord,  when 
wilt  thou  perfectly  reign  in  all  hearts!  When  shall  sin 
be  no  more! 

I  desire  to  embrace  every  neighbor  with  perfect  char- 
ity for  the  love  of  thee.  I  forgive,  from  my  heart,  all 
who  have  in  any  way  offended  or  injured  me,  and  ask 
pardon  of  all  whom  I  have  in  any  way  oftended. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy  great 
mercy;  and  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender 
mercies,  blot  out  mine  iniquity. 

Oh,  who  wid  give  water  to  my  head,  and  a  fountain 
of  tears  to  mine  eyes,  that  night  and  day  I  may  weep 
for  all  my  sins! 

Oh,  that  I  had  never  offended  so  good  a  God !  Oh, 
that  I  had  never  sinned!  Happy  those  souls  that  have 
always  preserved  their  baptismal  innocence ! 


FOR  THE  SICK. 

Ol-ord.Ico^n^tXyiirit''"''''^"''    '"'»  "'^  "audi 

enon.y  of  n.y  soul  to  live  rnv  L^.        ''  """  """■'"' 
now  or  at  ,„y  laat  hour     Ol,  hf,  f,    ?', "'"  ■"»'  "'"''" 

n.e  from  all  [ho  pot"' of^'dllrk-le's!  "°'^  ""'''''  '""""' 
Ilo  y  Mary,  pi„y  for  me. 

tl.!'tfi^rLtt[he"lrr;'a*:a"r''-"^  ""''"^-  f° 
hour  of  death  ^'    ""  """'"'=  '"o  "'  'I'o 

n."  idt^Se"^  """'  ""•'  "^'  '"^  S-aian.  stand  by 

me?a  poo:  "^Z:^.  ^"^"'^  """  «-"^  "^  God.  pray  fo, 

Ads  of  tJu  Love  of  God. 

alw^yf fov^dlC^  "'""^""  ^^^''  "-^^  ^hat  I  had 
^^2.  My  God,  I  detest  the  time  in  which  I  loved  the6 

3.  How  have  I  lived  so  long  without  thy  holy  love  ^ 

4.  And  thou  my  God,  how  hast  thou  borne  with  me ' 
0.  I  thank  thee,  O  my  God,  for  so  much  patSe  * 
6.  Now  I  desn-e  to  love  thee  forever.        ^''"''"^*'- 

*    8   IZ^'r  A  'f'^'  ^'^  ^'''''"  "^^^^  t«  lo^-e  thee. 

I  Bh jLt'ete  Zf  "'^  "''''' '"^"^  P--^  ^^^^' 

thc^e.  ^^^''  ^'''''^  ^  ^'^  ^^'  '^''  ^^'  *^"*  I  °^^y  ^l^^^ys  love 
10.  With  thy  love  T  shall  be  happy, 
'jiory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 


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1 


1.  My  God,  I  desire  to  see  thee  loved  >^  all  men. 

2.  I  should  consider  it  a  happiness  to  give  my  blood, 
in  order  that  all  men  may  love  thee. 

3.  Blind  are  they  who  love  thee  not. 

4.  Enlighten  them,  O  my  God ! 

6.  Not  to  love  thee,  O  Sovereign  Good,  is  the  onl) 
evil  to  be  feared. 

6.  Never  will  I  be  of  the  number  of  those  blind  souls 

who  love  thee  not. 

7.  Thou,  my  God,  art  my  joy  and  all  my  good. 

8.  I  desire  to  be  wholly  thine  forever. 

9.  Who  shall  ever  be  able  to  separate  me  from  thy  love? 

10.  Come,  all  created  beings;  come,  all  of  you,  and 
love  my  God. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

1.  My  God,  would  that  I  had  a  thousand  hearts  to 

love  thee. 

2.  Would  that  I  had  the  hearts  of  all  men  to  love  thee ! 

3.  How  I  should  rejoice  were  there  many  workb,  who 
might  all  love  thee ! 

4.  I  should  be  happy  if  1  could  love  thee  witli  the 
heart  of  all  possible  creatures. 

5.  Thou,  indeed,  dost  merit  it,  O  my  God ! 

6.  My  heart  is  too  poor  and  loo  cold  to  love  thee ! 

7.  O  woeful  insensibility  of  man,  in  regard  of  this 
Sovereign  Good! 

8.  Oh,  the  blindness  of  worldlings,  who  know  not 

true  love ! 

9.  O*  blessed  inhabitants  of  heaven,  who  know  it  and 

love  it! 

10.  O  happy  necessity,  to  love  God! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &.c.  ^ 

1.  O  my  God,  when  shall  1  burn  with  love  for  thee! 

2.  O  how  happy  would  be  my  lot! 

3.  But  since  I  know  not  how  to  love  thee,  I  can  re- 
joice at  this,  that  so  many  others  love  thee  with  all  their 
hearts. 


l^OF.  THE  SICK. 


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Jt/lZZel;|;;:4";«-'-'y. '""'  "•«  -gel,  and 

wi.o  have  been  met  hfcS  'vhl.Tn,"'    "" ,"'"»«'  """"» 

7.  Would  lh.it  I  h-.ri    ,1  ,p  "*"  '"'■  ""•■e! 

St  AWy  M,„d,.len,'t  O.    ^i?,,:  S  t  "^  '"  '","'  "' 

8.  Or  such  us  th-i^  nf  <*     a      •         '    ^  ^'''^'«« 

Fn,nc.i,  XavierrSt'phl^'-Ktr'S  ^l,''""'''""'  «'• 

Ziiga.  ^    ^^^'''   '^t.   Aloysiua    Gon- 

holy  Z::>^:T^:,zCut  ^r «-  v  •>.« 

and  the  beloved  disciple  ^  ^     ''  '"''''••  S'-  l'"«il, 

S..'jos?;i;yoved%h:e.'"'  *'"'  "'"^''  "-^-t  patria,.h 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

2.  As  she  bvcd  thee  -i-ii-.i, .  i    i       . 
thy  divine  SonTn  her  vhSh,     a    '^  ""?"  ''"'  '^""'"ived 

^a^e::K5i---^^^^ 

Word,  ie  M^'nXrd'S  '"  '"'"  '"^  -  '"«  D-me 

6.  As  he  loved  thee  at  his  birth. 

7.  As  he  loved  thee  expiring  on  the  cross 

where  lie  tshR    ''""  """"""""^  ''"  the' tabernacles 
9.  As  he  loves,  and  shall  love  thee  forever 

>ove  theeW' tll'rs^'kl:roras'''^'.ralf '  '  """J 
«•' mach  as  thou  wishest  me     I'nip""  ''  ""  '  "=""-  «"d 
'"ory  be  to  the  Father,  &c.  


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Then  Bfij  the  following  prnyor: 

O  God,  who  hast  prepared  inviHible  rewards  for  thoso 
who  love  thee,  pour  forth  some  of  thv  love  into  our 
hearts,  to  the  end  that,  lovinjjr  thee  in  all  and  above  all, 
we  may  obtain  the  aceompliHliment  of  thy  promises, 
which  surpass  all  desire;  through  our  l.ord  Jesus 
Christ,  &c.* 

In  Suffering. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  accept  my  fiuflferincfa,  which  1 
desire  to  unite  with  thine  ;  sanctify  this  affliction,  so  that 
every  p^iin  I  feel  may  purify  my  soul,  and  bring  it  nenrer 
unto  thee.  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  beseech  thee  ,o  ;;ive 
me  such  love  for  tiiee,  that  I  may  love  the  very  sutferings 
that  will  take  me  sooner  to  thee.  Only  stand  thou  by 
me  witii  thy  supporting  grace,  and  then  order  f(.T  mo 
what  thou  pleasest.  Come  now  to  my  help,  and  so  purify 
my  soul,  tliat  it  may  not  require  the  cleansing  tire  of 
purgatory,  but  lly  to  the  embraces  of  thy  love  forever. 
Amen. 

A  Protestation  concerning  Death. 

O  ray  God,  prostrate  in  thy  presence,  I  worship  Ihee; 
and  I  desire  to  make  this  declaration  as  if  I  were  on  tho 
point  to  die,  and  about  to  pass  from  this  life  to  that 
which  shall  never  end. 

O  Lord,  because  thou  art  the  Truth,  and  canst  not  he, 
but  hast  revealed  it  to  the  Church,  I  believe  the  mysttry 
of  the  most  holy  Trinity— Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Gho^> 
—three  Persons,  but  only  one  God,  who,  judging  all  men 
according  to  their  works,  awardeth  heaven  to  the  right- 

•  Pius  Vri..  by  a  rescript,  Aug.  11,  1818,  granted  an  indulneiice  of 
thr(!0  hundred  days  to  all  tho  taithtul  who  should  recite,  with  ii  con- 
trite lieart,  a  succession  of  nets  of  Uie  love  of  God,  arranged  ui  lorin  ot 
n  crown,  with  five  "«l(»ria  Patris,"  as  contained  in  the  RaccuUn.  By 
■ayinsi  them  ten  times  a  month  for  a  whole  year,  a  person  mny  train  a 

i  .        I      •-,  -         . -i l.^   r^.^.r  fil>4^<>a'.  ■   /«r..>f/.a>ai/kn     /.tf  hill  iniHUOU. 

pk'Hury  inauigciici;  uii  anj  unj  ne  m.tj  tnin.rr^- ,  t-^„,,....^.„(,., 

and  prayers  according  to  the  Pope's  inteulions  being  supposed 


FOR  THE  SICK. 


781 


Sr'tlI'o''s„',ro?GTb'  ''«"°'°  "■»'"'•  ««""<» 

believeth  and  teachcth        1  i   r  '"''j'  '^'""'"<=  Church 
Almighty,"  &c"^"'-       '  '"'''«''<'  '"  God  the  Father 

ai^  ^i  zi:!  ^:::Ler'"'  h""f ,  - " 

I  desh'e  to  live  and  to  di7  ""'  ''"'»'  '"'"' 

through  the  merL  ^f  LT„"  a  Me^^..^^''^  ""' 
sins,  perseverance  in  thv  mico  nHnf  ^L-''""  "^  "'y 
life,  the  glory  of  heav^n^  '  And  Jh'^^  5  <h»  wretehed 

wh^i:^hi»iri£  ,'r'e^™'p/%«;-t  ? 

die  in  an  act  of  love  that  «n  r  ^..     '">^^^'*-    ,^  desire  to 
have  hithe^fo  del  ite'^'  .L'if^:^^ gtd  e'riSg  il!!^'/ 

iTifThrs  h'; "  '^"t  "'^^"°'<'  !■-",  a",:^iTwi^i 

h  Uinrf  forever  thl'^  nie,  bewailing  and  lamenting,  and 

whieh'^hTiLtol'p:^  rSt^^'ti  :t  n-rfte'tL^r:;? 
^K::ir^trZt»„;;nri..-;di^f^ 

UcraciTied  Saviour,  who,  to  obtain  a  good  death  for 

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782 


INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


me,  didst  suffer  a  most  painful  death,  remember  me  at 
mv  hist  hour;  reiiieinber  that  I  am  one  of  thy  sheep, 
which  thou  huHt  purehsised  with  thine  own  blood.  () 
Shepherd  of  my  soul,  who  alone  eanst  guide  and  com. 
fort  me  at  that  hour,  wluiii  I  walk  tiirough  the  dark  val- 
ley of  the  shadow  of  death — when  no  one  of  this  earth 
shall  stand  by  me — when  no  friend  shall  be  able  to  prolit 
me — be  with  me  then;  suH'er  me  not  to  lose  thee  for- 
ever— cast  me  not  olf  from  thee.  O  beloved  Jesus 
since  I  embrace  thee  now,  receive  me  t!ien — hide  my 
siiis  in  thy  holy  wounds — u.ish  me  in  thine  immaculate 
blood.  At  my  last  breath,  I  give  thee  my  heart,  my 
soul,  and  my  spirit. 

()  happy  sutfering,  to  suffer  for  thee !     O  happy  death, 
to  die  in  thee ! 

If  thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  receive  my  soul,  O  death,  where 
is  thy  sting!     O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory ! 

It  iniiy  be  proper  also,  in  time  of  sickneia,  to  reiui  to  the  sick  person 
leisurely,  mid  m  he  is  iit)le  to  benr  it,  the  Passion  of  Christ,  or  some 
metlilulions  on  liis  Passion  ;  the  JMiarrerr,  and  other  I'enilential  Psalms; 
devout  acts  of  contrition,  &.c. ;  but  not  too  much  at  once,  for  that  inigiil 
fatigue  l.ini,  and  do  iiiin  harm. 


®t)c  Jftolg  rratfcum. 

• 

Thk  Viiiticum  Is  the  holy  Eucharist  administered  with  the  Intention 
of  preparira?  the  sick  for  death.  'I  his  blessed  Sacrament  is  ind«ed  the 
bread  of  life,  of  which  every  trood  Christian  freciuently  partakes  during 
health;  but  when  the  soul  is  about  to  pass  from  the  bt)dy,  there  arises 
a  new  and  peculiar  ol)li>,'ation  of  receiving  it.  This  oblijcation  is  foundeJ 
on  the  abundant  gractis  wliich  this  holy  i^acrament,  above  all  the  rei»i, 
Is  capable  of  imparting,  and  which  are  at  that  time  so  necessary.  It  is 
the  safeguard  that  must  preserve  the  soul  on  its  journey  to  heaven,  it  is 
the  pledge  of  immortal  glory.  He  that  eateth  this  bread  shall  lice  for- 
evrr.  (St.  John  vl.)  And  so  urgent  is  the  obligation  of  receiving  it  at 
the  approach  of  death,  that  the  Church  dispenses  with  her  rule  in  be- 
half of  those  v/ho  are  dangerously  sick,  and  allows  them  to  comnuini- 
cate  after  having  broken  their  fast.  The  sick  person  will  therefore  use 
his  best  endeavor  to  make  u  worthy  preparation  for  this  Messed  Sacra- 

inSuk 


FOR  THE  SICK. 


783 


A  Short  E^erdse  in  preparation  for  Death,  v,hich  may  o. 

UHcd  every  day  ^ 

'^■^Mt:'^:"^^^^  -^y;  not 

entirely  to  th,.„,  to  rete   «"  ,1,..,L^,  a'  ? '''""«"  '"}'»«^l<^ 

least,  b/a  "pht'ltunn?  ,,::'"  ^r^ltt  7  m"'*  "' 
worlhiiy  receive  lliee  before  ml  (le'U^,'*ML-  '',  '  "-'^ 

«nl'tl,„  St-  Micliaei,  prince  of  tlie  lieavenlv  host 

eneiw  7d  wli!  ''""°"''"'  ?"  '""  temptationB  of  tlie 
enemy,  and  wliatsoever  may  m  any  way  displease  tlien 

Lt  !  i""  ""f  P'  .''^.«>>:  *""e  appoinLenCtitl^T: 


7«4 


INMTIIUdTlONN  AND  JilCVOTIONN 


10.  ()  JoHUH,  my  dlvliio  Hnviour,  l)o  IIhmi  h  Joniin  to 
lilts  jiikI  HMVo  iiir.  ()  my  (Jod,  liltllii)^  iiivhoII'  vvilJi  iiii 
liumlilu  t'oiilldtMU'o  ill  (liy  dmr  woiiikIh,  1  ^ivo  up  my 
Ndtii  Into  Miy  (liviiio  linmh.  ( )|i,  iiu'clvo  It  liilu  lliu  boMoiii 
of  thy  moiry.     Aiin'ii. 


Cri)f  ^rtift  of  ntimfnfwtcvfiia  Woly  OTommuiifoii  to  n 

Thti  PricMf,  OH  mtfriua  tlit\  nivi  man'H  room  with  th<i  moH 
holif  i^iU'i'diHfiif,  tiiti/H : 

Vn-:  huin  ilonuii.  I'«iiiim(  Ixi  to  tliJH  Ikuimo. 

It.  Kt  oiimiluiM   Imbitimti-        It.  And  to  nil  who  dwoll 
biiH  in  itii.  thitntiii. 

Tfiiii  pfiu'in;/  tfif^  holji  Siwrunirnf,  wifh  tht>  corfioraf,  on.  ,i 
t,iMr,  when  f/i,-  eandhH  httiw  fmn  Uiihtrd,  Im  adiurn  upon 
hh  k'Ht'fn,  itll  pirsiutf  dohiif  flf,t'wist^ ;  after  wfiich  hv  laki'n 
hohj  imttr,  ami  upriid'/ni  t/tc  nii-{'.  man.  and  the  bed  on 
which  he  iirn,  miiimj  th<^  AHjxir^cM,  an  at  p.  2i\(\. 

After  which  19  said  thti  Oonlitoor,  ati  at  p.  'Ill, 

Thai  atjain  adoriihi  on  A/.y  knctn,  he  taken  the  Hacrament  tn 
his  hands,  and  cfcratin</  it,  ha  shows  it  to  the  swk  man,  sai/- 
iiii/:  K«v»»  Akmuh  Doi  (Hiiliold  tho  humb  of(3od,  ,t,-.),,„;(i 
repcatinff  thn^  times,  ia  the  asnal  waif  :  Domino,  non  Miitn 
digniw  (Loiil,  I  mn  not  worthy,  Ac.) ' 

Then  comvinnieatintf  the  sick  man,  he  says: 

A(vi|)o,   fmtor  (»w/  Horor,)        llueoivo,  brothiir  (or  HistorX 

vljitii'um     CoriMuis     Domini  tho  viiitioum  of  om-  Lord  ,lo- 

n(wtri    ,l(««ii   Chrirtti,  qui   to  hum  OhriMt,  thiit  ho  miiy  pro 

cu.-«t»>diai    ub   ho«tu  lujiliirno,  Borvu  thuo  from  tho   miili},'- 

et  |uirdui'!it  in  vitiini   mtor-  naut  oiuimy,  and  \m\\\r  tlmo 

num.     Anmn.  to  lifo  ovorhwtin^'.     Amen. 

But  if  Communion  is  not  given  in  the  way  of  Viaticum.  h« 
pronounces  the  usual  words,  Corpus  Domini  nostri  (May 
the  body  of  our  liord,  Ac.) 


POIl  THK  mCK. 


786 


V.  Doiiiiiiuht  voljiMj'iiiii. 
\l  Mt  (Willi  Hpliitii  f,„„, 

Oi-ntniiM, 
Ddinimt  Miiiicfn,  Pu|,„.  oin- 


^««fc  iiH  pr/iy, 

....«in,.i .u.r..i.,..,tu;;;(C :  r:;';r'  'm ^ ':i""^ 'r^' 

l>"miiti   no«tii    .InHi,    (.'),,  ...  /'''^  """'  ^'''''' 

H"i".'n   proHit    ..,'„;  '"""••^••'"•-iv.wl.rnuyhHto 

H.MMpil,,.fi,u,n  :  n  ,i       :      ";"      ;/;'  7  *""•"»'  ••••"H-.ly.  I.AI. 

</..  .«i  ,«,.„  „.M  /„:.  ,,anJ,  in  IkTZlltJ       ■'  *'""" 

A  Form  of  ri,m,k>,ji„iH,,  afln  Cmmuuion. 
(iliiry  and  lliiuiknifivinir  l>u  In  tlw.o  n  i      i     i. 

^ovv  liie  Hccnus  uneuHy  to  me ;  I  desire  to  be  dissolved 


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INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


and  be  with  Christ ;  for  Christ  is  my  life,  and  to  die  will 
be  my  gain. 

Now  I  will  fear  no  evils,  though  I  walk  in  the  shadow 
of  death,  because  thou  art  with  me,  O  Lord.  As  tiie 
hart  panteth  after  the  fountains  of  water,  so  doth  my 
soul  tiiirst  after  thee,  O  God.  My  soul  is  athirst  for  the 
fountain  of  living  water:  oh,  when  siiall  I  come  and  ap- 
pear before  the  face  of  my  God ! 

What  have  I  more  to  do  with  the  world  ?  and  in  heav- 
en, what  have  I  to  desire  but  only  thee,  my  God ! 

Into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit;  receive  me, 
sweet  Jesus ;  in  thee  may  I  rest,  and  in  thy  happiness 
rejoice  without  end.     Amen. 


CTfie  Sbactrament  of  Bjrtteme  eSnctfon. 

Our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  in  liis  tender  solicitude  for  those 
wiiom  he  has  redeemed  by  his  precious  blood,  has  been  pleased  to  in- 
Btilute  another  Sacniinent,  to  help  us  at  that  most  important  hour  on 
which  eternity  depends— the  hour  of  death.  This  Sacrament  ia  called 
Ej^treme  Unction,  or  the  Last  Anointing. 

Of  this  blessed.  Sacrament  Pt.  James  the  Apostle  thus  speaks:  h 
any  man  sick  among  you  ?  Let  kirn  bring  in  the  priests  of  the  Church, 
and  let  them  pray  over  him,  anointing  him  with  oil  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  ^nd  the  prayer  of  faith  shall  save  the  sick  man,  and  the  Lord 
shall  raise  him  up  ;  and  if  he  be  in  sins,  they  shall  be  forgiven  him  (v.  14, 
15).  These  words  show  the  great  and  salutary  graces  bestowed  by  this 
Sacrament. 

The  Priest,  in  administering  this  Sacrament,  anoints  the  five  prin- 
cipal senses  of  the  body  ;  the  eyes,  the  ears,  Ihe  nos^rlis,  the  lips,  the 
hands,  and  the  feet,  because  these  may  have  been  employed,  during 
life,  in  offending  God.  At  each  anointing  he  pronounces  these  words: 
"  By  this  holy  unction,  and  by  his  own  most  tender  mercy,  may  the 
Lord  pardon  thee  whatever  sin  thou  hast  committed  by  thy  sight, 
hearing,"  &.c. 

The.sick  person  should  endeavor  to  prepare  himself  to  receive  this 
Sacrament  by  acts  of  sincere  contrition  for  ail  his  sins,  by  great  co»i 
fldence  in  the  tender  mercies  of  his  Redeemer,  and  by  a  perfect  '«!«• 
Nation  of  himself  to  the  hoiy  w'.i  of  God. 


FOR  THE  SICK. 


^  Prayer  before  Extreme  Unction. 


787 


be  anointed,  ua  thou  ho-t  ,.,  .I™  j',  '  °'-*"'«  ""w  to 
grant,  I  be»;ecl "  hee  tlfat  l,v  r  ,i  ^^  "'"'«  ^P'""'"! 

which  Clirist  sufiered  nn  tU  f  "'"*  ^P'"'  «'ilh 

for  the  deBtructbnof  "  n  VTt.  ^"I  "'J-  g''"-y.  ""d 
™PI.ort  all  the  paias  and  troubre^ri  •,11.'''''"''=''  '" 
an  inward  strength  to  resist  nTn,!^^  ''*'?'  S've  me 
enemy;  give  me  irrnLf^ffk  ,     '"^P^ions  of  the 

give  L  ^hatTruf  Sf  by  wfil'ifr,:'''',!  "'>■  '^''S^' 
through  the  shadow  of  dea^hS,       7u^  .^"'lucled 

if  n.y  health  be  «  "pedl'nttr  %'X'v''?ft'';hrV  ".?" 
means  to  restorp  it      r«i,^i!j  V^  e'**'^}''  'ei  Inia  be  the 

ordinanee  wfth  a  «rm  fukh  ani'  \  "fr"^  >  ""«  '""y 
ness,  that  thou  wilUot  trLk^T  ^™.?-  "'  "'>'  «««*■ 
distress;  but  that  lho„\v"lt^r  ^?  '"  """  "'"«  «''  ""X 
and  defend  me  from  aS  evi  and  it^  ""  ^''^  ""^  g'-'«=«- 
happy  passage.  '    ^  '^'"P"'^  "'y  ^""^  f«r  a 

.h„?L^  Z'woTd  Soiti:',!;'"  "r '«'  "■- 1-^ 

and  pardon  me  all  the  s.Ts  whi^h  n'  "''""'•  "^  •''^^'■'' 
my  seeing.  ™'""  '  ''»^«  committed  by 

aniXromabTe  dSu'l^L"  ■  *,«''''"""'"''.  P^f-eness, 
word  t'o  thy  eommrdS  to Iv"::nf.''  7  "!''' 
me,  O  Jesus,  all  the  sinawM^-h  1 1^  "**'  ?"'^  P'"''^«» 
hearing.  ""'°  '  '"""'  committed  by  my 

•-hI'rire'alfro.Mn'Ibut  "„,*'■''  ''•'"""''  "^  ''-  "-'d, 
-  P^ayers  ^^S'^^;--^  '^^^ 

«'-mm,  that  i.  may  be  repeate'' by  t^'e^l" /Sn.  "*"'  "  "^'  '*^  '^ 


788 


INSTRUCTIOHS  AND  BEVOZ.OVS 


don  me,  O  Jesus,  all  the  sins  which  I  have  commi*ted  by 
my  smelling. 

My  tongue  hath  in  many  ways  offended  both  in  speak- 
ing and  tasting;  now  let  its  whole  business  be  to  cry 
for  mercy ;  and  pnrdon  me,  dear  Jesus,  all  the  sins  which 
I  have  committed  by  words,  or  by  excesses  in  eating  or 
in  drinking. 

My  hands  have  been  full  of  evil ;  they  have  wrought 
many  follies,  injurious  to  myself  and  to  my  neighbor; 
now  let  them  be  lifted  up  to  heaven,  in  testimony  of  a 
penitent  heart;  and  pardon  me,  O  Lord,  all  the  sins 
which  I  have  committed  by  the  ill  use  of  my  hands. 

My  feet  have  gone  astray  in  the  paths  of  vanity  and 
shi ;  now  let  me  walk  in  the  way  of  thy  commandments; 
and  forgive  me,  O  Lord,  all  the  sins  which  I  have  com- 
mitted by  my  disordered  steps. 

Let  my  heart  be  now  thy  temple,  the  temple  of  thy 
Holy  Spirit;  and  pardon  me  all  the  sins  by  which  1 
have  banished  thee  from  my  heart,  and  defiled  my  soul. 

By  this  holy  anointing,  and  the  power  of  thy  grace, 
O  God,  forgive  me  all  my  sins,  and  convert  my  heart 
wholly  to  thee,  that  I  may  cheerfully  submit  to  death, 
in  punishment  of  my  offences,  and  so  enter  into  thy 
eternal  rest.    Amen. 


Efft  ©rtiet  of  ^Tnnfnfsfteri'nfl  tlje  Sacrament  of 
H);treme  SSnctfon. 

On  arriving  at  the  place  where  the  sick  man  lies,  the  Priest^ 
with  the  holy  oil,  entering  the  chamber,  says : 


Pax  huic  domui. 
R.  Et  omnibua  habitant!- 
bus  in  ea. 


Peace  be  to  this  house. 
R.  And  to  all  who  dwell 
therein. 


Then,  after  placing  the  oil  en  a  table,  being  vested  in  a  sur- 
plice  and  violet-colored  stole,  he  offers  the  sick  man  a  cruci- 
Jix  piously  to  kiss ;  after  which  he  sprinkles   both  lit* 


FOK  THE  SICK. 


789 


ehamher  and  the  bystanders  with  hoh,  water  in  fh.  f 
across,  say^.,  tl.  Asperges,  as  at  J  Z''  'l^tZ^l 

V.  Adjutorium  nostrum  in 
nomine  Domiui. 

K.  Qui  fecit  ccelum  et  ter- 


rain. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 
R.  Et  cum  spirit u  tuo. 

Oremus. 
Introeat,     Domine      Jesu 


„y-  O"*"  help  is  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord, 

R.  Who  hath  made  heaven 
aiid  earth. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  yoia 
K.  And  witJi  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 
Let  tJiere   enter,  0  Lord 


Christe,    domum    hanc    sub  JesuVchrhr  JnT*'!;  -^t  ^°*"'* 

nostra  humilitatis  in^ressn  uf  ti'       .     ' '"^^.  *'"' '^«"«e, 

sterna  felicitas.  divlnfp  o-  treve?£'?[^ 

Bpentas,  serena  latitia,  cha-  Imle^^'  ^  ^^^'""^ '^}'''''^ 

ritasfructuosa,  sanitassem-  fruTtfn    ^.V  T''^  ^^^^'"^««' 

piterna:effugiate:.hocToTo  Sth    let  th^    P^'^^t^^^ 

accessus     diemonum     adsinf  .t.({a      .  "'^  approach  of 

Angeli  pacis  domunTquetan     tlnZ^^^^^^  '^' 

deserat  omnis  mali3na  Hi«     1^+  fJ^^^T  ^*  peace  be  pres- 

cordia.  MagnifiTarDlfne"  nant  ^^'^  Y?^ '"*  "" '"V 
super  nos  Lmen  sartum'  L^VTattn  f"!  *''^ 
tuum,   et  beuedic  A  nostra?    on    ,,«  ,^^u7'  ^  ^'''■^'  "P 

conversationi:sancl5ficano^  U.^  P J^"^^  ""'"^'  ""^ 
tr*  humilitatis  ingressura  sanctifC^hp  T'^'''^/'""^ 
qui  sanctus  et  pius  ef  et  ner     h?,r^J  •?      \  entrance  of  our 

LnescumPaCet'sX'  ^d  L^^V  r\  ^'-^^u  ^"^ 
Wo  in  s.cula  s.culoU^  ^^^Ltdtno^^^^^^^^^ 

Oremus  et  deprecemur  Do    ^^'f^f  ^"^  e^^^--    Amen. 

minum  uostrum^Je^m ChS:  our^^t  d'  Es'Shri'rtr^ 
turn,  ut  benedicendo  ht^naA;     ui      •      {.  thrist,  tliat 

'''"  ^'  ^^"°^  "»  ^^  ta.   fear  Pnd  from  all  disquiet; 


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INSTHUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


bernaciilo  custodire  dig^netur. 
Qui  cum  Patre  et  Spiritu 
Sancto  vivit  et  regnat  Deus 
in  sfiBcula  saaculorura.    Amen. 


Oremus. 
Kxaudi  nos,  Domine  sancte, 
Pater  omuipotens,  seterne 
Deus,  et  mittere  digneria 
eanctuir  Angelum  tuum  de 
ccelis,  qui  cudtodiat,  foveat, 
protegat,  visitet  atque  defen- 
dat  omnes  Iiabitautea  in  hoc 
habitaculo.  Per  Christum 
Domiuum  nostrum.     Amen. 


and  vouchsafe  to  keep  them 
in  health  in  this  tabernaclo. 
Who.  with  the  P'ather  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and 
reigneth  God  forever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 
Hear  us,  0  holy  Lord, 
almighty  Father,  eternal 
God,  and  vouchsafe  to  send 
thy  holy  Angel  from  heaven, 
to  guard,  cherish,  protect, 
visit,  and  defend  all  that  arp 
assembled  in  this  liouse. 
Throu'3'h  Clnist  om*  Lord. 
Amen. 


{Tliese  prayers,  if  time  will  not  permit,  may  he  either  wholly  or 
in  part  omitted.)  After  which  is  said  the  Confiteor,  d^c, 
as  at  p.  271,  except  when  the  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unc- 
tion is  administered  immediately  after  the  receiving  of  the 
holy  Viaticum. 

{Before  the  Priest  begins  to  anoint  the  sick  person,  he  ad- 
monishes the  bystanders  to  pray  for  him  ;  and  when  it  is 
convenient  to  do  so,  they  recite  for  him  the  Penitential 
Psalms,  with  Litanies  or  other  prayers,  whilst  the  Priest 
is  administering  the  Sacrament  of  unction ;)  then  he  says : 


In  nomine  Patris,  *l<  et 
Filii,  »J«  et  Spirit  us  ►Ji  Sancti, 
extinguatur  m  te  omnis  virtus 
diaboli,  per  impositionem  ma- 
nuum  nostrarum  et  per  invo- 
catioLem  omnium  sanctorum 
Angeloium,  Archangelorum, 
Patriarcharuin,  Prophetarum, 
Apostolorum,  Martyrum,Con- 
fessorum,  Virginum,  atque 
omnium  simul  sanctorum. 
Amen. 


In  the  name  of  the  Father 
A,  and  of  the  Son  »J<,  and  of 
the  Holy  .J«  Ghost,  may  all 
the  power  of  the  devil  be 
extinguished  in  thee,  by  the 
imposition  of  our  hands,  and 
by  the  invocation  of  all  the 
holy  Angels,  Archangels, 
Patriarchs,  Prophets,  Apos- 
tles, Martyrs,  Confessors, 
Virgins,  and  all  the  Sainta 
Amen. 


r 


Mow,  applying  the  LrJ,  "/ (/iT>m  o  *}„C  '"""'<"'«' 

.  ''"  "«  eyw. 

nem  ►!.  et  suam   |)ii,sim,  m   j  "'7"?''  'Ws  holy  „„(,,,•„_ 
m«ri,.or,iia,„,  in  Juicer  W   J^;";  ''"■"''^''  '"»  «"«t     " 

.  On  the  ears. 

Per  istam  sanctam  mctin-       ti         i     , 
nem  .J,  et  suam    pii^l^^    ,.^^^  -"^^  tl  s  holy  unctio« 

Dommus  quidquid  per  audi-    mrdo     t?'   '""7   ''^'^    ^^>'^ 
turn  deliqui«ti.     Amen.  £,    '   ,^''^^«    ^^Lutever   «i„8 

<^n  the  noatrih. 

t^ou     hast     com,.iitted     bv 
smelhny:.    Amen.  ^ 


79lj 


neni  ^|,  et  suam  piiasimam 
misencrdiam,  indul^^eat  tibi 
Donunus  quidquid  per  odo- 
r-itum  deliquisti.    Amen. 


i  er  islam  sanctam  iinrfln        ti         .     , 
;;-"  ^  et  suam   ^Z^        '^^  tins  holy  unction 

ajKsmcordiam.  iudulgeat  tib"  der    m        "^'^'  '''«  n.ost  ten- 

Connnus  quidquid  |>er  gu'  pardon    ?'   '^'7    ^''^    ^^""^J 

turn  et  locutionem  deliqulti  t7,  n  1, 1"''   ''''"*^'^^"'  «'"« 

Amen.  ^    ""*  ""  "  ""st  comnutted  by  ta«f« 

andspeecii.     Anieu.    ^ 

On  the  hands. 
Per  Istam  aanctam  unctio-       'n.-      i.  ^i . 


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INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


inisericordiam,  indulgeat  tibi  der  mercy,  may  the  I/)rd 
Doramud  quidquid  per  tac-  pardon  thee  whatever  sins 
turn  deliquisti.     Amen.  tliou     hast    committed    by 

touch.     Amen. 

On  the  feet. 

Through  this  holy  unction 

fjiissimam    ^J*  and  tlirough  liis  most  lov- 
geat  tibi   ing  mercy,  may  the  Lord  par- 

Doniinus  quidquid  per  gres-  don  thee  whatever  suis  thou 
sum  deliquiati.     Amen.  hast  committed  by  walking. 

Amen. 

Which  being  done,  the  Priest  says : 

Kyrie     eleison.       Cliriste        Lord,  have  mercy.    Christ, 

have    mercy.       Lord,    have 


Per  istam  sanctam  unctio 
nem  ►J*  et  suam 


eleison.    Kyrie  eleison. 

Pater  noster,  secreto. 
Et  ne  nos  inducas  in  tenta- 
tionem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a  raalo. 

V.  Salvum  fac  eervum 
tuum,  Domine. 

R.  Deus  mens,  sperantem 
in  to. 

V.  Mitte  ei,  Domine,  auxi- 
lium  de  sancto. 

R.  Et  de  Siou  tuere  eum. 

V.  Esto  ei,  Domine,  turris 
Ibrtitudinis. 

R.  A  facie  inimici. 

V.  Nihil  proficiat  inimicus 
in  60. 

R.  Et  filius  iniquitatis,  non 
apponat  nocere  ei. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  oratio- 
oem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veiu<it. 


mercy. 

Our  Father,  secretly. 

And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  0  Lord,  save  thy  ser- 
vant. 

R.  Who  hopeth  in  thee,  0 
my  God. 

V.  Send  him  help,  0  Lord, 
from  the  sanctuary. 

R.  And  defend  him  out  of 
Sion. 

V.  Be  unto  him,  0  Lord,  a 
tower  of  strength. 

R.  From  the  face  of  the 
enemy. 

V.  Let  not  the  enemy  pre- 
vail against  him, 

R.  Nor  the  son  of  iniquity 
approach  to  hurt  him. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  pray- 
er. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 


FOR  THE  SICK. 

v.  Duminus  vobiacum. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo, 

Oremus. 

Domino  Deus  omnipotens, 


793 


V.  The  Lcr.I  be  with  you. 
K.  And  with  thy  gpirit 


Lot  us  pray. 
Lord  God  Alnli^^hty,  ^ho 


qui  per  Apostoh.n  tumn  J ^    h  JZken  hv  h'^''^'/'  ^^^ 

'  luhrnuitur  qui.  in  vcbia,  in-    sick  a  norV^vou  ?     T/t  T 
clucut    presbyteros   ecciesi^,    brin.  in    thc^priLts  o f  T 
et  orent  super  eum,  un-entes    Church    and   l«r  H  ^'* 

-i.-noleo  in  nomine  Donnni  o^r  L  ..  •  .  f™  ^'''7 
et  oraio  lidei  sulvubit  i.d  -  oiHn  "'  Z  !^  "'"r^"? 
mmn.et  alleviabit  oun.  Do-    and    l^p  ^y  ^ :/ .^'th  ^j'^f,' 

jau.  iied^ipto^Zt^^::  ^";::!  s  r:i;;:;iar£ 

till  bancti  bpnitus  hm.ruores    for'WvHi.   I.i.n .-  T^  «"«»ii  o« 

vul„„m,  «t  dinutto  pi.™Htu,  by   the  k  ace  of  ,!,„    H  f ' 

a  que  d.,lore,  cuu.to.  m.mh  4„i,,  t)^    LJuor    of^^ 

et  corporia  lib  eo  expelle.  Die-  sick  i ,  ,„  ■  l.T,i  7  , 

namque  iuterius  J .uJriL  au,l     "  i    K  i,  J   dZ'"'^' 

«.uuaten>  nmericorditer  .ed-  fhm.  I,i ,    al    n   m    .    N? 

rest  tutus,  ad  prL>t.ua  rcpare-   store  to  luui  full  healtn  in- 

^^.  str-v'ire:  si:^.'^re?:rr.ST 

•  t«  "'s  former  duties.     Who 

witli  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Gliost,  hvest  and  reign- 
est  God,  world  without  end 

AniL'n. 


Oremus. 

Respice,  quaesumus,  Do- 
mine,  fumuluni  tuum  N".,  in- 
nnnitate  sui  corporis  fatiscen- 
tem,  et  animam  refove  quatn 
creasti :  ut  castigationibus 
«mendatu8,  se  tua  sentiat  nie- 
oKiim  twlvatuin.     Per  Uhris- 

67 


Let  U8  pray. 

Look  down,  0  Lord,  we 
btiseech  thee,  upon  thy  ser- 
v;irit  N.,  fainting  ir.  tlie  in- 
firmity of  his  body,  and  re- 
fr(;>;h  tlie  soul  which  tlum 
hast  created,  that  boi"" 
amended   by  chaatisement^ 


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turn      Dominum      nostrum. 
Ameiu 


he  may  feel  himself  (»aTed 
by  thy  medicine:  llirougb 
Cnriat  our  Lord.     Amfeu. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  holy  Lord,  alm\gh\y 
Father,  eternal  God,  who^ 
by  pouring  the  grace  of  tly 
blessinj^  upon  Bick  boiiie?, 
dost  preserve,  by  thy  niuni- 
fohl  jrcKuhioss,  tlie  work  of 
thy  hands,  graciously  dr.'iw 
near  at  the  invocation  of  thy 
name,  tliat.  delivering  thy 
8«jrvant  from  sickness,  and  be- 
stowing health  upon  him, 
thou  mayest  raise  him  up  by 
thy  right  hand,  strengthen 
him  by  thy  might,  defend 
him  by  tliy  power,  and  re- 
etore  him  to  thy  holy  Clmrcli, 
with  all  desired  prosperity. 
Through  Clu^ist  our  Jiord. 
Amen 

Lastly,  the  Priest  man  ^^  some  short  and  salutary  admoni- 
tions, according  to  the  condition  of  the  person,  whereby  thf 
Mck  man  may  be  confirmed  to  die  in  the  Lord,  and  may  bt 
strengthened  to  put  to  flight  all  the  temptations  of  devils. 

.  A  Prayer  after  Extreme  Unction 

O  my  God,  by  whom  I  have  been  created,  redeemed, 
and  sanctified ;  who  hast  preserved  me  from  many  dan* 
gers,  both  of  soul  and  body ;  who  hast  nourished  me 
with  the  adorable  Sacrament  of  thy  Body  and  Blood, 
and  granted  me  the  grace  to  receive  the  rites  of  thy 
Church,  in  preference  to  so  many  others  who  are  carried 
off  by  sudden  death ;  for  these  and  iUl  other  blessings 
which  I  have  received  from  thee,  I  give  thee  most  hum- 
ble thanks  from  the  bottom  of  ray  heart.  And  I  beseech 
uic    uaUEi^Ksu    V  ir^iii   iTxury,  aivx  uii   loiuiiiB  auu  /iugu!r>, 


Oremus. 

bomine  sancte,  Pater  om- 
nipotens,  teterne  Deus,  qui 
bi'iKHlictionis  tuuj  gratiam 
ai^ris  infundendo  corporihus, 
facturam  tuain  nmltiplici  pie- 
tate  custodis :  ad  invocatio- 
nem  tui  nomiuis  beni^'nus 
asHiste,  ut  famulum  tuum  ab 
aggritudino  liberatum  et  sani- 
tate donatum  dextera  tua 
erigas,  virtute  contirmes,  po- 
testate  tuearis,  atque  eccle- 
si(B  tute  sanctee  cum  omni  de- 
siderata prosperitate  resti- 
tuas.  Per  Cliristum  Domi- 
num nostrum.     Amen.    • 


TOR  THE  SICK. 


m 


1 


Jesus,  in  tliv  rnercv  into  H.?      i*   ."^^*  '^«  »"e,  O  dour 
extended  oh^KL  "/    '  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  ^^^^'f  --« 

ii.ro  tlie  ombraces  of  time  ^fi  ut  Z  w  v  ""l^""*'""  '"' 
to  be  freed  fron,  ,ny  puins!  ^'l^^f  th  ^  tw  sf  whV"^' 
best  tor  me.     Sutter  me  never  to  murmur    I^f^rnnf 
patience  to  bear  whatever  thou  wm  a  H  ««  i      ^''^^V"'^ 
wilt.     Should  it  be  thv  w  ?  ^.  infl?  '?"^  '*'  ^^^« 

die  i^d^tlf "rtl LTI  '"";^  ""T'  ofthee,thaU  may 
aie  uit  death  ot  l\nf  just,  and  be  admitted,  after  the  Huf" 

hMini^s  and  tribulations  of  thi.  transitory  and  Jrfi'  m 

i.;to  the  kingdom  of  thy  .rfo^y,  there  to  see  and  en  ov 


rj)c  Hast  33Ie»8fnfl  anTi  ^fr^iaij)  JJnUulflence. 

As  the  hour  of  death  appioaches-tluuuwfu!  hour  on  which  ««» much 
depends-the  pious  ChriHtiun  nhouid  ferv.,.tly  prepare  To  recTivrtJ^ 
Last  BJej^ing  „nd  Plenary  ladulK.nce  granted  to  C  wh  "  n^" 
the.r  end.    For  our  Lord  Jesu«  Christ  promised  to  St.  Peter  (Mat   xvt 

ihould  bind  on  earth  should  i.c  bound  .«  heaven,  and  whaZZer  Z 
,houd  loose  on  earth  should  be  loosed  .Uso  in  hea2.  By  this  powTr  f 
b..amg  and  loosing,  de.ived  from  St.  Peter  to  his  suci^J^rs^L  1  y 
i^^m  communicated  (by  faculty)  to  the  p,«tors  of  souls,  the  I  tier  are 

Chri  ,an  should  remember  well,  that,  in  order  to  receive  the  yJJt 
of  this  plenary  mdulgenc.  and  blessing.  It  is  requisite  that  he  concur  on 
klwn  ""^  f^"**""«'n«  ««*•  delisting  all  his  sins,  both  known  and  uu- 
•ujown,  mortal  and  venial ;  by  accepting  with  patience  nnrl  r««i«r,.»,w.n 
wnatover  he  may  Have  ye  to  suffer,  and  offering  up  his  pains  aud 


796 


INSTRUCTi.  DNS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


death,  in  union  with  the  sufferings  and  death  of  his  Redeemer,  in  hiI> 
Ist'uclion  tor  liis  sinn. 

To  this  end  tne  Cliurch  directs  tho  Prieat  that  miiiistera  to  the  sick 
person,  to  put  him  in  mind  irequeutly  to  invoke  the  name  of  Jesus,  and 
to  exhort  him : 

1.  That  he  firmly  believe  all  the  articles  of  the  faith,  and  what- 
ever the  holy  Roman  Catholic  and  Apostolic  Church  believet  uid 
teaches. 

2.  That  he  coiifldently  hope  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  his  bound* 
less  compassion,  will  have  mercy  on  him ;  and  tliat,  by  the  merits  of 
his  most  holy  Passion,  and  through  the  intercession  of  the  blessed  Vir- 
gin Mary  and  all  the  t^ainls,  he  will  obtain  everlasting  life. 

3.  TImt  ho  love  the  Loru  Cod  with  all  his  heart,  and  that  he  desire  to 
love  him  more  and  more  perfectly,  with  that  love  wherewith  all  the 
Baints  and  blessed  in  heaven  love  him. 

4.  That,  for  the  love  of  God,  he  grieve  from  the  heart  for  all  offences 
whiUsoever  that  he  has  committed  against  God  and  his  neighbur. 

5.  That,  (or  tho  love  of  God,  he  Ibrgive  frdm  the  heart  his  enemies, 
and  all  that  have  in  any  vniy  injured  him  and  done  him  wrong. 

6.  That  he  beg  forgiveness  oi  those  whom  he  has  at  any  time  of 
fended  in  word  or  deed. 

7.  That  he  patiently  endure  all  the  pains  and  discomfort  of  sickness, 
for  God's  sake,  in  penance  for  his  sins. 

8.  That  if  God  shall  vouchsafe  to  restore  him  to  his  bodily  health,  he 
resolve  henceforth,  to  the  best  of  his  power,  to  guard  again&t  sin,  and 
to  keep  his  commandments. 

While  the  Priest  is  conferring  the  solemn  Blessing,  the  following 
prayer  may  be  repeated : 

O  my  God,  I  once  more  renounce  and  detest  all  my 
sins.  Have  mercy  on  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy 
great  mercy.  I  cast  myself  into  the  arms  of  thy  lioly 
love,  and  I  resign  myself  to  thy  blessed  will.  Receive 
me,  I  beseech  thee,  into  the  number  of  thy  servants, 
that  I  may  pi-aise  thee  forever.  Father,  into  thy  handH 
I  commend  my  spirit.  Lord  Jeais,  receive  my  soui. 
Amen. 


*'0R  1  HE  SICK. 


79? 


R.  Et  omnibus  habitanti-       R    ;^.^,^t  ^«  ^o  this  Louae. 
hm  m  ea.  tlierein!  '^*'''  "^^^'^^ 

V.  Adjutorium  nostrum  in       V   Onv»,„i    •  •     , 
nomme  Domini.  ^f  ,V  7"  *^,«^P  ^^  m  the  name 

R.  Qui  fecit  coelum  et  ter-       1?    wi^'H:    . 
ram.  ®'  ^^"^        f  Who  hath  made  heaven 

and  earth. 

57i(?  Antiplion. 

t"«),neque  viudiJtam  sam^   t  twE  "' -^^^  •«'™"« 
de  pecc'atis  ejus.  ^  ^^  '">ndma,d),  and  take 

tontationem.  +    ^'.^."^  ^ead  us  net  into 

R.Sed  libera  nos  a  malo.  7^?'^  r 

.y-    -^"^  dehrer   us   from 

^n.Deus  meus,  sperantem  ^  R  Who  hopoth  in  thee,  O 

»em  m^r^'  ''^'""  "'•''*'"•  J^"  «  I-'d.  hear  mj  p„.y. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te       R    AnH  i^* 

veniut.                                            f-  -^"d  let  my  cry  ccme 

V    n^w,'           ,.  unto  thee.  "^ 

V .  Dommus  vobiscum.             y  T>>"  ^ ,._ ,  ,  .  , 

u  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R '  t^  Z7f^  h ^  ^'''-  ^'^^ 

^     "•  Ana  witl  thy  spirit. 


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INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


Orcmus.         * 

Clementissiinc  Dous,  P.iter 
nli^turicur(liurun),  v.i  Deui^  tu- 
tiu8  coiLsolutuniii^,  qui  nonii- 
nuiii  virt  perire  in  to  creileii- 
tein  atque  sporantcm,  socuii- 
duin  luultitudineiii  nuHeratiu- 
nuin  tuuruiii  respice  propi- 
tius  fuiuuluni  tuuiu  (t'iiiuularu 
tuain)  N.,  quern  (quaiu)  tibi 
vera  tides  et  spes  Clirisitiana 
conuueudant.  Viisita  uuin 
(earn)  in  salutari  tuu,  et  per 
Unigeiiiti  tui  pa8.'>it)tient  et 
mortem,  oiimium  ei  delicto- 
rum  Muurum  remi^siuiiem  et 
veuiam  clemeuter  mdulge,  ut 
ejus  aniina  in  hora  exitus  sui 
te  judicem  prupitiatum  inve- 
niat,  et  in  sanguine  ejusdem 
P'ilii  tui  ah  umni  macuLi  ab- 
luta,  transire  ad  vitam  mere- 
atur  perpetuam.  Per  eum- 
deni  Cliristum  Duminum  nos- 
trum. 


Let  us  pray. 

0  most  gracious  God,  Fa- 
tlier  of  mercies  and  God  of 
all  cunsolution,  who  woulilost 
that  none  should  perisih  who 
believe  and  hope  in  thee ; 
according  to  the  multituile  of 
thy  mercies,  look  favorably 
upon  thy  servant  N.,  whom 
a  true  Christian  faith  and 
hope  conmiend  unto  thee. 
Visit  hl?n  in  thy  salvation ; 
and  through  the  passion  and 
death  of  tliy  Only-begotten, 
graciously  grant  unto  him 
the  parilon  and  remission  of 
all  hifi  sins,  that  his  soul  at 
the  hour  of  its  departure 
may  find  in  thee  a  most  mer- 
ciful judge  ;  and,  cleansed 
from  every  stain  in  the  blood 
of  the  same  thy  Son,  may  be 
worthy  to  pass  to  everlasting 
life.  Through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord. 


27ien  the  Confiteor  beinff  repeated  by  one  of  the  attendant 
Clerks,  the  Priest  says,  Misereatur,  <Scc.,  as  at  p.  271,  and 
then  proceeds  thus : 

Dominus      noster      Jesus  May     our     Lord      Jesua 

Cliristus  Filius  Dei  vivi,  qui  Christ,    Son    of    the    living 

be.ito  Petro  Apostolo  suo  de-  God,  who  gave  to  his  blessed 

dit  potestatem  ligandi  atque  Apostle  Peter  the  power  oi 

Bolvendi,  per  suam  piissimam  binding  and   loosing,  in  hia 


uii:'ericordiam  recipiat  r  >n- 
fessionem  tuam,  et  restituat 
tibi  stolam  primam,  quam  in 
baptismate  recepisti ;  et  ego, 
iiicultate  mthi  ab  Apostolica 
Sede  tributa,  indulgentiam 
l^luuariaiii    et    leniissi'  «iiem 


most  loving  mercy  receive  thy 
confession,  and  restore  to 
thee  that  first  robe  which 
thou  didst  receive  in  bap- 
tism ;  and  by  the  faculty 
gi^en  to  me  by  the  Ai>ost  4- 
ic   See,  1  grant  to  thee  a 


FOR  THE  SICK. 


omniMm  peccntorum  tibi  con- 
cetJo;  In  nomine  Patris,  et 
rilh,  et  Spiritua  Sancti. 

R.  Amen. 

Ter  Siiorosnncta  humnnro 
repaiationis  mysteria,  rumit- 
tnt  tibi  omnipotens  Deus 
pra;.sentis  et  futurte  vitaj  xmi- 
nati,  paraili-si  poitas  apeiiat, 
et  nd  gaudia  sempiterna  ner- 
ducat.    Ameii. 

Benedicat  te  omnipotens 
Deus;  Pater,  ef  lius,  et 
Spintua  yanctus        .  ?cn. 


799 


plenary  indulgence  and  re- 
nnsBion  of  all  tJjy  sins.  In 
the  name  of  tlie  Father,  and 
ot  tJie  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Gliost.  "^ 

It.  Amen. 

Through  the  most  sacred 
mysteries  of  man's  redemp. 
tion,  may  God  almighty  re- 
mit to  thee  the  psiiiis  oi  the 
present  and  tlie  future  life 
open  to  thee  tlie  gates  of 
I'aradice,  and  brirjg  thee  to 
everlasting  jovs.    Amen 

May  God  Almighty  bless 
thee ;  Father,  and  Son,  and 
Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 


Srje  Itecotninenliatfon 

See  Litany  f«r  the 

Proficiscere,  anima  Christi- 
ana, (le  hoc  mundo,  in  nomi- 
ne Dei   Patris.  omnipoteiitis, 
qui   te   creavit  ;    in   nomine 
Jesn  Christ!,  Filii  Dei   vivi, 
qui  pro  te  passus  est ;   in  no- 
mine Spiritus  Sancti,  qui  in 
te  effusus  est;  in  nomine  An- 
^elorum  et  Archaiigeiorum  ; 
in  nomine  Thronorum  et  Do- 
minntionum ;  in  nomine  Prin- 
cipatmim  et  Potestatuni ;  in 
nomine   Cherubim    et    Sera- 
pliH  A ;  in  nom'->e  Patriarcha- 
rum  et  Proph^iarum  ;   in  no- 
mine sanctorum  Apostolorum 
et  Evangelistarum  :  in  nomi- 
ne sanctorum  Martyrum  it 


Of  «  29epattfnfl  Soul. 

Dying,  in  page  815. 

Go  forth,  O  Christian  soul, 
from  this  world,  in  the  name 
of  God  the  Father  almigJity, 
who  created    thee  ;    in   the 
name  of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son 
of  the  living  God,  who  suf- 
fered  for  thee  ;  in  the  name 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  was 
poured  out  upon  thee  ;  in  the 
name    of    the    Angels    and 
Archangels  ;   in  the  name  of 
the  Thrones  and  Domiiuitions; 
in  the  name  of  the  Principal- 
ities   and    Powers ;    in    the 
name    of  the  Cherubim  and 
Seraphim;    in    the  name   of 
•  no  1  titiiaiuns  aim  JTopneis* 
in  the    name    of  the    hol^ 


J 


800 


INHTRUCTIONS  AND  DEV-TIONS 


Confessorum  ;  in  nomine 
eanctoriun  Monachoriun  et 
Ereinitiiruni  ;  in  nununo 
Banctiuiuu  Virginum  ot  om- 
niuiu  Sanctorum  et  Sancta- 
rum  Dcii :  hodic!  sit  in  pace 
locus  tuus,  ot  habitatio  tua 
in  sancta  iSion.  Per  eunulcm 
Christum  Domiimm  not^truui. 
Amen. 

Deus  misericors,  Deus  cle- 
mens,  Deus,  qui  secundum 
uiultitutlinem  miserationum 
tuarum  peccata  pcenitentium 
deles,  et  praeteritorum  crimi- 
num  culpas  venia  remissionis 
evHcnas ;  respice  propitius  su- 
per huuc  famulum  tuum,  N., 
et  rcmisisionem  omnium  pec- 
catorum  suorum  tota  cordis 
confessione  poscenteih  depre- 
catus  exaudL  Renova  in  eo, 
piissime  Pater,  quidquid  ter- 
rena  fragilitate  corruptum, 
vel  quidquid  diabolica  I'raude 
violatum  est ;  et  unitati  cor- 
poris EcclesiflB  membrum  re- 
demptionis  annecte.  Mise- 
rere, Domine,  gemituum, 
miserere  lacrymarum  ejus; 
et  non  habentem  fiduciam, 
nisi  in  tua  misericordia,  ad 
tuae  sacramentum  reconcilia- 
tionis  admitte.  Per  Christum 
Dominum  nostrum.     An?  en. 


Apostles  and  Evangelists  ;  in 
the  name  of  the  holy  Mar- 
tyrs and  Confessors  ;  in  the 
name  of  the  holy  Monks  and 
Hermits  ;  in  the  name  of  the 
holy  Virgins  and  of  all  the 
Saints  of  Ood :  may  thy 
place  bo  this  day  in  peace, 
and  thine  abode  in  holy  Siou. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

0  God  most  merciful,  0 
God  most  loving  kind,  0  God, 
who,  according  to  the  nmlti- 
tude  of  thy  mercies,  blottest 
out  the  sins  of  the  penitent, 
and  graciously  remittest  the 
guilt  of  their  past  offences; 
look  favorably  upon  this  thy 
servant,  N.,  and  in  thy  mercy 
hear  him  begging,  with  the 
whole  confession  of  hia  heart, 
for  the  remission  of  all  his 
sins.  Renew  in  him,  O  most 
loving  Father,  Avhatsoevcr 
hath  been  corrupted  through 
human  frailty,  or  violated 
through  the  deceit  of  the 
devil ;  and  associate  him,  as 
a  member  of  redemption,  to 
the  unity  of  the  body  of  the 
Church.  Have  pity,  Lord, 
on  his  sighs;  have  pity  on 
his  tears ;  and  admit  him, 
whose  only  hope  is  in  thy 
mercy,  to  the  sacrament  of 
thy  reconciliation.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


Commendo  te  omnipotent!  I  commend  thee  tt>  al- 
Deo,  charlBsime  frater,  et  ei,  mighty  God,  dearest  brother, 
cujus  es  creatiira,  commit  to ;    aiiu    commit    thcc     to 


i.;,v> 


sis ;  in 

y  Mar- 

in the 

iUh  and 

5  of  the 

nil  the 

IV     f.liv 

FOR  THE  SICK. 


801 


ut  cum  huinanftatis  debitum  whose    crpafurn    tv, 

morte     ntorveniente   p.rnol-  that,  .vhen   tJu  u   ^mJ  l"""*' 

veris,  „<1  Auctorem  tnu.n,  qui  paid  the  d  -h     n  "'''''^>\^e 

te  do  li.no  terra  fonnnverat  d  1m.  tV  '"'"'anity  by 

revertaris.    Egredienti  Lue  lAlu^TT  ''T'l  *" 

u.n,,l,utor   e„rcit.i  obvi o   ;  Zlt £,,£  uIT'''".,"' 

Wmtu  rutihu,tiu„,  to  Cnf,..'  tn^„„  S r^r^^'  ./'ti"'' 

ormu  turbac;,rcum,let;juW.  robed' Marl™  am  e  ,7u   t 

lantium  te  Virgiimm  chc.rus  welcome  thee    mv^l,.      x 

excpiat ;  et  beatie  quieti,  in  ofTwim,  P^Af     ^  ''"  '"'"'* 

ai„„   Patria,.cl,aru„,\e  con,-  «?w,'u  1,fe  ,"   SX" 

rl(txiiaaatr[iigat;miti»at()uc  niav   lli<.  oh,ir   .f    v-     •    ' 

fe,tiv„,  Cbri»ti  Jesu  tibi  'a,,  silgns bible  ^^oeiv^'tS 

pec.,,,,  appareat,  qui  te  inter  mul  tlu;'emta  ;eTrb|e»S 

e.o.iecer„at.  i^s. res  <;;!:.:;  i^^^^  ^  H;:^,::tM  z 

quo.   horret  n,  teuebris,  q„od  -festive   muy'tK^  \.s  e  t   J 

8  relet  u.  flamrni..,  quod  cru-  Jesus  Cluii  appear  to  thee 

cat  u.  tormeutis.     Cedat  tibi  aud   may  he  Sd   thle  a 

teterrunus  Satanas  cum  satel-  place  amouL^  them  tint  S^r>d 

itibus  su.s:  in  adventu  tuo  f>efT,re  hi«^fo  eJ"^^^^^^^^ 

to  cm.tantibua  Angelis  con-  thou  never  k.mw  whutc^ver 

trenuscat,  atque    in    a.tern»  is  terrifyin-.  h      ukue's X 

noct.s  chaos  nnmane  dilfugiat.  uml  ir,  the  n,ari,  '  of  Sniit 

Exurgat  Deus,  et  dissipentur  or  excruciating  h,  tor m ems! 

Zu:tTu^'V"/""^  3"^  '""^  ^«"^-^^  Satan's     •: 

W      fi  ".^'        ^T^  .^J"'-  crew,  give  way  before  thee 

eiutflnf '    "'""';^'^'""M  '"^y  l^e  tremble  at  tlV com-' 

«ri?      *  ''''  ''   '"'^  '^'"'-'''  "'g  among  Angels  that  att^d 

extl'tent-^ln    /P"'""'"^^.*    vast  chaos  of  eternal  ng/t 
exultent    m   conspectu   Dei.    Let  Ood  arise,  and  let^ie 


Oonfiindantur  igitur  et  eru 
bescant  omnes  tartarea  le- 
giones,  et  minislri  Satana;  iter 
tuuni  impedire  non  audeup.t 


enemies  be  scattered;  let 
them  also  that  hate  him  flee 
before  his  face.     Like  as  the 

-..!--nc   raiijailUlil,  SO  jei  theiu 


Iiberotteacrudatu5hri.tu;   S;Va7r;:;ii''',r'-i'r 


602 


INSTRUCTIONS  AN  .  DEVOTIONS 


qui  pro  te  crvicifixus  est.  L'.- 
beret  te  ab  ajterna  morte 
Christua,  qui  pro  te  mori 
diguatus  ost.  Constituat  te 
Christus,  Filius  Dei  vivi,  intra 
purudisi  sui  saiupei  ainosna 
vireutia,  ot  inter  ores  suaa  te 
voru.s  ille  Pastor  agnoscat. 
lUo  ab  omnibus  peccatis  tuis 
te  abaolvat ;  atque  ad  dexte- 
raui  suain  in  electorura  suo- 
rum  te  sorte  constituat.  Re- 
deniptoreni  tuuni  facie  ad 
faciein  videas,  et  prtfiseiis 
semper  assistens,  manifestis- 
simam  beatis  oculis  aspicias 
veritatem.  Constitutus  igitur 
inter  agmina  beatoruni,  con- 
templationis  divinoe  dulcedine 
potiaris  in  sfBCula  saeculorum. 
Ameu. 


melteth  before  tlie  fire,  so  let 
the  wicked  perisli  at  the 
presence  of  God ;  but  let  the 
just  revel  and  exult  before 
Him.  May,  then,  all  the  le- 
gions of  hell  be  confounded 
and  put  to  shame,  and  the 
miuisteis  of  Satan  never  dare 
to  stop  thy  way.  May  Christ, 
who  was  crucified  for  thee, 
deliver  thee  from  torments. 
May  Christ,  who  vouchsafed 
to  die  for  thee,  deliver  thee 
from  everlasting  death.  May 
Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living 
God,  place  thee  within  the 
ever-verdant  gardens  of  his 
paradise,  and  may  he,  tlie 
true  Shepherd,  acknowledge 
thee  among  his  sheep.  May 
he  absolve  thee  from  all  thy 
Bins,  and  place  thee  at  his 
right  hand  in  the  lot  of  liis 
elect.  Mayest  thou  behold 
thy  Redeemer  face  to  face; 
and,  standing  always  in  his 
presence,  gaze  with  blessed 
eyes  on  the  open  vision  of 
truth.  And  set  thus  among 
the  troops  of  the  blesijccl, 
mayest  thou  enjoy  the  sweet- 
ness of  divine  contemplation 
forever  and  ever.     Amen. 


Suscipe,  Domine,  eervum 
tuum  in  locum  sperandse  sibi 
Balvationis  a  misericordia  tua. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
Bervi  tui  ex  omnibus  periculis 
Inferui,  et  de  laqueis  pceiia- 


Receive,  0  Lord,  thy  ser- 
vant into  the  place  of  salva- 
tion, of  which  he  hath  no  hope 
but  in  thy  mercy. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  0  Lord,  the  soul 
of  thy  servant  from  all  the 
dangers  of  hell,  aud  from  tha 


rum,  et  ex  omnibus  tribula- 
tionibua. 

it.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
3ervi  tui,  sicut  liborasti  He- 
noch et  m'uim  de  communi 
in»)rte  muudi. 


FOR  THE  srCK. 


803 


R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domino,  animatn 
eorvi  tui,  sicut  liberasti  Noe 
<Ie  diluvio. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
fiervj  tui,  sicut  liberasti  Abra- 
ham de  Ur  Chaldfieorum. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
servi  tui,  sicut  liberasti  Job 
de  passionibus  suis. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
seryi  tui,  sicut  liberasti  Lsaac 
de  liostia,  et  de  manu  patris 
8ui  Abrahce. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
eervi  tui,  sicut  liberasti  Loth 
de  Sodomia  et  de  flamma 
Ignis. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
eervi  tui,  sicut  liberasti  Moy- 
een  de  manu  Pharaonis  reffia 
Agyptiorum. 

R;  Amen. 

"bera,   Domine,    animam 


R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul 
f  thy  serrant,  as  thou  de- 

1  vcrecst  Enoch  an,l  Klias 
rom   the  common  death  of 

the  world. 

R.  Amen. 

Driver,  0  Lord,  the  soul 
>t  thy   servant,  as  thou  de- 

fioocr  ^''"*'     ^''•""     ^''« 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul 
ot  thy  servant,  as  thou  deliv- 
eredst  Abraliam  from  Ur  of 
the  Chaldeans. 
R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  .«oul 
ot  \hy  servant,  as  thou  deliv- 
ered.st  Job  from  ail  Jiis  suf- 
ferings. 
R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  0  Lord,  the  soul 
ot  tJiy  servant,  as  thou  deliv- 
eredst  Isaac  from  being  .«yc- 
rihced  bv  the  hand  of  his 
tather  Abraham. 
R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  0  Lord,  the  soul 

ot  tJiy  servant,  as  thou  deliv- 

eredst  Lot  from  Sodom  aiul 

from  the  flame  of  fire. 

R.  Amen.  ' 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul 

ot  tJiy  servaiit.  as  th.m  deliv- 

eredst  Moses  from  tlie  hands 

of  Pharaoh,  king  of  the  Etfyn- 

tians.  ^^^ 

R.  Amen, 

Deliver,  0  Lord,  the  aouJ 


1 


804 


INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


Bervi  tui,  sicut  libornsti  Du- 
nieluiu  de  liicu  leununi. 

Jl.  Anion. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
servi  tui,  sicut  liburasti  trus 
pueros  (le  (jumiiu)  ignis  ardon- 
tis,  ut  do  nianu  regis  iniqui. 


R.  Amon. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
Borvi  tui,  8i(uit  liberasti  Su- 
sannatu  dc  tuUu  crimine. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
servi  tui,  sicut  liberasti  David 
do  niaiui  regis  Saul,  et  de 
manu  Goliai. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  animam 
Bervi  tui,  sicut  liberasti  Pe- 
truni  et  Paulum  de  carceri- 
bus. 

R.  Amen. 

Et  sicut  bef^tissimam  The- 
clam  Virgiuem  •:':  Martyrem 
tuam  de  tribus  atrociasimis 
tormontis  liberasti,  sic  libe- 
rare  digneris  animam  hujua 
servi  tui,  et  tecum  faicias  in 
bonis  cougaudere  coelestibus. 

R.  Amen. 


of  thy  servant,  as  thou  dolir- 
eredst  Daniel  from  the  den 
of  lions. 

R.  Amon. 

Deliver,  O  L<r.d,  the  soul 
of  thy  servant,  as  thou  tleliv 
ereJst  the  three  chil.lren 
from  the  burning  fiery  fur- 
nace, and  from  the  hands  <»( 
the  wicked  khig. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul 
of  thy  se.  vant,  as  thou  doliv- 
eretlst  Susanna  from  false  ao 
cusation. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  0  Lord,  the  soul 
of  thy  servant,  as  thou  deliv- 
eredst  David  from  tlio  hand 
of  King  Saul  and  from  the 
hanil  of  Ooliah. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  0  Lord,  the  soul 
of  thy  servant,  as  thou  deliv- 
eredst  Peter  and  Paul  out  of 
prison. 

R.  Amen. 

Aiul  like  as  thou  deliver- 
edst  thy  most  blessed  Virgin 
and  Martyr,  Thecla,  from 
three  most  cruel  torments,  so 
vouchsafe  to  deliver  the  soul 
of  this  thy  servant,  and  make 
it  to  rejoice  with  thee  in  the 
delights  of  heaven. 

R.  Amen. 


Commendamus    tibi,    Do-  We  commend  to  tlijce,  0 

mine,  animam  famuli  tui,  N.,  Lonl,  the  soul  of  thy  servant 

precamurque  te,  Domine  Je-  N.,  and  we  beseech   thee,  0 

Bu  Christe  Salvator  mundi,  ut  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Saviour  of 

propter  quam  ad  terram  mi  je-  the  w^rid,  that  thou  wouldst 


FOR  THE  SICK. 


806 


ricorditor  do^cemLsti,  Patri-  not  rof.,.«  ♦« 

«rel,„ru,„  tu„r.m>  mSI^,.  U^^Z^ ^l^V''^"  "■« 

Biuuuio  non  r,„mu..   A^ikwco,  f„r   wI,om  .,k,!  .r     ''iT.' 

Dumi„e,cre„turu,ntu.uu,m„  mJmwCt^  ''"'" 

a  d,i,uUeni,c,..ut.,„.»e,Ute  «.nh    A^n^ LI  ^S  S 

»' ;  -' -c";uiS".  0,.™;  'ni;"i;:c':;  j"^s:;::^'.'ft? 

tua.  Liutihciv.  Domino,  uni-  tlu-Vu  is  no  oflu.  n.  i  k  •  i 
-m.  ,jnH  in  .,n.,,.ctu  tuo,  th.o.  and ^j;:^'  .^^Jjri:^ 
ot  no  nuM..«,on.s  i.iiqu.tatuni  cording  to  thy  works  JiT 
ejus  anlKjuarum,  et  obriota-  joice  his  sou ifo  Lord  J  th 
tu,n,  quan  suscitavit  furor,  tl.y  prosonco.  md  ren .^ml^r 
S.VO  lorvor  mal.  do.lderii.  n..t  tW  i.uqui  ioe  u.d  "4,'  sh/, 
Luetonnn  peccavent,tamon  which,  thmu-d.  tl>o  vuhnoe 
a  rom,  e  Fduun,  et  Spiri-  of  angor,  or  tho  hoat  lu 
urn  !.anoturn  no,,  negav.t,  pas.ion,  he  hath  at  anv  t^mc 
see  cro.  uht,  et  Eelum  Dei  in  conm.itted.  For  ahhJJht 
80  hubu.t  ot  Doum,  qui  fecit  hath  sinned,  he  ha  oT  Je 
omnia,  tideliter  adoruvit.  nied  the  Faiher.  and  th!  .Son 

and  tho  Holy  Ghost,  but  liath 
behevfd.and  hatli  liad  a  zeal 
for  God,  and  hath  faithlully 
adored  the  Creator  of  all 
tilings. 

Delicta  juventutis,  et  igno-       Remember   not.   0   Lord 

rantias   ejus    qua'.sumus,    ne    we  beseech  thoe,  the  .ins  of 

mcmmer.s.  Donune;   sed  ne-    A^.v  youth,  and /«; ignorances 

cundum    magnam   nnsoncor-    but,  according  to  thv  irreat 

diarn  tuam  memor  esto  illius    mercy,  be  mindful  ^^htt  in 

m|,donuclaritatistuaB.  Aperi-    the   brightness  of  thy  dory 

antur  01  cceli,  coll^tentur  iUi    Let  the  heavens  be  opened  to 

Angeli.      Jn    regnum   tuum,    him,   let  the   angels   reioicr 

DonnncN   servmn   tuum   sus-    with  him.     Receive  thy  ser 

cipe.     buscipiat  eum  sanctus    vant,  0  Lord,  into  thy'kinc.- 

Michael     Archangelus     Dei.    dom.     Let   St.  Michael,  the 

qui   imlitKe   coelestis   meruit    Archangel  of  God,  prince  of 

pnncpatuni.    Veniant  lUi  ob-    the  armies  of  heaven,  receive 

viam  sancti  Angeli    Dei,  et    hhn.     Let  the  holy  angels  of 

perducant  euni  m  civitat«m    a,u\  rnrr^^  fi,..+u  t-J. .*  /.-•.- 

coBlestem  Jerusalem.    Susci-   and  conduct  him  to  the  citv 

68 


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INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


piaf  uumbeatuB  Petnis  Apoa- 
toluH,  cui  a  Deo  claves  roj^ni 
cialostis  traditaj  aunt.  Ad- 
juvtit  t'um  siitK'tua  l\iulu« 
ApoHtolus,  qui  digiiua  fuit 
esse  VR«  eloctionis.  Intcrce- 
dat  pro  CO  aaiu'tiis  Joaimea 
electus  Dei  Apostolus,  cui 
revelata  sunt  socruta  ciulea- 
tiu.  Oreut  pro  eo  onuuis 
sancti  Apostoli,  quibus  a  Do- 
m'mu  data  est  potestas  ligandi 
atquo  solvenili.  Intereisdant 
pro  eo  omnes  Sancti  et  Electi 
Dt'i,  qni  pro  Christi  nomine 
torinenta  in  hoc  sajculo  sua- 
tinuerunt :  ut  vinculis  carnis 
cxutua,  pervenire  inereatur 
ad  ffloriain  regni  co^leatis, 
prie»tante  Domino  nostro  Jo- 
8U  Cliristo,  qui,  cum  Patre  et 
Spiritu  Sancto,  vivit  et  reg- 
iiat  in  suicula  s£eculorum. 
Amen. 


of  the  heavenly  JcruHalotu. 
Let  the  blessed  Pyter  the 
Apostk;,  to  whom  Oo<l  gave 
the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of 
heaven,  receive  'iim.  Lei 
St.  Paul  the  Apoatle,  who 
Wai8  counted  worthy  to  be 
a  vessel  of  election,  aft5irt( 
him.  Let  8t.  John,  the  cho- 
sen Apo>stle  of  (Jod,  to  whom 
were  roveal(Ml  the  secrets  oi 
heavi  II,  intercede  for  him. 
Let  all  the  holy  Apostles,  to 
whom  tlie  Lord  gave  the 
j)ower  of  binding  and  loosing, 
j)ray  for  him.  Let  all  the 
Saints  and  Elect  of  God,  who, 
in  this  world,  have  sutfcTecl 
tormenta  for  tlie  name  of 
Christ,  intercede  for  him,  that, 
loosed  from  the  bonds  of  the 
flesh,  he  may  attain  unto  the 
glory  of  the  heavenly  king- 
dom, through  tlie  grace  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who, 
witli  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
(Ihost,  liveth  and  reignetU 
forever  and  ever. 
R.  Amen. 


tterc  may  be  read  John  xvil.  xviii.  and  xix. 

JJfter  which  may  be  said  the  Vcrsicle,  We  adore  thee,  &C.,  and  the 
Prayer.,  0  God,  who,  for  the  redemption  of  the  world,  &c.,  at  the  end  rj 
the  Litany  of  the  Passion,  p.  C03. 

^/fer  which  may  be  recited  the  fallowing'  Psalms. 

Psalm  cxvii.     Conftemini  Domino. 

Confitemini  Domino,  quo-  1  O  praise  ye  the  Lord,  for 
niam  bonus :  quouiam  in  saj-  he  is  good :  for  his  mercy  eu 
ciilum  raisericordia  ejus.  dureth  forever. 


r\: i. 

2^--    -  - 


tcat  nunc  Israel,  quuniaiii        2  Let  Israel  iiow  say,  tliiii 


FOB  THE  SICK. 


iKmus:  quonlim  in  stoculum 
niisoricordia  ojus. 

Dicat  nunc  clomiia  Aaron : 
quoniiim  in  sfficulum  misuri- 
ronlia  ojna. 

Dicant  nunc  qui  timent  Do- 
minum:  auoniam  insfficulum 
minoricoraia  ejus. 

Ik',  tribulatione  invocavi 
Doniinum:  et  exauclivit  me 
in  hititudine  Dominus. 

Dominus  mihi  adjutor :  non 
tiuiebo  quid  faciat  inilii  homo. 


807 


Dominus  niihi  adjutor:  v.t 
ego  dospiciani  inimi'cos  meos. 

I^onum  est  confidcre  in 
Domino,  quani  confidure  in 
hoinino. 

Bonum  est  sperare  in  Do- 
mino, quam  sperare  in  princi- 
pibus. 

Omnes  gentes  circuierunt 
me;  et  in  nomine  Domini 
quia  ultus  sum  in  eos. 

Circumdantes  circumdede- 
runt  me:  et  in  nomine  Do- 
mini quia  ultus  sum  in  eos. 

Circumdederunt  me  sicnt 
apes,  et  exarserunt  sicut  ignis 
in  spinis :  et  in  nomine  Do- 
mini quia  ultus  sum  in  eos 

Impulsus  evorsus  sum  ut 
caderem:  et  Dominus  sus- 
cepit  me. 

Fortitude  mea,  et  laus  mea 
Dominus :  jt  factus  est  mihi 
in  salutem. 


lie  is  good:  that  hi^  mercy 
enduretli  forever, 

3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron 
now  Pay  :  that  his  n*ercy  en 
dureth  forever. 

4  Let  them  that  fear  the 
Lord  now  say  :  that  his  mercy 
eiKhireth  forever. 

6  In  my  trouble  I  called 
upon  the  Lord :  and  the  Lord 
heard  and  enhirged  iim. 

6  The  Lord  ia  my  helper: 
I  will  not  fear  what  man  can 
do  unto  ine. 

7  The  Lord  is  my  helper: 
and  I  will  look  down  upon 
mine  enemies. 

8  It  is  better  to  trust  ir 
the  Lord,  than  to  put  confi- 
dence ill  man. 

y  It  is  b(?tter  to  trust  in 
the  Lord,  than  to  put  confi. 
dence  in  prirtces. 

10  All  I,  tions  compassed 
me  about ;  and  in  tJie  name 
of  the  Lord  I  have  been  re- 
venged upon  them. 

11  Surrounding  me,  they 
compassed  me  about :  and  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  I  have 
been  revenged  upon  them. 

12  They  gathen  1  about 
me  like  bees,  and  burned  like 
fire  among  thorns:  and  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  I  have 
been  revenged  upon  them. 

13  I  was  sore  pressed  and 
ovarthrown  that  I  might  fall : 
b'lt  the  Lord  held  me  up. 

14  The  Lord  is  my  strength 

...j,     j!,,,j^-._-^     nil-,;  SIC  13   UV 

come  my  salvation. 


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INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTION* 


Vox  oxultationin  et  salutis, 
in  taburiiacuUs  judtoruin. 

Dextera  Domini  fecit  virtu - 
tein,(lt*xtera  Oouuiii  exaltuvit 
me :  dextura  Domini  ft^cit 
virt  i    em. 

Non  moriar,  sed  vivam:  <'t 
nana 60  opera  Domiui. 

Castigans  castigavit  me 
Doniiuus:  et  morti  uou  tra- 
didit  me 

Ape  rite  milii  portas  jus- 
titiffi  ;  ingres8U  s  iu  eas  con- 
fitebor  Domiuo:  lia^c  porta 
Domini,  justi  iutrabuut  iu  earn. 


Confitebor  tibi,  quoniam 
exaudisti  me :  et  factus  es 
mihi  in  salutem. 

Lapidem,  quem  reprobave- 
runt  aediticantes,  hie  factus 
est  in  caput  anguli. 

A  Domino  factum  est  istud, 
et  est  mirabile  iu  oculis  nos- 
tris. 

Haec  est  dies,  quam  fecit 
Dominus :  exultemus,  et  lae- 
tenmr  in  oa. 

O  Domine,  salvum  me  fac : 
O  Domine,  bene  prosperare  : 
bendictus  qui  veuit  iu  nomine 
Domini. 

IJenediximus  vobis  de  dorao 
Domini:  Deus  Doiuiims,  et 
iiluxit  nobis. 


15  The  voice  of  joy  and 
salvation,  is  in  tho.  taberna- 
cles of  the  just, 

16  Tho  right  hand  of  tho 
Lord  hath  done  mightily,  tho 
rigljt  hand  of  tho  Lortl  hath 
cxaifed  mo  :  thi  riglil  hand  of 
the  Lord  hatli  done  miglitily. 

17  I  sliall  not  die  but  hvo 
and  slmll  declare   the  works 
of  the  Ijord. 

1 8  The  Lord  hath  chasten- 
ed and  corrected  mo:  but  he 
hath  not  given  me  over  unto 
death. 

19  Open  to  me  the  ^ates 
of  justice  ;  I  will  go  in  to  tliem, 
and  give  praise  unto  tlio 
Lord :  this  is  the  gate  of  the 
Lord,  the  just  felndi  enter 
into  it. 

20  I  will  praise  thee,  for 
thou  hast  heard  me  :  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

21  Tho  stone  which  the 
builders  rejected,  the  same  is 
become  the  head  of  tht 
corner. 

22  This  is  the  Lord's  do- 
ing, and  it  is  marvellous  in 
our  eyes. 

23  This  is  the  day  which 
tlie  Lord  hath  made  :  let  ua 
be  glad,  and  rejoice  therein. 

24  0  Lord,  save  me:  0 
Lord,  give  good  success : 
blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

25  We  have  blessed  you 
out  of  the  house  of  tho  Lord : 
the  Lord  is  God,  aiid  he  liatb 
shore  upon  us. 


FOR  THE   SICK. 


809 


tonstitmto diem Boleninom  oa   a.,^-  . 

i;  o.,uden«is,  u«ciue  ud  coZ  with  hI.TvK  "  T^"""  ^"^' 

•Ituns.  -i'"    '^"''^'y  ooiiglw,  even  to 

Deus  mouH  es  tu,  et  confi-  -"-""  "'"  ^'^^'  "''"••• 


tebor  tibi :  Deua  meus  es  tu 
flt  oxaltubo  te.  ' 

Confitobor  tibi,  quoniam 
3xau(Ji8ti  me:  et  fuctus  es 
nnhi  in  salutem. 

Conlitemini  Domino,  quo- 
oiuin  boims  :  quonium  in  sm- 
ciilum  misericoidia  ejus. 

(Gloria  Patri,  tfec. 


-7  Ihouart  my  God,  and 
i  ^v'll  pniiae  thee :  thou  art 
niy  Ood,  and  I  will  exalt 
tnee. 

28  I  will  praise  thee  for 
thou  hast  h<;ardnie:  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

2y  O  praise  ye  the  Lord, 
for  he  IS  good:  for  his  mercy 
endure.)!  T.  rever. 

G'vU-y  be,  oc. 


Psalm  cxviii.    Beati  h,:.naculaH. 
Boati   immaculati  in   via*        i  m        i 

law  of  the  Lord. 


2  Blessed  are  they  that 
search  his  testimonies :  that 
seek  him  with  their  whole 
heart. 

8  For  they  that  work  ini- 

lltv.  l)nvu  ii/^f  '■•T^ii 1  .'.     t  • 


Beati  qui  scrutantur  testi 
monia  ejus:  iu  toto  corde  ex- 
quirunt  eum. 

Tu  mandasti  mandata  tua       4   Tlinn   houf  «  i    , 

mstodiri  nimis  +i  ,^  commanded 

t"y    commandments    to    be 

Utinam     dirigantur     vi«    '^"f  ";;'«V';"^''"'*^' 

looked  mto  all  thy  commiind. 
n     o    1        .,*.  ments. 

i^onfatebor  tibi  m  directione        7  f  will  »^v„.«    n 

.iustificatiooes  tuas  cu*to-   ^' sl  will  keep  thy  justiUcu- 


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INSTRUCTIONii  AND  DEVOTIONS 


iliain  :  non  nie  Uerulinquas 
uaquuc|UHquu. 

Ill  quo  corrigit  adolescen- 
tior  vi.iiii  8Utun  'i  in  custudi- 
eudo  scriu(>:)Hd  txioA. 

la  tuto  curde  moo  cxquisivi 
to:  im  rupuUas  luc  ii  uuuida- 
tid  tul-j. 

Ii»  cordc  meo  abscondi  elo- 
quia  tua :  ut  uou  puccum  tibi. 

Bonodictus  es,  Doinine : 
doc<i  mo  justificatioiies  tuas. 

In  labiis  muis  pronuntiavi 
omnia  judicia  uris  tui. 

In  via  testimoniorum  tuo- 
ruiu  deluctatus  ouni,  sicut  in 
onuiibus  divitiis. 

In  niundatis  tuis  exercebor, 
et  coutjidurabu  via»  tuas. 

In  justificationibus  tuia  me- 
ditabor  :  non  obliviscar  ser- 
moiusa  tuos. 

Gloria  Patri,  <fec. 

Eetribue  servo  tuo,  vivifi- 
ca  nie  :  et  custudiani  sor* 
munes  tuos. 

Rovola  oculos  meos :  jt 
considerubo  mirabilia  de  lege 
ixxa. 

I'lcola  ego  "uni  in  terra: 
non  abscondas  a  me  mandata 
tua. 

Concnpivit  :  nima  mea  de- 
siderare  justiHcationes  tuas, 
in  umni  temj)ore. 

Iucrep.>3tiauperbos:  male- 


tit  )n9  :  oli,  do  itct  thou  forsake 
me  utterly. 

9  liy  vlat  dolh  a  young 
man  corrtxt  \m  way  ?  Even 
by  observing  tiiy  words. 

10  With  my  whole  heart 
have  I  sought  thee  :  let  me 
Tiot  go  astray  from  thy  cjra- 
mandments. 

11  Thy  words  have  I  hid- 
den in  my  heart :  that  I  may 
not  sin  against  thee. 

12  iJiessed  art  thou,  0 
Lord  :  oh,  teach  me  thy  justi- 
fications. 

13  With  my  lips  have  I 
pronounced  all  the  judgments 
of  thy  mouth. 

14  In  the  way  of  thy  testi- 
monies have  1  been  deliglited, 
as  in  ail  manner  of  riches. 

15^  I  will  exercise  myself  in 
thy  connnauilments,  and  will 
consider  thy  ways. 

16  I  will  think  upon  thy 
justifications:  I  will  not  for- 
get thy  words. 

Glory  be,  <fec. 

17  Give  freely  to  thy  ser- 
vant, and  quicken  thou  me; 
and  I  shall  keep  thy  words. 

18  Open  thou  mhie  eyes: 
and  I  shall  consider  the  won- 
dnuis  things  of  thy  law. 

19  I  am  a  sojourner  oii'  the 
earth  :  oh,  li^le  not  thy  i.>:ii- 
mandments  from  me. 

20  My  soul  hath  ardently 
longed  for  thy  justitications, 
at  all  times.. 

21  Thou  hast  rebuked  the 


dicli,qiiicleclinanl  amandatis 
tuis. 


*'0K  THE  SICK. 


811 


Aufer  8  uie  opprobrium,  et 
contuiiiptuin :  quia  tostimo- 
iiia  tua  exquisivi. 

Eteiiim  sederunt  principes, 
etadversuin  me  loquebautur: 
eervus  autem  tuus  exerceba- 
tu.r  in  ju.stificationibus  tuis. 

Nan  et  testinionia  tua  me- 
ditatio  inea  est :  et  consilium 
m(nnn  justificationes  tufe. 

Adhujsit  pavimento  anima 
mea:  vivifica  me  secundum 
verbum  tuum. 

\^ia8  meas  enuntiavi,  et 
exaudisti  me :  doce  me  justi- 
doatiuaes  tuas. 

Viain  justificationum  tua- 
rutu  instrue  me :  et  exerce- 
bor  in  mirabilibua  tuis. 

Dormitavit  anima  mea  prae 
taedio :  confinna  me  in  verbis 
tuis. 

Viam  iniquitatis  amove  a 
me :  et  de  lege  tua  miserere 
mei. 

Viam  veritatis  elegi :  judi- 
cia  tua  non  sum  oblitus. 

Adhajsi  testimoniis  tuis, 
Douiiue :  noli  me  confundere! 

Viam  mandatorum  tuorum 
cucujTi,  cum  dilatasti  cor  mo- 
wr 

(Gloria  Patri,  <fec. 


proud  :  cursed  are  they  who 
<lt'clme  from  thy  command, 
meuts. 

22  Remove  from  me  re- 
proach and  ontempt:  for  I 
have  sought  thy  testimonies. 

^d  I'or  prmces  sat  and 
spake  against  me:  but  thy 
servant  was  employed  in  thy 
justificatitjus. 

24  For  thy  testimonies  are 
iny  ineditation :  and  thy  juati- 
ncations  are  my  cos  iscd. 

25  My  soul  hath  cleaved 
to  the  pavement:  quicken 
thou  me  "ccording  to  thy 
word.  •' 

26  I  have  declared  my 
ways,  and  thou  hast  lieard 
me :  oh,  teach  me  thy  justifi- 
cations. 

27  Instruct  me  in  the  way 
of  thy  justifications:  and  I 
shall  exercise  myself  in  thy 
marvellous  works. 

28  My  soul  hath  slumbered 
through  heaviness :  strength- 
en thou  me  in  thy  words. 

29  Remove  from  me  tlie 
way  of  iniquity  :  and  out  of 
thy  law  have  mercy  upon 
me. 

80  I  have  chosen  tlie  way 
of  truth  :  and  thy  jurlgments 
I  have  not  forgotten. 

31  I  have  cleave''  tu  thy 
testimonies,  0  Lord  :  con- 
foui:d  me  nof;. 

82  I  have  run  the  way  of 
thy  commandments,  for  tbou 
ha,?t  enlarged  nij  heart 

Glory  be,  <fec 


fiia 


INSTRUCTIORS  AND  DEVOTJOWII 


Crf)vee  Bebout  anU  ^^rofitatle  3?vasers, 


TfK3ETIIICB  WITH  THREE  OUR  FATHERS  AND  THREE  llAZh 
MARYS,  TO  BE  RECITED  FOR  THE  DYING  IN  THEIR  LAST 
A30NY. 


Kyrie  eleison.  Christe 
eleinon.  Kyrie  eleison. 
Pater  noster.     Ave  Maria. 

Domine  3esu  Christe,  per 
tuara  sanctissimam  agoni- 
am,  et  orationem,  qua  urasti 
pro  nobis  in  Monte  Oliveti, 
quando  factus  est  sudor 
tuus  sicut  guttee  sanguinis 
decurrentis  in  terrani ;  ob- 
secro  te,  ut  multitudinem 
sudoris  tui  sanguinei,  quern 
prai  timoris  angustia  copio- 
sishime  pro  nobis  effudisti, 
offerre  et  ostendere  digneris 
Deo  Patri  omnipotejJti,  con- 
tra multitudinem  omnium 
peccatorum  hujus  tumuli 
tui  N,,  et  libera  eum  in  hac 
hora  mortis  suae  ab  omni- 
bus pojnis  et  angustiis,  quas 
pro  peccatis  suis  se  timet 
Cieruisse.  Qui  cum  Patre 
el  Spiritu  Saneto  vi  'is  et 
regnas  Deus  in  sbcuU  sae- 
culorum. 

R.  Amen 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy.  Lord, 
have  mercy.  Our  Father. 
Hail,  Mary. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
through  thy  most  sacred 
agony  and  prayer,  wherein 
thou  madest  supplication 
for  us  on  Mount  Olivet, 
when  thy  sweat  became  as 
drops  of  blood  trickling 
down  upon  the  ground ; 
vouchsafe,  I  beseech  thee, 
to  ofter  and  present  to  God 
the  Father  almighty,  for  the 
abundance  of  all  the  sins 
of  this  thy  servant  N.,  the 
abundance  of  thy  bloody 
sweat,  which,  from  anguish 
of  fear,  thou  sheddust  so 
profusely  for  us;  and  de- 
liver him  at  this  his  hour  of 
death  from  dt\  the  piim 
and  anguish  which,  for  his 
sins,  he  fears  he  hath  de- 
served. Who,  with  the  Fa- 
ther and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
livest  and  reignest  God  for- 
ever and  ever.     Amen. 


FOR  THE  SICK. 


Kyrie  eleison.  Christe 
eleison.  Kyrie  eleison. 
Pater  noster.    Ave  Maria 


818 


Doniine  JesuChriste,qui 
pro  nobis  mori  dignatus  es 
111  cruce  ;  obsecro  te,  ut,  ora- 
nes    Jimaritudiiies    paasio- 
num,  et  poenarum  tuarum, 
quas  pro  nobis  miseris  pec- 
catoribus  sustinuisti  in  cru- 
ce,   maxime    in    ilia   hora, 
quando   sanctissima  anima 
tua  egressa  est  de  saneti? 
simo  corpore  tuo,  ofTerre  et 
ostendere  digneris  Deo  Pa- 
tri  omnipotenti  pro  anima 
hujus  famuli  tui  N..  et  li- 
bera eum  in  liac  hora  mortis 
ab  omnibus  poenia  et  pas- 
sionibus,  quas  pro  peccatis 
suis  se  timet  meruisse.  Qui 
cum  Patre  et  Spiritu  Sancto 
V1V13  et  regnaa  Deua  in  ssd- 
cula  saeculorum. 
R.  Amen. 


Lord  have  mercy. 
J-tinst,  have  mercy.  Lord, 
have  mercy.  Our  Father. 
Hail,  Mary. 

..jPJf^    ^^""''^    Christ, 
who  didst  vouchsafe  to  die 
upon   the    cross    for    us- 
vouchsafe,  I  beseech  thee* 
to  offer  and  present  to  God 
the  Father  almighty,  for  the 
soul  of  this  thy  servant  N., 
all  the  bitternesses  of  thy 
pains  and  sufferings,  which 
thou  endurcdst  on  the  cross 
tor  us  miserable  sinners,  and 
chiefly  at   that  hour  w'     ^ 
thy  most  holy  soul  depa.->.. 
outofthysaeredbodvjand 
deliver  him  at  this  his  hour 
of  death  from  ajl  the  pa^ns 
and    sufferings   which,  for 
nis  sins,  he  fears  he  hath  de- 
served.    Who,  with  the  Fa- 
ther and   the  Holy  Ghost, 
iivest  and  reignest  God  for-    ' 
ever  and  ever.    Amen. 


Kyrie  eleison.  Christe 
eleison.  Kyrie  eleison.  Pa. 
ter  noster.     Ave  Maria. 

Domine  Jesu  Christe,  qui 
per  OS  prophetae  dixisti :  In 
charitate  purpetua  dilexi  te, 
ideo  attraxi  te  miserans  tui  ; 
obsecro  te,  ut  eamdem  cha- 
niatem  tuam,  qujB   te   de 


Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 
have  mercy.  Lord,  have 
mercy.  Our  Father.  Hail. 
Mary. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,who, 
by  tne  mouth  of  the  pro- 
phet, hast  said:  I  have  loved 
thee    with   an    everhusting 

love,thorefr>rehuveIdnuvn 
thee  to  myself,  taking  pity 


814 


INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 


c.(v\\s  in  terram  ad  toleran- 
das  omnium  pa8sionum  tua- 
rum  amaritudines  attraxit, 
otferre  et  ostendere  digneris 
Deo  Patri  omiiipotenti  pro 
dr.ima  hujua  famuli  tui  N., 
et  libera  eum  ab  omnibus 
lassionibus  et  pccnis,  quas 
pro  ptccatia  suls  timet  se 
mcniisse.  Et  salvaanimam 
ejus  in  hac  hora  exitus  sui. 
Aperi  eijanuam  vitas,  et  fuc 
eum  gaudere  cum  Sanctis 
tuis  in  gloria  asterna.  Et 
tu,  piissime  Domine  Jesu 
Christe,  ".ui  redemisti  nos 
pretiosissimo  sanguine  tuo, 
miserere  animte  hojus  fa- 
muli tui,  et  earn  introdu- 
cere  digneris  ad  semper  vi- 
rentia  et  anioena  loca  Para- 
dini,  ut  vivat  tibi  amore 
mdivisibili,  qui  a  te,  et  ab 
electls  tuis  numquam  sepa- 
rari  potest.  Qui  cum  Patre 
3t  Spiritu  Sancto  vi\'h  et 
regnas  Deus  in  saecala  sae- 
3ulorum. 
R.  Amen. 


on  thee, — vouchsafe,  I  be- 
seech thee,  to  offer  and  pre- 
sent to  God  the  Eather  al- 
mighty, for  the  soul  of  this 
thy  servant  N.,  ihat  same 
love  which  drew  thee  down 
from  heaven  to  earth,  to 
bear  the  bitternesses  of  th) 
sufferings  ;  and  deliver  hin 
from  all  the  pains  and  suf 
ferings  which,  for  his  sins 
he  fears  he  hath  deserved. 
Oh,  save  his  soul  at  this 
hour  of  its  departure.  Open 
to  him  the  gate  of  life,  and 
make  /uwi  to  rejoice  with 
thy  Saints  in  glory  everlast^ 
ing.  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
most  merciful,  who  didst 
redeem  us  by  thy  most  })re- 
cious  blood,  have  mercy  on 
the  soul  of  this  thy  servant, 
and  vouchsafe  to  admit  it 
into  the  ever-verdant  gar- 
dens of  Paradise,  that  it 
may  live  to  thee  in  that  in- 
separable love,  by  wliich 
thou  art  bound  to  thine 
elect,  and  they  to  thee  eter- 
nally.  Who,  with  the  Fti- 
ther  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
livest  r.nd  reignest  God  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


Kyrie  eleison. 

Christe  eleison. 

Kyriw  eleison. 

Saiieta  Mitriu,  Ora  pro  eo. 

Oiuiies  saricti  Aiigeli  et  Arch* 

angeli,  Orate,  tL'c. 
Sauctu  Abel,  o 

Omiiis  ciionis  Jusurum,      s 
Saiiote  Abraham,  ^s 

Saiicte  Joannes  Baptista,     ^ 
Saiicte  JosepJj,  % 

Oiaiies  sancti  Patriarchaj  et 

Prophetas,  Orate,  dx: 
Saticte  Petre,  ^ 

Sanote  Paule, 
Sancte  Andrea, 


FOR  THE  SICK. 


SLiUns  of  ti)c  Bfifiifl. 


816  1 


a 


Sancte  Joannes,  r» 

Onaies    saiicti    Apostoli     et 

Evangehstie,  Orate,  dec. 
Onines  sancti  Discipuli  Domi- 
ni, Orate,  dtc. 
Onmes     sancti      Inuocentes, 

Orate,  &c. 
Sancte  Stephane,  Ora,  dr. 
Sancte  Laurenti,  Ora,  dc. 
Onuies       sancti       Martyres, 

Orate,  dc. 
Sancte  Silvester,  Ora,  dc. 
Sancte  Gregori,  Ora,  dc. 
Sancte  Augustine,  Ora,  dc 
Onuies  sancti    Pontificos    et 

Confessores,  Orate,  dc. 
Sancte  Benedicte,  Ora,  dc. 
Sancte  Francisce,  Ora,  dc, 
Omnes    sancti  '  Monachi    et 

Ereniitje,  Orate,  dc. 
Sancta     Maria     Magdalena, 

Ora,  dc. 
Haacta  Lucia,  Ora,  dc.  St.  Lucj, 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Holy  Mury,  Pray  for  lum. 
AH   ye  holy  Angels  and 

Archangels, 
Holy  Abel, 

All  ye  choirs  of  the  Just, 

Holy  Abraham, 

St.  John  Baptist, 

St.  Jo»ej)h, 

All    ye    holy    Patriarchs 

and  Prophets, 
St.  Peter, 

St.  Paul,    •  .^ 

St.  Andrew,  ^ 

St.  John,  ^ 

AH  ye  hol^  Apostles  and  ^ 

Evangelists,  tr 

All  ye  holy  Disciples  of  f 

our  Lord, 
All  ye  holy  Innocents, 

St.  Stephen, 

St.  Lawrence, 

All  ye  holy  Martyrfl, 

St,  Sylvester, 

St.  Gregory, 

St.  Augustin, 

All  ye  holy  Bisliopa  and 

Confessors,  . 

St.  Benedict,  ? 

St.  Francis,  <^ 

All  ;ye   holy  Monks  and  "S* 
Hermits,  ** 

St.  Mary  Magdalen,  S* 


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INSTRUCTIONS  AND  BEVOTIONS 


Omnes    sanctie  Virginea   et 

Viduao,  Orate,  <bc. 
Omnes  Sancti  et  Sanctse 

Dei, 
JnUrccdite  pro  eo. 
Propitius  esto, 
Puree  ci,  Damine. 
Propitius  esto, 
Mxaud'i  noa,  Domine. 
Propitius  esto, 
Libera  eurii,  Domine, 
Ali  ii-a  tua, 
A  pcricuio  »i-irtis, 
A  mala  morcC; 
A  pdMiis  iuferni, 
Ab  oinni  nialo, 
A  potostate  diaKli, 


Per  Nativitatem  tuam, 

Per  Crucem  et  Passionem 
tuan*, 

Per  Mortem  et  Sepultu- 
ram  tuam, 

Per  gloriosara  Resurrec- 
tionem  tua:<!i, 

Per  admirabilem  Ascen- 
sionem  tuam. 

Per  gratiam  Spiritus  Sanc- 
ti Paracliti, 

In  die  judicii, 

Peccatores, 

Te  rof/amus  audi  nos. 

Ut  ei  parcas, 

7'e  royamns  audi  nos. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Chrixte  eleison. 

Kyrio  eleisa  i. 


St 

C 

3 


5» 


All  ye  holy  Virgins  anu 

Widows,  Fray,  c£-c. 
All    ye    men    and    %\'om€as. 

Saints  of  God, 
Intercede  for  him. 
Be  merciful, 
Spare  him,  0  Lord. 
B«  mercilui, 

Gracioniili/  hear  us,  0  Lord 
Be  merciful  unt'  him, 
Deliver  him,  0  Lord. 
From  thy  wrath. 
From  tlie  peril  of  death, 
From  an  evil  death, 
From  the  pains  of  hell, 
From  all  evil. 
From   the   power  of  the 

devil, 
Through  thy  Nativit3% 
Through    thy   Cross    and 

Passion,  O 

Through   thy  Death   and  h 

Burial, 
Through  thy  glorious  Res- 

urrecti(m, 
Through  thine  admirable 

Ascension,  ^ 

Through  the  grace  of  the  g 
Holy  Ghost   the  Paia   ^ 
clete, 
In  the  day  of  judgment, 
We  shmers. 
Beseech  thee,  hear  us. 
That  thou  spare  him, 
We  beseech  thee,  hear  us, 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy 
Lord,  have  mercy 


o 

Ci 


FOB  THE  SICK. 


^ttt  Hast  %ons. 


817 


ikeir  kr,es  -IniT.  ^/^^ 

man  be  unable  to  npeak,  the  name  of  t!^  ^ i*\¥'^3 
stantly  be  invoked,  and  suchZTa^L-^^Zl  '^'^  ''^' 
and  again  repeated  in  his  ear  Ml<ming  again 


In  mtinus  tuas,  Domine, 
commendo  spiritum  meuui. 

Domine  Jesu  Cliriste,  sus- 
nipe  spiritual  meum. 

Sancta  Maria,  ora  pro  me, 

Maria,  mater  gratiie,  mater 


Into  thy  hands,  0  Lord,  I 
commend  my  spirit. 

P  Lord  Jesus  Clu-ist,  re- 
ceive my  spirit. 

Holy  Mary,  pray  for  me. 

Holy    Mary,     mother     of 


misericordi^,  tu  me  ab  h^  te    graT^moS'of't'^'''    .°* 
i;n.tege.et  hora  mortis  sus-    tir'd^nrml  Z^^ t 
^  '        ■       '  enemy,  and  receive  me  at  the 

iiour  of  death. 

The  soul  being  departed,  the  following  Hesponsortj  mag  be 

R.  Subvenite  Sancti  Dei  •        R  Cnnif.  ♦«  /,.-. 
occurrite  Angeli  Domini,  sus-'   yelafuroV^    c^mfS 
SreaTrcoT'   f    *«T^*^-.yeAngXofTle 

^"'''-  fering  it  in  the  sight  of  the 

TT   o      .  .  Most  Hiffh. 

V  Suscipiat  te  Christus,  V.  May  Christ  receive  tl^ee 
qui  vocayit  te,  et  m  sinum  who  hath  called  thee  Zd 
Abraha.  Angeli  deducant  te.    may  the  AngelllnS 

to  Abraham's  bosom. 


R.  Suscipientes  animam 
ejus,  offerentes  earn  in  con- 
ppectu  Altissimi. 
.  "V\  Requiem  iuternam  dona 
ei,  Domine,  et  lux  perpetua 
luceat  ei, 

R.  Offerentes  earn  in  nnn- 
spectu  Altissimi 


X  2 


69 


R.  Receiving  his  soul,  r  ffer- 
ing  it  in  the  sight  of  the  Most 
High, 

^ .  Eternal  rest  give  unto 
him,  O  Lord,  and  let  per- 
petual KgJit  shine  upon  hhn. 

Ox  the  Most  High. 


818 


INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS,  ETC. 


V.  Lord,  have  morcy. 

H.  CluiHt,  have  mercy. 

V.  Jjord,  huvo  mcrfy. 

Our  Faitluir. 

V.  Ami  ieud  us  not  into 
tcniptutioii. 

It.  JJut  (loliviT  us  from  evil 

V.  Ktenial  ruat  give  uuto 
him,  O  Lord. 

K.  And  let  [Mirpctual  li{{lit 
sliino  upon  him. 

V.   Kroiu  the  gate  of  liell. 

K.  Deliver  his  soul,  0 
Lord. 

V.  May  he  rest  in  pence. 

R.  Amen. 

Y.  O  Loril,  hear  my  prayer 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  ua  pray. 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  wo  com- 


V.  Kyrio  eleison. 

R,  Chrinte  eleison. 

V.  Kyrie  eleison. 

Pater  iioster. 

V.  Kt   ne   nos  inducas  iu 
tentationern. 

R.  Sed  lilx'ra  nos  a  malo. 

V.  Requiem  letornani  dona 
fii,  Doniine. 

R.  Et  lux  perpetua  luceat 
el 

V.  A  porta  infer!. 

R,  Erue,  Domino,  animam 
eju.«*. 

V.  Requiescat  in  pace. 

R.  AnuMi. 

V.  Doniine,  exaudi  oratio- 
nem  meani. 

R.  £t  clamor  me  us  ad  te 
veuiat. 

Oremus. 

Tibi,  Doniine,   commenda- 

mua  animiim  famuli  tui  N.,  ut  mend  the  .soul  of  thy  servant 

defunctUH  s/eculo  tib!  vivat,  et  N.,  that    being  dead  to  the 

quae  per  fragilitatemhumanre  world   he  may  live  to  thee  ; 

C(Hiversationis   peccata  ct>m-  and  the  sins  he  hath  commit- 

miwit,  tu   venia   misericordis-  ted,  through  the  frailty  of  hia 

eimoB  pietatis  absterge.     Per  mortal  nature,  do  thou,  in  .Ay 

Christum  Dominum  nostrum,  most  merciful  goodness,  for- 

R   Amen.  give  «»d  wash  aAvay.    Amea 

The  hod}i  is  then  decenfhf  laid  out,  and  a  Ught  placed  hefct 
it.  A  small  Crucifix  in  pat  in  the  horuh  of  the  dtveasid. 
upon  hix  breast,  or  the  hands  are  themselves  placed  cross- 
lOTse,  while  the  body  is  sprinkled  with  holy  water. 


Prayers  that  may  be  used  by  Kiirviving  Friends. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  we  Veseech  theo,  th.'it  while  we  lan-ent 
the  departure  of  tiiia  thy  iservunt,  we  may  always    e- 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THi    DEAD 


8)9 


ainie  Jcsuh  Christ  our  J.ord.     Aiuen  ^""^^^g"  t'le 

Omost  wi.so  und  m.rdful  Lord,  who  h«8t  ord.ined 
tluH  1  te  ;i8  a  |.;,H8:.gc.,  to  the  future,  confinin^r  our  rtCnU 
aru..  to  the  time  of  (,ur  |.il^r,l,nnge  here  and  re!eni  t 
<|r  hereafter  the  state  of  p'unlhnun.t  and  ewl^  ;«  d 
M;.fo  to  m  who  are  yet  alive,  and  have  Htili  thJ  oC 
tmnty  of  reeoneiliation  with  thee,  the  grace  ho  to'K 
over  a!  lour  aet,o.,.s,  and  to  correct  every  nlicrhtest  w  ui- 

surn:?  ;r''/"  ''"'•"•'•^  ^"  ''oaven,that^we  ma  r  J 
8  iprised  wi  h  our  Bins  uncancelled,  or  our  duties  unful- 
filled;  but  when  r,ur  bodies  shall ^n, down  into  the  "  ave 
our  sou  s  may  ascend  to  thee,  and  dwell  with  thee  for- 
evH^r  in  the  mansions  of  eK.rnal  bliss.  Throu-d,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  and  only  Saviour.     Amen. 

T/ie  Litany  for  the  Faithful  Departed  will  be  fmnd  in  iU 

place,  p,  727. 


-♦♦♦- 


®l)e  Burial  of  tlje  ?IIeob. 


[The  parts  within  brackets  refer  to  solemn  obsequies.] 
^^Z^,rf  ^''"^^ ^<=^ted  in  a  mrplice  and  black  »tole,  standing 
ftt  the  fcft  of  the  deceased,  fiprinkles  the  corpse  with  holy 
water,  and  then  says  the  antiphon :  . 

Jw,<.  Siiniquitatesobserva-  Ant.  If  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt 
Tens,  Don^me;  Domine,  quia  mark  iniauities;  Lord,  whn 
susunebit?  '        ghaU  abide  it?  "'     " 


820 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


Psalm  cxxix.  Deprofundis  f  Out  1 1  the  deptlis,  Ac),  see  p.  930 

^n/.  Si  iniquitatescbserva-        Ant.  If  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt 
veria,  Domine ;  Doiuiut!,  quia    mark   iniqaities;  Lord,  who 


nustinebit  ? 

Ant.  Exultab'irit    Domino 
tBsa  humiliata. 


shall  abide  it  ? 

Anf.  The  bones  that  were 
humbled  shall  rejoice  in  the 
Lord. 


Psalm  1.   Miserere  mei  (Have  lucrcy  on  mo,  tfec),  p.  766. 

Requiem  aeternam,  &c.  Eternal  rest,  <fec. 

Ant.  Exultabunt  Domino  Ant.  The  bonen  that  were 
ossa  huTi.iliata.  humbled  shall  rejoice  in  the 

Lord. 

\^At  solemn  obsequies,  the  followinrf  Reaponsory  in  said  or 
sung  in  the  church,  the  corpse  being  there.^ 

Siibvenite,  Sjincti  Dei ;  oc-  Come  to  hia  assistance,  ye 
currite,  Angeli  Domini,  sus-  Saint,  of  God;  come  forth  to 
cipientes  animam  ejus,  offer-  meet  him,  ye  Angels  of  the 
entes  eam  in  conspectu  Altis-    Lord,  receiving  fds  soul,  offi  - 

ing  it  in  the  sight  of  the  Most 
High. 

V.  May  Christ  receive 
thee,  who  called  thee ;  and 
may  the  Angels  conduct  thee 
to  Abraham's  bo^om. 

R.  P'Ceiving  his  soul,  of- 
fering in  tilt  sight  of  tic 
Most  liigh. 

Eternal  rest  give  unto  Aim, 
O  Lord  ;  and  let  perpetual 
light  s.'iitie  upon  /urn. 

Offering  it  in  the  sight  of 
the  Mo  t,   ligh. 


Bimi. 

V.  Suscipiat  te  Christus, 
qui  vocavit  te,  et  in  sinum 
Abrahte  Angeli  deducant  te. 

R.     Suscipientes    animam 
ejus,  offerentes  eai     iu  con 
spectu  Altissimi. 

Requiem  aeternam  dona  ei, 
Oomine  ;  et  lux  perpetup  lu- 
jeat  ei. 

Offerentes  eam  in  conspec- 
tu Altissimi. 


[Then  are  said  tlie  Matins  for  the  ^ea^  nith  three  Noc*nrni 
and  Lauds ;  and  at  the  end  of  li  ^  0}  ',  the  antipho.  Elgo 
sum  resurrectio  (I  am  the  resui  rectiwi,  <fec.)  havint  been 
repeated  after  the  canticle  Ber«dictus],  the  Pater  nos  ii 
taid  secretly. 


Et  ne  nos  inducaa  in  tenta- 
tionem. 

li.  Sed  libera  nos  a  malo 

y  A  porta  inferi. 

R.   Erue,  Domiiie,  animam 

OJUS. 

V   Re(juiescat  in  puco. 
U.  Amen. 

V.  Doniine,  exaudi  orutio- 
nem  jueain. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Oremus. 

Absolve,  quaisi  'uus,  Domi- 
ne,  animan  furunli  tui  N.  ab 
cnini  vinculo  delictoruin,  ut 
in  resurrectionis  gloria  inter 
Pfuii'tos  et  electo8  tuos  resus- 
citatus  respirf^t. 


THE  BUHIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


8^1 

And  lead  us  not  into  temo. 
tation.  *^ 

R-    But  deliver  us    from 
evil. 

V.  From  the  gate  of  heJl. 
it.     Deliver    his    soul,    O 
Lord.  ' 

v.  May  he  rest  in  peace. 
Jv.  Anion. 

V.  0  Lc>rd,"heur  my  praj. 

R.   And  let  my  cry  come 
mito  thee. 

V.  'I'ho  Lord  be  with  yciL 
R     lud  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

Absolve,  we  beseech  thee. 
O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thy  ser* 

vantN.  from  all  the  bonds  of 
fns  sins,  that,  rising  again  in 
the  glory  of  the  resurrection 
he  may  enjoy  repose  among 
thy  saints  and  elect. 
R.  Amen. 


R.  Amea 

[//  (Jte  u  ceased  "as  a  r^ricH  or  a  bishop,  the  name  of  his  dia- 
's  cu'pre<Hed  in  the  prayers  ^ 

K.rvn"/.?^''n"''"'''''^'""'™'»       ^"^"  not  into  judemont 

b  lu  r; ?".S.T.'-  "'''-   -"!■  %  servant,  f'  U^rd!  foj 

-.^u..  _  j..=tincau.vur  ho-    in  li     Mght  shall  U(    uan  bo 

69* 


622 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DFA.D. 


mo,  nisi  per  to  omnium  pec-  justifiod,  unlcHs  throviRli  thee 
caturuni  ei  tribmitur  reniiasio.  romissiou  of  all  hid  sins  be 
Noil  erj^o  cum,  quiesunuis,  gniiittid  unto  liim.  Lot  not, 
tua  jiuUcialis  sentontia  pro-  there  tore,  we  beseech  thee, 
mat,  quom  tibi  vera  supplica-  tlie  sentence  of  thy  judgment 
tio  tidei  Christiana)  coinmen-    weigh  upon  him,  whom  the 


dat:  f.od  gratia  tua  il''  ^nc- 
currente,  meroatur  ev.uliire 
judicium  ultionis,  qui,  duin 
vixerit,  insignitus  est  signacu- 
lo  Sancta)  Triniiatis :  qui  vi- 
vis  et  r«'gnaH  iu  Bujcula  sa3cu- 
lorum. 


true  isupplicatiiai  of  Ciiristian 
I'ailh  (loth  commend  unto 
thee :  but  by  Vni  succor  of 
thy  grace,  nuiy  ha  merit  to 
escape  ihr  judgment  of  ven- 
geance, who,  while  he  lived, 
was  marked  with  tlie  seal  of 
the  Holy  Trinity :  who  liveat 
anil  reignest  forever  and 
ever. 
R.  Amen.  K.  Amen. 

27i.€n,  a  chorister  beginning,  the  clergy  standing  round  chant 
the  following  Response  : 

Libera  me,  DoHiUie,  de  Deliver  me,  0  Lord,  from 
morte  iBterna,  in  die  ilia  tre-  eternal  death,  in  that  tre- 
meuda :  Quando  cceli  moveu-  mendous  day  :  Wlien  the 
di  sunt  et  terra :  Dum  vene-  heavens  shall  be  moved,  and 
ris  judicare  saeculum  per  ig-  the  earth :  When  thou  shalt 
uaui,  come  to  judge  the  world  by 

tire. 

v.  Tremens  factus  sura  V.  I  am  in  fear  and  treni- 
ego,  et  timeo,  dum  discussio  bling,  until  the  trial  cometli, 
vonerit,  atque  ventura  ira.  and  the  wrath  to  come.  U. 
R.  Quando  cceli  movendi  When  the  heavens  shall  be 
sunt  et  terra :  Dum  veneris  moved,  and  the  earth :  When 
judicare  sseculum  per  ignem.    thou  shalt  come  to  judge  the 

world  by  fire. 

V.  Dies  ilia,  dies  irse,  cala-  V.  That  day,  a  day  of 
mitatis  et  miserice,  dies  mag-  wrath,  cuLimity,  and  misery ; 
na  et  amara  valde  :  R.  Dum  a  day  great  and  very  bitter : 
veneris  judicare  steculum  per  R.  When  thou  shalt  come  to 
igneiu.  Requiem  aeternam  judge  the  world  by  fire, 
dona  ei,  Domme,  et  lux  per-  Eternal  rest  give  unto  him, 
petua  fuceat  ei.  0   Lord,  and   let   perpetual 

light  shme  upon  hi  n. 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


823 


V.  Libera  me,  Domino,  do        V     Ddivnr   «,«    a   t      , 
morto  a-torna,  in  die  ilia  tre-    from  et^.r  T  i    ?i  ^   ^^'^^ 
menda:  Quando  ca^ii  move'..    U^men  o'^dav'^'YVlu^^^^ 
a.  mm  et  terra :  Dum  vene-    Iu.ave  s"   d  Ib^o*  nuyve     and 
r.  Hicure  «a.culum  per  i,.    the  eartb  :    WituCu  'stft 

come  to  judge  the  world  by 
fare.  '' 

Whilst  the  above  Respomory  i»  hnnfj  suva,  the  Pri.st  r>nt» 
incense  ^n  the  thurible  ;  ami,  the  RcspoLry  hc?nn  ended 
achorater  mth  the  first  choir  .a.vA^rie^.lS  S 
the  second  chotr  answers,  Christe  eIei«on.  Ther^^lheZll 
say  together,  Kyrie  eleison.  ^  °" 

Next,  the  Priest  says  in  a  loud  voice.  Pater  noster,  which  is 
satd  secretly  by  all:  meanwhile  he  receives  from  theatilt 
ant  theasperyeof  holy  water ;  and  havi,  Lj^a  In. 
four^  mchnation  to  the  Crucifix  opposite  him,  ke  Zes 
round  the  bier,  and  sprinkles  the  body  of  the  deeded 
thrice  on  each  side  viz.,  at  the  feet,  at  the  middle,  and  at 
thejiead:  then,  returning  to  Ids  place,  he  receives  the  thu- 
rible from  the  assistant,  ai^  in  like  manner  noes  round  the 
bier  and  incenses  the  corpse  in  the  same  way  as  he  sprin- 
kled It;  or  If  the  place  is  inconvenient  for  that  purpose 
he  sprinkles  and  incenses  the  corpse  standing  inhisowT^ 
place;  then,  returning  the  thurible  to  the  assistant,  he 
says :  * 


v.   Et  ne  no8  inducas  in 
tentationem. 
H.  Sed  libera  nos  a  male. 

V.  A  porta  inferi. 

li  Erue,  Domiue,  animam 

ej  38. 

V.  Requiescat  in  pace. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  oratio- 
nem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
Vtiiiiut. 
V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 
R.  iut  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.    But  deliver   us    from 
evil. 

V.  From  the  gate  of  hdl. 
R.    Deliver    his    soul,    O 
Lord. 

V.  May  he  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  0  Lord,  hear  my  pray- 

R.  And  let  ipy  cry  come 
«rito  t)  ^'e. 

V".  1  ne  Lord  be  with  vqu 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


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THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


V/reraus. 

Deus,  cui  propriura  est  mi- 
sereri  semper  et  parcere,  te 
tjupplices  exuramus  pro  aiiima 
famuli  tui  N.,  quam  hotlie  de 
hoc  saoculo  migrare  jussisti: 
ut  uuii  tradas  earn  in  maims 
inimici,  iieque  obliviscuris  in 
linem,  sed  jubeas  earn  a  Sanc- 
tis Angelis  suscipi,  et  ad  pa- 
triam  Paradisi  per  duel :  ut, 
quia  in  te  speravit  et  credidit, 
noil  poeuas  inferni  sustiueat, 
sed  gaudia  sempite>na  possi- 
deat. 


R.  Amen. 


Let  U8  pray. 

0  God,  whose  property  is 
always  to  have  mercy  and  to 
spare,  we  humbly  beseech 
thee  for  the  soul  of  thy  ser- 
vant N.,  which  thou  hast  tliia 
day  commanded  to  depart 
out  of  this  world  :  that  thou 
deliver  it  not  into  the  hands 
of  the  enemy,  nor  forget  it 
unto  the  end  ;  but  command 
at  to  be  received  by  the  holy 
Angels,  and  conducted  into 
Paradise,  our  true  country : 
that,  as  it  trusted  and  be- 
lieved in  thee,  it  may  not 
suffer  the  pains  of  hell,  but 
attain  unto  everlasting  joys. 

11.  Amen. 


The  prayer  being  ended,  tJie  clerka  sing  : 

In  Paradisum  deducant  te  May  the  Angels  conduct 
Angeli,  in  tuo  adventu  susci-  thee  into  Paradise ;  at  thy 
piant  te  Martyres,  et  perdu-  coming  may  the  Mu^tyrs  re- 
cant te  in  civitatem  sanctam  ceive  thee,  and  lead  thee  to 
Jerusalem.  Chorus  Angel-  Jerusalem,  the  holy  city, 
orum  te  suscipiat,  et  cum  La-  May  the  AngeUc  choir  re- 
zaro  quondam  paupere  eeter-  ceive  thee,  and  with  Lazarus, 
nam  habeas  requiem.  once  a  beggar,  mayest  tbo\x 

have  eternal  rest. 


Benediction  of  the  Sepulchre,  if  it  has  not  previously  been 

blessed. 
Oremus. 


Let  us  pray. 


Deua,  cujus  niiseratione 
animse  fidehum  requiescunt, 
huiic  tumulum  benedicere  »J< 
dignare,  eique  Angelum  tu- 
um  sanctum    deputa  custo- 


God,  by  whose  compas- 
the  souls  of  the  faithful 


0 
sion 

find  rest,  vouchsafe  to  bless»J 
this 
thy 


CLUXX 


grave,  and  assign  thereto 
holy  Angel  for  a  guard ; 

de ^     -.11     iU„ 


auSt 


THE  BUEIAA  OJ  THE  DEAD. 


lictorum.  „t   in  T  "empe;   I^ri^u*'?."'.'?-' b"ried, 
cum  Sanctis  tuis  sin :  fine  1®- 
tentur.     Per  Christum  Domi- 
num  nostrum. 
R.  Amen. 


that   with    thy   Saints  they 
may  ever  rejoice  in  thee  to 
all  eternity      Through  Jania 
Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

The  prayer  being  mid,  the  Priest  sprinkles  with  h.i        . 

and  afterwards  incenses,  the  bodv  TftZ  2         l^  T^"^' 

grave.     Then  he  intones  the  anlfphi!  "''^  ""^  '^'' 

Ant.   Ego  sum  resurrectio       Anf   T  nm  +i,« 

et  v.ta:   qui  credit  in  n",    and  the  ife     he  Z'i^r'™ 

ctiamsimortuusfueritviTCt'   eth  in  mf '  ui      i   ,     '''• 

et  omni,  qui  vivit,  et  crid  t   dead   dmu' hV.    "^''^ '"'  ^ 

.nme.  „„n  .o.et.  in  .te.   o^\,X.t.XCZl 

m  me  shall  not  die  forever 

Then  the  Priest  says  • 

Kyrie  eleison  Lord  \         """'^■ 

Pater  noster.  i.  MtTelT^'' 

In  the  n,^an  time,  ,Unding  in  1m  place,  h,  ,prinkle>  tlu: 

corpse, 
y.m  ne  no8  inducas  in       V.   And  lead  us  not  inte 


tentationem. 
R.  Sed  hbera  nos  a  malo. 

V.  A  porta  inferi. 

R.  Erue,  Domine,  animam 

ejus. 

V.  Requiescat  in  pace. 
R.  Amen. 

-  =  i.<"nim;,  uxauai  oratio- 
nem  ineam. 


temptation. 

R.    But   deliver  us   from 
evil. 

V.  From  the  gate  of  hell. 
R.     Deliver    his    soul,    0 
Lord. 

V.  May  he  rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 

V .  {    Lord,  heai-  my  pray 
er.  « 


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THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD 


R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
rcniat. 

V.  Dumiiius  vobiscum. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuu, 

Oremus. 

Fnc,  quuisumus,  Domine, 
banc  cum  xurvu  tuo  detutictu 
nuHeriairdium,  ut  factorum 
Buoi'um  in  paMiin  iioii  rucipiat 
vicem,  qui  tuam  in  votfd  tu- 
nuit  vuluntatcm  :  ut  sicut 
hie  cum  vera  tidua  Junxit  li- 
delium  turmi^,  ita  illic  oum 
tua  misuratio  oocict  aiigolicis 
churi!!>.  i*er  Christum  i)umi- 
uum  uustrum. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Requiem  teternam  dona 
ei,  Dcmine. 

R.  Et  lux  purpetua  luceat 
ei. 

V.  Requiescat  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Anima  ejus,  et  animiB 
omnium  tidelium  defuncto- 
rum,  per  misericordiam  Dei 
requiescaitt  iu  pace. 

11.  Amen. 


R.  And  let  my  cry  came 
unto  tliee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
thee,  this  mercy  unto  thy 
servant  deceaseil,  that,  hav- 
ing in  uitention  kept  thy 
will,  he  may  nn^  sutler  in  re- 
quital of  hif<  deeds :  but  that, 
as  here  a  true  faith  joined 
hhn  unto  the  company  of  tiie 
faithful,  so  there  thy  compas- 
sion may  associate  /tim 
with  the  choirs  of  Angels. 
Tlirougli  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.     Amen. 

V.  Elternal  rest  give  unto 
hitn,  O  Lord. 

R.  And  let  perpetual  light 
shine  upon  him. 

V.  May  he  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  May  his  soul,  and  the 
souls  of  all  the  faithful  de- 
parted, tlirough  the  mercy  of 
God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 


On  ret' iming  from  the  burial  is  said  the  antiphon  Si  iniqiii- 
tates  observaveris  (If  *hou,  0  Lord,  shalt  mark  iniquities, 
Ac),  ».  819,  with  the  /^sahn  De  profundis, /?.  930  ;  aftet 
which  the  antiphon  Si  iuiquitates  is  repeated. 


THE  BURIAL  OF  mE  DEAD. 

mt  ©tlrer  of  m  nuxfal  of  infant,. 


27 


827 


Jnt    Sit    iionu'M    Dr.mirii         a   t    m 

«fec.),  p.  963.  "^     ^""uien, 

Oloriu  Patri,  (fee,  r^,        ,     .      . 

^"f.    Sit    noMu..    Domini       t7 M       'V''1^''''' '^'' 

usque  111  vajfulum.  •  w,  .      '^'' '   *"""  t'"«  time 

iorm  tor  evermore. 

y7/«t  ?■«  said: 

Lord,  have  mercy. 
Oltrist,  have  timrcy. 

r^ter  uo.ter:\fee..  ..c.r.^0.  Our  Fah?;. 'T'^         ; 

Mur  l<.itiier,  Ac,  secretly. 

Meanwhile  he  i^pritiklea  the  corpse. 

V.    And  lead  us  not  into 
temptutioji. 

J^.    But   deliver   us    from 
evil. 

v.  But  me  hast  thou  re 
ceived,  because  of  mine  inua 
cence. 

.    H.  And  hast  confirmed  me 
in  thy  sight  forever. 

V.  The  Lord  be  witJi  yoa 
R.  And  with  thy  *<pirit. 

Let  us  pray. 


Kyrie  eleison. 
Cliriste  eleison. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

1  V 


V".    Et  ne  noa  inducjia  in 
tontatioiiem. 
li  Sed  libera  nos  a  male. 

V.    Me  auteni  propter  in- 
uocentiam  suscepistl 

R-    Et   confirmnsti  me  in 
conspectu  tu(.  in  leternum. 
V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 
-U.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

OremuM. 
Omnipotens    et   mitissime 


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THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


eorum  meritis  vitam  illico  lar- 
giris  aetcrnarn,  sicut  aniinte 
hujus  parvuli  hodie  credimua 
te  fecisse :  fac  nos,  qucesumus, 
Domine,  per  intercessionem 
boataj  Marias  semper  Virginia, 
ot  omnium '  Sanctorum  tuo- 
mra,  hie  purificatis  tibi  men- 
h})us  tkmulari,  et  in  Paradise 
■rum  bcatis  parvulis  perenni- 
tcr  sociari.  Per  Cliristum 
Dominum  nostrum. 


R.  Amen. 

Ant.  Juvenes  et  virgines, 
Pones  cum  junioribus,  lau- 
d'jnt  nomen  Domini. 


mediately,  without  any  mer- 
its of  theirs,  give  eternal  life, 
when  they  depart  out  of  thii 
world,  even  as  we  believe 
thou  hast  done  to  the  soul  ol 
this  little  child  this  day; 
grant  unto  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  0  Lord,  tljrough  the  in- 
tercession of  the  blesaed  Mary 
ever  Virgin,  and  all  tliy 
Saints,  that  we  may  serve 
thee  here  with  pure  minds, 
and  be  companions  of  the 
blessed  little  ones  in  Piira- 
dise  forever.  Through  Clu-ist 
our  Lord. 

II.  Amen. 

Ant.  Young  men  and  maiel- 
ens,  old  men  and  children,  let 
them  praise  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 


Psalm  cxlviii.    Laudate  D&minum  de  caelis  (Praise  ye   the 
Lord  from  the  heavens,  (fee),  p.  87t». 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  Ac. 
Ant.  Young  men  and  maid- 


Gloria  Patri,  (fee. 
^w^  Juvenes  et  virgines, 
penes  cum  junioribus,  laudent    ens,  old  men  and  children,  let 


nomen  Domini. 

Kyrie  eleison. 
Christe  eleisoa 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Pater  noster,  (fee. 
V.  Et  ne   nos   iuducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a  malo. 

V.  Sinite  parvulos  venire 
ad  me. 

ft.  Talinw;.  eet  enim  regaum 


them  praise  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Fatlier,  <fec. 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.   But    deliver    us  from 
evil. 

V.  Suffer  little  children  to 
ceme  unto  me. 

li.  For  of  such  is  the  king 
dosi  of  hertven. 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

V   Dominus  vobiscum. 
li.  Et  cuni  spiritu  tuo. 

Oremua. 


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V.  Tlie  Lord  be  with  you. 
«-.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


Ornnipottjns       sempiterne 


Let  us  pray. 

tor,  qui  uminam  hujus  parvu-  this   dlviJ  ^Vl'  ■"'''"  ''^'^ 

nu.sericorditer  vocjire  Hi.rm  lif+u  '"  ^"'\^"e  souJ  ot  tJus 

tus  e.s;  dignerirrtim^to-  fl   aTel  ."tucw'"f  "/i 

ne,  itu  nobiscum  niiscricordi-  T  or Mf?.  'i     ,^^®' ''''*''•  ^^ 

ter  uteres  ut  mentis  tr  an  .  with'u^ltf  br/l"""'"'-^'^ 

ViigiiiLs  et  oinmmn  Sancto-  Mary  ever  Vinrin  «,..! .  ii  ii 

rum  tuorum,  in  codem  regno  SaiuL'^e  a  ^iCy  eln  .J/I 

nos  oum  ommbus  Sanctis  et  rejoice  in  the  s  mrkin     1 

ElectKs  tu.s  sen^per  facas  con-  with  all  tl) v  Sai  ts  and  f    ct 

gaudere.    Qui  v,  vise  tregnas,  Who  li  vest  and  reige^^^^^^^ 

"piHt^s'^Sancir  ^     "'^"^^  God  the  Father^Kf um'y 

fjpintus    bancti    Dens,    per  of  the  Holy  Ghos'    God  lor 

ornma  sa^cula  s^culorum.    .  ever  and  ever 

^^'  ^'"'^»-  R.  Aihen. 

27ienihe  Priest  sprinkles  the  corpse,  as  also  the  grave  with 
holy  v^ater,  and  iucen.es  it :  after  which  it  is  bS'' 

I^asth/  uhenhereturns/rom  the  burial  to  the  church  hemvs 
87  S  3  %  '^r  f^^^t^'^'^dreu,  Eei.edicite  omnia  opera% 
8.3,  with  the  Gloria  Patri  at  the  end,  and  the  A.Uiphonf^ 

Benedicite  Dominum,  om-       Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  hi« 
nes    eiecti    ejus,   agite    dies    elect,  keep  days  of  r'lWiitl 
I«t,t.e  et  contitemiui  illi.  and  give  praisiuraJhC.   ^' 

Then  the  Priest  says  before  the  Altar. 
V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  V.  The  Lord  be  with  yon. 

K.  Lt  cum  spiritu  t  io,  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

^*"e™"s-  Let  us  pmy. 

^pW^  ?  •"  ■f'''  ''l''^'""  "^"^       ^"^'  ^''=  '^'''^'  ^•''P«"«e  the 
geit.rum  mu.-steria  hommum-    services  of  Ankels  anrJ  mon 

Hue  uaptjiisya    couceue  pro-   in  a  wonderful  cider ;  murej. 

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PRAYERS  FOR  THE  DEAD. 


pitius,  ut  a  quibus  tibi  minis-  fully   grant,  that    they  who 

trantibus  in  coelo  semper  as-  ever  stand  ministering  before 

sistitur,  ab  his  in  terra  vita  thee  in  heaven,  may  dtfeml 

nostra  muniatur.     Per  Chris-  our  hfe  on  earth 

turn  Dominum  nostrum.  Christ  our  Lord. 

R,  Amen.  K.  Amea 


Through 


Stagers  for  t|)e  BeaU. 

The  Psalm  Miserere  and  the  Psalm  De  ProfandiH  may  he 
used,  saying,  at  the  end  of  each,  instead  of  "  Glory  be  to  the 
Father,"  Ac,  the  versiele  : 

V.  Eternal  rest  give  unto  them,  0  Lord. 
R.  And  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon  them. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Faithful  departed. 

O  God,  the  Creator  and  Redeemer  of  all  the  faithful, 
grant  to  the  souls  of  thy  servants  departed  the  reinia>ion 
of  all  their  sins,  that,  through  pious  supplieations,  they 
may  obtain  tiie  pardon  whieii  they  have  always  desired. 
Who  livest  and  reignest  with  God  the  Father,  in  the 
unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

On  the  day  of  a  person^ s  decease  or  burial. 

O  God,  whose  property  is  always  to  have  mercy  and 
to  spare,  we  humbly  beseech  thee  for  the  soul  of  thy  ser- 
vant J\.,  which  thou  hast  this  day  commanded  to  depart 
out  of  this  world,  that  thou  wouldst  not  deliver  h  iiUc 
the  hands  of  the  enemy,  nor  forget  it  unto  the  end,  but 
'.vouldst  command  it  to  be  received  by  thy  holy  Angefe, 
and  conducted  to  Paradise,  its  true  country  ;  tliat,  as  ia 
thee  it  hath  hoped  and  believed,  it  may  not  sufl'er  tne 
mins  of  hell,  but  may  take  possession  of  eternal  joys. 
Thiough  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

On  tlie  third,  seventh,  or  thirtieth  day  after  burial. 
Vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  to  admit  the 


PHAYERS  FOE  THE  DEAD.  gj, 

p.tual  dew  of  %  Lercv     iZ '^7"  ."P""  "  "'«  1'"- 
Aiiien.  •'  ^-     Jofouali  Clirist  our  Lord. 

n  r„^  ^!  1'  """'■'""'"■*  of  a  person',  burial. 

^  tfOd,  the  Lord  of  mprov  nn/i  «,  i 
Boiil  of  thy  servant  N    ivl\     •     ^'''■^''"'  ^''^"^^  *»  the 
we  co,nmemorute  tl.e  ;kro  ^"."^'f  T^  "*'  ^'^«'^^  ^uria] 

ne..ot>e.t,und  tl,e  "ri.test7  '^^  ^'^'-^^- 

ourLord.     Amen.     "«"'"^^'*  «^  ^^Sf^t.     Throu(rh  Christ 

For  one  lately  deceased. 
Absolve,  we  beseech  thee  O  7  nr^   n  i     « 

i^or  a  Bishop  or  Priest 

i^or  Father  and  Mcih ■  v 

of  -y  >^/-a„73:  TKv'e^S'iC  'i:  ''»"'? 
grant  that  I  may  see  them  \r.  tt    •        f        ^  f^"'**'  ^^^ 

ne«a.    Througlf  Chri^tTurL^rl  ^l^L?'"""'  '"»""■ 

-For  Friends  and  Benefactors 


our  L.ufd.     Aine 


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^32  PBAY^.RS  FOR  THE  DEAD. 

For  all  that  lie  in  a  church  or  churchyard. 

O  God,  by  whose  mercy  the  souls  of  the  faithful  find 
rest,  mercifully  grant  to  thy  servants  N.  N.,  and  to  all 
that,  here  and  everywhere,  have  slept  in  Christ,  the  par- 
don of  their  sins,  that,  absolved  from  all  guilt,  they  may 
rejoice  with  thee  for  all  eternity.  Through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Man  deceased. 

Incline  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  to  our  prayers,  wherewiln 
we  humbly  beseech  thy  mercy,  that  thou  wouldst  grant 
to  the  soul  of  thy  servaat  N.,  which  thou  hast  com- 
nimded  to  depart  out  of  this  world,  a  place  in  the  re- 
gion of  light  and  peace,  and  wouldst  make  it  the  asso- 
ciate of  thy  Saints.     Through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Woman  deceased. 

Have  mercy,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  according  to 
thy  goodness,  on  the  soul  of  thy  servant  N.,  that,  being 
delivered  from  the  corruptions  of  mortality,  it  may  be 
restored  to  the  inheritance  of  everlasting  salvation. 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Cln-isi,  <fcc. 

For  many  deceased. 

We  oifer  to  thee,  O  Lord,  our  most  humble  supplica- 
tions in  behalf  of  the  souls  of  thy  servants ;  i)eseeching 
thee,  that  whatever  defilements  they  have  contracted  in 
this  mortal  life,  thou  wouldst  mercifully  pardon,  and 
wouldst  set  them  in  the  abode  of  thy  redeemed  and 
blessed  ones.  Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  in  the  unity  of  the  ]Ioly 
Ghost,  God,  forever  and  ever     Amen. 


•RAYERS  FOR  THE  DEiJ). 


833 


Souls  fit  mxmovp.  ^^ 

p.^P".:?f?"  tt^;/;;;|;^^^  at  u. 

safe  to  send  thv  ^.-els  to  b  p  k  ^7''"'  ^'^'^  ^'«'"^I'- 
tl.y  holy  apostle  IW  a,!cl  ^  o^wl"  'l'  ^^'"^'-^  ^'^ 
pnson;  hear  even  also  on  his  dw  to  '^''^'■•'  ^^ ''« 
plications  of  thy  Churd,        rl   .^  l'^^,  P'-'y^'''^'*  «tnd  nup. 

s<>ulsforwhomW  y  'th'  tlol  "'^  ^^^  ^«  ^'^^ 
being  opened  wide  thevnfj  v  f '''''''?.  ^^  ^^'''''  l>n«on 
tl.  bosom  of  Ihv  m'e  7   iZt' ^'^^'^^y  '>'<^^ived  into 

upon  the  souCthat  crv  tn^.l.^r'"""";'-'' P""' ''«»'« 

the  flames  of  purifv  T^,  ?  "'T  """  t"''""'' 
ti>o«e  suireri,, '  sSt  ii^dl'  .Tl,™  ,  Z'  ""°" 
ui.on  thera.     I'ater,  Ave,  Gloria.  '    ■'"'  ""^'''^^J' 

purest  charity    and    -iv^niVinV,      vi      /  ^  "''*^^  ^^'*^''  ^he 

fh-  God  cr/'ad'  it^hSi^tr '•  rXi';^. '.T/'-'-''? 

after  my  God'"  and  v*.f  n..r.r,,+    *:  •  f''"''>t:  J  thirst 

their  Ici^e,  nor  re'fvfH.e  W  d  iln  ^^  tl  'l'^''^"''  'i 

H.i>..s  in^a  B,e.e1  eUr'nil^Zr  ^^tel^irGll^Hf 


Stben  Suspircatf.„,  tot  f6e  JSfoI,,  Soul,  f„  JJuvflntor.., 

THEOUOa  THE  MOST  BilTKU  PASS.OX  AM  DEATU  Or  CHEisJ 

^-j..!ie  so  ^.ca,  "I"™"  "'  tlw  gMden,  tliat  tliy 


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PRAYERS  FOR  THE  DEAD. 


sweat  became  as  drops  i.f  blood,  trickling  down  \\p<  i  tbo 
ground;  through  this  thy  most  precious  blood, I  h  mbl 
beseech  thee,  have  mercy  on  the  holy  souls  in  pur<;.itory 
especially  [that  soul  which  is  most  deslitutc].  Deliver 
thera  from  all  their  torments,  and  wipe  away  all  tears 
from  their  eyes.  (Apoc.  vii.  17.)  Pater,  Ave,  I)e  pro- 
fundis. 

Mond^jy. 

O  Jesus,  our  Redeemer  and  Saviour,  who  wast  takei. 
captive  for  our  sins ;  through  these  thy  most  cruel  bonds, 
I  humbly  beseech  thee,  h;ive  mercy  on  the  holy  souls  in 
purgatory,  especially  [that  soul  which  is  nearest  entering 
into  heaven'].  Loose  all  the  bonds  of  their  sins,  where- 
with human  frailty  hath  entangled  them  in  this  life,  that 
with  joy  they  may  sacrifice  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  praise 
(Ps.  cxv.  17.)     Pater,  Ave,  De  profundis. 

Tuesday. 

O  Jesus,  joy  of  my  heart,  who  didst  pormit  thy  blessed 
countenance,  on  w!uch  Angels  desire  to  look,  to  be  blind- 
folded, spit  "Oiirj,  and  struck  with  blows;  through  this 
thy  inconiprnlu'iriible  patience,  I  humbly  beseech  thee, 
have  mercy  on  the  holy  souls  in  purgatory,  especially 
[that  soul  which  was  to  be  delivered  last].  Admit  them 
into  the  briglitness  of  thy  light,  and  fill  them  with  joy 
with  thy  countenance.  (Ps.  xv.  11.)  Pater,  Ave,  De 
profundis. 

Wednesday. 

O  Jesus,  crown  of  our  glory,  who  for  our  pride  wa«;t 
lacerated  with  scourges,  and  ignominiously  crowned  with 
cruel  thorns;  through  this' thy  extreme  humility,  I  hum- 
bly beseech  thee,  have  mercy  on  the  holy  souls  in  pur- 
gatory, especially  [that  soul  for  which  I  am  most  hound 
to  pray].  Vouchsafe  to  grant  that  they  may  speedily 
obtain  the  crown  of  eternal  glory ;  for  thou  art  he  that 
crowneth  us  with  mercy  and  compassion.  (Ps,  cii.  4.) 
Pater,  Avq,  Do  profundi;?. 


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PKa  fERS  F        THE  DEAD. 
Thnrnday. 


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and  drink  ;  throuT  is  L  L.^f  T"'  ''l"!!''  '^^"'  ""'"'■ 
seeeh  thee  have  mercy^n  i^t  "„  "L*-:' ''"■"'''^  >«- 
e.Hpecially  [Aa,  .«„/  ifcA  ,„:  ^  it,  ".'//T    "• 

^ble  ,„  th^   kingdom.     (Lulto  xxii.  30.) 


ihy 
r,  Ave, 


Friday. 
O  JeHus,  our  advocate  and  iudo-p  wim  t», 
lust  judgment,  w...st  .-ondcnmi  iXV  I'^t  it.cTd IX 

Saturday. 

be?r  ''our  Vn"/,-!i;'°Jl""'K"!!'  ""'J'  S°»d,  wl,odid.st  thyself 
bear  our  sins  in  tliy  body  on  the  wood;  thromdi  this 
%  immense  benefit,  I  humbly  beseech  th^o,  lave'me  "y 

h'er;^i,rroT.T'"^  -^^  ,r -?  to^tra:d",:u,Vm" 

hear  w  th  joy:  Come,  ye  blessed  ui  mv  Father,  possess 
tilt^^orld.     (Matt.  xxv.  34.)     Pate-     ive,  De  profandis. 

An  Invocation  to  be  made  aj'ter  the  preceding  Prayers. 

O  ye  iioly  Angels,  and  all  ye  Elect  of  God    sucpor 

Ind  2"\r'''r'  ^^.f  ^^"'^  «f  ^he  faithful  IpTted 
And  do  thou,  above  all,  intercede  in  their  beha  f  and 

tZ*4^l^"y^^y  b'--d  «on,0  merciful,  o'SdO 
«"vvL  Tirgiu  iixary.     Amen. 


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PRAYERS  FOR  THE  DEAD. 


To  Ihoe,  most  holy  Virgin  Mary,  my  Mother,  do  T  turn 
in  humble  supplication,  confidently  prayinji^  to  thee,  and 
entreating  thee,  that,  for  that  sword  which  pierced  thy 
heart,  when  thou  sawest  thy  beloved  Son  Jenus  bow  his 
head  and  give  up  the  ghost,  thou  wouldst  succor  the 
poor  souls  in  purgatory,  and  those  especially  of  vviiich 
particular  mention  hath  here  been  m:ide.  O  Mother  of 
sorrows,  O  Queen  of  martyrs,  for  the  love  of  Jesus,  who 
died  for  us  on  the  cross,  help  us  also  with  thy  powerful 
prayers,  who  are  in  d;mger  not  only  of  falling  into  pur- 
gatory, but  even  of  being  lost  eternally.  O  Mary,  our 
d(jar  Mother,  Mother  of  grace,  Mother  of  mercy,  take 
pity  upon  us. 

A  Prayer  that  may  he  said  daily. 

O  most  gracious  God,  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  in- 
finite goodness,  behold  me  humbly  prostrate  before  thy 
throne :  I  pray  and  beseech  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  the 
holy  souls  in  purgatory;  cast  a  propitious  look  upon 
them,  especially  N.  and  N. ;  deliver  them  from  their  suf- 
ferings, and  put  them  in  possession  of  their  everlasting 
inheritance.  Remember  that  they  are  the  works  of  thy 
hand,  purchased  by  the  most  precious  blood  of  thy 
divine  Son  Jesus,  and  show  thy  infinite  mercy  upon 
them.  Hear,  ()  Lord,  the  prayers  that  I  put  up  to  thee 
with  confidence,  through  the  merits  of  the  passion  and 
death  of  Jesus,  thy  most  beloved  Son,  that  they  may 
receive  their  consolation,  and  enjoy  without  delay  that 
immortal  glory  which  thou  hast  prepared  for  thine  elect. 
So  I  hope,  and  so  let  it  be. 

O  eternal  Father,  for  the  most  precious  blood  of  Jesus, 
and  for  the  most  bitter  dulors  of  Mary,  have  pity  and 
lompassion  up^n  the  sou's  in  purgatory.    Araen. 


WATERS  FOR  THE  DEAD.  gj,,      I 

0  gfood  Jesus,  have  men-v  nn  iUr.        i     . 

(or  the  soul,  or  ^ouls  of  N  (  ZilZu  II'  ^"'^"'"'^ 
rest.  ^'  ""^  ^'^'^"t  to  them  eternal 

When  the  chaplet  is  addresser^  fn  fl,n  w        j  t^.    . 
^»;e  Maria  m  said  at'  the  lan^r  hi!  J         ?'^^  7"'^''"'  ^^e 
the  following  invocationT     ^  "^^ '  ^"^  ^^  *^«  ^'^'^"er, 

O  Mary,  mother  of  frnee  mothor  ^p 
-'d  obtain  for  t1.em  'eternal  resl      "^'  ^''^^  *■<" 

cioas  blood  XI  fhoudiZ  ''-;'"'"'">'•,  ""■«%*  the  pre- 

in  the  Garden  of  ot^ O^gS/l'sTave"  '"'"'^""^ 
them.  *=         Jesus,  have  mercy  on 

th  e'toLf ^f'Mrwhrtr;;  "r "™"''  <^-«^«  ^^ 

through  the  preeourWo  V^r  K  .r"."'''  kindness: 

them  In  thy  a  Z     „'' o  toorl'''"",''"^'  '^"'^  for 
them.  *"   ^'       ^'""'  •'<^™'*'  '"'ve  mercy  on 

thetni:'l?tt:;  wh'"oL^i't"'''r  "*''  '^^"''o  for 

w^t^nr-^^-iSSSv- 

nuvH  mercy  on  them  ^^^var},  u  g-ood  Jesus, 

^ny  iriends  and  companions :  througii  tljfc 
•  Tho  cfaaplet  is  the  third  „art  of  the  Rosarv. 


63S 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  DEAD. 


precious  blood  which  thou  didst  pour  forth  upon  the 
cross,  and  through  the  dolors  which  Mary,  our  tender 
Mother,  endured  at  the  foot  of  the  cross,  O  good  Jesus, 
have  mercy  on  us. 
bth.  I  offer  thee,  O  my  Saviour,  thia  fifth  decade  for 

the  soul  of  my  father  (or  of  my  mother :  r;r  of  N )  ; 

I  offer  thee  for  this  soul  so  dear  to  me,  the  precious 
blood  and  the  sacred  water  that  flowed  for  it  from  thy 
heart,  transfixed  by  the  lance :  through  the  mysterious 
wound  ill  thy  divine  heart,  O  good  Jesus,  open  to  this 
soul  the  gate  of  heaven,  and  grant  me  grace  to  be  re- 
united with  it  forever  in  the  bosom  of  thy  goodness. 

Numerous  indulgenced  prayers,  applicable  to  the  souls  in 
purgatory,  will  be  found  in  the  list  given  at  p.  281  <fcc,  and 
in  their  proper  plac4i& 


'^^/* 


on  the 
tender 
Jesus, 

de  for 

*    •    •J   m 

ecious 
m  thy 
eriou3 
o  this 
be  re- 

588. 

ouls  in 
;c.,aud 


Y:IlHGir^    <^     't-'H,: 


:D 


V,,  !:,!).<-. I.  S^Ai 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSEI,  VIK(.IN, 


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ffde  linlc  (S>m,  of  ,^,  gj^^^^j,  ^.^_^.^ 


PRAYERS  THAT  MAY  RV  q^tt.  «„ 

MAY  BE  SAID  BEFoKE  EACH  OFFfCE. 

■N  JJ.     These,  as  also  j«/>«;/^^ 

y       '  '^our8,Jonn  no  part  of  the  Otiice. 
Aperi,  Domine,  OS  meiim       n^      x, 
ad    benedieenduin    n^'"^    ,  ^p  thou  my  rnontJ,,  (> 

que  cor  menm  ub  oiiiMibus   TV    '^'ir^.   "'-^   ''^'^^'•^ 
vuiiis,  perversis    Pf  V.       •     "'""/.'"om  all  vj.in,  .H.rver.so, 

'll"miua,umjctum     M- m  n       ^'i^^'"  "'^^  und.ns.aiulinr., 

exaudiri  mer^tr  an  ^  con     r^\.^^"^t'^y/ttcnti«n  un5 

tu*;  per  Christum   dIu  thvWfvrl  •" '^'''^  ^'^^''^  «* 

num  nostrum.     Amen  {!',f.f;»»^^"J«^ty;  through 

Domine,in  unio^e  ilJius  ^'^^«\«"J  i^^-     Amen, 

divine  intentionisSuainsP  U?  ^""'^l   K""^^'    ^''««^ 

in  terris   laudes    Deo  p^er     "kh 'thT%'^'*^''"  ""'"" 
sovisti,  has  tibiHnr..  ^^^^  ^'^*"*^  inrontion 

Bolvu  tibi  Horos  per-   wherewith  thou  didst  ihy- 

self  offer  praises  to   God, 
whilst  thou  wast  on  earth. 

AFTER  EACH  OFFICE. 

TrSrcrudfixl^n"'""       ^^'-'-^^tin,.  praise,  honor, 
mH\T\:Jru^'^-xP'''''''''  power,  and  glory  be  mvcn 

^'trbelSiml^^^^^^^^  .^^,""  T^^"'-  ''  ^''« '-- 

g?    '    *^'^"®^*™*  etgloriosis-   holy  and  undiv^dor^  Trinit. 

^^^,  Bemperque   Virginis   to  "the  Humanity"  of  "'our' 


840 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


MiirijE  f<ccundac  intejfritati, 
et  omnium  Sunctorum  unU 
vei-Hituti,  wit  Mem|>iti;rrm  Iuuh, 
honor,  virtus,  ct  gloria  tib 
omiii  ereuturu,  nobiHque  rc- 
missio  omnium  peccatorum, 
per  iuHnitu  saecula  hsccuIo- 
runi.     Amen. 

V.  Beuta  viscera  Mariae 
Vir^inis,  quaj  portaverunt 
asierni  Patrib  Filium. 

,  R.  Et  beata  ubera  quae 
lactaverunt  Ciiristum  Domi- 
num. 


crucified  Lord  Chrint  Jesus, 
to  the  fruitful  purity  of  the 
most  blessed  and  n)ost  glo- 
rious Mary  ever  Virgin,  and 
to  the  company  of  all  the 
Saints ;  and  mny  we  obtain 
the  remission  of  Jill  oui  sina 
through  all  eternity.  Amen. 

V.  Blessed  is  the  womb 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  tiiat 
bore  the  Son  of  the  elernal 
Father. 

R.  And  blessed  are  the 
pjips  that  gave  suck  to 
Christ  our  Lord. 


Pater.     Ave. 


BEFORE  MATINS  AND  LAUDS. 


O  divine  and  adorable  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast 
g^raciously  redeemed  us  by  thy  bitter  passion  and  death  ; 
I  offer  these  Matins  and  Lauds  to  thy  honor  and  glory ; 
and  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  through  the  vile  treat- 
ment thou  didst  receive  from  the  Jews,  who  dnigged 
thee  to  the  courts  of  the  impious  high  priests,  where 
tbou  wast  falsely  accused,  smitten  on  the  face,  called  a 
blasphemer,  and  declared  guilty  of  death;  through  tic 
cruel  torments,  the  blows,  the  bruises,  and  unheiird-of 
injuries,  which  thou  enduredst  during  the  whole  night; 
to  grant  us  resignation  and  silence  under  all  calumnies, 
detractions,  and  suffi^rings,  for  the  love  of  thee,  and  tc 
Ijivs  us  grace  never  to  return  injury  for  injury,  but  to 
practise  the  truly  Christian  revenge  of  overcoming  evil 
with  good,  to  do  good  to  those  who  hate  us,  to  bless 
those  who  curse  us,  and  to  pray  for  those  who  persecute 
and  calumniate  us.    Amen. 


3Up€ 


mat:5s. 


AvG  JIaria. 

tiaiiit  iMuJem  tuain 

y.  Dru.s   ^.    iii'adjuto- 
niuii  nu'iirn  iiitende. 

J^  -Doinine,  ad  a'djuvan- 
t^ii"!  me  fustina.         '' 

WoriaPatri.     Sicut  erat. 
Alleluia  ad  oinnes  lioras. 


"^  a  t  f  n  s. 

Hail,  Mary. 

y-^Ood,.f  come  torn V 
assistniice.  ' 

i4\,h/"'^''"^^^^  haste  to 

Clorvbe.to  the  Father, 
j^^c.^^Alleluia    at    all    the 


''l^'-^^Pl--^^-rna  to  Faster Jn.iea^ 
Lmus   tibi,  Domine,  Rev       r>    •    i  '      '""''^ 

a3terna3  ^lorije.  i^/  '''"1.^  ^e  to  thee,  O  Lord, 

Kingr  of  everlasting  glorv 

A.      AT     .       ^"^^**^*°^^-     ^^'-ce  repeated. 

Psalm  xciv.     r.r«7.,  .;.^,/^«„„,. 
venite,  exultemus  Domi        n  «^       i 
no,jubilemus  Deo  salut^rf   th.  r  Tl ''*  ""^  «''"?  ""to 
no«tro ;   pr^oecupemt  f."  fo,l  GoJ  '''  "^  ^^^"'^^  ^^ 
ciem  ejus  in  confessionp  IV   ,  ''  •''"''  Saviour:   Jo* 

inpsalmisjubilemusT'*  wkht'rni:'"-  •'"  ^^^^'"^ 

witnthanks^vmnr,  and  with 

^  Ave  Maria,  m-atia  plena        u^^  "ff  ^'"'^  ^^^^''^  '""i- 
Quoniam  Deus  magnus       For' h/\^^^  ^^^^ 
per  omucs  aeos:  quoni    above  all  godsf'te  ul 


842 


OFFICE  OF  THE  Bl  E8SED  VIllGIN. 


am  non  repellct  Doininus 
plebctn  8uum,  quia  in  maim 
ejuH  sunt  omnes  fines  terrse, 
et  ultitudinea  montium  ipse 
couHpicit. 

Doininus  tecum. 

Quoniam  ipsiu«  eat  mare, 
et  ipse  fecit  illud,  et  aridam 
fundaverunt  manua  ejus: 
venite,  adoremus,  et  proci- 
damus  ante  Deum ;  plore- 
mus  coram  Domino  qui  fe- 
cit noa;  quia  ipse  est  Do- 
minus  Deua  noster :  noa 
autein  populua  ejus,  et  ovea 
pascuai  cjua. 

Ave  ]\Iaria,  gratia  plena, 
Doniinus  tecum. 

Hodie  si  vocem  ejus  au- 
dieritis,  nolite  obdurare  eor- 
da  vestra,  sicut  in  exacerba- 
tione  secundum  diem  ten- 
tationis  in  deserto  :  ubi  ten- 
tav(Tunt  me  patrea  vestri, 
probuverunt,  et  viderunt 
opera  mea. 

Dominua  tecum. 

Quadraginta  annis  proxi- 
mus  fui  generationi  huic,  et 
dixi :  Semper  hi  errant  cor- 
de  ;  ipsi  vero  non  cognove- 
rur.t  vias  meas:  quibus  ju- 
ravi  in  ira  mea:  Si  introi- 
bunt  in  requiem  meam. 

Ave  Maria,  gratia  plena, 
Dominua  tecum. 
Gloria  Patri,  &c. 
Ameu. 


will  not  cast  off  hia  people ; 
in  hia  handa  are  all  the  ends 
of  the  earth,  and  he  behold- 
elh  the  heighta  of  the 
mountains. 

The  Lord  is  with  thee. 

The  aea  ia  his,  and  he 
made  it,,  and  his  hands 
founded  the  dry  land  : 
come,  let  ua  adore  amd  fall 
down  before  God ;  let  us 
lament  before  the  Lord 
who  made  ua ;  for  he  is  the 
Lord  our  God  :  we  are  hia 
people,  and  the  sheep  of  hia 
pasture. 

Hail,  Mary,  full  of  grace, 
the  Lord  is  with  thee. 

To-day  if  ye  shall  hear 
hia  voice,  harden  not  your 
hearts,  aa  in  the  provoca- 
tion, and  aa  in  the  day  of 
temptation  in  the  wilder- 
ness; where  your  fathers 
tempted  me,  proved  me, 
and  saw  my  works. 

The  Lord  is  with  thee. 

Forty  yeara  long  was  I 
nigh  unto  this  generation, 
and  said  :  They  do  always 
err  in  their  heart ;  for  thej 
have  not  known  my  ways: 
unto  whom  I  aware  in  my 
wrath,  that  they  should  not 
enter  into  my  rest. 

Hail,  Mary,  full  of  grace, 
the  Lord  is  wiih  thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
&c.    Am(;n. 


Matins. 

i^omin  18  tecun,.  ^.    ^  ***** 

Ave  Maria,  gratia  pie  ,n        fj^  ^,?'^  i«  ^'ith  thee. 
DoniinuH  tecum.         ^     ^  ,.  "."'''  ,^l«ry,  full  of  .rrace. 

tfte  Lord  is  with  tliee. 


Cul  luiia,  sol,  et  omnia 

PerJiis,!  cuBli  gratia        ^ 
t-esiaiitpuijija,  viscera. 


Beatu  Mater,  m.inere 
t-ujiis  superous  artitex, 

VeutJUBubarcacluumiseat. 

J'tBcundu  yaiicto  Spiritu. 
I;^e«Kierat.mgeutib£.    ^ 

J«8U,  tibi  sit  gJoHa, 
Io3«uipit«riiaa*cuJ"ASen. 


'  «!,„r  """"^  "-™   pro- 

O  Mollmr  bliajtl   to  «,h,.m 
Kivun  "*  Whom  wua 

Ttoi'rci;,',!:;,'?'''°««'i" 

OJesu!  born  of  Vin:,., right 
Immortal  glory  be  iJi  S-^   ■ 

Aud  lloiy  Giiost  etcruaJly- 


FIRST  NOCTURN. 

^w/.  Benedictatu.  j„,   p,       f 

^«^.  Blessed  art  thou. 
Psalm  viii.    i?omeV..,  I>o^,-^«,  „,^,^ 

Domme,  Dominus   nos-       i    o   Lo  J  r 

J    ^   Lord,  our   lH)rd. 


8t4 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VfRGIIf. 


ter:  quam  adinirabile  est 
noinuii  tuum  in  universa 
terra ! 

Qiionhim  clevata  est 
ma<,niUiceatia  tua .  auper 
ca'los. 

Ex  ore  infantium  et  lac- 
tcniium  perfeeisli  landuni, 
propter  iniinicos  tuos  :  ut 
destruas  inimicum  et  ulto- 
reiii. 

Quoniara  videbo  coolos 
tuos,  optjra  digitoruiu  tuo- 
rinn  :  luiiam  et  stellas,  qux 
tu  t'lindasti. 

Quid  est  homo,  qnod  nie- 
nior  es  ejus:  aut  ftlius  ho- 
oiiiiis,  quoniam  visitas  cum  ] 

Minuisti  eum  paulo  mi- 
nus ab  angelis,  gloria  et  ho- 
nore  coroiiasli  eum :  et  con- 
stiluisti  eum  super  opera 
manuum  tuarum. 

« 

Omnia  subjecisti  sub  pe- 
dibus  ejus :  oves  et  boves 
universas,  iusuper  et  pecora 
cam  pi. 

Volucres  coeli,  et  pisces 
maris :  qui  perambulant  se- 
mi tas  maris. 

Domim^  Dominus  noster: 
qu;im  admirabile  est  noD^^n 
tuum  in  universa  terra! 


how  wonderful  is  thy  name 
in  all  liie  eaith! 

2  For  thy  greatness  ia 
exalted :  above  the  heavens. 

3  Out  of  the  mouths  of 
babes  a  :d  sucklings  hast 
lliou  })erfected  praise,  be- 
cause of  thine  enemies : 
that  thou  mayest  destroy 
the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

4  For  I  will  iHjhold  thy 
heavens,  the  works  of  thy 
fingers :  the  moon  and 
the  stars,  which  thou  hast 
founded. 

5  What  is  man,  that  thou 
art  mindful  of  him:  or  the 
son  of  man,  that  thou  visit- 
est  him  ? 

6  Thou  hast  made  him  a 
little  lower  than  the  angels, 
thou  hast  crowned  him  with 
glory  and  honor :  and  hast 
set  him  over  the  works  of 
ihy  hands. 

7  Thou  hast  put  all 
things  in  subjection  under 
his  feet :  all  sheep  and  ox- 
en, yea  and  the  beasts  of 
the  field. 

8  The  birds  of  the  air, 
and  the  fishes  of  the  sen : 
that  walk  through  the  paths 
of  the  sea. 

9  O  Lord,  our  Lord : 
hew  wonderful  is  thy  name 
in  all  the  earth ! 


MATlIfa. 

Clo-a,  &c.  ,.,  «4* 

i^'nbus,  et  benedictu.  f^c     .m    '''    ^'''**^«^    «»•'    thou 
tuH  veiarls  tui.  "  ""^^   l^'"^"^. women,  and  blesaed 

4^'.  Sicut  myrrha.  ''  T  *'??  *^*' ''>y  vvonib 


Psalin  xviii. 

CoBli  enarrant  glorLim 
J'ei :  et  opera  rnaiiuuni  eiu^ 
annuntiat  firmamentum. 


Diesdieieructatverbum- 
j^J^^ox  nocti  indicat  seien-' 

Non  sunt  loquel*,  neque 
Bormones:  quorum  non  uu! 
fliantur  voces  eorum. 

In  omnem  terram"  exivit 
sonus  eorum :  et  in  fines 
orbis  terra?  verba  eorum. 

In  sole  posuit  tabernaeu-. 

lunisuum:etipse,tanquam 
•''Ponsua  procedenH  de  tha- 
lanio  suo. 

"^xultavitutnrinrasadcur. 

.1.1  "'"    ""^'l™  •    a   summo 
cctlo  egressio  ejus. 

Et  occursus  ejus  usque 
ad  summum  ejus:  nee  est 
qui  S3  abscondat  a  calore 

Lex  Domini  immaculata 
convertens  animus  :  testi- 
"iomum  i^omini  fideic,  sa- 


Coeli  enarrant. 

1    The  heavens  declaro 

.'>^"  fflory  of  God  r*  a.fd  ihe 

hniiament  proclaimcth      e 

wo'-kHofhi,  hands.  ' 

speech  .^  ""!?  ^^'Z  ""^^-'th 
speech:    and    n krht    unto 

ni^ht  shovveth  knSvvled^e. 
3  There  is  neither  ton^.ue 
nor    language:    in    vvlfich 
their  voices  are  not  heard 

ft.  Tu  .     ''""  ^""^'d  is  ffone 
forth  into  all  the  earl h.Mn^ 
their  words  unto  t],e  ends 
of  the  world. 
6  He  hath  set  his  taber 

nacle  in  the  sun :  and  he 

Cometh   forth   as  a   bride. 

groom  from  his  chamber 
.6  He  hath  rejoiced  as  a 

ff'ant  to  run  his  course -hi! 

going  forth  is  from  the"to^ 

most  part  of  the  heaven.  ^ 
7    And   his  circuit  even 

ntiither   is   there  anv  that 
canjiide  himself  from  his 

nndi!:S'lT,^^^-^J.'« 
^tfie  testimony  of  the  Uyrd 


»46 


OFFICE  OF  TM£  blessed  VIRGIN. 


pientiam  praestans  parvulis. 

Justitiae  Domini  rcclae, 
lautilicantes  eorda :  pra;cep- 
tuin  Domini  lucidum,  illu- 
minans  oculoa. 

Timor  Domini  sanctus, 
pennanens  in  saHuiium  sa?- 
culi:  judicia  Domini  vera, 
justificata  in  scmeiipsa. 

Desiderabilia  super  au- 
rum,  et  lapidem  pretiosum 
multum:  et  dulciora  super 
mel  et  favum. 

Etenim  servus  tuus  cus- 
todit  ea:  in  custodiendis 
illiH  retributio  multa. 

Delicta  quis  intelligit? 
Ab  oceultis  meia  munda 
me :  et  ab  alienis  parce  ser- 
vo tuo. 

Si  mei  non  fuerint  domi- 
nati,  tune  immaculatus  ero: 
et  emundabor  a  delicto 
maximo. 

Et  erunl  ut  complaeeant 
clo(iuia  oris  mei :  vi  medi- 
tatio  cordis  mei  in  eon- 
epectu  tuo  semper. 

Domine,  adjntor   meus  : 
et  rc'demptor  meus. 
Gloria,  &c. 
AnL  Sicut  mvrrha  electa. 


is  faithful,  giving   wisdom 
untc  little  ones. 

9  The  statutes  of  the 
Lord  are  rif,'ht,  rejoicing  the 
heart :  tlie  commandment 
of  the  Lord  is  clear,  enlj<riit.. 
ening  the  eyes. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord 
is  holy,  enduring  forever 
and  ever :  the  judgments  of 
the  Lord  are  true,  justilied 
in  themselves. 

11  More  to  be  desired 
are  they  than  gold,  and  all 
precious  stones :  sweeter 
also  than  honey  and  the 
honeycomb. 

12  For  thy  servant  keep- 
eth  them  :  and  in  keeping 
them  there  is  great  reward. 

_  13  Who  understandelii 
sins?  cleanse  thou  me  from 
my  secret  faults:  and  from 
the  sins  of  others  spare  thy 
servant. 

14  If  they  have  had  no 
dominion  over  me,  then 
shall  [  be  undefiled:  and 
shall  be  cleansed  from  the 
greatest  sin. 

15  And  the  words  of  my 
mouth  shall  be  pleasing  1o 
thee  :  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart  shall  be  always  iu 
thy  sight. 

'}(:  O  Lord,  my  helper 
and  my  redeemer. 
Glory,  &.C. 
AnL  L'ke    the    choieesi 


MATWs. 
«anctu  Dei  Gcirilri..    ''"''''    "f;'::''';''""  »'««*  yielded  an 
^«^.  Ante  thorum  ^^'''^''  "'  ^»d.  ^ 

^  ^  "nxxiu.     Domini  ettter,  a 

,  Q---;  ipse  s„pe,  ,„,,,  "'V'^;'  ^rf;?.;:  ■','''•  -^ 

fun,W,t    eunn'et    super   „„o„m"'" ''" '""""'■     ded  it 
loco  saiicto  ejus?  ""  """"lain  of  the  Lord 

-ju..avui„do,„p.,U'   tj;;;;';r 

Hie   accipiot  benedictio        IW""  ''I'  "«'ir''t'or. 

nem  a  Don.ino:  et  in      •;  i,,f  "«  ^'^^''/  '--.ive  blo.s.s. 

corduiraaDeosalutarisuo       "      V'"    ^he   Wd;    and 

H^c  est  generati":    "g^ '*.""' «r^''i'^«^^viour 

rentium  emn:  qua.rent/i^   of  tl.      '/' '''"  ^'^^"eration 

i^ieiem  Dei  Jacob.  ,7      ''I"  "^'^^  ^^*^*'^  ''i"i :  of 

J'^'";,^'V't  seek  the  face  of 
Attollite    portas,   pHnei.    ^''^,  ^'l/^^' Jacob, 
pes,  vestraa,    et  elevunin      ,.  "^'  •>"'"''  ^''^es,  O 

bit  ilex  gloria.  '''''''''     '  ^verlasiincr  doors:  and 

^  QuisestisteRexgloria,.    Tvv,'     •      , 

I>owinii.s  forlis  et  .u  in!'      ,       .'  '^  ^'''^  Kinrr  or 

'>o-»u.po..i^i;S^a-^-''-^.^:^ 

Attf.ll.-tp    „,  .  ""  tattle.  »    ' 

--o...te    porta,,  prine,       .,  ^j^  ^^  ^^^^  ^^^^^_  ^ 


848 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


pes,  vestras,  et  elevaniini,  ye  princes,  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
portrB  aeternales:  et  introi-  ye  everlasting  doors:  and 
bit  Rex  gloriaj.  the   King    of   glory    shall 

come  in. 

Quis  est  iste  Rex  gloriae. :  10  Who  is  this  King  of 
Dominus  virtutuin,  ipse  est  glory?  the  Lord  cf  hojits, 
Rex  gloriaj.  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

Gloria,  &c.  Glory,  &c. 

Ant.  Ante  thorum  hujus  Ant.  Before  the  couch  of 
Virginis  frequentate  nobis  this  Virgin  sing  oflen  unto 
dulcia  cantica  dramatis.  us  sweet  chants  with  solem- 

nity. 

27*6  Versicles,  Absoluti«)n,  Lessons,  <(re.,  as  at  tlie  eitd  of  the 
third  Nocturu,p.  867. 


SECOND   NOCTURN. 


On  Tuesday  and  Friday. 
Ant,  Specie  tua.  Ant.  In  thy  comeliness. 

Psalm  xliv.    Eructavit  cor  meum. 


Eructavit  cor  meum  ver- 
bum  bonum' :  dieo  ego  opera 
mea  regi. 

Lingua  mea  calamus 
Bcribae :  velociter  scribentis. 

Speciosus  forma  prse  filiis 
hominum,  ditfusa  est  gr^.tia 
in  labiis  tuis :  propterea 
biMiedixit  te  Deus  in  eeter- 
num. 

Accingcre  gladio  tuo  su- 
per femur  tuum :  potentis- 
sime. 

Specie  tua  et  pulchritu- 
dine  tua :  intende,  prospere 
procede,  et  regna. 


1  My  heart  hath  uttered 
a  good  word  :  I  tell  of  my 
works  unto  the  king. 

2  My  tongue  is  the  pen 
of  a  scribe:  that  writeth 
very  swiftly. 

3  Thou  art  beautiful 
above  the  sons  of  men, 
grace  is  poured  forth  on  ihy 
lips:  therefore  hath  God 
blessed  thee  forever. 

4  Gird  thy  sword  upon 
thv  thigh:  O  thou  most 
mighty. 

6  In  thy  comeliness  and 
thy  beauty :  go  forth,  pro- 
crousiy  iuid  fcigui 


occd 


Matins. 

Propter     veritatem,     et       «  t,  ®^^ 

mansuetudinem,    et   justi    m    .^"^'""^"^  «^  truth,  and 

tiam:  et  dedueet  te  ^  ^"'^1'^-'"^  justice    3 

bihter  dextera  tua.       '^'''^  ^J  "g^'^t  hnud  shai  "  lead 

pull  sub  teeadent:  inJoSa   fhJ  ^''".'^'^'•'•"^vh  are  sharp 
mimieorum  regis.  '^^  J^  P^^op'e  shall  fail  bS 

inee:  they  shall  pierce  lh« 

Sedcs  tu..  Deus,  i„  «,e„.  'T'Thv";,"  '^'"=''  -'™"- 
lum  sa3cuh;  virc-a  din>,.  ^  ^"^  ^''''one,  O  God  i^ 
tionis,  virga  regni^tui.'"^"   Jru:"  ?'  ''''^''-  ^^  ^^ 

ot  uprightness  is  the  uLtu 

Dilexisti     justitiam,    et    ^t^^'y  ^^S^^on.  "^ 

odisti  liuquitatem :  p,op  tieo  T  .^"^'^^  ^^^'^^  J"«- 
<'rea  unxit  te  Deus,  I) J,  ^f'  ^^"^  >^ed  iniqu  ty: 
""H.  o!eo  Ia3titia3  pri  eo       Q^^T'    ^'^^    even    thy 

sorubustu..  ^;l;^\rTU'^ 

%rrha,et  gutta,  et  easi.   '^T'^y  ^^'^^- 
a  vestimentis^uis/a  don  U   si.''  ^'^''^  ^'''^"^'  '''"^^  -as- 
bus   eburneis:    ex    duibus   ?  01^:1'""'  ^''>' «^^'™^"^«' 
df  ectaverunt  te  iili«  jLum     vh"    ^^\  '"'^^7    Palaces 
mhonoretuo.  ^  ""   ;V^^"^*?    the   daughters   of 

^ings  have  made  thee  xdad 
^   Astitit  regina  a  dextris   ^"  !  "^t  ^'«"-.  ' 

tuisinvestitudeaurato:c  !  stood  H^'"  '^y ''^'^^'^  ^'^^d 
cumdafi  varietate.  t'^'''^  ''«  ^"^^^'"  in  a  vesture 

"I    gold:    wrought    about 

..Audi,  filia.  et  vide,  et  in.    ""'^  ^'ft"     ^ 
c  ma  aurem  tuam  •  et  ob  J     "t^arken,  O  daughter 

viseere  populurn    iuu'n,  et"  S/:"*'*'  ^^"^^    i'-Hne 
donmm  patris  tui.  '  ''  l'^,'''^'';  ^^^''^^^t  also  thine 

own  people,  and  thy  father's 

Etconeupiscetrexdeco  'Ta  .        . 

fem    tuum:    quoniim    il  i   l^  And  so  shall  the  kinir 

e^t  Doniinus  Cus  tuuf 't  ,t''!:^  t'^)' beauty :  for  S 

adorabunteum.    '  '""^' ^'  1,  T^  *''J  ^^'^"d  hl^' 

~  •  ^"*^"'"  ^"ui^  Uepreca-   Tvre    witl.'VrifN  "^    '''"^  ''' 
R3  -^^^  ^^""   ^''^  =■  yea,  ai; 


85C 


OmCk  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


buniur  omnes  divites  ple- 
bis. 

Omnia  gloria  ejus  filias 
rems  ab  intus :  in  timbriis 
aui'L'ii,  eircuuiamicta  varie- 
luiibus. 

Adducentur  rcgi  virgines 
post  earn :  proxim;B  ejus  af- 
Icreniur  tibi. 

Afferentur  in  l.Ttitia  et 
exultatione :  adducentur  in 
teniplum  regis. 

Pro  patribus  tuis  nafi 
sunt  tibi  tilii  :  constitues 
eos  principes  super  oninem 
terrani. 

Mem  ores  erunt  no  minis 
tui :  in  omni  generatione  et 
geiierationem. 

Propterea  populi  confite- 
buntui  tibi  in  a3ternum:  et 
ill  sa3culum  sfficuli. 

Gloria,  &c. 

Ant.  Specie  tua  et  pul- 
chri  udine  tnaintende,  pros- 
pere  procede,  et  regna. 

Ant.  Adjuvabit  eam  Deus. 

Psalm  xlv.     Deus 

Deus  noster,  refugium  et 
virtus:  adjutoi  in  tribula- 
tionibus  quae  invenerunt 
nos  nimis. 

Propterea  non  Umebimus 


the  rich  among  the  people 
shall  entreat  thy  counte- 
nance. 

15  All  the  glory  of  the 
king's  daughter  is  from 
wirtiin :  with  borders  of 
gold,  and  clothed  about 
with  varieties. 

16  After  her  shall  virgins 
be  brought  unto  the  king: 
her  companions  ehail  be 
brought  unto  thee. 

17  With  joy  and  giadness 
shall  they  be  brought :  they 
shall  be  led  into  the  temple 
of  the  king. 

18  Instead  of  thy  fathers, 
sons  are  born  unto  tlu-e : 
thou  shalt  make  them  prin- 
ces over  all  the  earih. 

19  They  shall  be  mind- 
ful of  thy  name :  from  gen- 
eration to  generation. 

20  Therefore  shall  the 
people  praise  thee  forever : 
yea,  forever  and  ever. 

Glory,  &c. 

Ant.    In   thy  comeliness 
and   thy  beauty  go   forth, 
proceed   prosperously  and, 
reign. 

Ant.  God  shall  help  her. 

noster  refugium. 

1  Our  God  is  our  refuge 
and  strength:  ou.  elper  in 
troubles  which  have  fallen 
on  us  heavily. 

2  Therefore  will  we  not 


MATINS. 


duin    turbabitur  terra-   ^i   c  ^^^ 

;'in.s  shall  be  removed  into" 
Sonnerunt,    et    turbuta,    ''''^'^;^' ^^^ -^^ 

di.j.  oj„H.  ^'^'^'^^"-     ;<;unt.M,.s  were  troubled  at 

/liumnis  iiijpetus  IjEiifi       'V«^^^'"^'«  ^''^'reof. 
««tcivitatem  Dei;  sane   fi     ..       ^ '"'^   «vvelli„^,  of   fho 

Allis^mius.  """^^    ot    God;    the   AJost   Jlj.rh 

i''tth   sanctified  his    taber 

D-.sinmcdioejus,non   """tr  .  •   . 
coninH>v'ebitur  :     ^^.^^   .  .f  ^«V'm'"  ^^«  '""J^t  of 
earn  DeuH  niane  diiuiulo       God     h  Im'  "^t  be  moved: 

""  sn.iJl  help  her  in  the 

Conturbat^  sunt  rentes    "^"''"'"^^^^^'y. 
e   mclinata  su.it  re-na  •  d.f'  o  ^,  ^''^V'"**  ^^'^^''e  troubled 

Dominus  virtutum  nobis.   ^''7%';;'^  f  ^« '"oved.  ' 

cum:  susceptor  nosterDeut  vvi^i  „      ^^'''t  ^^*  '^^^^^  ''« 
Jacob.  '"^   .^^'''1  us:  the  God  of  Jacob 

^Venite,etvidete  opera   ^^ro"'^^'*-    .. 
Oom.ni,  qu»  po.suit  prodi-rja   wn.l     '^;"\^'"<J  behold  the 

«uperterram?auferensbe!a    wo.w'   "*   ^\«  ^«'-d.   what 
»«que  ud  finem  terr».        '  ^V^  f  *  ?  ^e  hath  wrought 

upon    the    earth:    making 
wars  to  cease,  even   unto 
Areum  conteret,  et  con-    %^"^«  ^f/he  earth, 
fnngetarma:  et  scuta  com     1         ^^^,  «''^'l    break    the 
buret  igni.  '"^  ''""■   ^«^'  ''^^^  knap  the  weapons 

in  sunoer :  and  the  shields 

*^«eate,  et  videte  quoniam       m   R  ^"|^,  ^'^'i  «'•^• 
:^8-o  sum  Deus:    elaltabor   T   ^ ^^5  ^'""ind  see  thai 

;n  gentibus,  et  exJtabor  in    !  """^  ^'1  •"  '  ^'"  ^«  ^^'^^ted 
terra.  ^^aiUbor  m   among  the  nations,  and  I 

Dominus  vlrtutum  nobis-   ""'? Vr'^T'^i"  i^""  ^~^^' 
"iiioois-       11    Ihe  lord  of  hosts  is 


85^ 


OKFtOK  OF  THK  ni.RNHFI)  VIKUtN. 


iMun:   f(HHC(»i»tor  iK)rttt<r  IKi-   with  m«:   llio  fiod  of  Jacob 
UH  .laool).  Ih  our  lu'lpor. 

vt/(/.  A«ljuvnl)il  cam  DiMiM  AnL  (jod  hIiiiII  )u<I|>  )mr 
vultu  Muo :  DiMiM  it)  iiUHiio  witli  IiIh  i'ounloiiaiirc:  (iod 
ojiiM,  nou  coininovi'bilur.        is  in  tlio  iiiidHt  of  her,  hIio 

nImII  not  !)(<  moved. 
Atti.  SivMit  liolanliiim.  Ant.    Our    tlwi'lling    ir 

tlu'i». 

I'mdm  Ixxxvi.     FuudainnxtiX  fjiin, 

FundnnuMjfa  I'jus  in  I  Her  loundnlidUM  uri« 
motiiiltUH  sanolis  :  diliL,Mt  u|)om  iIio  liidy  liilU:  the 
DiuninuM  portas  Si(tn  Hnpcr  Lord  loveth  the  {r-ites  (d' 
omnia  tahernacuhi  Jaeoh.       iSion  more  than  all  Ihu  laU 

ernados  of  .Iai'ol». 

U    (ihirions    thiniTH    are 


HpoktMi   of'  theo  :    O   thou 
city  of  (lod. 

3  I  will  ho  miudful  of 
Rahab  und  Hahylon  :  oven 
of  thouj  that  know  mo. 

4  JU'hold  HtranirorH,  und 


(iloriosa.  tiiota  kuuI  de  to : 
civitas  Dei. 

IMomor  oro  Uahab  ct  Ba- 
bylonia: Hcionlium  me. 

Koco  nlienigonn^  et  Ty- 

rus,  ot  populuH  ilCthiopum:  'J'yre,   and   the    people    of 

hi  fuerunt  ilHc.  Ethiopia  :    all   theso   were 

there. 

Numqirid     Sioii     dicot ;  6    Sh.-dl   not  Sion   say ; 

Homo   et  homo  natua  est  This   num   and   that   wito 

in  ea :  et  ipse  fundavit  earn  born  in  her:   and  the  Most 

Altissimus  ?  High  himself  huth  founded 

her? 

Bominus      narrabit      in  6  The  Lord  shall  declare 

Bt'ripturis     populorum     et  it  in  tne  writin^js  of  people 

prin'ipum  :  horum  qui  fuo-  and  of  princes:   of  all  who 

runt  in  ea.  were  in  her. 

Sieut  heiantium  omnium :  7  The  dwelling  in  thee : 

habitatio  est  in  te.  is  as  of  all  those  that  re- 
joice. 


Am.     HiVuj    lit'  ^^'^ 

-. ^''"^'"--a-^-'-K 

'''"'HI)  NOCTUnjv. 

^'''.  Uude,  Maria  Vir^ro.        A„l     U      • 

Mar;.'    ^^"•'^''^^'  ^   ^'^rgin 

«in-  unfo  the  Lord  a 


oiu.i   novum;    (..,„f,,f,,   j),,. 
iiiino,  oiiuiis  fcrra. 
(hninlv  Domino  ot  l)o,i(.- 


PopnI.H  mirahilia  pju,  ""''"^    ^''^^    ^-entiles  :    hj^ 

^.  Quoniam  omncs  dil  .on  '/p-''   „ 

a"t(Mu  c(ulo8  fecit.        "  f  "V'^*'  f^  t^^vil.s :  but  tiie 

«inctifica(ione  (.j,H  '"'J''^^'  ^"  '^^^  sanctuary 


«inctificatione  ejus.  ...,. 

Afferte    Domino,  pntHixi       7   r  • 
«"tium,    nftcrte     Dornl,^  o  I  m''".'°  ""^«  ^^e  Lord. 


^"tium,    nftcrte     Don;.- !;   o  I  h''".'°  ""^«  ^^e  Lord. 


854 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Domino     gloriam     nomini 
ejus. 

Tollite  hostioH,  et  introite 
in  aim  ejus:  adorate  Do- 
minuin  in  atrio  suncto  ejus. 

Commoveatur  a  ficie 
ejus  universa  terra :  dicite 
ill  gentil)U»,  quia  Doniinus 
rej^iiavit. 

Eteiilin  correxit  orbcm 
terra;,  (jui  iion  eonimovel>i- 
tur:  judicabit  populos  in 
cequitate. 

La3tentur  cocU,  et  exultet 
terra,  commoveatur  mare  et 
pleiiitudo  ejus:  i^audebunt 
cnnipi,  et  omiihi  quie  in  eis 
Bunt. 


Tune  exultabunt  omnia 
ligna  silvarum  a  facie  Do- 
mini, quia  venit:  quoniam 
venit  judicare  terram. 

Judicabit  orbem  terrae  in 
cequitate :  et  populos  in 
veiitiite  sua. 

Gloria,  &c. 


and  bonor:   bring  unto  the 
Lord  glory  unto  his  name. 

8  Bring  sacrifices,  and 
come  into  his  courts:  adore 
ye  the  Lord  in  his  holj 
court. 

9  Let  al.  the  earth  be 
moved  at  his  presencj :  m\ 
ye  among  the  gentilis,  thai 
the  Lord  hath  reigned. 

10  For  he  h;ith  estab- 
lished the  world,  and  it 
shall  not  be  moved :  he 
shall  judge  the  people  with 
equity. 

11  Let  the  heavens  re- 
joice, and  let  the  earth  be 
glad ;  let  the  sea  be  moved, 
and  the  fulness  thereof: 
the  fields  shall  be  joyful, 
and  all  things  that  are 
therein. 

12  Then  shall  all  the 
trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 
before  the  face  of  the  Lord, 
for  he  cometh :  for  he  com- 
eth  to  judge  the  earth. 

13  He  shall  judge  the 
world  with  equity  :  and  the 
people  with  his  truth. 

Glory,  &.C. 


Ant,  Gaude,  Maria  Vir-  Ant.    Rejoice,  O  Virgin 

go, .  cunctas    haereses    sola  Mary,  thou  alone  hast  de- 

interemisti     in      universo  stroyed  all  heresies  i  \  all 

mundo.  the  world. 


Ant.  Dignare. 


Ant.  Vouchsafe. 


MATINS. 


P«alm  xcvi.    l)omn.s  .egnav^t. 


855 


Dowinus  re^rnavit,  exul 


tet  terra :   l^tentur  hisut'   \JJ^^  ^u '^  ^"^^  ^^''S^< 
multa.  ''*"^®    'et   I  e  earth  rejoice :  let  the 

.     multitude  of  kles  be  g Ld 
Nules  et   caligo  in  cir-     'Tr^      , 
cuitueju.s:  jiisti Ja  et  judi-   -.Jr      a^I''''^   darknoM 
cium  correctio  «edi.  ejuT     fee    mH"''  !,^""'  ^'"^  •'  J"^t. 

•'  J."-^  ""'I  jud<r„,ent  are   the 

^   Ignis  ante  ipsum  pra3ce.   ^"o"^?'"","*'^'^  throne, 
de  :   et  inHaramabit  in  ei?.   fii  f  .""^  ^^^'^^  STo  forth  be- 
cuitu  ininiicos  ejus.  „',•'""'   ""d  shall    burn 

up   his  enemies   on   every 

riluxerunt    fukrura    elus       T  u-    ,.  . 
orbi  terra^l    vidit,  et  com     upon  th !  ^'^^IT^""  «^'«"« 
mota  est  terra.  "P"^"  *''l'  ^^'^''Id  :   the  earth 

Montes  sicut  cera  fluve-       I' tu    ''''''  '""'^*^' 

runta..ieDomini:ata.,i,:Ji;rS:^r;S^:} 

the  Lord  :  yea,  all  the  earth 

before  the  face  of  the  Lord 
.   -1  ne  heavens  declared 


we  Uomiiii  omnia  terra. 

/-nnuntiaverunt  cceli  iug. 
tatiam    ejus :     et    viderunt   hl."i  V-'*  ""'"ens  declared 

Confundantur  omnes  qui       7    pAf       >   .     . 
adorant  sculpJIia:    et  qu    thev   ^h,        ";'"'    '"'    »" 

Adorate  eum,  omnes  an.     TS^  h'       „ 

sas:  -'«v'^et,..u  an|e,ffii„^i,:!:j:%hj 

d«^'  r4re?7u"iii"tt-   ri  f^"*!'  '^0  Oaughte^  of 
Domine.  ••  """'  /"d-*  rejoieed :  because  of 

Quoniam  tu  Domlnus  al-      ^j" fvT'  ^ l^'^.' 
,«,«,„„  "  •"        lu   f."f 'neu,  Lord,  art 

111  fwU.  ■  ■ 


tissimns  super  oranem  ter- 
ram:  nimis  exaltatus  es su- 
per^onines  deos. 
Qui   di  iritis  Dominum, 


most    high    over    all    the 
earth :   thou  art  exalted  ex- 
ceedingly above  all  gods. 
11     Ve    who    love    ^ 


856 


OFFICE  OF  TUK  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


odito  milium  :  custodit  Do- 
tninuH  uiiiiiiiiM  Hanetui'um 
Huoriim,  de  uiiinu  pccuuto- 
ris  libunibit  cos. 

Lux  orta  est  justo :  et 
rectife  eorde  la'tiliiu 

La3t;imini,  junti,  in  Domi- 
no :  et  eouKternini  memo- 
riit»  Siinetificutionis  ejus. 

Gloria,  &.c. 

Ant.  Dignare  me  laudaie 
te,  Virgo  Hacrata:  da  inihi 
virtuteui  contra  hostes  tuos. 

Ant.  Post  partuin. 
Adv.  Angel  us  Domini. 


Lord,  hate  evil :  the  Lord 
preserveth  the  souls  ol  hia 
saints,  he  will  deliver  them 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  sin- 
ner. 

12  Light  is  risen  to  Iho 
just:  and  gladness  to  suih 
as  are  right  of  heart. 

13  Rejoice  in  the  Lord, 
O  ye  just :  and  give  praise 
to  Ihe  remembrance  of  his 
holiness. 

Gloi-y,  &.C. 

Ant.  Vouchsafe  that  1 
may  praise  thee,  O  sarrcd 
Virgin:  give  n»e  strengih 
against  lliine  enemies. 

Ant.  Afler  child-birth. 

Adv.  The  angel  of  the. 
Lord. 


Psalm  xcvii.     Cantate  Domino. 


Cantatc  Domino  canti- 
cum  novum :  quia  mirabi- 
lia  fecit. 

Salvavit  sibi  dextera 
ejus:  et  bnichium  sanctum 
ejus. 

Notum  fecit  Dominus  sa- 
lutare  suum  :   in  conspectu 


1  Sing  unto  the  liOrd  a 
new  song :  for  he  hath  done 
wonderful  things. 

2  His  right  hand  hath 
wrought  salvation  for  him  • 
and  holy  is  his  arm. 

3  The  Lord  hath  made 
known    his    salvation  :    he 


gentium  revelavit  justitiam  hath  revealed  his  justice  in 

suam.  the  sight  of  the  gentiles. 

Recordatus  est  miscricor-       4    He  hath  remembered 

diffi  sute :    et  veritatis  suae  his  mercy :    and   his   truth 

1  .  «  1  /I         T 


domui  Israel. 

Viderunt  omnea  termini 
torrse :  salutare  Dei  nostri. 


towards  the   hou8».  of  Is- 
rael. 

5  All  the  ends  of  the 
earth  have  seen:  the  lalva- 
Tic  1  of  our  God. 


867 
unto  the 


MA":  IKS. 

Jubilate  Deo,  omnh  ter-       «  «•      ■     « 
ra;  cintato  et  exuhitn  „*    t  '^/^'"ff Joyfully 

^,  PHuliito  Domino    in   ei    J^'^''' "."^  ^''^e  praise, 
tliara,  in    ciihara    et   voce"   1  Za    ^""^  P?'"^*  ""^o  the 

et  voce  tuba)  cornea.  1  •  .     i^'  """^  ''''^'^  ^^'^  ^"'ce 

o    psalms:    with  the  Ion., 
trun.pets,  and  the  sound  ol 

.  Jubilate  in  conspeotu  re.    ^^"^'^ 
fc^'^Donunirmoveaurmare    th.?r  ''i^..-'">'f"">'    ^^'f«re 
et    pienitudo    ejus;   S  so?  K   '■'^' ^'''.  H''  '^^  the 

terrarum,  et  qui  hab  tant  in   ne  s  thT'".^'  ^^^^^  *'"''- 
^^-  nesa  thereof:  ihe  compass 

ot  the  earth,  and  they  that 

.Fluminaplaudentmanu    "^^^t'''-'- 
«iraulmontes  exultabunt  a  thrl  L  Z"''''"?  ^'^^^  ^'"P 
conspectu   Domini :  quoni^  t.L  S''  ""^  '^^  '^«^'"- 

arnvenitjudicareterram.       laZ'      ''^""''^  *«^'«'^^«'- 

ut  the  presence  of  the  Lord- 
tor  he  Cometh  to  jud^re  the 

.    •^"dicabitorbem  terrarum       in  h«  «h  m   •  . 
in  JU8titia :   et  populos  in   earth  ^vfth  •        J"^"e  the 
ajquitate.  ^  ®^'"V^'^"  J"^tice:  and  the 

Gloria,  &c.  ^''^j'^  ^'^^  equity. 

gelus  Domini  nuntiavUwl"  anil  JlT  T'*'"-    "^he 


--...^,  "'"*  »"e  con- 

ceived  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Alleluia. 

V.  Grace  is  poured  forth 
on  th  Y  lips. 

U.  Therefore  hath  God 

^-^^^Aui^.  blessed  thaa  f.^. I 


v.  Diffusa  est  gratia  in 
labus  tuis. 

tt.  Propterea    benedixit 
te  JJeus  m  aeternum. 


«53 


toTFICE  OF  THE   BLESSED   VfRGIW 


-!  indueiis  in 


Pater  ikk 
V.  Et  nc 

Iciitntionom. 

11.  Soil  libera  nos  a  m.Jo. 
Amcii. 


Our  FiU her,  Aic. 

V.  And  louil  (Ud  not  into 
teinptiition. 

11.  ikit  deliver  ug  from 
evil.     Amen. 


7'he  Absolution. 

Prcc'lhiis  ct   meritis   bo-  JJy  tlic  prayo'rs  and  incr- 

afa^  Mariju  si-niper  Vlri,MniH,  its  oC  tlio  blessed  Mary  ever 

pt  oinnimn  Suaetoriun,  per-  Virgin,  nnd  ot'idl  llie  8<ui)ts, 

dueat  nos  Doniinus  ud  reg-  may  the  Lord  bring  us   to 

na  emiorum.  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

11.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

V.  Jube,  domne,  bencdi-  V.  Pray,  sir,  a  blessing, 
cere. 

The  Blcssi7}(f. 

Nor  V  ,im  prole  pia  bene-       May   the    Virgin    Mary, 
dicat  \^iigo  Maria.  with  her  loving  Child,  bless 

R.  Anion.  us. 

R.  Amen. 

The  three  foil  owinrf  Lensons  are  said  from  Christmas- Dai/  to 
Adi)rnt :  but  hi  Adrcnt  are  said  the  Lessons  that  follow 
the  Te  Deiun  p.  861. 

First  Lesson.     Ecclus.  xxiv.  11-13. 

In  omnibus  requiem  quae-  In  all  these  I  sought  rest, 
sivl,  etin  liu) reditu*  3  Domini  and  I  shall  abide  hi  the  iii- 
uiorabor.  Tune  praueepit,  heritanee  of  the  Lord. 
et  dixil  mihi  Creator  omni-  Then  the  Creator  of  all 
um,  et  qui  ereavit  me,  re-  things  eommandcd,  and  said 
quievii  in  tabernaeulo  meo,  tome;  and  he  that  made 
et  dixit  mihi:  in  Jacob  in-  me  rested  in  my  tabernacle, 
liabita,  et  in  eleetis  meis  and  he  said  to  me  :  Let  thy 
initie  radices.  Tu  avtem,  dwelling  be  in  Jacob,  and 
Domiiic,  raisererfe  noL  •  thy   inheritaiiee    in   Israel, 

md  tike  root  in  mine  elect. 
"Vit  thou,  Lord,  have  mercy 
t     us. 
R.  Dco  gratias.  R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


.  R.  ]^ 

^'_'ii,  qu;u 
ti  Create 
uisfi  qui 
»um  per 


860 


OFIICE  OF  Till  BLESShD  VIROIII. 


V.  Ave     I^lariii,     grutiu       V.  Hail,  Mnry,  full    of 
ulonsi,  Doininus  liH'uin.  gnice,  the  Lord  is  with  thoo. 


R.  Gouuisti,  «S:c. 


R.  Thou  wawt  Hio   nio- 
tlier,  &c. 


Wlkcn  the  To  Deum  is  mid,  there  is  added  at  the  end  of  thii 

JictpoHsori/ : 

Gh)ria  Palri,  ct  Filio,  ct  (^lory  be  to  the  Father, 
8piritiii  Sancto.  Genuiati,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Slc.  Holy   (Jhortt.     Thou  wast 

the  mother,  &c. 

V.  Jube,  domne,  benedi-       V.  Pray,  sir,  a  blessing, 
core. 

The  Ble$mig, 

Per   Virginem    Matrem,  Through  the  Virgin  Mo- 

concedat     nobis    Doaiinus  ther,  may  tiie  Lord   grant 

BiUutem  et  pacem.  unto  us  salvation  and  peace. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 


Third  Lesson.    Ecclm.  xxiv.  17-20. 


'^ata 


Quasi  ccdrus  exa 
sum  in  Libano,  et  quasi  cu- 
pressus  in  Monte  Sion. 
Quasi  palina  exaltata  sum 
in  Cades,  et  quasi  plantatio 
rosaj  in  Jericho.  Cuasi 
oliva  pretiosa  in  canipis, 
et  quasi  phitanus  exaltata 
auin  juxta  aquas  in  platois. 
Sicut  cinnanionmm  et  bal- 
samum  aroniatizans  odorem 
dedi :  quasi  myrrha  electa 
dedi  suavitatem  odoris.  Tu 
autem,  Domine,  miserere 
nobis. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 


I  was  exalted  like  a  ce- 
dar in  Libanus,  and  as  a 
cypress-tree  on  Mount  Sion. 
1  was  exalted  like  a  palm- 
tree  in  Cades,  and  as  a  rose- 
phmt  in  Jericho.  As  a  fair 
(dive-tree  in  the  plains,  and 
as  a  plane-tree  by  the  water 
in  the  streets,  was  I  exalted. 
1  gave  forth  a  sweet  fra- 
grance like  cinnamon  and 
aromatic  balm  :  I  yielded  a 
sweetness  of  odor  like  the 
choicest  myrrh.  But  thou. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


"e  Deum  laudanum  ■  <„        „r 

Z  f ''"."^^'^'^^'e  thee  to  bo 

oiiH.is  terra  veiieratur.         '   ^^,ul  ^''«  ^T^^'  ^oth  wor- 

«''ij>tliee;  the  Father  ever 

['f '     et    ui,iversS    potet    .loud  •   T'  /*"   ""^'^''^  ^'O' 
^•i<«'«  ;  ^     ^'^    ;V""^  •  tile  heavens  and  all 

,  :^il^i   ehcrubim    et   .sera.   ^^'T'T'  "^'''"^'^  ' 
P 'im  :  inees«abili  voce  Dro     «n.     .  •"^'^    eherubim   and 


862 


OFFICE  OF  THE  B/.ESSED  VIRGIN. 


Pleni  sunt  eiuli  et  terra: 
majestutia  glorite  tuaj. 

Te  gloriosus ;  Apoatolo- 
riim  chorus. 

'IV  IVoplietaruiii :  hiuda- 
bilirt  luinieruH. 

Te  Murtyruni :  candida- 
tus  laiidat  cxcrcitus. 

Te  pel  orbein  terrarum: 
sancta  eontitetur  Ecclesia. 


imniensae   miv- 


Heaven  and  earth  are 
full :  of  the  majcHty  of  thy 
glory. 

The  glorious  choir  of  the 
ApoHlleH :  pniiHe  thee. 

The  admirable  company 
of  the  Prophets:  praise  thee. 

The  white-robed  army  of 
MartyrH:  praise  thee. 

The  holyChurch  through- 
out all  the  world:  doth  ac- 
knowledge thee. 

Tia*  leather:  of  an  infi- 
nite majealy. 

'i'hy  adorable,  true:  and 
only  fcsun. 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost: 
the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of 
Glory :  O  ChriHt. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting 
Son  :  of  the  Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon 


Patrera 
jestatis. 

Venerandum    tuum    ve- 
rum:  et  ui ileum  Filiuni. 

Sanctum  quoque :  Para- 
clitum  Spirit um. 

Tu  Rex  gloriie :  Christc. 

Tu   Patris :  sempiternus 
ea  Fill  us. 

Tu  ad  liberanduin  suacep- 
turus  hominem :  non   hor-   thee  to  deliver  man  ^.  thou 
ruisti  Virginia  uterum.  didst  not  abhor  the  Virgin's 

womb. 
Tu  devicto   mortis  acu-       When  thou  hadst   over- 
leo:   aperuisti    eredentibus   come   the   sting  of  death: 
regna  ca3lorum.  thou  didst  open  the  king- 

dom  of  heaven  to  all  be- 
lievers. 
Tu  ad  dexteram  Dei  se-    -  Thou  sittest  at  the  right 
des :  ni  gloria  Patrfe.  hand  of  God :  in  the  glory 

of  the  Father. 
Judex  crederis :  ease  ven-       We    believe    that    thou 
^"^"^  sJialt   come:    to    b?3    our 

Judge. 
'  Te     ergo    quscaumus,       We  pray  thco,  therefore, 
^  Here  it  is  usual  tn  knuuL 


matvs. 


tuis  famuliaeubveiii-  nnn     u,  ®^* 

PretioHo sanguine  redeuC  ttu  '1:L'''T'''-   ^'^«°» 

,^  f» .  .*'     ^^^eorncd   with 

Aterna  fac  cum  Sanctis      Vf ''?"  '''^'^**- 

Sulvum  fac  populum  f„  ^'^7  «^*^''^«ii.ifr. 

um,   Domine:    el    bonediJ  and  n""'"^' :''^'''~'^'y People: 

Wditaii  luie.  ^'"^  '"''^  ^'^'««  thine  inheriuuice. 


^t  ret'e,eu;:et  extolle 
i'lod  u.sqnu  in  cCfernuni. 

lers>n-^ulo.  die.;  bene- 
nicimuM  tc. 

^.'  faudanfua  nonien  tu- 
«'"  in  .sa^euluui  :  et  in  i". 
eulum  .sajcuii. 

I^igniive,  Domino,  die  is 

'."   Sinn  niw./...t 


Govern   them:    and   lift 
t'^ein  up  forever. 

,.^;0;^byday:wemagni. 

e;;,;''^    yea,  forever  and 
Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  thin 


to:  sin.  peccato  i.o's  ciT.to:  d.v     l'''T^'''  ^  ^^••^*'  ^^^'^ 
dii-o.  ^'Y'    '^    ''"^*^    "'^  ^vithout 

.iVIi8ererenostri,Domine-       o  i      ,  , 
miserere  no^lri.  '   „      /^•^'■*^' '^''^'^'niercy  upon 

i^ut     nii.ericordia     tua        o  ,  '^'"^'■^)'  "P^n  us. 

'Nomine,  super  i.o.s:  nueu-   sh.m    i     '  ''  '">'  "'^^''^y  ^'^ 

^id'iiodum  HperavinniX   e    hi      "^""    "'^^^   "«    vve 
i"    le,  Domine,   npenv-i      '%7  '"^'f .»"  ^bee. 

bounded  forever 

Al«ol„ti„a  aw  First  JJk»i„«.„.„,„,„p^j^ 
I'lrst  Leaam.    Z«fe  i.  26_..8 

tamvirocuinomeiierttJo     m..        «'"  ^^^'^P'^''^^^^  to  a 
— i-»-,  ue  aoino  David-    Pf    w^.j.     *•  .r  '.' — "    """'  •'"- 

via ,   et   heph,  oi  the  house  of  Da- 


8fl4 


OFFICG  OF  THR  IlLESSHD  VIKGIN. 


nomon  viro-iiiis  ^^^ll•l.•l.     Et 

ill<JflVHSll8    ;\ll<Jfl'IUH    l\d    CIIIH, 

dixiJ:  Avo,  <,n-jiti;i  plcii.-i, 
J)oniimis  tcrnm  :  benodictji 
tu  in  inulicribiiH.  Tu  nxu 
fein,  J)(»minc,  iiiiHcroro  no- 
biti. 

1?.  Di>o  !>-ra<l:iM. 

H.  Missus  I'Ht  G:ihii('l 
:u\i,'oliiH  !i(l  M.'iriiun,  virjjfi- 
lioiii  (lospoiisMlnin  Joseph, 
tiMiitians  I'i  vorbum,  ct  ex- 
p;Jvoscit  vii-o-o  (Ic  iiunliio. 
No  tiiiKvis,  iMnriii,  iiivciiistl 
i,n-;iti:mi  :ij>iid  Domiiiuiu  : 
*Ki'c'o  coiK'ipies,  ot  j>;iri(.>s 
tilinm,  et  voc':il)itur  Alliawi- 
iiii  Fi litis. 

V.  I);ibit  ci  Dotniuus 
DoiKs  sodem  David  patiis 
cjiiM,  et  rej^iiabit  in  domo 
.laeob  in  {vrenuini.  Kcce 
coiieipies,  &.e. 


Second  Blcssins:, 

Second  Lesson. 

Qua)  cum  uudisset,  tur- 
fcata  eat  in  sermoue  ejus,  ct 
togitabat  qualis  esset  iata 
saiutatio.  Et  ait  annfchis 
ci:  No  tirneas,  Maria,  in- 
veinsti  enim  gratiam'  apud 
Deum.  Ecce  eoncipiea  in 
utero,  ct  paries  filiiini,  et 
vocaUa  nouien  ejus  ,l(!sum. 


vid :  and  (he  virdn's  nnnc 
was  Mary.  Am]  the  an^rid 
bein^^r  eonu^  in,  Haid  unto 
her:  I  Fail,  fidl  of  ^n-ace, 
the  Lord  is  with  thoo: 
blessed  art  thou  ainoujuf  wo- 
men. Hut  thou.  Lord,  iiiivo 
nu'rcy  on  us. 

IL  'ri.auks  be  to  (Jod. 

H.  Tlui  aii^^el  (Jabriel 
sent  to  Mary,  n  Vir<;iu  es- 
poust'd  to  Josej)h,  auuoun- 
'-•iny  to  her  |lie  word,  and 
the  virn;in  was  afraid  at 
the  light.  Fear  not,  iMary, 
thou  hast  found  grace  with 
the  Lord:  *  Mehold,  thou 
slialt  coneeivo,  and  bear  a 
son,  and  he  shall  be  called 
the  Son  of  the  ftfost  High. 

V.  The  Lord. God  shall 
give  unto  him  the  throne  of 
David  his  father,  and  he 
shall  reigii  in  the  house  of 
Jacob  foreveY.  liehold, 
thou  shalt  conceive,  &c. 

as  above,  p.  859. 
Luke  i.  29-33. 

And  when  she  luid  heard 
these  things,  she  was  trou- 
bled at  his  saying,  and 
thought  with  herself  wliat 
manner  of  salutation  this 
should  be.  And  the  angel 
said  unto  her :  Fear  not, Ma- 
ry,  for  thou  hast  found  grace 
with   God.      Behold,   tliou 


rfic  e'il  magnus,  ot  Pilius 
AltisHiiiji    vocabitur.       Ef 

sudem  David  putriy  eius  «t 

;;"    fi'MH.     Tu  uutc4,  Do" 
'»iMo,  uiiserero  nobis. 


MATINS. 


R'  •Dod  gratitts. 

plena,  Dominus  tecum.  * 
SpirituH  SunctUH  superveni- 
e  in  e,  et  virtus  Alli«sin  i 
oburnbrabittibi:quodenim 
ex  te  nascetur  Sanctum, 
vocabitur  Filius  Dei 

V.  Quomodo  fiet  istud, 

quoniamvirumnoncogno.s. 
JO  .'     Lt  rcspondciis  /inge- 

"«,  dixit  ei :  Spiritus  SaSc. 
tus  supervcniet  in  te,  &c. 


Shalt  conceive  in  thy  woml 
«'»d  Shalt  bring  forth  a  «on 

t    j:   /'o  shall  be  rrreat 

ji-  thett:!,^. -;o 

[;;ther,  and  he  shall  reigr  ill 

Zin.    ''''  ^'l'^'^"'"  there 
s^ mil  be  no  end.    Jiutthou, 

Wd,l,avemercyonus.     ' 
S-  V,''V.''^«  he  to  God. 

grace,   the    Lord    is    with 

nn  CO ''''  "^'^  «"-' 

«lull  come  upon  thee,  and 

the  power  of  the  Most  £ 
sM  overshadow  thee  :ftr 
the   Holy   which   shall   bo 

horn  of  thee  shall  be  cal  J 
the  Son  of  God. 

V.  How  shall  this  bo 
done  seeing  I  know  not 
"'^n  ?    And  the  angel  a 

«wmng  said  unto  her  .-The 
Ho  y  Chost  shall  come  up- 
on  thee,  &;c.  ^ 


Third  Blessing,  as  above,  p.  860. 
Third  Lesson.    I^ke  i.  34-38. 

Dixit  autem  Maria  ad  an-       An^   tm  ., 

gclum:  Quomodo  fiet  istSd    nni/?     ^^'^  ^^'^  ^^  tlio 

quoniamvirumnoncS  donl  '  ^^-"^  ff   '^^'  ^« 

CO?    Et  respondens  fng::  m^^  "2;jth   ^""^,  "«* 
'"«,  dixit  e  ;  Sniritii«  Si.,nT  •        ""  tne  angel  an- 

.-^-^..i..  in  tu,  e-  vir.^^rhe  Holy  Ghost  shall  com. 


366 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


tiia    Altissimi    oburabrabit  upon  thee,  and  the  povvei 
tibi     Ideoque  et  quod  mis-   of  the  Most  High  ahull  over- 
letur  ex  te  Sanctum,  vocab-   shadow   thee.    And  iherc- 
ilur   Filius   Dei.     Et   ecce   fore  also  the  Holy    which 
Elizabeth   cognata  tua,  et   shnl)    bo    born     of    thee 
ipsa  concepit  lillum  in  se-   shall  be  called  the  Son  of 
nectute  sua,  et  hie   mensis   God.       And    behold,    thy 
Bextus  est  illi,  qua?  vocatur   cousin  Elizabeth,  she  also 
Bterilia,  quia  non  erit  impos-   hath  conceived  a  son  in  her 
sibile  apud  Deum  omne  ver-   old  age,   and  this    is    the 
bum.     Dixit  autem  Maria:   sixth  month  with  her,  who 
Ecce    ancilla   Domini,  fiat   is    called   barren ;    tor   no 
yiihi  secundum  verbum  tu-   word   shall   be    imp^^sihe 
ini.     Tu  autem,  Domine,   with  God.     And  Mary  said: 
.iiiserere  nobis.  Behold  the  handmaid  ot  the 

Lord,  be  it  done  to  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  word.     But 
thou,  Lord,  have  mercy  on 
us. 
R.  Deo  gratias.  R-  Thanks  be  to  God. 

R.  Suscfpe  verbum,  Vir-       R.    Receive,   O    Virgin 
rro  Maria,  quod  tibi  a  Do-   Mary,  the  word  which  hath 
mine   per    angelum  trans-   been  communicated  to  thee 
*  •  •         *    by  the   Lord   through   the 


missum   est:   concipies, 
paries    Deum     pariter 


et 
et 


hominem:  *  Ut  benedicta 
dicaria  inter  omnes  niuli- 
3rea. 


angel :  thou  shalt  conceive, 
ana  bear  a  son,  who  shall 
be  both  God  and  man: 
*  That  thou  mayest  be 
called    blessed   among   aU 


women. 
V.  Paries  quidem  filium,  V.  Yea,  thou  shalt  bear 
el  viro-initatis  non  patieria  a  son,  and  shalt  suffer  no 
detrinfentum  :  etficieris  gra-  detriment  in  thy  virginity : 
Vida,  et  eris  mater  semper  thou  shalt  be  with  child, 
mtaela.  Ut  benedicU  di-  and  shalt  become  a  mother, 
wis  &c.  remaining  ever  a  virgin  un- 

defiled.     That  tliou  mayest 
be  called^  &e. 
V   Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio,       V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa. 


lAUDS. 


8o7 


et  Spiritui  Sancto.   Utben-  ther,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
wlicta  di-'uris,  &c  to  the .  Holy  Ghost.     That 

thou  mayost  be  called,  6lc. 


1.8UtlS« 

Ave  Maria.  Hail,  Mary. 

V.  Deiis,  iti  adjutorium       V.  O  God,  come  to  my 

meum  ialunde.  assiHtance. 

R.  Doniine,  ad  adjuvan-       II.  O  Lord,  make  ha»\o 

duni  me  festioa.  to  help  me. 

Gloria,  &c.  Glory,  &.c. 

Office  1.     From  the  Purification  to  Admit. 
^    Am.  Assumptaest.  Ant.  Mary  waa  taken  up. 

Office  2.    In  Advent. 
A7il.  Missus  est.  An/.  The  antrel. 

O 

Office  3.     Frotn  Christmas  to  the  Purificatioti. 

Ant.  O  admirabile  com-  Ant.  O  marvellous  inter- 
mercium !  course ! 

Psalm  xcii.    Dominus  regnavit. 

Dominus  regnavit,  deeo-  1  The  Lord  hath  reigned, 
rem  indutus  est:  indutus  he  is  clothed  with  beauty: 
est  Dominus  fortitudinem,  the  Lord  is  clothed  with 
et  praeeinxit  so.  strength,  and   huth  girded 

himself  therewith. 

Etenim  firmavit  orbem  2  For  he  hath  established 
terrae :  qui  non  commovebi-  the  world :  and  it  shall  not 
tur.  be  moved. 

Parata  sedes  tua  ex  tunc :  3  Thy  throne  is  prepared 
a  rjseculo  tu  es.  of  old :  thou  art  from  ever- 

lasting, 

Elcvaverunt  flumina,  Do-  4  The  floods  have  lifted 
mine  :   elevaverunt  llumina   up,  O  Lord :  the  floods  have 

tVv/^iu  axxcLtu^  lii^cu  up  bilCir  vuicu* 


868 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRRIN. 


Elcvaverunt  flumimi  flue-  6  The  floods  have  lifted 

tus  8U09:   a  vocibus  aqua-  up  their  waves:    with  the 

rum  multarum.  voices  of  many  waters. 

Mirabihjs  ehitioncs  ma-  6  Wonderful  are  the 
ris:  rairabiiis  in  altis  Do-  surges  of  the  sea:  wonder- 
minus,  ful  is  the  Lord  on  high. 

Testimonia  tua  crcdibilia  7    Thy   testimonies    are 

farta   sunt  nirais:   domum  made  exceedingly  credible: 

tuam  decet  sanctitudo,  Do-  holiness      becumeth      tiiy 

mine,  in  longitudinem  die-  house,  O  Lord,  unto  length 

rum.  of  days. 

Gloria,  &c.  Glory,  &c. 

Office  1. 

Ant.  Assumpta  est  Mju  Anl.  Mary  was  taken  up 

ria  in  coelura,  gaiident  an-  into  heaven,  the  angels  re- 

geli,  laudantes   benedicunt  joice,  and  with  praises  bless 

Dominum.  the  Lord. 


Xnt.  Maria  Virgo. 


Anl.  The  Virgin  Mary. 


Office  2 

Anl.  Missus  est  GaBriel  Anl.   The  angel  Gabriel 

angelus  ad  Mariam,  virgi-  was  sent  to  Mary,  a  virgin 

nem  desponsatam  Joseph,  espoused  to  Joseph. 

Anl.  Ave  Maria.  Anl.  Hail^  Mary. 

Office  Z. 

Ant.  O  admirabile  com-  Anl.  O  marvellous  intep* 
mercium !  Creator  generis  course  !  the  Creator  of 
humani,  animatum  corpus  mankind,  taking  a  body 
sumens,  de  virgine  nasci  with  a  living  soul,  vouch- 
dignatus  est :  et  procedens  Bafed  to  be  born  of  a  vir- 
homo  sine  semine,  largitus  gin  :  and  becoming  man 
est  nobis  suam  dcitatem.        without  man's  concurrence, 

bestou  ed  upon  us  his  deity. 

Ant.  Quando  iiatus  es.  ArU.    When   thou  wast 

born. 


LAUDS. 


869 


Psalm  xcix.    JxJnlate  Deo. 
Jubilat*  Deo,  omnia  t<»r-       i      «a;«„    •     e  n 
ra:  servile -Domino  in  iJ    rnH    S  m^   joyf^,,      ^^^^ 

Introite     in     conspectu   ^'"f  ^^j^^*"^  with  gladru,«H. 
e^usMn  exultations^-"  ^,^ri:^tK^^ 
Scitote   quoniam  Domi-      '3  Rnnwiro+k  *  *u    r      , 

S:r:^ip^=nr^-i:^"^^^^^^ 

Populus  ejus Soves  pas.     Vwe"mW.i  '""'^^'l'"^'  . 

•cu.   ejus:  introite  poK  the\re  p'^f'^'^  ^^^^^^^ 

e^us   in    confessione,  atria  go  ye  into  his  LtC  uiM,' 

e  us  m  hymnis;  confitemi-  tha.fksgivin.,  L'd  into  his 

courts  with   hymns;    give 

Laudate  nomen  ejus,  quo-  5  Pn.ise  ye  his  name  for 

mam  suavis  est  Dominus,  the  Lord   is  gmc^Ts    his 

in    sternum    misericordia  mercy  is  everSr  ^u,d 

ejus:   e   usque  in  generati.  his    truth    endure  f' from 

rirejus.^'"'"'^'"'"^  ''-  S^"--tion  to  geneiatio  ""* 

Gloria,  &c.  Glory,  &c 

Office  1. 

Ant     Maria    Virgo    a^       Ant.    The   Virgin   Marv 

sumpta  est  ad    aethereum    was  taken  up  to  the  heav- 

thalamurn,  m  quo  Rex  re-   enly    chamber,  where    the 

gum  stellato  sedet  solio.        King  of  kings  sitteth  on  his 

.       -         ■  starry  throne. 

Ant.  In  odorera.  Ant.  We  run. 

Office  2 

Ant.  Ave  Maria,  gratia  Ant.  Hail,  Mary,  full  of 
plena,  Dominus  tecum:  grace,  the  Lord  is  with 
benedicta  tu  m  mulieribus.   thee  :     blessed    art    thou 

among  women. 
Ant.  Ne  timeas,  Maria.  Ant.  Fear  not,  Marv 

73*  ' 


870 


OFFICE  OF  IlIE  BLESSED  VIRGIlf. 


Ant.  Quando  nntuH  es 
ineflubiliter  ex  virjjfine,  tunc 
impliittt)  8unt  i^cripturis. 
Sicut  pluviu  in  vellus  de- 
scendiBti,  ut  anlvuin  fuceres 
genuH  humumim  :  te  luuda- 
muB,  DeuB  noster. 


Am.  Rubum  quern  vide- 
rat. 


•8. 

AuL  When  thou  wast 
boni  of  a  virgin,  after  un 
ineffable  muniier,  then  were 
the  Scriptures  fulfilled 
Thou  didst  come  down 
like  mill  upon  the  fleece, 
that  thou  niightest  sUve 
mankind :  we  praise  thee, 
O  our  God. 

Ani.   In  the  bush  which 
Moses.  < 


Psalm  Ixil    Leua,  Deus  meua. 


Deus,  Deua  mens  :  ad  te 
de  luce  vigilo. 

Sitivit  in  to  enima  men : 
quam  multiplicitc;  tibi  caro 
mea. 

In  terra  desertn,  et  invia, 
et  inaquosa :  sic  in  sancto 
apparui  tibi,  ut  viderem  vir- 
tutem  tuam  et  gloriam  tu- 
am. 

Quoniam  melior  est  mi- 
rjericordia  tua  super  vitas: 
labia  mea  laudabunt  te. 

Sic  benedicam  te  in  vita 
mea  :  et  in  nomine  tuo  le- 
va])0  manus  meas. 

Sicut  adipe  et  pinguedine 
repleatur  animu  mea  :  et 
labiis  exultationis  laudabit 
OS  meum. 

Si  memor  M    ui  super 


1  O  God,  my  God:  to 
thee  do  I  watch  at  break  of 
day. 

2  My  soul  hath  thirsted 
for  thee  :  my  flesh  also,  in 
ways  how  miinifold ! 

3  In  a  desert  and  path- 
less land,  where  no  water 
is :  so  have  I  appeared  be- 
fore thee  in  the  sanctuary, 
that  I  might  behold  thy 
power  and  thy  glory. 

4  For  thy  mercy  is  better 
than  many  lives:  my  lips 
shall  praise  thee. 

6  Thus  will  I  bless  thee 
all  my  life :  and  in  thy 
name  will  I  lift  up  my 
ht  «ds. 

6  Let  my  soul  be  filled 
as  with  marrow  and  fat- 
ness :  and  my  mouth  shall 
praise  thee  with  joyful  lips. 

7  If  I  have  remembered 


t  AU.  S. 


871 


upon  tiiee  :   for  thou  hast 

uimuii  mea   post  te  •    me   mv  souT    S,  j-""'"*' 

-UBcepit  dcxtera.ua.  °   U-i/nU'tlS  S 

Ipsi  vero  in  vanum  quffi.       <t   n,.t  .1.  .  1 

troilmnt  in  inferiora  tSm  "  ™  iZ    |"  T"'  "'"^  "'""] 

tradentur  in  ™anu»  gl„di     t^^' 'artl,:';  r:;:,iri:'Ve 

partem  vulp.um  crunt.  iWercd  into  t[o  I'^wtr  of 

tlie  sword,  tlieysluill  bo  tlie 

Rex  vero    l^tabitur   in  ^"'ifMftf-       u  n 
Deo,    landabuntur    o.nni^  joi  ,  in  "(^ot."^:. ,",";!; 
qui  juraut  in  eo  :   quia  ob-   be  nra Led  thj    L  ?      f 

^  that  speak  iniquity  is  stop- 

ped. ^ 

Psalm  Ixvi.    Deus  misereatur. 

lis,  and   be  merciful   unto 

Ut  cognoscamus  in  terra  2  That  we  may  know 
viain  tuam  :  in  omnibus  thy  way  upon  e  mh  fZ 
gentibus  salutare  tuum.         sHLtioJ;  Tmonrall'    nZ 

Confiteantur  tibi  populi,     '""a^Let  the  people  praise 

pun  omnes.                             people  prnise  thee. 
liSBtentur      et     PYiilfnpf       a  r  ,.♦  ♦u .  .  . 

gtintes:    quoniam   judicas  and  bp  glad:  for  thou  judg! 


872 


OFriCE  or  THE  i.1  K88ED  VIRGIN. 


popiiloH  in  a?qnitate,  ct  gen- 
ten  in  term  ilirigis. 

Coiifitenntur  tibi  populi, 
Di'UH,  eontiteantur  tibi  p«)- 
puli  (unnus  :  terra  dedit 
fruettini  suiiin. 

Uenedieiit  no»  Dcuh,  De- 
HH  noster,  benedieut  nos 
Dciis  :  et  metuant  euin 
oinni'H  finoi*  terra). 

Gloria,  &.c. 


est  tlie  people  with  eq  lity, 
and  rulent  the  naliohH  upon 

earth. 

5  Lt't  tho  people  pralso 
thee,  (XJod,  let  all  the  peo- 
ple praise  thee ;  the  earth 
hath  ^iven  forth  her  tVuit. 

6  Rlay  God,  even  our 
Cod,  blesH  UH,  niiiy  God 
blesa  uh:  and  all  the  eudn 
ol"  the  earth  tear  him. 

Glory,  &.C. 


Office  1. 


Ant.  In  odorem  unguen- 
toruin  tuorum  eurrinnm  : 
adoleMeentultt)  dilexeruntto 
nun  in. 

Ant.  Benedicta  filia. 


Ant.  We  run  to  the 
odor  of  thy  ointnientw :  the 
young  maidens  have  loved 
thee  exceedingly. 

Ant.  Thou,  O  daughter. 


Office  2. 

Ant.  Ne  timeas,  Maria,  Ant.  Fear  not,  Mary' 
invenisti  gratiam  apud  Do-  thou  hant  found  grace  with 
minum :  eeee  coneipies,  et  the  Lord :  behold,  thou 
paries  tilium.     Alleluia.  shalt  conceive,  and  bear  a 

son.     Alleluia. 
Ant.  Dabit  ei  Dominus.         Ant.    The    Lord    shall 

give  unto  him. 

Office  8. 

Ant.  Rubum  quern  vide-  Ant.   In  the  bush  which 

lat   Moyses   ineombustum,  Moses  saw  unconsumed,  wo 

conservatam  agnovimus  tu-  acknowledge  thy  admirable 

am     laudabilem     virginita-  virginity  preserved :    niter- 

tem  :    Dei   Genitrix,   inter-  cede  for  us,  O  Mother  ol 

cede  pro  nobis.  God.                     ,     ,   t 

Ant.     Germinavit    radix  Ant.   The  root  ol  Jesse 

jysse,  hath  budded. 


LAUDS. 


Th«  Benoilicite,  or  Song 

Henodicite,   omnia  opera 

l>omim,   Domino:    laudato 

et  Hupercxultuto  cum  in  Hce- 
cula. 

Bonedicit-cnnffeii  Domini, 
D>nuno:    benedicito,  coeli 
Domino.  ' 

fK;ni'dic'ite,  aquaa  omnes 
quju  super  coelos  nunt,  Do- 
mino:  henodicite,  omne« 
virtutes  Domini,  Domino 

Benedicite,  hoI  et  luna, 
l^Jtnino:  benedicite,  stellaj 
00311,  Domino. 

J3enedicito,  omnis  imber 
et  ros,  Domino  :  bcnt'dicito 
omnus  Kpirltus  Dei,  Domi- 
no. 

Benedicite,  inrnis  etajstus, 
Dommo :  benedicite,  fri<ru8 
ct  jestus,  Domino.  ° 

Benedicite,  rores  et  pru- 
ma,  Domino  :  benedicite, 
gelu  et  frigus,  Domino. 


878 


of  the  three  Cliihlrcn. 


Benedicite,  glacis  et  nives, 
Domino :  benedicite,  noctes 
et  dies.  Domino. 

Benedicite,  lux  et  tene- 
bra),  Domino:  benedicite, 
/ulgura  et  nubes.  Domino. 

Benedicat  terra  Dohii, 
num:  laudet  et  superexaltet 
eum  in  saecula. 

,   Benedicite,  montes  et  col- 
ies,    Domino:    benedicitfe, 


1  O  all  ye  works  *,f  the 

1-ord,  blesH  yo    the  Lord : 

Pra.se  and  exalt  him  above 
all  torcver. 

T  ^^^J""  ""^*''**    of   the 
Lord,  bless  ye   the  Lord: 

bless   he  Lord,  ye  heavens. 

i  ^J  all  ye  waters  that  are 
"bove  the  heavens,  bless  ye 
t'e  Lord:  bless  the  Lord, 
all  yo  powers  of  the  Lord. 

4  O  ye  Hun  and  moon, 
bless  ye  the  Lord:  bless 
the  Lord,  ye  stars  of  heaven. 

6  U  all  ye  showers  and 
dew,   bless  ye   the   Lord: 

of  God'''  '""  ^'"^  '^'"'^^ 

6  Ove  fire  and  heat,  bless 
ye  the  Lord:  bless  the  Lord, 
ye  winter  and  summer. 

7  O  ve  dews  and  hoar- 
trost,  bless  ye  the  Lord: 

bless  the  Lord,  ye  frost  and 
cold. 

8  O  ye  ice  and  snow, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  :  bless  the 
Lord,  ye  nitrhts  urid  days. 

9  O  ye  light  and  dark- 
ness, bless  ye  the  Lord- 
bless  the  Lord,  ye  litrht. 
nings  and  clouds.  ^ 

10  O  let  the  earth  bless 
the  Lord:  let  it  praise  and 
exalt  him  above  all  forever. 

-    -    .;•     "'^''t:iuiii/3  una 

mils,  bless  ye  the   Lord: 


874 


OFFICE  or  THE  B  ,ESSED  VIRGIN. 


univcraa  germinantia  in  ter- 
ra, Domino. 

Benedieitc,  fontes,  Domi- 
no :  benedicite,  maria  ot 
fluininii,  Domino. 

Beiu'dicite,  cete  et  omnia 
quai  raoventur  in  uquis,  Do- 
mino :  benedicite,  omnes  vo- 
lucrea  coeli,  Domino. 

Benedicite,  omnes  besti» 
et  peeora,  Domino  :  benedi- 
cite, tilii  hominura,  Domino. 

Benedieat  Israel  Domi- 
num :  luudet  et  auperexaltet 
eum  in  saicula. 

Benedicite,  sacerdotes 
Domini,  Domino :  oenedi- 
cite,  servi  Domini,  Domino. 

Benedicite,  spiritua  et  ani- 
mas  justoriim.  Domino  : 
benedicite,  sancti  et  humiles 
eorde.  Domino. 

Benedicite,  Anania,  Aza- 
ria,  Mi.-ael,  Domino:  lau- 
dato ct  Buperexaltate  eum  in 

Bceculn. 

Benedicamus  Patrem,  ot 
Fiiium,  cum  Sancto  Spiritu : 
laudemus  et  auperexalte- 
mus  etira  in  ssecula. 


Benedictus  es,  Domine,  m 
firmamento  cojli ;  et  lauda- 


blebs  the  Lord,  uH  things 
that  spring  forth  upon  the 
earth. 

12  O  ye  fountains,  bless 
ye  the  Lord:  bless  the 
Lord,  ye  seas  and  floods. 

13  O  ye  whales.,  and  all 
that  move  in  the  waters, 
bless  ye  the  Lord :  bless  the 
Lord,  all  ye  fowls  of  the 

air. 

14  O  all  ye  beasts  and 
cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord: 
bless  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of 
men. 

15  Let  Israel  bless  the 
Lord:  let  him  praise  and 
exalt  him  above  all  for- 
ever. 

16  O  ye  priests  of  the 
Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord: 
bless  the  Lord,  ye  servants 
of  the  Lord. 

17  O  ye  spirits  and  souls 
of  the  just,  bless  ye  the 
Lord:  bless  the  Lord,  all  ye 
that  are  holy  and  humble 
of  heart. 

18  O  Ananias,  Azarias, 
Misuel,  bless  yp  the  Lord: 
praise  and  exalt  him  above 
all  forever. 

19  Let  us  bless  the  Fa- 
ther, and  the  Son,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost:  let  us  praise 
awd  exalt  him  above  all  for- 
ever. 

20  Blessed  art  thou,  O 
Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 


LiVDS.  375 

"•  pr.iiM«d,  and  glonous,  and 

exalted  above  all  forever. 
The  OI(»ria  it  not  said. 

Office  1. 

Avi.  Benedietu,filia,  tu  a  \nL  Tliou,  O  daiurhtcr 
I)o.nino;  quia  per  te  IVuc  art  blessed  of  thetm  V,; 
turn  vita,  commauicavin.u.s.    through  thee  l.avVwe  t;;; 

iiiiule  partakers  of  the  fiuit 
Ara,  Pulchra  es.  4,,^.  Thou  art  fair. 

Office  2. 

sedeiu  David  patri8  t-jus,  et   unto  him  the  seat  (,f  Divid 
regnabit  in  a^ternum.  hisfather,and  helhall  ni'm 

A   ,   T?  .,.    ^  forever.  '^ 

Ant.  Ecceancilla  Domi-       Aal.  Behold    the    hand- 
"^  maid  of  the  Lord. 

Office  8. 
.in/.    Germinavit     radix       Anl.  The  root  ot  Jesse 
Jesse,   orta    est   s  ella  ex   hath   budded,  a  star   hath 
J^teob;  Virgo  peperit  Salva-   arisen  out  of  JacobT  a  vir- 
torem:  te  laudamus,  Deus   gin  hath  borne  the  Saviour 

Anl,    Ecce  Mana.  An/.  Behold  iMary. 

Psalm  cxlviii.     Laudate  Dominurn. 

Laudate  Dominum  de  1  Praise  the  Lord  from 
roiiis:  laudate  eum  m  ex-  the  heavens;  praise  him  in 
*^^7^*-  ,  the  heights. 

Laudate  eum,  omnes  an-  2  Praise  him,  all  nis 
gel!  ejus:  laudate  eum, om-  angels:  praise  him,  all  his 
nes  virtutes  ejus.  hosts. 

^  Laudate  eum,  sol  etluna:  3  Praise  him,  sun  and 
^auuate  cum,  omnes  steiiaj  moon:  praise  him,  all  ve 
"^^^^nian.  -.tars  and  light. 


876 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BUSSED  VIRGIN. 


Laud.'ite  cum,  coeli  cobIo- 
ruin :  et  aquae  omnea  quae 
super  ca;lo8  sunt,  laudent 
uomen  Domini. 

Quia  ipse  dixit,  et  facta 
sunt :  ipse  mandavit,  et  cre- 
ata  sunt. 

Statu  it  ea  in  aeternum,  et 
in  saDculum  sfeculi:  prae- 
ceptum  posuit,  et  non  pra3- 
teribit. 

Laudate  Dominura  de 
terra :  dracones  et  omnes 
abyssi. 

Igiiis,  grando,  nix,  glacies, 
spiritus  proceilarum :  quae 
faeiunt  verbum  ejus. 

Montea  et  omnes  colles : 
ligna  fructifera  et  omnes 
cedri. 

.  Bestiae  et  universa  peeo- 
ra:  serpentes  et  volucres 
pennatae. 

Reges  terras  et  omnes  po- 
puli:  principes  et  omnes 
judiees  terrae. 

Juvenes  et  virgines,  senes 
cum  junioribus,  laudent  no- 
men  Domini:  quia  exalta^ 
tum  est  nomen  ejus  solius. 

Confessio  ejus  super  coe- 
lum  et  terrara  :  et  exaltavit 
cornu  populi  sui. 

Hymnus  omnibus  Sanctis 


4  Praise  him,  O  ye  heav- 
en  of  heavens:  ana  let  all 
the  waters  that  are  above 
the  heavens,  praise  the  name 
of  the  Lord. 

6  For  he  spake,  and 
they  were  made  :  he  com- 
manded, and  they  were  cre- 
ated. 

6  He  hath  established 
them  forever,  even  forever 
and  ever:  he  hath  made  a 
decree,  and  it  sliall  not  pass 
away. 

7  Praise  the  Lord  from 
the  earth :  ye  dragons  and 
all  deeps. 

8  Fire  and  hail,  snow  and 
ice,  and  stormy  winds :  that 
fufil  his  word. 

9  Mountains  and  all  hills : 
fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars. 

10  Beasts  and  all  cattle 
creeping,  things  and  feat'vtjf- 
ed  fowls. 

11  Kings  of  the  earth 
and  all  people:  piinces  and 
nil  judges  of  the  earth. 

12  Young  men  and  maid- 
ens, old  men  and  children, 
let  them  praise  the  name  of 
the  Lord:  for  his  name  alone 
is  exalted. 

13  His  praise  is  above 
heaven  and  earth :  and  ho 
hath  exalted  the  horn  of  his 
people. 

14  A  song  of  praise  to 


LAUDS. 


877 


ejus:   filiis    Israel    pop.ilo   all  his  Saints:  to  the  chil- 
appropuuiuanti  sibi.  dren  of  Israel,  the  people 

that  draweth  nigh  unto  him. 
Psalm  cxlix.     Cantate  Dwnino. 
Cantate    Domino   canti-       i  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a 
cum  nov.,m:  laus   ejus  in   new  son|:  let  his  praise  be 

1  Ltetur  Israc  m  eo  qui  2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in 
fecitonm:  et  hlii  Sion  ex-  him  that  made  him  and  the 
ultent  m  rege  suo.  children  of  Sion  be  joyful 

T      J     ^  in  their  king. 

Laudent  nomen  ejus  in  3  Let  them  praise  his 
choro:  in  tympano  et  psal-  name  in  the  ehoir  riot  them 
terio  psallant  ei.  «i„.  „,to  him  with  timbrel 

n  '     I  ,    .  ^^^^  psaltery. 

Quia  bene  placitum  est  4  kr  tlie  Lord  is  well 
Domino  ,n  populo  suo:  et  pleased  with  his  people:  and 
exaltabitmansuetosmsalu-  will  exalt  the  meek  unto 
^^    .    .  salvation. 

,  Ex„  tabunt  Sancti  in  glo-  5  The  Saints  shall  rejoice 
ria:  la?tabuntur  in  eubilibus  in  glory:  they  shall  be  jov- 
"';^'    „  ,.  ^  .  .  i"i  in  their  bJds.  *'  ^ 

Lxaltationes  Dei  m  gut-  6  The  praises  of  God 
tureeorum:  et  gladii  ariei-   shall  be  in  their  mouth:  and 

two-edged  swords  in  their 
hands. 

.    ,.  ..     .,        .      -.- 7  To  execute  vengeance 

in  nationibus :  merepationes   upon  the  nations  :  and  chaa. 
in  populis.  tisements  among  the  peo. 

pie. 
Ad  alligandos  reges  eo-       8  To   bind  their    kinea 
rum  in  compedibus:  et  no-   with  fetters:  and  their  no- 
biles  eorum  in  manicis  fer-   bles  with  chains  of  iron 
reis. 

Ut  ficiant  in  eis  judicium  9  To  execute  upon  them 
conscnptum  :  gloria  hiec  the  judgment  that  is  writ- 
eat  omnibus  Sanciis  pina       ton-  fi.;«  -,i^-,,  u, n  l-. 


pitcs  in  raanibus  eorum. 
Ad  ficiendam  vindictam 


Saints. 


14 


878 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Psalm  cL     Laudate  Dmninum  in  Sanctis. 


Ljiudate  Dominum  in 
Sanctis  ejus:  laudate  cum 
in  'rmamento  virtutis  ejus. 

Laudate  eum  in  virtuti- 
bus  ejus:  laudate  eum  se- 
f  andum  multitudinem  mag- 
nitudinis  ejus. 

Iiaudate  eum  in  soiio  tu- 
b£e  :  laudate  eura  in  psalte- 
rio  et  cithara, 

Laudate  eum  in  tympano 
et  ehoro :  laudate  eum  in 
chordis  et  organo. 

Laudate  eum  in  cymbalis 
bene  sonantlbus  ;  laudate 
eum  in  cymbalis  jubilatio- 
nis :  omiiis  spiritus  laudet 
Domiiium. 

Gl(U-ia,  ifec. 


1  Praise  the  Lord  in  his 
holy  places :  praise  him  in 
the  firmament  of  his  power. 

2  Praise  him  in  his  mighty 
acts :  praise  him  according 
to  the  multitude  of  his 
greatness. 

3  Praise  him  witli  the 
sound  of  the  trumpet: 
praise  him  with  psaltery 
and  harp. 

4  Praise  him  with  tim- 
brel and  choir :  praise  him 
with  strings  and  organ. 

6  Praise  him  upon  the 
high  -  sounding  cymbals  : 
praise  him  upon  cymbals 
of  joy :  let  every  spirit 
praise  the  Lord. 

Glory,  &c. 


Office  1. 

AnL  Pulchra  es  et  deco-       Ard.   Thou  art  fair  and 

ra,  flHa  Jerusalem :   terribi-  comely,  O  daughter  of  Je- 

lis  ut  castrorum  acies  ordi-  rusalem  :     terrible    as    an 

nata.  army  set  in  array. 

Office  2. 


Ant.  Ecc(5  ancilla  Domi- 
ni: fiat  mihi  secundum  ver- 
bum  tuum. 


Ant,  Behold  the  hand, 
maid  of  the  Lord :  be  it 
done  unto  me  according  to 
thy  word. 

Office  3. 

Ant.  Ecce  Maria  genuit  AnU  Behold  Mary  hath 
nobis  Salvatorem,  quem  borne  us  the  Saviour,  whom 
Joannes  videns  exclamavit :   John  beholding,  exclaimed . 


LAUDS. 


Ecce  agnu8  Dei ;  ecce  qui 
toUit  peecata  mund  .  Al- 
leluia. 


879 


Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ; 
behold  him  who  taketh 
away  the  sina  of  the  world. 
Alleluia. 


The  Little  Chapter 
Office  1  and  3.    Cant.  vi.  8. 
Viderunt  eam  filiae  Sion,       The  daughters  of  Sion 
et  beatissimam  pr^dicave-   saw  her,  arfd  dTclar  d^'er 

runi  earn.  queens,  they  praised  her. 

R.  Deo  gratias.  r.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

Office  2.     Isa.  xi.  1,  2. 

Egredietur  virga  de  ra-       There  shall  come  forth  a 

dice  Jesse  et  flos  de  radice   rod  out  of  the  root  of  Jesse 

ejusascendet:  etrequiescet   a.,d  a  flower  shall  rise  up 

super eumSpiritus Domini,    out  of  his  root:   and  the 

Spirit  of  tlie  Lord  shall  rest 
upon  him. 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


R.  Deo  gratias. 


HYMN. 


O  glorloaa  virglnum 
Sublirnis  inter  sidera, 
Qui  te  creavit,  parvulum 
Lactente  nutria  ubere. 


Quod  Heva  tristis  abstulit, 
Tu  reddia  nimo  germine ; 
Intrent  ut  ustm  fiebiies, 
CfBli  lecludia  cardinea. 


Tu  Regis  alti  janua, 
£t  aula  lucia  Tulgida ; 
Vitarn  datatu  per  Virginem, 
Gente*  redemptsD  plaudite. 


O  Queen  of  all  the  virgin  choir! 

Enthroned  above  tiie  sutrry  sliv 
Who  witli  pure  milk:  from  thy  own 
breast 

Thy  own  Creator  didst  supply. 

What  man  had  lost  in  hapless  Eve. 
Thy  sacred  womb   to  man  r» 
storea ; 
Thou  to  the  wretched  here    be- 
neath 
Hjist   opened   Heaven's    eternaJ 
doors. 

Hail,  O  refulgent  Hal!  of  light! 
Hail,  (iate  sublime  of  Heaven'a 
high  King! 
Through  thee  redeem'd  to  endlesd 
_  life, 

iiiy   praise  let  ail  the  oatiou 
Biog. 


880 


OFFICE  OF  THli  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Jcsii.  tibi  sit  ({lorlo, 
Qui  iiatiis  08  do  Virgino, 
Cum  I'lilru,  Hi  uliuu  SpiriUi, 
111  Heiupilurna  sieuulu.    Ainon. 


O  Jemi !  bom  of  Virgin  bright, 
ImmurtuI  glory  bo  U)  tlioo; 

Pruibu  to  the  Father  liiHiiite, 
And  iloly  Ghost  etenially. 

V.     Blessed     art    thou 
ttiiiong  women. 


V.  Benedictu  tu  in  muli- 
cribus. 

11.  Et  benedictus  fractus     .  R.    And   blessed   is  th# 
ventris  tuL  fruit  of  thy  womb. 

^ce  1. 


Ant.  Beata  Dei  Gcnitrix.       Ant.   O  blessed  Mothcjr 

of  God. 

»  In  Paschal  time. 

4'*»/.  Regina  coeli.  Ant.  O  queen  of  heaven. 

OJice  2. 
Ant.  Spiritus  Sanctus.  Ant.  The  Holy  Ghost. 

Office  3 

Ant.  Mirabile  mysterium.       Ant.  A  vv'onderful  mys- 
tery. 

The  Benedictus,  or  Canticle  of  Zachary. 

Benedictus  Dominus  De-  1    Blessed  be  the  Lord 

us  Israel :   quia  visitavit,  et  God  of  Israel :  for  he  hath 

fecit  redeniptionem  plebis  visited,  and  wrought  the  re- 

suffi.  demption  of  his  people. 

Et  erexit  cornu   salutis  2   And  hath  raised  up  a 

nobis:  in  domo  David  pueri  horn  of  salvation  to  us :  in 

Bui.  the   house   of  his   servant 

David 

Sieut  locutus  est  per  os  3    As  he   spake  by  the 

sanctorum  :   qui  a  s^eculo  mouth  of  his  holy  prophets : 

sunt,  prophetarum  ejus.  who  are  from  the  begin- 
ning. 

Salutem  ex  inimicis  nos-  4    Salvation    from    our 

iris :    et  de  manu  omnium  enemies  :    and    from    the 

qui  oderuiit  iios.  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 


LAUDS. 


Ad  facieiidam  misericor- 
diam  cum  patribus  nostris  • 
et  inemorari  testamenti  sui 
suncti. 

JuHJurandum  quod  jura, 
vit  ad  Abraham  patrem  nos. 
trum  :  daturum  se  nobis : 


861 


6  To  perfcrm  mercy  to 
ourfatherH:  and  to  remem- 
ber Ins  holy  testament. 


Ut  sine  timore,  de  manu 
inimicorum  noslrorum  libe- 
ruti :  serviamus  illi, 

In  sanctitate  et  justitia 
coram  ipso :  omnibus  die- 
bus  nostris. 

Et  tu,  puer,  propheta  Al- 
tissimi  vocaberis:  prieibis 
enim  ante  faciem  Domini 
parare  vias  ejus. 

Ad  dandam  scientiam  sa. 
lutis  plebi  ejus :  in  remissi- 
onem  peccatorum  eorum. 

Per  viscera  misericordife 
Dei  nostri :  in  quibus  visi- 
tavit  nos  oriens  ex  alto. 

Illuminare  his  qui  in  ten- 
ebris  et  in  umbra  mortis  se- 
dent:  ad  dirigendos  pedes 
nostros  in  viam  pacis. 

Gloria,  &c. 


6  The  oath  that  he  -.ware 
to  Abraham  our  father  • 
that  he  would  grant  untc 
us : 

7  That  hc'inir  delivered 
trom  the  hands  of  our  ene- 
mies:  we  may  serve  him 
without  fear, 

8  In  holiness  and  juvstice 
before  him  :  all  the  days  of 
our  life.  "^ 

9  And  thou,  child,  shalt 

be  called  the  prophet  of  the 
Hi-jhest :  for  thou  shnlt  so 
before  the  face  of  the  Lord 
to  prepare  his  ways. 

10  To  give  knowledge 
of  salvation  unto  his  peo- 
pie:  for  the  remission  ol 
their  sins. 

11  Through  the  bowels 
of  the  mercy  of  our  God : 
whereby  the  orient  from  on 
high  hath  visited  us. 

12  To  enlighten  them 
that  fit  in  darkness,  and  ir. 
the  shadow  of  death:  to  di- 
rect  our  feet  into  the  way 
of  peace. 

Glory,  &c. 


Office  1. 

M±Sr?ll^?.l?^"!*"^'     A^^:  O.blessed  Mothe, 
ninm''  L."ii".F^-'F^^"'mem-   or  Uod,  Mary  ever  Virgin, 
plum    Dommi,    sacrarium   tenple  of  the  Lord,  «mc 
D  3  Y4* 


882 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Spiritus  Sancti ;  8ola  sine 
exemplo  pluciiiHti  Domino 
nostro  Jeau  Christo :  ora 
pro  populo,  ii  terveni  pro 
clero,  intercede  pro  devoto 
femineo  sexu. 


tuary  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Ihou  alone,  witliout  exam- 
ple, waat  well-pleasing  to 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ : 
pray  for  the  peoj)le,  mediate 
for  the  clergy,  intercede  for 
the  devoted  female  sex. 


In  Paschal  time. 

Ant.  Regina  coeli,  laetare,       Ant.   Queen  of  heaven, 

alleluia.     Quia  quera  me-  rejoice,  alleluia.      For    he 

ruisti  portare,  alleluia.    Re-  whom  thou  wast  meet  to 

surrexit  sicut  dixit,  alleluia,  bear,  alleluia.     Hath  arisen 

Ora  pro  nobis  Deum,  alle-  as  he  said,  alleluia.     Pray 

luiu.  to  God  for  us,  alleluia. 

Office  i. 

Ant.  Spiritus  Sarictus  in  Ant.  The  Holy  Ghost 
te  descendel,  Maria ;  ne  ti-  shall  come  upon  thee,  Mary; 
meas  habebis  in  utero  fili-  fear  not,  thou  shalt  bear  in 
um  Dei.     Alleluia.  thy  womb  the  Son  of  God. 

Alleluia. 

Kyrie  eleison.  Christe  Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 
eleison.    Kyrie  eleison.         have  mercy.     Lord,  have 

mercy. 

v.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-  V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
tionem  meam  prayer. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
te  veniat.  unto  thee. 


Oremus. 

Deus,  qui  de  beatae  Marias 
Virginis  utero  Vcrbum  tu- 
um,  angclo  nuntiante,  car- 
nem  suscipere  voluisti ; 
prsesta  supplicibus  tuis,  ut 
qui  vere  earn  Genitricem 
Dei  credimus,  ejus  a  pud  te 
intcrcdssionibus  adjuvemur. 


Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who  wast  pleaseo 
that  thy  Word,  at  the  mes- 
sage of  an  angel,  should 
take  flesh  in  the  womb  of 
the  blessed  Virgin  Mary; 
grant  to  us,  thy  humble 
servants,  that,  as  we  believe 
her  to  be  truly  tlie  Mother 


LAUDS. 


683 


Per  eumdera  Christum  Do    n'T-^;!  i 

minum  nostrum  ^"'  'is^  bVh  ""'^  ^  "^^^*^^ 

also    by   her    intercessions 

with   thee.      Through  the 

R   Amen.  "^T  ?"'*  ^"'^  ^'''^' 

ri.  Amen. 

Office  3. 
passuB,  neque  diviHionem.      „ot  he  Lulu Ju.nld^^Jfr 


Kyrie  eleison.      Christe 
eleison.    Kyrie  eleison. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meani. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
veniat. 

Oremus. 
Deus,  qui  salutis  aeternae. 


ingr  neither  confusion  nor 
division. 

Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 
have  mercy.  Lord,  have 
mercy. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  mv 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  God,  who,  by  the  fruit- 


l.at.Mari.vir,ini.tef;;:  AiUil^i^'S^  ^{^^^^ 
cunda,  humano  generi  prae-  ry,  hast  given  to  mankind 
miapr^stitisti;tribue,qa^.  iL  rewards  of  eternal  ^1- 
Pumus,  nt  ipsam  pro  nobis  vation;  grant,  we  beseech 
inteivedere  sentiaraus,  per  thee,  that  we  may  experi- 
quira  meruimus  auctorem  ence  her  intercession  for 
vitiB  suscipere  Dominum  us,  through  whom  we  h.ive 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum  received  the  author  of  life, 
l*,iimm  tuum.  Qui  tecum  our  Lord  Jesus  Chri.wt  thy 
vivit  et  regnat  in  unitate  Son.  Who  liveth  and -eign- 
fepifitus  feancti,  Deus,  per  eth  with  thee  in  the  uifitv 
omnia  saecula  sacuioruni.      of  the   Holy  Ghost    Gud, 

I'FivA    VTitllUUl  Vila* 

It.  Amen.  R.  Ameu. 


884 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


[an  ANTIi'HON  TO 

Fidelia  scrvus  ct  prudens, 
quern  constituit  Dominua 
sua3  Matriir  solatium,  sUa) 
carnis  nvitiitium,  et  Holum 
in  terris  inagni  eonsilii  co- 
adjutorein  fidelissimuin. 


V.  Ecce  homo  sine  que- 
rela, verus  Dei  cultor. 

R.  Abstinens  se  ab  omni 
opere  malo,  et  permanens 
ill  iimocentia  sua. 

Oremus 

Sanctissimae  Genitricis 
turn  sponsi,  quaBsumus, 
Doinine,  meritis  adjuvemur, 
ut  quod  possibilitas  nostra 
non  obtinet,  ejus  nobis  in- 
tercessione  donetur.  Qui 
vivis  et  regnas  in  ssecula, 
seeculorum. 

R.  Ac  en. 


BLFSSED  J08EFH.* 

A  faithful  and  wise  ser- 
vant, whom  the  Lord  ap- 
pointed to  bo  the  consola- 
tion of  his  mother,  the 
nursing-father  of  his  own 
flesh,  and  alone  in  all  the 
earth  the  most  faithful  fel- 
low-helper of  great  counsel. 

V.  Behold  a  man  with- 
out blame,  a  true  worship- 
per of  God. 

R.  Abstaining  from  every 
evil  work,  and  abiding  in 
his  innocence. 


Let  us  pray. 
Assist  us,  O  Lord, 


we 


beseech  thee,  by  the  merits 
of  the  spouse  of  thy  most 
holy  Mother,  that  what  of 
ourselves  we  are  unable  t( 
obtain,  may  be  granted  to 
us  by  his  intercession.  Who 
livest  and  reignest,  world 
without  end. 
R.   Amen.] 


COMMEMORATION  OF  THE  SAINTS. 

Office  1  and  3. 

Ant.  Sancti  Dei  omnes,  Ant.  O  all  ye  saints  of 
interctdere  dignemini  pro  God,  vouchsafe  to  intercede 
nostra  omniumque  salute,      for  our  salvation,  and  that 

of  all  mankind. 

V.  Laetamini  in  Domino,  V.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord, 
et  exuitat^.  •\iatL  and  be  glad,  O  ye  jupt. 

*  This  fbroos  no  part  of  the  Office. 


LAuns. 


R.  Et  gloriamini,  omnua 
recti  corde. 

« 

Oremus.      ' 
Protege,  Domine,  popu- 


are 


886 

R.,  And  glory,  all  yy  that 
e  right  of  heart. 

Let  us  pray. 

lum,tuuV,et'apos7olorum  T  o!!l'**^^i  *^^  P««P'e.  O 
tuorurn  Petri  ef  P^uH  "et  thytnUr/'n^f'  '"™  ^^ 
a  u.rum  apostolorum  patro-  trust  in  h«  ,'"""'  ''"^. 
cinio  conftderitem,  uernotiia  i>  7  ,  ?  P'^tronage  of 
defensione  const  rvJ^  ,  h  '"  ""''  />"''  ""^  ^''  ^hy 

OmnesSanctitu    qu^su.       Le'tT' r'^"    «  • 
mns,  Domine.  nos' ubique   beseech   L.oT)  f "'"/''   ^' 
adjuvent;    ut   duui   eomm    .,^^"  T^' ^  i^^rd, assist 

merit.  re;oli.„J::pL.:;:i"  ^^1:^ ti'  ''^^^  "'"' 

sentiamus;  et  piceiu  tuu.i  IJ  ''''"'  '"^'■'^«'  ^^ 

nostris  concedelu^^.  C  ^  ''^''''T  'Y''  ^^^ 

et  ab  Eeelesia  tua  cu.   tarn  n  ^..r    fim"'  "'^  '^7  ^^''^ 

repelle  nequitiam  •  iter  mc  m   ''•'.' /'»^«'    ^^''^    repel 

tus,etvoluiitatesn'o  trXe"   Ci  urX  d  ?''    ''""     '''^ 

onuuunifamuIorun.tuorim  our    a  ts      SrvvUr  ''''l 

m  salut  s   tuaj  prosneritaf«  ti.^L^  'n    u      ^^"''*'    ''"^ 

dispone:  benetacSus  o^  ""^^"^  ^^^^  '"'•'^"^«'  "' 

trii  sempiternttna   -etrt  tati^n    JnT 'f '^  ^'Y  ^^*- 

bue,  et 'omnibus   fidelits  SoTs    everL^W^T" 

defunctis  requiem  ieteniam  in'rs,  and  to  a  1     5  f '^ i"?": 

:oncede.      Per    Doininnm  ^  "    f  ?         ^  "*^  faithlul 

^^^                er    Uoiiimum,  departed  grant  eternal  rest. 

Ihrough  our  Lord,  &c. 

V.  O    Lord,    hear    mv 
prayer.  ^ 

H.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 
V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
V.  May  the  souls  of  the 

ifriTiil      fU..^ 1_      ..I 


&c. 

^  V.  Domine,'  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R-  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
to  veniat. 

V.  Benedicamus  Domino. 
R.  Deo  gratias. 


886 


OFFl'^E  i  r  THE  BLESSKD  VIRGIN. 


Office  2. 


Anl.  Ecce,  Dominua  ve- 
f'iet,  et  oniiicB  Smicti  ejus 
cum  eo,  et  erit  in  die  ilia 
lux  tuu(j;nu.     Alleluia. 

V.  Ecce,  apparebit  Do- 
minus  super  nubem  caudi- 
dain. 

R.  Et  cum  eo  Sanctorum 
millia. 

Oremus. 

Conscientias  nostras, 
quDBsumus,  Domine,  visitan- 
do  purifica ;  ut  veuiens  Je- 
sus Christus  Filius  tuus 
Doniinus  noster,  cum  om- 
nibus Sanctis,  paratam  sibi 
in  nobis  inveniat  mansio- 
nem.  Qui  tecum  vivit  et 
regnat,  &-c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  mejnn. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  Benedicamus  Domino. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  Fidelium  anima3,  per 
iriisei-icordiam  Dei,  requies- 
cant  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 


Ani.  Behold,  the  Lord 
shall  come,  and  all  his 
Saints  with  him,  and  in 
that  day  there  shall  be  a 
great  light.     Alleluia. 

V.  Behold,  the  Lord  shall 
appear  upon  a  shining  cloud. 

R.  And  with  him  thou- 
sands of  Saints. 

Let  us  pray. 

Visit,  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
thee,  and  purity  our  eon- 
sciences  ;  that  Jesus  Christ 
thy  Son  our  Lord,  when  he 
cometh  with  all  his  Saints, 
may  find  in  us  a  mansion 
prepared  for  him.  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R,  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thauk.^  be  to  God. 

V.  May  the  souls  of  the 
faithful  departed,  through 
the  mercy  of  God^  rest  in 
peace. 

R.  Amen. 


[7/*  any  of  the  other  Hours  he  recited  immediately  in  order, 
what  follows  is  not  said  here,  hut  at  the  end  of  the  last 
Hour.] 
Pater  noster  (secreio).  Our  Father  (in  secret). 


LAUDS. 


887 


V.  Dominum  det  nobis       V   Miv  fhp  T  «  i    • 
-uam  |..ce.n  J^^J^^  '^^  I^ord  give  ua 

Amen         ''''''"    ^'^"'^"^-    ,  ^-  And  life  everlasting 

c/<./ .,«.,  w«„ ,.  i,  <1V;1/«,:;;;X'"' """" '"  ''*"• 

lioln  i^aturday,  tncUaively. 


Ave,  Ueafina  ccjelorum ! 
Ave.  tlorniinanyreloriitnt 
^iilvf,  imJix,  8!iive,  p„rt!^ 
ftx  t|ii!i  iimiulo  Lux  est  orla. 
uaiults  Virxo  gloritwu, 
Super  oimnst  Hpeciomi. 
VhU',  O  vjildo  decora  I 
Et  pro  iiubia  Christum  exoro. 


THE  ANTIPHON. 


Hail,  l,yaM-elsmi8in,8,„wi,M| 
Rootol.Ie.«eI    G^teofmornf 

VV^n,„ceil,e  world'- true  Light  WM 

Glorious  Vlrmn,j„y  to  thee, 
Lovdifst  whom  in  heaven  they 
see ;  ' 

Fairest  thou  where  all  are  fair! 

Plead  with  Christ  our  8U,8  to  spare. 

V   Dignare   me  laudare       V.  Vouchsnfp         i^ 

R    S?  "?^"'?;  .  P'--  'Co tred  ViS 

K.  Da  mihi  virtutem  con-       R   gIvp     ,...//?*[' 

against  tlune  enemies. 


Oremus. 

Concede,  misericors  De- 
"8,  fragilitati  nv  ,trffi  prasi- 
dium;  ut  qui  siinctae  Dei 
Geniuicis  memoriam  agi- 
muH,  intercessionis  ejus 
auxilio  a  nostris  iniquitati- 
bus  resurgamus.  Per  eum- 
dem  Christum,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.    Divinum      auxilium 
mu^ieat  semper  nobiscum. 

R.  Amen. 


Lt't  us  pray. 
Grani,  O  merciful  God, 
support  to  our  frailty ;  that 
vve  who  commemorate  tlie 
holy  Mother  of  God,  may, 
by  the  help  of  her  interces- 
sion, arise  from  our  iniqui- 
ties. Through  the  same 
Chnst  our  Lord,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  3Iay  the  divine  assist- 
ance  remain  always  with  us 

R.  Amen. 


r- 


888 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


In  Paschal  time. 
THE  ANTIPHON. 


Rcginii  C(Bli,  laHnra!  nlleluin. 
Qviia  «4iiein  tneruiHll  porUire ;  alle- 

Iniit. 
Resiirntxit  sicut  dixit ;  nlloluia. 
Oi  a  j>ru  nubia  Dcum  ;  alieluiu. 


V.  Gniuie  et  la^tare,  Vir- 
go  Maria:  nlleluia. 

R.  Quia  surrcxit  Demi- 
nu9  vere :  alleluia. 

Oremus. 
Deus,  qui  per  resurrect io- 
ncni  Filii  tui  Domini  nostri 
Jesu  Christi  mundum  Itcli- 
ficare  dignatus  ea;  pra3sta, 
qucesumus,  ut  per  ejus 
Genitricem  Virginem  Mari- 
am  perpetuae  capiamua  gau- 
dia  vitse.  Per  eumdem 
Christum,  &.c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Divinum  nuxilium  ma- 
neat  semper  nobiscum. 
R.  Amen. 


Juy  to  thee,  O  QueeD  of  Ileartn 
alleluia. 
Ho    whom    thou  wast  meet  •<« 
bear ;  alleluia. 
As  ho  pruinih'd  hnth  arisen ;  uUp 
luia. 
Pour  lor  us  to  him  thy  prayer , 
atluluia. 

V.  Rejoice  and  be  j>lad, 
O  Virgin  Mary  :  alk'luia. 

R.  For  the  Lord  liath 
risen  indeed :  alleluia. 

Let  ua  pray. 

O  God,  who  didnt  vouch- 
sale  to  give  joy  to  the 
world  througli  the  resurrec- 
tion of  thy  Son  our  J-ord 
Jesus  Christ;  grant,  we  be- 
seech thee,  that,  through  his 
Motiier,  the  Virgin  Mary, 
we  may  obtain  the  joys  of 
everlasting  life.  Through 
the  same  Christ,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  May  the  divine  assist- 
ance remain  always  wilh  us. 
'     R.  Amen. 


Frotn  the  Feast  of  the  Holy  Trinity  to  Advent. 

THE  ANTIPHON. 

Salve,  Reglna,  mater  miaoricor^    Mother  of  mercy,  hall,  O   gentle 
dlffi ;  Q«een ! 

Vita,  dulcedo,   et   apes  nostra,    Our  life,  our  sweetness,  and   our 
salve.  hope,  all  hail  I 

Childi-en  of  Eve, 
Ad    te   damamus,    exuies  flUl    To    tiiee    we   cry    from  our  sad 
IleYK ;  banish  ment ; 

To  thee  we  send  our  sighs. 


flon  es  In  h.ic  hicrym.inih,  valle. 
I',  a  ergo,  Advocutu  iiu«tra. 

veSriS"'  »'«"«*'<«""»  fructum 

Not.ia  post  hoc  exiliumostemie 
^O  Clemens,  O  pi.,  OdulclsVlr^o 

y.  pra  pro  nobis,  sanctu 
Dei  Genitrix. 

R.  Ut  dicrni  efficiumur 
prornissionibus  Christi. 


LAUDS. 


889 


Oremua. 


Come,  then,  our  Advocate; 

i"fThre:""'*"^»'''^^'»«y«- 

And  our  long  exile  past, 
Hhow  U8  at  hwt         ^ 

dlrlne'^  P"™  womb  the  fruit 
O  Virgin  Mary,  mother  blest  i 
O  sweetest,  gwHiegmioliest  I 

y  Pray  for  us,  O  holy 
Mother  of  God.  ^ 

R.  That  we  may  be  made 
worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 


Let  us  pray. 


rejoice.    Through  the  same 
p     .  Cniist,  &c. 

R.  Amen.  r.  Xmen. 

V .  Divinum  auxilium  ma-       V   Mtv  fho/i;„;r.        •* 
neat  semper  nobiscum.  ance  lK:~rt5. 

'^^  ^°»^"-  "V  Amen. 

1& 


890 


OFFICB  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIBOIN. 


From  Advent  to  the  Purijication. 
Office  2  and  8. 

THE  ANTIPHON. 

Alma   Bedemptoris    Mater,   quae  Mother  of  Christ!  lear  .liou  thy 

pervia  cwli  people's  cry. 

Porta  manea,  et  Stella  maris,  sue-  Star  of  the  deep,  and  Portal  of  the 

curre  ctidenti,  sky ! 

Surgere  qui  curat,  populo:  tuqaae  Mother  of  Him  who  thet   from 

gemiisti,  nothing  made, 

Natiira    mirnnte,   tuum    sanctum  Sinliing  we  strive,  and  call  to  tliee 

(leniturem :  for  aid : 

Virgo  prius  ac  posterius,  Gabrielis  Uh,  by    that  Joy  which   Gabriel 

ub  ore,  brought  to  thee, 

Sumena    illud    Ave,    peccatorum  Thou  Virgin  first  and  last,  let  us 

miserere.  thy  mercy  see. 

Tn  Advent. 


V.  Angelus  Domini  nun- 
tiavit  Mariae. 

R.  Et  concepit  de  Spiri- 
tu  Saneto. 

Oremus. 
Gratiam  tuam,  qusesu- 
mu8,  Domine,  mentibus 
nostris  infunde ;  ut  qui, 
aiiarelo  nuntiante,  Christi 
Filii  tui  incarnationem  cog- 
novimus,  per  passionem  ejus 
et  crucem  ad  resurrectionis 
gloriam  perducamur.  Per 
eumdem  Christum  Domi- 
num  nostrum. 

R,  Amen. 


V.  The  angel  of  the 
Lord  announced  unto  Mary. 

R.  And  she  conceived  of 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

Let  us  pray. 

Pour  forth,  we  beseech 
thee,  O  Lord,  thy  grace  into 
our  hearts;  that  we,  to 
whom  the  incarnation  of 
Christ  thy  Son  was  made 
known  by  the  message  of 
an  angel,  may,  by  his  pas- 
sion and  cross,  be  brought 
to  the  glory  of  his  resur- 
rection. Through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 


From  Christmas-day  to  the  Purification. 

V.  Post  partum  virgo  in-       V.  After  child-birth  thou 

violata  permansisti.  didst  remain  a  pure  virgin. 

R.  Dei    Genitrix,    inter-       R.  Intercede  for   c«s  O 

cede  pro  nobis.  Mother  of  God. 


PRIME. 


891 


Oremus. 

Deus,  qui  salutis  aeternse, 
beatae  Mariae  virginitate  fe- 
cunda,  humano  generi  prae- 
miapraestitisti;  tribue,quae- 
sumus,  ut  ipsam  pro  nobis 
intercedere  sentiamus,  per 
quam  meruimus  auctorem 
vitae  suBcipere,  Dominum 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum 
Filium  tuum.  Qui  vivit, 
&c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Divinum  auxilium  ma- 
neat  semper  nobiscum. 

R.  Amen. 

Pater  noster  (secreto). 


Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who,  by  the  fruit, 
ful  virginity  of  blessed 
Mary,  hast  given  to  man- 
kind the  rewards' of  eternal 
salvation;  grant,  we  btv 
seech  thee,  that  we  may  ex- 
perience her  intercession  for 
ua,  through  whom  we  have 
received  the  author  of  life, 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  thy 
Son.     Who  liveth,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  May  the  divine  assist- 
•   -e.    remain  always  with 

R.  Amen. 

Our  Father  (secretly). 


Lit. 


O  divine  and  adorable  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast 
graciously  redeemed  us  by  thy  bitter  passion  and  death, 
we  offer  up  this  hour  of  Prime  to  thy  honor  and  glory 
and  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  through  the  great  hul 
miliation  thou  didst  undergo  in  being  condemned  before 
the  false  tribunals  of  Pilate  and  Herod,  where  thou  wast 
reviled  by  the  soldiery,  clothed  like  a  fool,  and  degraded 
below  the  worst  of  criminals,  to  grant  us  true  humility 
ot  heart,  and  a  sincere  conviction  of  our  own  wreU'hed- 
ness,  misery,  poverty,  blindness,  and  destitution,  that  we 
may  never  esteem  ourselves  above  the  lowest  of  our 
tellow-creaturcs,  but  always  acknowledge  ourselves  truly 
the  worst  of  sinners;  so  ..lat  our  extreme  misery  may 
excite  thy  tender  compassion  and  infinite  goodness  to 
-„.^.,t!  ^to  «ii  uui    QiJiB,  lu  i-c[nenisn  us  wim  thy  tiivine 
grace,  and  to  exalt  us  to  eternal  glory  in  heaven.    Amen. 


893 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIH. 


Ave  Miiria, 

V.  Deus,  in  adjutorium 
meuin  intonde. 

R.  Domine,  ad  adjuvan- 
dum  me  festina. 

Gloria,  &c. 


Hail,  Marv. 

y.  O  God,  come  to  my 
assistance. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to 
help  me. 

Glory,  &c. 


HYMN. 


Memento,  reriim  Conditor, 
Noslil  qucxl  ollm  corporis 
t^ucruiu  ub  hIvo  VirKUiiH 
Njisceudo  funnain  sumpseris. 

Maria,  mnter  grntim, 
Dulcis  parens  dementia?, 
Tu  nos  ub  lioste  protege, 
Et  mortis  hora  suseipe. 

Jesii,  Hbi  Bit  gloria, 
Qui  natiis  es  de  Virgine, 
Cum  Patre,  et  niino  Spiritii 
In  Borapiterna  suicula.    Amen. 


Remember,  O  Grantor  iMtd ! 
That    in    the    Virgin's   socreU 
womb 
Thou  wust  conceiv'd,  and  of  her 
desh 
Didat  our  mortality  osaume. 
Mother  of  grace,  O  Wary  blest! 
'I'o  thee,  sweet  fount  of  love,  wo 
fly  : 
Shield  us  tluough  life,  and  take  ua 
hence 
To  thy  dear  bosom  when  we  die. 
O  Jesu !  b(jrn  of  Virgin  bright, 

Immortal  glory  be  to  Thee  I 
Praise  to  the  Father  inflnile, 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally. 


Ojice  1.     Frotn  the  Purification  to  Advent. 
AnL  Assumpta  est.  Ant.  Mary  was  taken  up. 

Office  2.    In  Advent. 
Ant.  Missus  est.  Ant.  The  angel. 

Office  3.    From  Christmas- day  to  the  Purification. 

Ant.  O  admirabile  com-       Ant.  O  marvellous  inter 
niorcmm!  .  course! 

•  Psalm  liii.     Deus,  in  nomine  tuo. 

Deus,  in  nomine  tuo  sal-       l  O  God,  save  me  in  thy 
im  me  fac:  et  in  virtute   name:  and  judge  me  in  thy 


thy 


vum  me  lac:  et  in  virtute  name :  and  judge 

tua  judica  me.  strength. 

Deus,  exaudi   orationem  2  O  Lord,  hear  ray  pray- 

meam:  auribuspercipever-  er:    and    hearken    to   the 

ba  ons  mei.  words  of  my  mouth. 


PRIMK. 


Quoniam  alieiii  iiisurrex- 
eruntadvcrsum  me,  etibrtes 
quasierunt  animurn  meam : 
et  non  proposuerunt  Deum 
ante  con.spectum  suum. 

Eece  enim  Deus  adj'uvat 
me :  et  Dominus  susceptor 
est  anirnae  meee. 

Avei-te  mala  iaimieis  me- 
is:  et  in  veritate  tua  dis- 
perde  illos. 

Voluntarie  sacrificabo  ti- 
01 :  et  eonfitebor  nomini 
tuo,  Domine,  quoniam  bo- 
num  est. 

Quoniam  bx  omni  tribu- 
latione  eripuisti  me :  et  su- 
per inimicos  meos  despexit 
oculus  meus. 

Gloria,  &.c. 


893 


3  For  strangers  have 
risen  up  against  me,  and  the 
mjghty  have  sought  after 
my  soul :  and  they  have  no* 
set  God  before  their  eyes. 

4  Beliold,  God  is  my 
helper:  and  the  Lord  up. 
holdelh  my  soul. 

6  Turn  back  the  evil 
upon  mine  enemies:  and 
destroy  them  in  thy  truth. 

6  Freely  will  I  siicrifice 
unto  thee :  and  will  praise 
thy  name,  O  Lord,  for  it  is 
good. 

7  For  thou  hast  delivered 
me  out  of  all  trouble :  and 
mme  eye  hath  looked  down 
upon  mine  enemies. 

Glory,  &,c. 


Psalm  Ixxxiv.    Benedixisti,  Domine. 
Benedixisti,  Domine,  ter-       i  Thou  hast  blessed  thv 

o      .......     .  of  Jacob. 

Kemisisti  iniquitatem  pie-       2  Thou  hast  formvej.  the 

pL  reoiur"'^  ^""^  iniquityofthypeop^'^ht 
peccawi  eoium.  hast  covered  all  their  sins 

Mitigasti    omnem    iram       3  Thou  hast  softened  n" 

nZnisT'"^^  ^'"''^^"'•^-  ""-n-ngeVrttrit  tu^" 
nationis  tuae.  ed  thyself  from  thy  wrathSl 

f,  .  ^  indignation. 

Converte  nos,  Deus  salu-  4  Convert  thou  us,  O  God 
tarisnoster:  et  averte  iram  our  Saviour:  and  turn  away 
tuam  a  nobis.  thine  anger  from  us.        ^ 

i.umquia  m  eeternum  6  Wilt  thou  be  anOTv 
irasceris  nobis :  au  I  extendes   with  us  forever :  or  wilt  thol 

15* 


894 


OFFICE  OF  THE  LLESSED  VIKGLN. 


irarn  tuam  a  generatione  in 
genen»tIonem  ? 

Deus,  tu  conversus  vivifi- 
cabis  nos :  et  pleba  tua  lee- 
tabitur  in  te. 

Ostende  nobis,  Doinine, 
misoricordiam  tujim  :  et  sa- 
lutiire  tuuni  da  nobis. 

Audiam  quid  loquatur  in 
rne  Dominus  Deus  :  quoni- 
ara  loquetur  pacem  in  ple- 
bem  suam: 

Et  super  Sanctos  suos : 
et  in  eos  qui  convertuntur 
ad  cor. 

Verumtamen  prope  ti- 
mentes,  eum  salutare  ipsius: 
ut  inhabitet  gloria  in  terra 
nostra. 

Miserieordia  et  Veritas 
obviaverunt  sibi:  justitiaet 
pax  osculatoB  sunt. 

Veritas  de'  terra  orta  est : 
et  justitia  de  ccelo  prospexit. 

Etenim  Dominus  dabit 
benignitatein :  et  terra  nos- 
tra dabit  fructum  suum. 

Justitia  ante  eum  ambu- 
labit :  et  ponet  in  via  gres- 
6U8  suos. 

Glorli,  &.C. 


stretch  out  thy  wrath  fiom 
generation  to  generation  ? 

6  Thou  wilt  turn  again, 
O  God,  and  quiciien  us: 
and  thy  people  shall  rejcic© 
in  thee. 

7  Show  us,  O  Lord,  thy 
mercy:  and  grant  us  thy 
salvation. 

8  I  will  hearken  what  the 
Lord  God  shall  say  within 
me :  for  he  will  speak  peace 
unto  his  people : 

9  Unto  his  Saints  like- 
wise :  and  to  those  who  are 
converted  in  heart. 

10  Surely  his  salvation  is 
nigh  unto  them  that  fear 
him  :  that  glory  may  dwell 
in  our  land. 

1 1  Mercy  and  truth  have 
met  together:  justice  and 
peace  have  kissed  each 
otlier. 

12  Truth  is  sprung  out 
of  the  earth:  and  justice 
hath  looked  down  from 
heaven. 

13  For  the  Lord  shall 
put  forth  his  goodness :  and 
our  land  shall  yield  her 
fruit. 

14  Justice  shall  walk  be- 
fore him :  and  shall  8»',t  his 
footsteps  in  the  way. 

Glory,  &c. 

Psalm  cxvi.    Laudate  Dominum. 
Laudate  Dominum,  om-       1  Praise  the  Lord,  a!  ye 


PKIME. 


S9A 


Quoniam  confirmata  est  ^'''2^^;..  v  • 

super  nosmiBericordiaeiiH  firm  h        '"  '"^'^^  ^^  ««"" 

et  Veritas  Domini  manTfn  f  T"^  ."P."^"   "« '   ""^   the 

sternum.  "''  *"  f.''""'  «*  t''«  Lord  endureth 

Gloria,  &c.  ^'''^]^'-    ^ 

^lory,  &c. 

Ojice  1. 

num.  J"'^V  ''"a  with  praises  bless 

the  Lord. 

Office  2. 
Ant.  Missus  est  GabnVI        a^^   mu 
angelu,  ad  Maria™™  w.itJ.l  m"^"'  °"''"?'' 
"""■•  '»««P»"->tam  Joseph'     e^ouS  to  Jos'JL"  '"^'" 

0#tr  8. 

mefcium^  'St"l.r"?-       ^"^  ^  "^^^^^»«»«  inter- 

humani^^anim'aturn  ZlT.  kh^V  .'•  '  """f  ^/ ^^ '"-" 
sumens,  de    vircril    n?«.i   1  •  •  '    ''''''!^  ^  ^"^^  ^'^^  a 

homo  sLe  tmt e  hr.1  n^  ^'  *^.''"  "^  '  '"'S'^^  '  -"^  be- 

est  nobis  Lardekat^m  ""'"^  man  without  man's 

suam  aeitatem.        concurrence  bestowed  upon 

us  his  deity. 

The  Little  Chapter. 
Office  1  and  3.    Cant,  vi  9 

"*S  "Ji"^  «'•''"""«  ?    .  set  in  array  r"      "' 

R.  Deo  aratiaa  r.  Thanka  be  to  Ood. 


896 


OFFi:!E  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIIf. 


V.  l)i{,mare  me  laudare 
te,  Virgo  sucrata. 

R.  Da  milii  virtutem  con- 
tra hostes  tiiou. 

Kyrie  eleison.  Chri«te 
eleJHon.    Kyrie  cleiHon. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  £t  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 


v.  Vouchsafe  that  I  may 
praine  thee,  O  sacred  Virgin. 

R.  Give  me  strength 
against  thine  enemies. 

Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 
have  mercy,  lord,  have 
mercy. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 


Frma  the  Purification  to  Advent. 

Oremus.  Let  us  pray. 

Deus,  qui  virginalem  au-  O  God,  who  didst  vouch, 

lam   beatae  Mariae  Virginia  safe  to  choose  the  chaste 

in  qua  habitares,  elitfere  dig-  chamber  of  the  blessed  Vir- 

natus  es ;  da,  quatjsumus,  ut  gin  Mary  to  dwell  therein ; 

sua  nos  defensione  munitos,  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that 

jucundos  facias  suce  inter-  fortified  with  her  defence, 

esse  commemorationi.  Qui  we  may  find  our  joy  in  tak- 


vivis  et  regnas,  &,c. 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
te  veniat. 

V.  Benedicamus  Domino. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  Fidelium  animae,  per 
misericordiam  Dei,  requies-  faithful,  through  the  mercy 
cant  in  pace.  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Frotn  Christmai  to  the  Purification. 
Oremus.  Let  us  pray. 

Dous,  qui  salutis  KternaB,      O  God,  \f  Ho,  by  the  fruit- 


ing  part  in  her  commemo- 
ration. Who  livest  and 
reigi.c^t,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  May  the  souls  of  the 


PKIME. 


897 


qiiam  bneruimus  auctorim   ^    •  ,' """  *«  "•"y  ex- 

vita,    suscipere,    Dom.l"  fh™™.    ";."•    '»to«e««on. 
nostrum   Jesum  Ch™  „"  ,  Srr/'l,,"'"""  ^  '"'>'«  f^- 

R.  Amen.  ^|i^  ''/^^^  «»d  reinrne8t,&c. 

Tfie  Little  Chapter. 
Office  2.     Is.  vii.  U,  15. 


Ecce,  vir:^o  concipiet,  et 
pariet  filium,  et  vocabitur 
nomen  ejus  Emmanuel :  bu- 
tyrum  et  mel  eomedet,  ut 
sciat  reprobare  malum,  et 
eligore  bonum. 


R.  Deogratias. 
V.  Digrnare  me   laudare 
te,  Virgo  sacrata. 

R.  Da  niihi  virtutem  con- 
tra hostes  tuos. 

Kyrie    eleison.     Christe 
eleison.    Kyrie  eleison. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionera  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

Oremus. 
Deus,  qui  de  beatae  Maria 
E  3 


Behold  a  virgin  shall  con- 
ceive, and  bear  a  son,  and 
his  name  shall  be  called  Em- 
manuel:  butter  and  honev 
shall  he  eat,  that  he  may 
knov/  to  refuse   the    evil, 
and  to  choose  the  good. 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
V.  Vouchsafe  that  I  may 
praise  thee,  O  sacred  Virgin. 
R.    Give     me     strength 
against  thine  enemies. 

Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 
have  mercy.  Lord,  have 
mercy, 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayei.  •' 

R.  And  let  my  ciy  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 
0  God,  who  wast  pleaaej 


898 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Virginia  utero,  Verbum  tu- 
um,  angcio  nuniiiinte,  cnr< 
nem  suscipere  voluisti ; 
proeuta  HUpplicibuB  tuin,  ut 
qui  vere  earn  gcnitricem 
Dei  credimuH,  ejus  apud  te 
interceHsionibus  adjuvemur. 
Per  eumdem  Dominum,  dtc. 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tioneni  meain. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veni.it. 

V.  Benedicamua  Domino. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  P^idelium  animae,  per 
misericordiam  Dei,  requies- 
cant  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 


that  thy  Word,  at  the  mes- 
sage of  an  angel,  should 
take  fle«h  in  the  womb  of 
the  blessed  Virgin  Mary ; 
grant  to  us,  thy  humble 
servants,  that,  as  we  believe 
her  to  be  truly  the  Mother 
of  God,  we  may  be  assinted 
also  by  her  mtercessions 
with  thee.  Through  the 
same  Lord,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
pnjyer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  c?me 
unto  thee. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  May  the  souls  of  the 
faithful,  through  the  mercy 
of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 


Cerce. 

O  divine  and  adorable  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast 
graciously  redeemed  us  by  thy  bitter  passion  and  death, 
we  offer  up  this  hour  of  Terce  to  thy  honor  and  glory ; 
BJid  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  through  the  torments 
thou  didst  endure  in  being  cruelly  scourged  at  the  pillar, 
crowned  with  thorns,  and  unjustly  condemned  to  be  cru- 
cified, to  grant  us  patience,  longanimity  under  the 
scourges  of  temporal  afflictions,  courage  to  walk  in  the 
thorny  road  to  the  narrow  gate  which  opens  to  eternai 
bliss,  and  perseverance  under  all  the  crosses  of  this  life, 
which  are  the  portion  of  thine  elect;  that,  by  suffering 
fur  our  sirjB,  we  may  fully  satisfy  thy  divine  justice  on 


L 


Ave  Maria.  „  .,  „ 

meum  mteiide.  "       y.  u  bod,  come  to  our 

R.  Domine,  ad  udjuvan-   T'ol'    .        . 
dum  me  fcstina.  .    ,/^  ^'""^^y  make  haste 

Glori;,,  &e.  ^^ ''J^'P  "«• 

-«ymn,  Memento,  as  above,  p.  892. 

,        ,  Ql^ce  1. 

-An/.  Mark  Virffd  ^       r„ 

^"•g^-  Aru.  The  Virgin  Mary. 

Q^c^  2. 
4«.  Ave  Maria.  ^„.  „,,,_  ^^^^^ 

0#w  3. 

An/.  Quando  natus  es.  Am    Wk.     ♦u 

^'"-    When   thou  v/ast 

AAV.      .       ^'^'™<=*«'    ^dDominum. 

Ad  jJominum,cum  tribu-       i   wru      t 

larer.clumavi:  et  exaudivit  I   'm^^  rV" 'l"^^^^ 
me.  *  ^"^"  ""10  ti»e  Lord ;  and 

Domine,  libera  animam       2  O    iT>'A    .  r 
meamalabiisiniquia-  eta   «n„i  r  •'.  '^*^'*^«''    my 

lingua  doloaa.      ^      *  '^  ""  f,±  ^''T  ^^^^^f  d  Ups :  aiid 

Quid  detur  tibi,  aut  quid     ^"'whT^^^"'/^"^^"^- 
apponatur  tibi:  ad  lingS  thee  ZIT    \^'''''  *^ 
dolosam  ?  ^  J  j  'j         ,^^  *^^"  b«  super- 

added to  thee:  unto  a  de. 
Sagitt^  potentis  acut«  •  '"f  "4^«"§^»e  ? 
-    ea,boLus  dejr-  mi^h^oTe  :^".r  fJt 

Hen  miliL  «.,;„  i„„„i.,...  ""?  ?- ''^ 
n.c«a     proi„iiI.„7  -^n  jour  J^"  T^^tir/,  ^r 


900 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Hahitavi  cum  hubitantibns 
Cedar:  multum  incola  fuit 
unimu  mea. 

Cum  his  qui  oderi  t  pa- 
ccm,  eram  puciflcus ;  cuiii 
loquebar  illis,  impugnubant 
me  gratis. 

Gloria,  &c. 


have  dwelt  with  the  inhali- 
itants  of  Cedar:  my  boui 
hath  been  long  a  sojourner. 

6  With  them  that  hated 
peace,  I  was  peaceable: 
when  I  spake  unto  them, 
they  fought  against  me 
without  a  cause. 

Glory,  &.C. 


Psalm  exx.     Levavi  oeulot. 


Levfivi  oculoa  moos  in 
monies ;  unde  veniet  aux- 
ilium  mihi. 

Auxiiium  meum  a  Domi- 
no; qui  fecit  coelum  et  ter- 
ram. 

Non  det  in  commotionem 
pedem  tuum :  nequc  dormi- 
tet  qui  cuatodet  te. 

Ecce,  non  domiitabit  ne- 
que  dormiet:  qui  custodit 
Israel. 

Dominus  custodit  te,  Do- 
.  minus  protectio  tua :  super 
manum  dexteram  tuam. 

Per  diem  sol  non  uret 
te:  neque  luna per noetem. 

Dominus  custodit  te  ab 
omni  malo :  custodiat  ani- 
mam  tuam  Dominus. 

Dominus  custodiat  introi- 
tum  tuum,  et  exitum  tuum : 
ex  hoc  nunc,  et  usque  in 
ssBculurn. 

Gloria,  &.c. 


1  I  have  lifted  up  mine 
eyes  unto  the  hills :  from 
whence  shall  come  my  help. 

2  Aty  help  is  from  the 
Lord  :  who  hath  made  heav- 
en and  earth. 

3  Let  him  not  suffer  thv 
foot  to  be  moved :  neither 
let  him  sleep  that  keepeth 
thee. 

4  Behold,  he  shall  neither 
slumber  nor  sleep:  that 
keepeth  Israel. 

5  The  Lord  is  thy  keep- 
er, the  Lord  is  thy  defence : 
upon  thy  right  hand. 

6  Tile  sun  shall  not  burn 
thee  by  day  :  nor  the  moon 
by  night. 

7  The  Lord  preserveth 
thee  from  all  evil :  may  the 
Lord  preserve  thy  soul. 

8  May  the  Lord  preserve 
thy  coming  in  and  thy  go- 
ing   out-:    from   this  Xm» 

fVkrfh  ff\r  Oivavmnra 

Glory  Sua, 


7£RCB. 


fH)l 


P«alm  cxxi.    LijElatua  mm  in  hi$. 

die.,,  Hu„t  ,nil,i:  IniJZ  ,h„\  V   :«  ^f.   L"'n,f 

Q,     ,  ^       ,  ^*  t'H*  Lord, 

r^tantc's  ernnt  pedes  nos.       9  r^,..  *•    * 

Jvrnsa  em,  qua   nGdifica-       3    Jerusalem,    wl.iol     ^- 

tur    ut,  c.virus:    cujus   par-  built  as  a  city     U    f    •     ,. 

t.ci|).n(»  eju.  in  idi{,s,uii.  uniiy  with  it^^f. 

II.K.    omm    ascoiKlerrnt       4    For    thither    ciA   Mie 

nbuH    trihusDo.i„.n:  a-s-  tribes  ^o  up,  the  tribe      ^ 

imu.uuu,    Israel    ud  couti.  theLo?d:  t .    testimo^v  ;. 

teiultun  nonuru  Domiru.     .  Israel,  to  praise  the  ULe 

.....,,.        ,  '0*  the  Lord. 

^    ^u^:^A\•^  sederunt  sedes       5  For  there  are  set  the 

'""'"  ^^''''^-  J^eats    over   the    house   of 

Roc^^ite  qujB  ad  paeem  'e 'pray  ye  for  the  lhln<rs 
-iiu,  Jornsalem:  et  abun-  that  are' fir  the  peace  of 
ilui.ua  dil.irentibus  te.  Jerusalem  :  a-.d  plenteous- 

ness  be  to  '.nem  that  love 

,^.  thee. 

lut  pax  in  yirtute  tua:  7  Le^  peace  be  in  thy 
et  abuMdantia  in  turnbus  «trenr,h :  and  plei.teousness 
^"V!'      ^       ^  in  t',y  towers. 

I  ropter  fratres  meos  et  8  For  mv  brethren  and 
proxunos  meos:  lo^u.bar  companions'  sake:  I  snako 
pacen.  de  te.  peace  cor.cerning  thee. 

1  n)p.er  domum  ^  Domini  9  Bee  .use  of  tlie  house 
l/ei  noatn:  quajsivi  bona  of  the  Lord  our  Gcd:  I 
^^'  J''<ve  sought  good   thiiKAs 

.  for  thee. 

Gloria,  &c.  (jiory,  &,,. 

Office  1-. 
Ant.    Maria    Virgo    as-       Ant,  The  Virgin    Mar? 

76  «»  / 


i 


902 


OFFICE  OF  THK  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


sumpta  est  ad  ffitliereum  was  itiken  up  to  the  heuv- 
thuhuDUin,  in  quo  rex  re-  eiily  eluunber,  where  the 
gum  atellato  Bedet  Bolio.       King  of  kuigu&itteth  on  his 

starry  tlirone. 

Office  2. 

Ant.  Ave  Maria,  gratia  Ant.  Hail,  Mary,  ful^  of 
lilena,  Dominus  tecum :  grace,  the  Lord  is  witfi 
buiiedicta  tu  in  mulieribus.    thee:     blessed     art    tiiou 

among  women. 

Office  3. 

Ant.  Quando  natus  es  Ant.  When  tbou  wast 
Inetliibiliter  ex  Virgiiie,  tunc  l)orn  of  a  Virgin,  after  an 
impletae  sunt  ISeripturai.  inetl'abie  manner,  tiien  were 
Sicut  pluvia  in  vellum  de-  the  ^Scriptures  fulfilit'd. 
scendisti,  ut  salvum  faceres  Thou  didst  come  down  like 
genus  humanum :  te  lauda-  rain  upon  the  Heece,  that 
mus,  Dcus  noster.  thuu   mightest   save    man- 

kind:   we    praise  thee,  O 
our  God. 

The  Little  Chapter. 

Office  1  and  3.     Ecclus.  xxiv.  16. 

Et  sic  in   Sion   firmata       And  so  was  I  established 

a.um,  et  in  civitate  sanctifi-  in  Sion,  and  in  the  holy  city 

eatii  similiter  requievi,  et  in  likewise  I  rested,  and  my 

JerusiUem  potestas  mea.  power  was  in  Jerusalem. 


R.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  Diifusa  est  gratia  in 
Kbiis  tuis. 

R.  Propterea  benedixit 
(oDcus  ia  seternum. 

Kyrie  eleison.  Christc 
eleison.    Kyrie  eleist  i. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  9ra- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  -a^  te 
veiiiat. 


R.  Thanks  be  to  G(h1. 

V.  Grace  was  poured 
forth  on  thy  lips. 

R.  Therefore  hath  God 
blessed  thee  forever. 

Lord,  have  mercy.  Clirist, 
haw  mercy.  Lord,  have 
mercy. 

y.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  An^  let  my  cry  eomo 
unto  th*;o. 


Beus,  qui  Hiihuh  ceterns, 
b(Miru3  MariiB  virghiitate  foj- 
ciinda,  liiiumno  gmmri  prie- 

inwprajstiii8ti;i,ibue,qu<B. 
Bumus,  ut  ipsuin,  pro  nobis 
intercedere  8enliauiu«,  per 
quaui  meruiinua  uiictorem 
vitai  HUhcipere,  Demiimui 
nostruni  Jesuin  Clirisiuin. 
ului  vivit  et  ren^nut,  &c. 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Doiuine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meura. 

R.  Et  eluuior  meus  ad  te 
venLit.- 

V.  Benedicamus  Domino, 

R.  Deo  ^'ratius. 

.V.  Fidelium  anima»,  per 
miserjcordiam  Dei,  ruquies- 
cant  in  puce. 

R.  Amen. 


Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who,  by  the  fruit. 
tuJ  mgmity  of  blesHed  Ala. 
i-y,  hawt  ^riven  to  mani<ii4 
the  rewardH  of  eternal  Bid. 
v^iitien;  ^rrant,  wo  bcneecii 
thee,  that  we  may  exiuTi- 
ence       her       intercession, 
tiiroufrh  whom  we  have  re- 
ceived   the  author  of  life 
J"r    Urd     Jesus     Christ! 
Who    iivest  and  reignest, 

R.  Amen. 

V.    O   Lord,   hear    my 

prayer.  ^ 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee.  ^     /      "^w 

V.  i-et  us  bless  the  Lord 
Jv.   1  haj)j<8  be  to  God 
y.  iMay  the  souls  of  the 
faithful,  through  the  mercy 

ot  God,  rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 


The  Little  Chapter. 
Office  2,    Isa.  xi.  1,  2. 

Spim  of  the  Lord  shull  rest 

lIMftn    hiin 


R.  Deo  gratias. 
V.  Ditfusa  est  gratia  in 
labiia  tuis. 

,  H-    Propterea    benedixit 
w  i^eUH  in  fiBternum. 


upon  him. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

> .    Grace    was    poured 
forth  on  thy  lips. 

R.   Thurpfnro    kn^k    r*..j 

Dlese  }d  thee  forever. 


904 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Kj'iie  oleison.  Christe 
eleiaon.    Kyrie  eleison. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  me.'ini. 

R.  Et  clamor  me  us  ad  te 
veniat. 

Oreraus. 

Deua,  qui  de  beatie  Ma- 
riiB  Virginia  utero  verbum 
tuum,  angelo  nuiitiapte, 
carnem  suhcipere  voluj^ti; 
piaista  supplicibus  tiiia,  ut 
qui  vere  earn  Genitricem 
Dei  credimua,  ejus  upud  te 
intercessionibus  adjuvi'inur. 
Per  eumdem  Domiimm  nos- 
trum, &,c. 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meain. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  Benedicamus  Domi- 
no. • 

R.  Deo  gratiaa. 

V.  Fidelium  animre,  per 
ibisericordiam  Dei,  requies- 
eaiit  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 


Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ* 
have  mercy.  Lord,  have 
mercy. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  a.y 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  como 
unto  thee.  * 

Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who  wast  pleased 
tliat  thy  Word,  at  tjje  ujcs- 
snge  of  the  angel,  Hiionld 
lake  flesij  in  the  womb  of 
the  bicKsed  Virgin  Alary; 
grant  to  us,  thy  humble  ser- 
vants, that,  as  we  believe 
her  to  be  truly  the  JM other 
of  God,  we  may  be  asfisted 
also  by  her  intercessions 
with  thee.  Through  the 
same  Lord,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  May  the  souls  of  the 
faithful,  through  the  m»'rcy 
of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 


O  divine  and  adorable  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast 


<TI>tl.>I|t!lul  —      


-  --    U.. 
US    Uj 


thy  biiicr  passion  ma  deattit 


we  offer  up  thi,  hour  of  Sext  f„  ..     . 

and  m,»t  huniUy  beseech  ,1.      .'"^ ''»""''•  «n>l  glory 

thou  did»teudur/i„  be,!rYn^,  b""'  ""■""'"'  ""'  fi""tS 

for  when  thy  t/nde"  h  md'ZTV'''"'''  "■"«  '«'l»'  »uf- 
w.th  gross  nail,,  «„d  Ctened  1  H  ""™  """'"^  P'^^'d 
thy  alrenjrtheuinff  rrraer^n  7  •  •'"  "''""'''  '<>  ffwnt  us 
we  fell  into  sin,  ?„3't1'Vs-r"rnrr^'t"='y  ^^'■""ever 
our  other  sensitive  power,  fron.h'''"'"*''^  """•  f'"'-  »'«» 
and  from  all  evil  deeds-  t?,!,  •""'"''  ""'  "eiffhlor 
our  heavenly  Father  wilhourh  ,"7  "'"'.  "''•  ""''  ff«"o 
works,  and  »ay  „.erit  thj  eruar^taX^Zt.^""" 


Ave  Maria.  „  .,  , 

meum  mtende.  :'  ^  ^H  come  te  mv 

R.  Domine   ad  ad"  ''^ssi^tanee.  ^ 

duni  me  festina.'        ■'"''''""  .    f  •  ^  ^ord,  make  haste 
Gloria,  &c.  ^""jlfP  'ne. 

^Jory,  &c. 

ff!/^nn.  Memento,  ««  aioj;.jr).  892. 

Ant.  In  odorem.  "         j„,   w 

Ant.  We  run. 

^ce  2. 
^n^.  Ne  timeas,  Maria.         4„,  Fear  not.  Ma,y 

dem  Moyst""  ''"^'"  "^  v/'"'  f"  ""^  tush  which 

"^  Moses  saw. 

Psalm  cxxii.    Ad  te  levavi. 
Ad  te  levavi  oeuios  mp         i   it  ^     , 

-.uihahi.sineX"^p'Ire;t^^Sf 

n.^^':"t„i-L,-"",  —  "  "ktirrz ....  ... 

r»«.' .uorum;"""  """'""■  T,?""-'  "'«<">  the  hind^ 

'  ^»*  their  masters;  '' 


90(J 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  V.HGIN. 


Sicut  oculi  ancillffi  in  ma- 
nibus  domimi?  snw :  ita 
ot'uli  nostri  ad  Doniii)(ini 
Dcum  noMtrnin,  donee  mU 
Bereatur  nostri. 

Miserere  nostri,  Domine, 
miserere  nostri:  quia  niiii- 
tuin  repleti  sum  us  despec- 
tione. 

Quia  multum  repleta  est 
aniuia  nostra:  opprobrium 
abnndantibus,  et  despectio 
euperbis. 

Gloria,  &c. 


3  A«  the  eyes  of  the 
maiden  are  on  the  handn  of 
her  mistress:  even  so  are 
our  eyes  unto  the  Lord  our 
God.  until  he  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

4  Have  mercy  upon  us, 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us:  for  v^e are  greatly  lil led 
with  contempt. 

6  Yea,  (tur  sou!  is  greatly 
filled:  we  ore  an  oHenco 
unto  the  wealthv,  and  a  con- 
tempt unto  the  prcud. 

Glo/y,  &c. 


Psahii  cxxtii.    It'm  quia  Doininm. 


Nisi  quia  Dominus  erat 
in  nobis,  dicat  nunc  Israel : 
nisi  quia  Dominus  erat  in 
nobis; 

Cum  exurgerent  homines 
in  nos:  forte  vivos  deglutis- 
eent  nos. 

Cum  irasceretur  furor  eo- 
rum  in  nos:  forsitan  aqua 
absorbuisset  nos. 

Torrentem  pertransivit 
anima  nostra:  forbitan  per- 
Iransisset  anima  nostra 
acjuam  intolerubilem. 

Benedictus Dominus:  qui 
non  dedit  nos  in  caplionem 
dentibus  eorum. 

Anima  nostra  sicut  passer 


J  Unless  the  Lo»~'^  had 
been  with  us,  now  may 
Isn  el  say  :  unless  the  J  -ord 
haCi  been  with  us; 

U  When  men  rose  up 
ag.iinst  us:  peradvenr'iro 
they  had  swallowed  us  up 
alive. 

3  Wbcn  their  fury  vas 
enkindled  against  us.  p^r- 
adventure  the  waters  had 
swallowed  us  up. 

4  Our  soul  passed  through 
a  torrent:  peradxentufe  o"r 
soul  would  have  passed 
through  waters  insupport- 
able. 

5  Blessed  be  the  Lord 
who  hath  not  given  us  over 
for  a  prey  unto  their  teeth. 

6  Our  soul    hj\lh    been 


SEXT. 


907 


J5roptaest..dolaqucovenan-  snatched  as  a  sparrow :  out 

i^aqueuscontritusesf  et  7  'pu"'""'^  *'^"  ^''^^  ^'^^'^''^ 

no8  li bemti  sumin  ?  ^^*'  """''«  ^^^  t>»-^^^": 

Adjutorlum  "Lo^itru.   in  "s  O^Hr  f^''^'^'- 

nomine  Domini:   gui  feci  ,  ^   ,,  "'  '*''P ''^ '"  ^he  name 

Gloria,  &c  ^^M  ''^''^'*^"  ^"^i  earth. 

tilory,  &c. 


Qui  confidunt  in  Domino, 
sicut  mons  Sion  :  non  com-' 
movebitur  in  a3ternum,  qui 
habitat  in  JerusaJem. 


Psalm  exxiv.     Qui  confidunt 


^fontes  in  circuitu  ejus: 
et  Dominus  in  circuity  po^ 
puli  8ui,  ex  hoe  nunc,  et 
usque  in  saeculum. 

Quia  non  relinquet  Domi- 
nus virgam  peccatorum  su- 
persortemjustorum :  utnon 
extendantjusti  ad  inicjuita- 
tem  manus  suas. 

Benefiic,  Domine,  bonis  : 
et  reclis  corde. 

Declinantes  autem  in  ol>- 
%itione8,  adducet  Domi- 
nus cum  operant! bus  iniqui- 
tatem :  pax  super  Israel. 

Gloria,  &c. 


1  They  who  trust  in  the 
l^ord   shall   be    as    Mount 

Jion:  he  shall  not  be  moved 
lorever,  that  dwelleth  in 
Jerusalem. 

2  The  hills  are  round 
« bout  her:  even  so  is  the 
Lord  round  about  his  peo- 
r>I«,  n-om  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 

3  For  the  Lord  will  not 
leave  the  rod  of  sinners  up. 
on  the  lot  of  the  just:  that 
the  just  stretch  not  forth 
their  hands  to  iniquity 

4  Do   well,  O  Lord,  to 

those  that  are  good:  and  to 
the  right  of  heart. 

5  But  such  as  turn  aside 
unto  deceits,  the  Lord  sh;ill 
number  with  the  workers 
of  iniquity:  peace  upon 
Israel. 

Glory,  &c. 


Office  I. 

torum'  tno7,Vr"'  ""•^'"^""     A""^-  '^'°  '•""  to  the  odor 
wrum    tuorum    currimus:   of  thy  ointments :  the  young 


Aril     Til  f\A^-^ — 


908 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BVESSED  VIRGIN. 


adolescentulae  dilexerunt  te   maidens  have  lo\  ed  thee  ex- 
ceedingly. 


niniis. 


Office  2. 


Ant.  Ne  timeas,  Maria,  An^  Fear  not,  Miiry,  thou 
invenisti  gratium  apud  Do-  haet  found  grace  vvii!i  the 
minum :  ecce,  concipies  et  Lord:  behold,  thoa  shall 
paries  filium.     Alleluia.         conceive  and   bear  a  son. 

Alleluia. 

Office  :]. 

Ant.  Rubum  quern  vide-  A.-it,  m  *be  hwih  wliicl- 
rat  Moyses  incombuHtatn,  Moseri  ^iJ>v  uuc.onsumed,  we 
vonservatam  agnovimus  tu-  ucknowK-dge  thy  admirable 
am  l.-iudabilem  virginitatem:  vir^nruiy  preserved:  inter- 
Dei  Genitrix,  intercede  pro  t'ede  for  ua,  O  Mother  ot 
nobis*.  God. 

The  Little  Chapter. 

Office  1  and  3.     Ecclus.  xxiv.  16. 

Et    radieavi    in    populo  And  I  took   root  in  an 

honorificato,  et  in  parte  Dei  honorable    people,   and    in 

mei  hsreditas  iliius:  at  in  the  portion  of  my  God  his 

j>leniiudine   sanctorum  de-  inheritance:  and  my  abode 


tentio  mea. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  Benedicta  tu  in  muli- 
aribus. 

R.  Et  Benedictus  fructus 
lentris  tui. 

Kyrie  eleison.  Christe 
eleison.    Kyrie  eleison. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  t  lamor  meua  ad  te 
vcniat. 


is  in  the  full  assembly  of 
Saints. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  Blessed  art  thou 
among  women. 

R.  And  blessed  is  (he 
fruit  of  thy  womb 

Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 
have  mercy.  Lord,  have 
mercy. 

V.  O  TiOrd,  hear  my 
prsiyer. 

R.  And  *ot  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 


SEXT. 


909 


^^^^  tJie  Purijication  to  Advent 
OreKiu:?.  J   . 

^Vngilitutinostaepra^slS   Got'""*'  ^  '"^'^  "^^''^^^"J 

«onl.  ejus  ./ixilio  a'^^t^^   ^yt  &^'!'^^^«^'^"^' 
I^--- •'•™        ''*"'^^''^^"^'*.   intercession,  arise  from  our 


Per  euiaJein 

H.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exauJi   onu 
lionem  nieam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.Benedicamus  Domino. 
K.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  Fidelium  anima?,  per 


J'liquities.      Throu.rh     the 
s.'»nie  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

V.    O    Lord,    hear    my 
prayer.  ^ 

unfothe^e''^'*'"^'''^'^"^^ 

V.  jf^et  us  bless  the  Lord. 
fv.   i  hanks  be  to  God. 
y.  May  the  souls  of  the 


miserieordiara  Dei,  reuuies!  f-nti.V  i  IT   '''''  ^''"'^  ^^'  ^he 
cant  in  pace.  ^  if  l^"]'  ^'"^"g'*  the  mercy 

R.  Amen.  «*^<^d,  rest  in  peace. 

Jtv.  Amen. 

i^rom  CAreWma,  to  the  Purification. 
Oremus.  t   . 

^  Deus,  qui  saluf is  ^tern.T        O  Tn^     T  r^'. 

beatcc  Mari*  viririnitatefS'  fni  vl    •  '•.'''^'';^>^  ^'^^  ^••"•^- 

cunda,  humano  gene fp  I"  M  .JT''^  '-    ''^*^  ^'^-''^^^^^^ 

miapr^stitistijtribue  q^uT  k  n^ih  ''*  ^?"  ^^    "^^'"- 

BurnuH,  „t  ipsam  p  ,  'n^W^  ^.^ll^''  ''''''^^  «f  eternal 

intercedere   senti.llnus?  pe  tl   ^  t"-  e'  ^rJ;""  ^"^'^^ 

qnam  meruimus  .uct^rim  sble   of   h?r  in7  ^'  ''"' 

vitae    su^icipere     Don.innm  Ti         ?     ■        »"tercession, 

nostrum   Jesun    rhrist.m  ^'^f^'"/ ^^'hom  we  have  re- 

Qui  vivit  et  r  gua^  &r"^-  f '^.^^f  eauthc>rof  life,our 

fe  lat,  oi.c.  j,ord  Jesus  Christ.      VViio 

;       R.  Amen.  ^^'^^h  and  reigneth,  &  c. 

'   ,   V.  Domine,  exaudi,  &c.       V   O  Lo"rd  h.      ^     . 
1   iut  suv^ay  »  ^^ .        V .  u  ijord,  hear.  &,c-  ^aj 


1 


910 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BL£SSED  VIRGIN. 


TJie  Little  Chapter. 

Office  2.    Luke  i.  82. 

Dabit  ei  Dominus  Deus  The  Lord  God  shall  give 
Bcdcm  David  patriH  ejus :  et  unto  him  the  throne  of 
regnalut  in  doino  Jacob  in  David  his  father:  and  he 
aetermim,  ct  regni  ejus  non  uhali  reign  in  the  house  of 
erit  finis.  Jacob  forever,  and  of  iiia 

kingdom  there  shall  be  no 
end. 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
V.  Blessed  art  thou,  &c, 
{as  above). 

Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who  wast  pleased 
virginisuteroVerbumtuum,  that  thy  Word,  at  the  nies- 
angelo  nuntiante,  carnem  sage  of  an  angel,  should 
suHt'ipere  voluisti;  pra3sta  take  flesh  in  the  womb  of 
Bupplicibus  tuis,  utijuivere  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary; 
earn  Genitrieera  Dei  credi-  grant  to  us,  thy  humbie  ser- 
mus,  ejus  apud  te  interces-  van;?*,  that,  as  we  believe 
sionibus  adjuvemur.      Per   her  to  be  truly  the  mother 

of  God,  we  may  be  assisted 
also   by   her    intercessions 
with   thee.     Through  the 
same  Lord,  &c. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear,  &c.  {as 
above) 


R.  Deo  gratias. 
V.  Benedicta  tu,  &c.  {ut 
supra). 

Oremus. 
beus,  qui  de  beatse  Mariae 


eumdem,  &c. 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Doinine,  exaudi,  &c. 
(ut  supra). 


O  divine  and  adorable  Lord,  who  hast  graciously  re- 
deemed us  by  thy  bitter  passion  and  death,  we  ofllr  up 
this  hoHir  of  None  to  thy  honor  and  glory ;  and  most 
humbly  beseech  thee,  through  the  torments  and  agony 
tiiou  didst  suffer  whei  hanging  for  three  hoars  upon  the 


b'«.iJ,  to  grant  uh  thy     vin*      ',     '^  ^'""""^'^  »''y  ^-'''''ed 

P've  u.  a  happy  death,  prU  1  i   'r^  ^^""^'J  '-".d  to 
nun  the  least  deHle.n.MV       ,  „"\  'ir*^''''  ""1  f'"''^ 
tended  at  our  death    hy  thv  h.l'  /"*-*  '"'"'>'  '^^^  "^ 

l>orne  on  liigh  into  thoi  h7sf  I  J    •"^''''  ''"•^'   ''>'  th*^"» 
conte^plat^thv  divinit^  trtll^S'^^llr  "^  "^ 

Ave  Maria.  ,t  .,  ,, 

V.  Deus,  in  adjutorium       V   O  r  T 
menm  mtende.  „    '\      *Jod,  come  to  my 

^  R    Donn-ne,  ad  adjuvan-       TT{    ,        , 
duni  mefestina.  ♦,.!  "i      ^^^^'  ^^'^^^  l^'iste 

Gloria,  &e.  ^"^  ^fP  "^J- 

,_  Glory,  &c. 

^Ii/inn,  Memento,  as  above,  p.  892. 

-Aw/.  Pulchra  aa.  .i  „#  oi, 

4ai/.  Thou  art  fair. 

Qfffct  2. 
An.  EcceancillaDomini.      An.  Behold  the  handmaid. 

An/.  Ecce  Maria.  An/.  Behold  Mary. 

Paalmcxxv.     In  convertendo. 
In  convertendo  Dorninus       i   VVi,o«  ♦»    t     , 
captivitatem  Sion  •  ficti  T   on.  •  ^!^''^"  ^^'^  Lord  turned 
musMcut  consolati  ""   ^JJ'^"  ^'^^  «^P/ivity  of  Sion : 

"•  ^e  became  like  men  that 

Tunc  repletum  est  gaudio  ""'T^^^'^J' 

08  nostrum:  el  lin.rua  no^  filled  wfth     ?/"'  ™""^'^ 

tra  exultatione.      °  «  rll         *^.''l^ '.'««» •   and 

^  Tunc  dicent  inter  .rentes  3  Th^"'  'Tu  ^ 

**^  Lord  haf  h  Hnp 

for  tiiem. 


912 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Mngiiificavit  DominuH  fa- 
cure  iiobiscuin:  fiicti  8umu8 
lajtHiites. 

Converte,  Domine,  cnpti- 
vitntcin  noatram:  sicut  tor- 
rens  in  auMtro. 

Qui  HtMniimnt  in  lacry- 
mis:  in  oxuitatione  metent. 

F^uijtca  ibant  etHebant: 
mittentes  scniina  sua. 

Veniontes  autem  veniont 
cim!  cxultalione .  portnles 
maiiipulos  suos. 

Gloria,  &c. 

Psalm  cxxvi. 

Nisi  Dominiis  iudilicaverit 
domutu :  in  vanum  labura- 
verunt  qui  a3dificant  enin. 

Msi  Douiinus  cuatodiont 
civilateni  .  tVustru  vigilut 
qui  c'ustodit  earn. 

Vanuni  est  vobis  ante  lu- 
ceni  suri^ero:  surgite  post- 
quain  scderitis,  qui  mandu- 
cutis  panem  doloris. 

Cum  dederit  dilectis  suis 
soniiium  :  ecce  liajreditas 
Domini  tilii,  merces  fructus 
ventris. 

Sicut  sagittae  in  manu  po- 
tentis :  ita  tilii  excussurum 


Bcatus  vir  qui  implcvit 
uciiiucfiuni  suuru  ex  ipsis : 


4  The  i  V  '\  Is'vh  done 
great  u  -iijL>-i  t'»  n.n:  we  aro 
become  very  joyful. 

6  Turn  again  our  cap- 
tivity, O  Lord:  as  a  rivei 
in  the  Honth. 

6  They  th.itsowln^  ,s  >. 
shali  reap  in  joy. 

7  Going  on  their  way 
they  went  and  wept:  scat- 
tering their  seed. 

8  But  returning  they 
shall  come  with  joytulness: 
bringing  their  sheaves  with 
them. 

Glory,  &.C. 

N'lsi  Do7ninus. 

1  Unless  the  Lord  build 
tlie  house :  they  labor  in 
vain  that  build  it. 

2  Unless  the  Lord  keep 
the  city :  he  watcheth  in 
vain  that  keepe+li  it. 

3  In  vain  ye  rise  bef'  lo 
the  ligl.t ;  rise  not  till  ve 
have  res(e:d,  O  ye  that  eat 
the  bread  of  sorrow. 

4  Wher:  ';0  hath  given 
sleep  to  his  beloved :  lo, 
children  are  an  heritag« 
from  the  Lord,  and  the  i'l  .^iu 
of  the  womb  a  revv;    1. 

6  Like  as  arrovi's    n 
hand  of  the   migh      o  >v 
80  are  the  children  of  those 
who  have  been  cast  but. 

6  Blessed    is    the    man 


1, J  _..;..- 


iS 


ified 


NONE 


9]3 


M  I  ■% 

non   corifiindefnr   oum   i«        -.i   ., 

CjJory,  &c. 

Psalm  cxxviL     Beati  (hnnr». 
Be.'iti   oninos  nni  timcnt        i   ni.       i 

LalH,re«  manimm  tuarum       2  1  or  ,'h  '''*'^;" , 
qiui    Miamlueabis:    be•,t.^^    m„  ^  ""V  *'"  «''''lt^      the 
OS,  et  bene  tibi  erit.  "'  ed  ^tf '''>' ^•"i"^'^^  »''-- 

^  Uxorfuasieutvitisabun  ^n    ''r*. 

tu.T.                              "'""^  ;V  ^'''.""^'-  ^>"  the  walls 

,'-i    tui    sicut    novell.3  4   IV  Si 

ohvarum:  in  circuitu  men.  .'mfs   ^rn'.?^  "1  ""  ^''^'« 

mo  :  qui  tiu.et  Doniinn-         ma    t        '  *^"^,«''••'"  the 

m-'     be  I  ussed  :  tliat  fear- 

Benedicat   tibi  Dominiis       fi  u       .u'     r 
ex   8ion :   et   .l^^JT^  thc^  '^lit  ^^  ^^^    ^^- 

JorusMlera  omnibus  diubus   in.  w.uffi  ^'^"  '    '"'<^ 

vite  tujB.  ^'''    Vi'>  ^'"t  thou  see  the  ^ood 

things  (,f  Jeruaaleri^  ill  the 

Et  videa.  filios  filiorum      ■'rAnd''n'nt;t  th 
t-run, :  pa  .m  super  Israel,    thy     ddlS^' ehh'.::! 

Office  1. 
^n/.  PuJchraesetdecon         j^y     ^u  .   «. 

filia  Jc..u«Jem:terri,i:;t  co,X  O  dan"!;',  '^""  "'"' 

^  g  "rniy  set  in  an-ay. 


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OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Ofice  2 

Ant.  Ecco  nncill.i  Domi-  i4w/.  Behold  the  handmaid 
ni :  Hill  mihi  seeuiiduin  vur-  of  the  Lord  :  e  it  done  uiilo 
bum  tuiim.  me  uc-eordin«r  to  Ihv  wurd. 

Office  8. 

Ant.  Ecce,  Maria  gcnuit  Ant.  Tlohohl,  Mary  hulh 

ni)l»is     Salvatori'm,    qnein  borne  ns  the  Saviour,  whom 

JoMnnes  videns  exchimavit,  John  iH'hoMin^r.  exelairni'd  : 

ditn-ns:    Eocc  Aj^nuis   Di-i,  Hehohl  the  Lamb  of  (i<»d, 

vHTeijiii  toilit  peccutii  mun-  beh(dd     iiim    who    takcth 

di.     Alleluia.  away  the  sins  of  the  world. 

Alleluia. 


Tke  Little  Chapter. 

Office  1  and  8.    Ecclus.  xxiv.  19,  20. 

fn  platois  sicnt  cinnamo-  In  the  streets,  like  cinna- 

mum  et  balsamum  aroma-  mon  and  aromatic  balm,  I 

tizans  odorera  dedi :   quasi  gave    forth    a    sweet    fra- 

myrrha  electa,  dedi  suavita-  jjrance:    like   the    choicest 


tern  odoris. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  Post  partum  virgo  in- 
violy*a  permansisti. 

R  Dei  Geiiitrix,  inter- 
cede pro  nobis. 

Kyrie  eleison.  Christe 
eleibon.     Kyrie  eleison. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tioneni  nieam. 

R.  i^t  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 


myrrh,  I  yielded  a  sweet- 
ness of  odor. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  Cod. 

V.  After  ehild-bnth  thou 
didst  remain  a  pure  rivgin. 

R.  Interivde  for  us,  O 
Mother  of  God. 

Lord,  have  niercv.  ('hrist, 
nave  mercy.  Lord,  have 
mercy. 

V.  O  Led,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  mj  ery  come 
unto  thee. 


From  >ht  Petrification  to  Advent. 
OremiiH.  ,    ^ 

nose.,,  ut  q.u  tili  X.«:   .7^''' thee,  the  ofKences  <.f 
eunidci,.  &c     ^'''""'^-  ^  •"•   »'•«   i^Iother    of   thy    «on. 


ft.  Amen. 

V.  Doriiine,  exaudi  onu 
lionom  meuiii. 

H.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veni.it. 

V.  Benedicamns  Domino. 

K.  lieo  (jratiaH. 

V.  Fidelium  nnimc-e,  per 


Je^us    Christ     our-    Lord.' 
ihrough  the  same,  &e. 
fv.  Amen. 

V.   O    Lord,    hear     my 
i)rayer.  ' 

H.  And  let  my  cry  conje 
unto  thee. 

V.  Let  ua  bless  the  Lord. 

K.   i  hank.s  be  to  (Jod. 

mi.orico,^i^,;;- D-;- j;-  ,  .V  jay  the  souls  of  the 

cant  in  pace.  ^  l'  •    /    '  throufrh  the  mercy 

R.  Amen.  ""^  r^*'^'  ''^'^^  i"  P«ace. 

it.  Amen. 

/»  Advent. 
^         Oremus.  t  „. 

,    Dens,  qui  sjdutis  aternfe        O  r.  F    ."^  P'"-^; 
beata.  MariiB  vlr-iidHte  Kp'   f..,    -^'^.^'.'^'^"i^y  ^^e  fruit. 

eunda,  hnmano  ^CeH  pi-^"  M  rV  if  f^-"^  '^''  ^''"^^^'^ 
mil  prcPslitisti  •  U^  nJF,       :y'">''^''«ti?>^'en  to  mankind 

nunius  ut  i„H,m  '  '",*'  ^'^^  '■^^''^''^■^  of  eternal  s.lva- 
in  S    e  'semi.Klu7"/"'   !"" '  ^'''''^''''  ^'^^^'^^^  ^bee, 

vita3  suse  Ir!  n"'".*''^*'"  '"tercession,  through  wh„ra 
nostrur  JSn  ^rTT""  ^^;j^,.'»^^^«''«^-^'ivedtheauth  r 
FiliumtunmQ^  ?''"'"    "^''^  '^^  «""'  •'^^"^ ^^brisi 

R.  Amen    '  '''g"1'^  ^^''^^  thee,  &c. 

V    n      •  -K-.  Amen. 

,  V.  Domme,  exaudi,  &e.       V   n  j  oH  »-•"-  --   -      ■ 

(a  supra),  ah'  ■  \"         '  "'^^^'  *^^'  ^"' 


'}&! 


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OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Tlie  Little  Chapter 


Crh'ce  3.     Is. 

t 

Ecce  Virgo  concipiet,  et 
pnriet  tiliuiii,  et  vocabitur 
nonien  ejus  Emmanuel :  bu- 
tyrum  et  mel  comedet,  ut 
8ciat  reprobare  malum,  et 
eliijere  bonum. 

R.  Deo  gratiaa. 

V.  Angclus  Domini  ri'in- 
tiavit  MariiB. 

R.  Et  concepit  de  Spiii- 
tu  Sancto. 

Kyrie  eleison.  Christc 
eleiison.     Kyrie  eleison. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tioneni  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

Oremus. 

Deus,  qui  de  beata3  Mariae 
Virginia  utero,  Verbum  tu- 
um,  angelo  nuntiante,  car- 
nem  suscipcre  voluisti; 
prtesta  suppi'cibu8  tuis,  ut 
qui  vere  eam  Genitricem 
])ci  credimus,  ejus  apud  te 
intercessionibus  adjuvemur. 
Per  eumdem  Dominum,  &.c. 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi,  &c. 
(ut  supra). 


vii.  14,  16. 

Behold,  a  Virgin  shall  con- 
ceive  and  bear  a  son,  and 
his  name  shall  be  called  Em- 
manuel:  butter  and  bonoy 
shall  he  eat,  that  he  may 
know  to  refuse  the  evil,  and 
to  choose  the  good. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  The  angel  of  tlio 
Lord  aimounced  unto  Mary. 

R.  And  she  conceived  of 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 
have  mercy.  Lord,  have 
mercy. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who  wast  pleased 
that  thy  Word,  at  the  mes- 
sage of  an  angel,  should 
take  flesh  in  the  womb  of 
the  blessed  Virgin  Mary; 
grant  to  us,  thy  humble  ser- 
vants, that,  as  we  believe 
her  to  be  truly  the  Mother 
of  God,  we  may  be  assisted 
also  by  her  intercessions 
with  thee.  Through  the 
same  Lord,  &.C. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  heai,  &c.  (as 
above). 


we  offer  ip  these  Ve  "pen  t„Tl,„         '""""T  ""^  ''«"l'. 
blo,.,ly  sweat  whieir  tidlltlrt- ''•"'","  "''"•"^  '""l 

Ave  Maria.  „  .,  ,, 

V.  Deus.   in   adjutorium       V   O  r  T 
nieuni  intendo.  • '.  ^  ^"^'  ^o^'ne  to  my 

^  R.  Domine,  ad  adjuvan    '?  jw     .        . 
durii  me  festina        ^J"''''"'   .    f  ,^  Lord,  make  haste 
Gloria,  &c.  to  help  me. 

Olury,  &,c. 

Ojice  1. 
^n/.Dumessetrex.  4n/.  Winle  the  king. 

Ojice2. 
4..  Missus  est  Gabriel       4,..  The  anjel  Gabriel 

*=•  was  sent. 

Ojice  3. 

course ! 

Psalm  cix.    Dirit  Dominun. 
Dixit  Dominus   Domino       i   tIw.  r     j      .1 

-«:  Sedeade.tris  .S   lli^'^^^L^i^^Z 
T%  hand:  * 

i'onee    ponam    inimieos       2    Until   T    mol,«    ♦!  • 

tuns:  scabellum  pedum  tu.   enemi^H    .h!  r.^^ff.. !'''"« 

Virg,mvlrtutistu»en>U.       3  The  Lord  shrjl  send 

77* 


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OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


tet  Dominns  ex  Sion:  do- 
miiiare  in  medio  inimicorum 
tuorurn. 

Tecum  principium  in  die 
i^irtutis  tuaB  in  splendoribua 
Sanctorum :  ex  utero  ante 
luciferum  genui  te. 


Juravit  Dominns,  et  non 
poBnitebit  eum;  Tu  es  sa- 
cerdos  in  a3ternum  secun- 
dum ordinera  Melchisedec. 

Dominus  a  dextris  tuis: 
CO  nf regit  in  die  irae  suae  re- 
ges. 

Judicabit  in  nationibus, 
implebit  ruinas:  conquassa- 
l)it  capita  in  terra  multo- 
rura. 

De  torrente  in  via  bibet, 
propterea  exaltabit  caput. 

Gloria,  &lc. 


forth  the  rod  of  thy  power 
from  out  of  Sion :  rule  thou 
in  the  midst  of  thine  eivc- 
mies. 

4.  Thine  sht-il  be  the 
dominion  in  the  day  of  thy 
power,  amid  the  brightnens 
of  the  Saints:  from  the 
womb,  before  the  day-s^ar, 
have  I  begotten  thee. 

6  The  Lord  hath  sworn, 
and  will  not  repent:  Thou 
art  a  {)riest  forever  accord- 
ing to  the  order  of  Mcl- 
chisedec. 

6  The  Lord  upon  thy 
right  hand:  hath  over- 
thrown kings  in  the  day  of 
his  wrath. 

7  lie  shall  judge  among 
the  nations,  he  shall  fulfil 
destructions  :  he  shall  smite 
in  sunder  the  heads  in  the 
land  of  many. 

8  He  shall  drink  of  the 
brook  in  the  way :  therefore 
shall  he  lift  up  his  head. 

Glory,  i-c. 


OJfce  I. 

Ant.  Dum  esset  rex  in  AnL  While  the  king  was 
aceubitu  suo,  nardus  mea  reposing,  my  s]»ikeiiard 
dudil  odorem  suavitatis.         yielded  the  odor  of  sweet;- 

ness. 

Am.  Laeva  ejus.  Ant.  HL  left  hand. 

Office  2. 
Ant.  Missus  est  Gabriel       Ant.   The  angel  Gabriel 


angoh 
nem  d 

Ant 

Ant. 
merc'iu 
human 
sumen 
dignati 
homo 
est  nol 

Ant. 


Laud 
num:  h 
mini. 

Sit  n( 
dictum : 
usque  ir 
A  soli 
casum : 
Domini. 


Exeeh 
gentes  1 
C(elos  gl( 

Quis  s: 
OoSter,  qi 
et  huiuili 
fct  in  terr 

Suscita 
et  de  ster 
pcn;m ; 


^tSl'Eiis. 


yi9 


>!«/.  Ave  Maria.      ^   '      ^Tn^Vr*^''* 

Am.  HuiJ,  Mary. 

0#c<?  3. 
Ant.   O  admirabile  com-       Avf   On         n 
nier..um!   Creator  gen^ds   course  '     r'''/'""' '"^^^- 

dignatus  est,  et ^  ocedins   ^Id ';   'V'"p«"'' vou.h- 
homo  ^ne^mu^'^^  ^  ^.^   ^..^  ^^'->  .«^' ^-'i- 

»itu8   gin  .    and    beconiinL'  man 


est  nobis  suam  deitatem. 
Ant.  Quando  natus  es. 


without  man's  ccneurrcncc 

bestowed  upon  us  his  deity 

Am.    Wiien    thou   wasj 

born. 


Psalm  cxii.    Laudate,  pueri. 
Laudate,     pueri,    Domi-       1  Praise   f Ha    i^a 
num.-  laudate   noraen   Do    plinwf  ^®''^'    y« 

mini.  "^^   ^*'-   '-'"'^'^'J- praise  ye  the  nam« 

,  Sit  nomen  Domini  bene-       2  RI.     ^\  .. 
dictum:    ex   hoc   n   ,17  ft   „  ^  /^'^T^^l^e  the  name  oi 

usque  in  s^cu  urn.         '   ''  t'th  ^^^  ^  ^'"'"   '^'  ^'"^« 
A  soli^  nrt„  .;  J         *^™^'  ^"'*  evermore. 

ot  the  same :  the   name  of 
the  Lord  is  worthy  to  be 
Vvn„i  praised. 

irenJ.,n      •'"''"'    ""'""^       •*  Tlie  Lord  is  hi.*  ahove 

«.BU.,  ,ui  i„  a„i«  ,'::^,:?:  lo  dl^  g.^  t  d;;'.;!" 


in 


Suscitans  a  terra  inopem : 
et  de  stercore  erigens  pau- 
pCrcm ; 


thincrs   thiit    are   lowly 
he.iven  and  in  earth  ? 

fi  VVho  raiseth  up  the 
needy  irom  the  enrth  :  and 
lifret'h  the  poor  fjom  olftJie 
du  ighiil  • 


■  f  )'  m    <«■ 


920 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Utcolloceteumcumprin-       7  That  he  may  set  him 
cipihiis:  euni  prim  pibua  po-   with  the  princes :  even  with 


puli  Hui. 

Qui  habitare  fiicit  sterilem 
'.n  doino  :  mutrem  tiliorum 
lijtantein. 

Gloria,  &c. 


the  princes  of  his  people. 

8  VVlio  inuketh  the  bar- 
ren woman  to  dwell  in  her 
house:  the  joyful  mother 
of  children. 

Glory  J  &c. 

Office  1. 

Ant.  LsRva  ejus  sub  capite  Ant.  His  left  hand  under 

meo,  et  dextera  illius  am-  my  head,  and  his  right  hand 

plexabitur  me.  shall  embrace  me. 

Am.  Nigra  sum.  Ant.  1  am  black. 

Office  2. 

Ant.    Ave  Maria,  gratia  Ant.   Hail,  Mary,  full  of 

plena,    Dominus     tecum :  grace,   the    Lord    is    with 

b'Miedicta  tu  in  raulieribus.  thee  :     blessed     art    thou 

Alleluia.  among  women.     Alleluia. 

Ant.  Ne  timeas,  Maria.  Ant.  Fear  not,  Mar>. 

Office  3. 

Ant.    Quando   natus   es  Ant.    When   thou   wast 

ineffiibiliter  ex  virgine,  tunc  born  of  a  virgin,  after  an 

inipletaj     sunt    Scripturte:  ineffable  manner,  then  were 

fiicut  pluvia   in   vellus   de-  the      Scriptures     fultilled. 

scendisti,  ut  wilvum  faceres  Thou    didst    come    down 

genus  humanum :  te  lauda-  like   rain    upon  the  Heeee, 


mus,  Deus  uoster. 


.4  n:   Rubum  quem  vide 
rat  Moyses 

Psalm  cxxL     Zceiatus  sum  in  his  {aif  above,  p.  901). 


that  thou  mightest  wave 
mankind :  we  praise  thee, 
O  our  God. 

Ant.    In  the  bush  which 
Moses  saw. 


X. 


Office 

Ant.  Nigra  sum,  sed  for-       Ant.   I    am    black,    but 
mosa,  tiliae  Jerusalem:  iJco   beautifui,  O  daughters  of 


'eus 


VESPERS.  goj 

the    king    loved    me,  and 
brought  ine  into  his  cham- 

AuL  Jam  hiems  translit.     '\nL  Now  is  the  winter 

past. 

j  Office  2. 

Shalt  conceive,  and  bear  a 

A«/.  Dubit  ei  Domhms.     '%.    The    Lord    shall 

give  unto  him. 
Office  3. 

Ant.  Rubum  quern  vide-        /Iw/    Tn  +1,    i,    i 
rat   Movses   incomhust um     mZJ'         ^^  ^"'^  ^^'^^ 

cede  pro  nobis.         '    "'"'"  Qod'         "''  ^  ^^''^^'^  "^ 

An/.     Germinavit    radix       Ant    The  mnf  «f  i 
^^''''  hathUdded.  '^  ^'"'^ 

Psalm  exxvi.    XUi  Bominus  (a.  above,  p.  92  2>. 

O^ce  1. 
^    ^n<.  Jam  hiema  transiit,       Ant   Now  ,-a  +1,-.     '  * 

A„4    (s      .         ^  and  come- 

4ni.  Specioasi.  facta  es.         Ant.  Thou    .,ri   become 

beautiful. 

Off.ce  2. 

Det'-.5'*'  dIS'"™"'"     •  '•'"•  '^'•"  I-''  ^'"-i  *"" 
...-n.,n  IJ^um   ,,u,ns  give  unto  iiim  the  throne  of 


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OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


ejus:  et  reprmbit   in  aster-  David    liis    father:   and  he 

num.  siial!  mjrn  forever. 

Ant.  Ecce  incilhi  Domi-       Ant.  Behold    the    hand- 

ni.  maid  of  the  Lord. 

OJtce  3. 

Ant.    Germinavit     radix  Ant.  The   root  of  Jesse 

JeHse,   orta    est    stella    ex  hath    budded,  a   star   hath 

Jacob ;  virgo  peperit  Salva-  arisen  out  of  Jacob ;  a  vir- 

torein:  te  laudaniu.s,  Deua  gin  hath  borne  the  Saviour: 

noster.  we  praise  thee,  O  our  (jod. 

A}U.  Ecce  Maria.  Ant.  Behold  Mary. 

Tsahn  cxlvii.     Lauda  Jerusalem. 


Lauda  Jerusalem  Donii- 
num:  iaudu  Deuin  luuni, 
Sion. 

Quoniam  eonfortavit  se- 
ras  portarum  tuarum :  bene- 
dixit  tiliis  tuis  in  te. 

Qui  posuit  fines  tuos 
p.'icem :  et  adipe  frumenti 
sutiat  te. 

Qui,  emittit  eloquium  su- 
um  terrfe :  veloeiter  currit 
scrnio  ejus. 

Qui  dat  nivem  sieut  la- 
n.'un :  nebulam  sicut  eine- 
rani  sp;irgit. 

JMittit  crystallum  snura 
Bient  buccellas;  ante  ficiem 
•frigoris  ejus  quia  suslinebit? 

Emiltet  verbuin  suum,  et 
liqueiaeiet  ea:  flabit  spiritua 
ejus,  et  fluent  aquas. 


1  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Je- 
rusalem :  praise  thy  (jiod,0 
Sion. 

2  For  he  hath  strength- 
ened the  bars  of  thy  jjfjiles: 
he  hath  blessed  thy  ciiildien 
within  thee. 

3  He  hath  made  pe.iee 
within  thy  borders:  and 
filleth  thee  with  the  fatness 
of  corn. 

4  He  sendeth  forth  hia 
connnaiidmenton  the  earl h: 
his  word  runneth  very  swift- 

5  He  giveth  snow  like 
wool :  he  scattereth  the 
lioar- frost  like  ashes. 

6  He  sendeth  his  ii;e  like 
morsels:  who  is  able  to 
abide  his  frost? 

7  He  shall  send  forth 
his  word,  and  melt  them: 
he  shall  blow  with  his  wind, 
and  tlie  waters  siiali  liow. 


8um      ,'""""^';^t    verl>um 
jutiii'i..  Mia  Israel. 


VESPER8. 


if'J'd 


^«"  ft'cit  tullter  omni  na. 
^;>'".-  et  udic-ia  sua  not 
niaiiiteatavit  eis. 

(Jloria,  &c. 


8  He  make!  h  knrwnhia 
^ord  unlo  Jacob:  hi.  „,al 

llZr     "'^^""""^'^    ""^- 

9  Me  Lath  not  dealt  .o 

P'  ''   l»e   .showed  them   his 

<j''ory,  &.e. 
,        ^^  Ojlce  1. 

^  '.'^\  ^Pet'iosa  facta  es  et       A  „,   n,. 
'»"«ivi.sm(lelicii.stui8  Muu      1    ^^^-T''""    ^J**    become 

^^^^'ht«,  O  holy  Mother  of 

f  li^a  nitia^:::;;!;:,^:-;;   of1^rf*^"'?^!'^hnndmaKl 
bum  tuum.  ^^  ^''^  '^•"•'^•-  ''^i'  done  unto 

rneaccordin^r:ot„y  word. 

noi^r-  feS:  ^  ,,^    ^P'^^^^^  Ma^  |.th    , 
J"^"".es  videna  evdam.vT    T.    ^"V''^^•''^'^«"'•^vhol, 
dice... :    Ecee    a^u  h    De '   f    "  ^"Z'^""^'  exclaimed,    ' 
e^'ee  qui  tollit  »Sa  mun '   P  ^'1"?  ^  ^i''^'^^  ^'»«  l^""l>  -f 
di.     Alleluia.^  """"   ^"^'^  ^^'''^^'dhim  who  laketh 

^way  the  sins  of  the  world. 

Alleluia. 

The  Little  Chapter. 
Office  larulZ.    Ecclu«.  xxiv.  U. 
Ao  initio  et  ante  sipcnNi       p..      .i     ,     , 

place  I  have  ministered  bS- 
tore  him. 


R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


1 T' 

liUII 


i>21 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Hie  JAtlle  Chapter, 

Office  2.     Is.  xi.  1,  2. 

Egredietur  virga  de  ra-  There  siwill  come  forth  a 
dice  JcHHc,  et  floa  de  radiee  rod  out  of  the  root  of  Jesse, 
ejus  ascendet,  et  recjuiescet  and  a  flower  shall  rise  up 
super  eum  Spiritus  Domini    out   of   his   root,  and   tlie 

Spirit  of  the  Lojd  shall  rest 
upon  him. 
I        R.  Deo  gratias.  R.  Tlianks  be  to  God, 


IIVMN. 


Ave,  ?iitiris  stella, 
bui  iMuU-r  uliiim 
Aujiio  Hi'iiipcr  Virgo, 
I't'lix  cuuli  purtu. 

Pumens  illtid  Ave 
Gabrieli»  ure, 
KuikIh  hum  ill  [»ice, 
Mutuim  Evit;  iiuiuuii. 

Solve  vinclii  rels, 
ProliLT  iuiut.'ii  cifciit, 
Mulii  tiustru  pulle, 
Bona  cuiictii  posco. 

Monstra  tc  tntHO  Mutrem, 
Siiiuat  per  te  prt;ce» 
Qui  pro  iioImm  iiuIuh, 
Tulil  euse  tuut». 

VirKo  f»inii;ulnri«, 
Inter  oiniiers  iniliti, 

No8  CUlpiM  ^MJlulOt4 

'Elites  tac  et  caMius. 

Vitam  prw?»Ui  puram, 
Iter  para  tiiiuiii ; 
lit  videntes  .Icsiims 
i^eiuper  culiteteiaur. 

Pit  laus  Deo  Patri, 
Suniiiuiin  t'hrmU)  decua, 
Spiritui  t^anclii, 
Tribuii  honor  uuufl.    Ameo. 


Geiille  Star  of  ocean 

I'ortal  ol  the  sky  ! 
P^ver  Virgin  Motlier 

Ot  the  Lord  most  highl 

Oh!  by  f;.il)riel's  Ave, 

lUtered  Ion;,'  tti,'o, 
Eva's  name  reversing, 

Stubhsh  peace  below. 

Bn-nk  the  captive's  fetters ; 

Light  on  blindness  pour ; 
All  our  ills  expeliuig. 

Every  bliss  iinploie. 

Show  thy«<lf  u  Motiier; 

Ulfer  huii  our  sij^hs, 
Who  for  us  Incarnato 

Did  not  Ihte  despise. 

Virgin  of  all  virgins! 

To  thy  shelter  take  us: 
Gentlest  oltiie  geiille! 

Chaste  and  gentle  make  us. 

Still,  as  on  we  journey, 
lielp  our  weak  endeavor; 

Till  with  thee  and  Jesus 
We  rejoice  loiever. 

Through  the  liigh est  heaven, 
To  the  Almighty  Three, 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
One  same  glory  be.    Amen. 


V.  Diffusa  est  gratia  in       V.    Grace    was    poured 
Sabiia  tuia.  forth  on  thy  lins^ 


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lis  m 


M.I 
Doini 

Et 
us :  ii 

Qu 
(em  a 
ex  ho 
omnes 

Qui 

qui  po 
nomeii 

Et 
prog-er 
mentib 

chio  SI 
bos  me 


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''^^^^^^'  925 

UD^urKTe^u^^'"^'  J^r'^^for.  hath    the 
e  num.  Lord  blessed  thee  forever. 

Ojice  1. 
Aul.  Beata  Afater.  4^.  51,33,^  „,,,^^ 

In  Paschal  time 
Ant,  Regina  cceli  a  ,  ^^ 

*»       ^«^"  ^'^.  Queen  of  heaven. 

Ojice  2. 

An/.  Spiritus  Sanctus.  Ant.  The  Holy  Ghost. 

OJice  3. 
^nA   Magfnum  hajredif-i         /*«#    a 
tia  mysterium.        '"'"''^  JerLL^'"'  "^''"^  »' 

y^tf  Magnificat. 

.  .2  And  my  spirit  hath  re- 

^Tp  »'V^od  my  Saviour. 

tem  aneilla3  suffi";  eceeeMlm    fh.  i    T  ^  ''""^^  rt^garded 

ex  hoc  beatam  m""di::;^  "^IT^^^  T'" 

omnes  .enerationes.  heneeforf;;\.,}^telU^^ 

Quia   fepi't    mn  J    «,  ""  i;''"  "^'^  blessed, 

vtuij.  lecii  mihi    mao-na       4   For  h^  th.t  :       •  i.^ 

qu.  poten,  est:  et  sanctum   l.atb  done  4     ,l,h,r^\'^ 
nomen  ems,  '  V ,  "f^T  """gs  unto 

Et  n.i.e;icordia    ejus    a      5  Z )  r'  "  '''"  •""""'• 
FeeU_  potent,,  in  W"tnrtt^l";;.ed 


Mag-nificat 
Dominum. 

Et  exultavit  spiritus  me- 
ns :  in  Deo  saiutari  nieo. 

Quia   respexit    humih'tji- 


chio  suo:   dispersit  super 
boa  mente  cordis  sui. 


strength  with  his  arm 


he 


«^^-arTjr5  Mil. 


5i-j!T,-a  ^5  z 


potontes     de       7  He  h 


nath  scattered  the  proud  in 
the  imagination  of  their 
heart. 


28 


ith  put  down  the 


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OFFICL  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


sede:  et  cxaltavit  humiles.    mighty    from    their    seal: 

and  hath  exulted  the  hum- 

Lie. 

^  Esurientes  implevlt   bo-       8  He  htth  filled  the  hun- 

nis:   et  divites  dimisit  inu-   gry  with  good  things:   and 

"♦'s.  the  rich  he  hath  sent  eni]);y 

away. 
Suseepit   Israel    puerum       9    He   hatli    holpen    lili: 
suum  :    reeordatus    miseri-    servant  Israel :  being  niind- 
cordia3  snic.  ful  of  his  mercy. 

Sicut  liK'utus  est  ad  pa-  10  As  he  spake  unto  our 
tres  nostros :  Abraham,  et  fathers :  to  Abraham  and 
siniini  ejus  in  sacula.  his  seed  forever. 

Gloria,  &,c.  Glory,  &.c. 

Office  1. 

Anl.  Beata  Mater  et  in-  Ant.  Blessed  Mother  and 
tacta  Virgo,  gloriosa  Regi-  inviolate  Virgin,  glorious 
n;i  mundi,  intercede  pro  no-  Queev,  A  the  world,  inter- 
bis  ad  Dominum.  cede  T  s  u  j  with  the  Lord. 

In  Paschal  Hm-^. 

Ant.  ReginaccEli,  la'tnre,  Ant.    Queen  of  heaven, 

alleluia.     Quia  quern   me-  rejoice,  alleluia.      For    he 

ruisti  portJire,  alk-luia.    Re-  whom  thou  wast  meet  to 

surrexit  sicut  dixit,  alleluia,  bear,  alleluia.     Hath  arisen 

Ora  pro  nobis  Deum,  alle-  as  h-  said,  alleluia.     Pray 

luia.    ^          ^  to  Goa  for  us,  alleluia. 

Kyrie   eleison.      Christo  Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 

eleison.     Kyrie  eleison.  have   mercy.     Lord,   have 


V  Domine,  exaudi  era. 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
te  veniat. 


mercy. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

11.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 


Oremus.  Let  us  pray. 

Concede  nos  famulos  tu-       Grant,  vi^e  beseech  thee» 
OS,  qujBsumus,  Domine  I)e-  O  Lord  God,  that  Vve,  thv 


r  ' 


VESPEKS. 


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us,  perpettia  merfia  et  eor-  scmnt^  mn,.      • 

gloriona  beaut^i  ariose n?   ^ni  h'^'^'*'    ^'^^^    «*   """^ 
per  Virginis   i.Ue    e^^^^^^^       ^"^  ^V^^^   ""^1  by  the  ^^lo- 

et   *.eraa    perfri     Ut'^h    lu.    I  i'"^  ^'r X^rsrin,  may 
^^^  no^lruuj    80.  row,    unci    uttaiii    unlo 

etern.l  joy.     Tbrouifb  ou, 

R.  Amen.  ^%'^^  f  ^- 

«-.  Amen 

Q^c«  2. 
An/.  Spin   i«    auctusiii        A 
to  desceiidet,  Uaria;  ue  tl 
nieuM,  habubis  i,i  utero  Fill 
urn  Dei.     Aiiujxiu. 


Kyrie   deison.      Christe 
eieijioii.     Kyrie  eleisou. 

V.   Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
venlat. 

Oremus. 

Deu9,quidebeata5Maria3 
Virgiuis  utero,  Vorbum  tu- 
urn,  aiigulo  nuiuiaiite,  car- 
iicm  suscipere  voluisti; 
pra'sta  supplicibus  tuis,  ut 
qui  vere  eam  Genitiicem 
Ue.  eredmius,  ejus  apud  te 

interee.ssioiiibu.s  adjuve/uur 
Per  eumdem  Domiaum  los- 
trum. 


f^he  Holy  Ghost 
«'«'il'  ^'uponiheo.  Alary; 
lf<u-  a>r.  thou  Shalt  bea  -n 
tby  vvo.iib  the  Sou  of  Uou. 
Alleluia. 

f-<»''d,  have  mercy. 
^ImsL  have  mercy.  Lord, 
nave  mercy. 

V.    O    Lord,    hear    mv 

prayer.  ^ 

R-  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who  wast  pleased 
that  thy  Word,  at  the  mes- 
sap  of  an  an<rel,  shoul. 
take  llesh  m  the  wonjb  of 


th 


R.  Amen, 


essed  Virgin  Mary: 
gram  to  thy  humble  ser- 
vants, that  we,  who  believe 
her  to  be  truly  the  Mother 
ot  bod,  may  be  assisted  by 
her  intercessions  with  thee. 
Throu^rh  the  same  our 
Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


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Office  3. 

Ant.  Magnum  haeredita^  AM.  A  great  mystery  of 

tis    mysterium  :    templum  inheritance :   th(5  womb  of 

Dei  factus  est  uterus  nes-  one  that    knew  not    man 

cicntis  vJrum ;   non  est  pol-  hath  become  the  temple  of 

lutus  ex  ea  carnem  assu-  God ;  taking  flesh  of  her 

mens;  omnes  gentes  veni-  he  was  not  defiled:  all  na. 

ent,  dicentes,  Gloria   tibi,  tions   shall    come,  saying, 

E>omine.  Gloiy  be  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

Kyrie  eleison.      Christe  Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 

eleisoD.    Kyrie  eleison.  have  mercy.     Lord,  have 


^  V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meani. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  to 
venia* 

Oremus. 

Deus,  qui  salutis  seternae, 
beata)  Mariae  viiginitate  foe- 
cunda,  humano  generi  prae- 
mia  prsestitisti ;  tribue,  quae- 
sumus,  ut  ipsam  pro  nobis 
intercedere  sentiamus,  per 
quam  meruiraus  auctorem 
vitae  suscipere  Dominuni 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum 
Filium  tuum.  Qui  tecum 
vivit  et  regnat,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 


Lord,    hear    my 


mercy. 

V.O 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who,  by  the  fruit- 
ful virginity  of  the  blessed 
Mary,  hast  given  to  mankind 
the  rewards  of  eternal  sal- 
vation; grant,  we  beseech 
thee,  that  we  may  experi- 
ence her  intercession  for 
us,  through  whom  we  have 
received  the  author  of  life, 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord.  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee,  &c. 

R.  Amen. 


For  the  Commenioration  of  the  Saints,  Ac,  see  the  end  of 

Lauds,  p.  884. 

If  the  office  iaendii  here,  cne  of  tJie  Antiphons  of  the  Blessed 
Virgin  ia  taid  according  to  the  season. 


COMPLINE. 


929 


O  divine  and  adorable  Lord  Jeaus  Christ  .^h^  u    * 

by  thy  capture  ,n  tlie  garden,  to  grant  u»  thy  gra^e  tZt 
we  may  never  betray  thee  by  unworthily  recdvlncJ  he 
b  es.ed  ».«=ra,nents,  partieulaJly  the  adorable  Eu  fa     t 

Vz^lX^tr^:^  sir  d 


Ave  IMaria. 

V.  Converte  nos,  Deua 
tialutaris  no^ter. 

R*  Et  averte  iram  tuam 
a  nobis. 

V.  Deus,  in  adjutorium 
meuDi  inteude. 

R.  Donjiiie,  ad  adjuvan- 
duiu  ine  t'ovsiina. 

Gloria,  &c. 


Hail,  Mary. 

V.  Convert  thou  us,  O 
God  our  Saviour. 

R.  And  turn  away  thine 
anger  from  ua. 

y.  O  God,  come  to  my 
assistance. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to 
help  me. 
Glory,  &c. 


PsabncxxviiL    Scepe  expngnaverunt. 

Sajpe  expngnaverunt  me  1  Many  a  time  have  thev 
i  juvenlute  mea ;  dieat  nunc  fought  against  me  from  my 
^'*'*^^'-  youth  :  let  Lsrael  now  say 

bajpe  exf  ugnaverunt  me  2  Many  a  lime  have  they 
a  juventute  mea:  etenim  fought  against  me  fium  my 
lion  potuerunt  mihi.  youth  up:  but  the>  could 

»iut  prevail  against  me. 

oupra  dorsum  meum  fa-       3    The      wicked      have 

bricaveruntpeccatorcs:pro-    wrought    upon   my  back- 

g3  28* 


J 


930 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


longaverunt  iniquitatem  su- 
am. 

Doniinus  Justus  concidit 
cervices  peccatorum :  con- 
fundantur  et  convertantur 
retrorsum  omnes,  qui  ode- 
runt  JSion. 

Fiant  sicut  fcenum  tecto- 
rum  :  quod,  priuaquam  evel- 
liitur,  exaruit. 

De  quo  non  implevit  ma- 
nur*i  suam,  qui  metit:  et 
sinura  suum  qui  manipulos 
collijr't. 

Et  Don  dixerunt  qui  prae- 
teribunt,  Benedictio  Domini 
super  vos ;  benediximus  vo- 
bis  in  nomine  Domini. 


Gloria,  &.c. 

Psalm  cxxlx. 

De  profundis  chimavi  ad 
te,  Domine:  Domine,  ex- 
ttudi  voeeni  meam. 

Fiant  aures  tuflp  inten- 
dentes:  in  vocem  depreca- 
tionis  mesB. 

Si  iniquitates  observave- 
ris,  Domine :  Domine,  quis 
sustinebit  ? 

Quia  apud  te  propitiatio 
est :  et  propter  legem  tuara 
Bustinui  te,  Domine. 

Sustinuit  anima  mea  in 
verbo  ejus :  speravit  anima 
mea  in  Domino. 


and    prolonged    Iheir    in- 
iquity. 

4  The  just  Lord  hath 
hewn  asunder  the  necks  of 
sinners:  let  all  them  be 
confounded  and  turned 
back,  mat  have  hated  Sion. 

6  Let  them  be  as  grass 
upon  the  tops  of  houses: 
that  withereth  before  it  be 
plucked  up. 

6  Wherewith  the  mower 
filleth  not  his  hand :  nor  he 
that  gathereth  the  sheaves 
his  bosom. 

7  And  they  who  pass  by 
say  not,  The  blessing  of  the 
Lord  be  upon  you :  we  have 
blessed  vou  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord. 

Glory,  &c. 

De  profundis. 

1  Out  of  the  depths  have 
I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord : 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

2  Oh,  let  thine  ears  con- 
sider well:  the  voice  of  my 
supplication. 

3  if  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt 
mark  iniquities  :  Lord,  who 
shall  abide  it? 

4  For  with  thee  there  is 
propitiation :  and  because 
of  thy  law  I  have  waited 
for  thee,  O  Lord. 

5  My  soul  hath  waited 
on  his  word :  my  soul  hath 
hoped  in  the  Lo;d. 


4^</. 


COMFLINE. 

A  custodia  matutina  us-       «  p..^^     ,t. 

que  ad  noctem :  speret  ir  wnlh  *^^     "corning 

rael  in  Domino.      ^  T^^  .^^en  until  night:  let 

Quia     apud     Dominum   ^' ^'"i  ^"P? i" /he  Lord, 
misericordia :     et     copS  is  L      ""'^'^j''^  "^^^^  there 
apud  eum  redempfio    ^     ^  'i  f '^ '  ^"^  ^^^^  him  ia 

Et  ipse  redinJet  Israel  •       rTI  Redemption. 
-    -nibus    ini,uitatibus  J^' to^  ajfl  ^^^^ 

Gloria,  &c  *^^^,        ,  ^ 

^  Psalm  cxxx.    i)oma«,,  non  ..<. 

J^omme,  non  est  exalta        i  t     j 

turn  cor  meum :  neque  elatJ  JifL        '  ""^  ^^"''■^  ^»  "»* 

.*unt  oculi  mei.       ^     '^^'^  evlt  ,n?r    ""''   ^^^   '"'"^ 

.  Neque  ambulavi  in  mag.     1  S*     .       r 

ma:   neque  in  mirabinhn.  In  .   ^'  have  I  walked 

super  ml  "'''''^'^'bus    n  great  matters:   nor  in 

tnmgs   too  wonderful  for 
Si  non  humih'ter  sentie-      %  if  t  u 
^f  e...vi  ani..;  ,^^  {^^^  te" 

anima  mea.       '^^"''"^^^  ^»  yeaned  upon  his  mother's 

breast:  so  let  my  reward 

Speret  Israel  in  Domino-  5  l"7r"';  . 

ex  hoc   nunc,  et  usau«  ?n  T     a  ^i  ^^'"^^  '^^P^  in  the 

sfiecnium.                  ^"^  '"  f^'"^'  ^••^'"  this  time  forth 

Gloria,  &c.  for  evermore. 

'  Glory,  &c. 

Jli/mn,  Memento,  as  above,  p.  892. 

The  Little  Chapter. 
Office  1.    Ecclus.  xxiv  24 

-■0...S  et  =^.„c«,  spei.  knowledge,   and   of   hoW 

hope.  ' 


932 


M-FTCE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


R.  Deo  gratlas. 

V.  Ora  pro  nohis,  saticta 
Dei  Genitrix. 

R.  Ut  digni  efficlan*:ir 
promissionibus  Christi. 


Ant.  Sub    tuum 
dium. 


praesi- 


R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  aoiy 
Mother  of  God. 

R.  That  we  may  >/3  made 
Worthy  of  the  pn/diiaes  of 
Christ. 

Ant.  Wft  dy  to  thy  pat- 
ronage. 

In  Paschal  fin»s. 
Ant,  Regina  coeli.  Ant.  liiieen  of  heaven. 

The  Little  Chapter. 

Office  2.    Is.  vii.  14,  15. 

Ecce,  Virgo  concipiet,  et  Behold,,  a   Virgin    shali 

pariet  filiura,  et  vocubitur  conceive,  and  bear  a  son, 

nomen  ejus  Emmanuel :  bu-  and  his  name  shall  be  called 

tyram  et  mel  comedet,  ut  Emmanuel  :    butter     and 

sciat  reprobare  malum,  et  honey  shall  he  eat,  that  he 


eligeie  bonum. 


R.  Deogratias. 

V.  Angelus  Domininun- 
tiavit  Mariae. 

R.  Et  concepit  do  Spiri- 
tu  Sancto. 

Ant.  Spiritus  Sanctus. 


may  know  to  retuse  the 
evil,  and  to  choc^e  the 
good. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  The  angel  of  the 
Lord  announc'J  unto  Mary. 

R.  And  she.  conceived  of 
the  Holy  Ghcst. 

Ant.  The  Holy  Ghost 


The  Little  Chapter. 
Office  8.     Ecclus.  xxiv.  24. 

Ego  mater  pulehrae  dilec-  I  am  the  mother  of  fair 

iionis,  et  timoris,  et  agni-  love,  and  of  fear,  and  of 

tionis,  et  sanctse  spei.  knowledge,    and    of   hoK 

hope. 

R.  Deo  gratias.  R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  Ora  pro  nobis,  sancta  V.  Pray  for  us.  O  ho 

Dei  Genitrix.  Mother  of  God. 


COMPLIIIE. 


933 


K.  Ut    digni    efficiamur       H    'vu  * 
promissionibus  Christi.  wnrihT  f^^  "^^y  ^«  °»ade 

worthy  of  the  promises  of 

^n/.  Magnum hsBreditatis       aD'  a 
mysterium.  ^'^^  inhllnt^^^^*  "^^^^  '' 

The  Nunc  dimittis. 
Nunc  dimitti8  servum  tu        i  m      ^ 
urn,  Domine:  secundum  ver    thv  ^^^  ^««t  *hou  dismiss 
bum  tuum  in  pace.  '"  *^.L ''"""S?  ^^^-d'    "• 


bum  tuum  in  pace. 

Quia  viderunt  oculi  mei  • 
salutare  tuum. 

Quod  parasti:  antefaciem 
omnium  populorum. 

Lumen  ad  revelationem 


pe^-J^e:    according    to 'thy 

2  For  mine  eyes  have 
seen:  thy  salvation. 

3  Which  thou  hast  pre- 
pared: before  the  face  of 
all  people. 

4  A  light  to   enlighten 


gentium:  et  glo.iam  plebk  thp  olr^  '  to   enlighten 
<Uffi  Israel.  '^     '^  the  gentiles:  and  the  glory 

Gloria,  &c  °^  ^^y  people  Israel.  ^ 

Wory,  &c. 

Office  1. 

Sub  tuum  praesidium  con-  Ant  Wp  flv  f.  *u 
fugimus,  sancta  Dei  Geni  rnno^*  r^  u  ,^*®  *^y  P^t- 
trix:  nostras  deprecatione:  T^S%0  holy  Mothei  of 
ne  despicias  in  SecessS  ttnJ'  ^''^'''  "*^*  ^"'^  P^^i- 
bus ;  sod  a  periculirciinp//;  aT '"  ^"' necessities  Jbut 
libe/a  nos   semDer  ^V^^^^^^  deliver  us  always  from  all 

.loriosaetbrnS/^^^^  bSM^f^-^-«    -^ 

/n  Paschal  time. 

isti  portare,  alleluia     Rp    wC  .i  '     *^<"'  he 

pmpro  nobis  Deum.  alia-  as  hrlZ^-'""^""^"' 

for  us  to  God,  alleluia. 


934 


OFFICS  or  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 


Kyrie  cloison.  Chribte  Lord,  have  mercy.  Cliri!»t, 
eleison.    Kyrie  eltison.         hiive  mercy.      Lord,  have 

mercy. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-  V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
tioncm  nie.im.  prayer. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te  K.  And  let  my  cry  come 
veni  It.  unto  thee. 

Oremus.  Let  ua  pray. 

Beutae  et  glorlosse  aem-  Let  the  glorious  interces- 
perque  Vii^inis  Mariae,  sion  of  the  blessed  and 
quajHumus,  Domine,  inter-  glorious  Mary  ever  Virgin, 
cessio  gloriosa  noH  protegat,  protect  us,  we  beseech 
ci  ad  vitam  perducat  aeter-  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  bring  us 
nam.     Per  Dominum,  &c.     to  life  everlasting.  Through 

our  Lord,  &ni. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-  V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
tionem  meam.  prayer. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te  R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
veniat.  unto  thee. 

V.  Benedicamus  Domi-  V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 
no> 

R.  Deo  gratias.  R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

77ie  Blessing, 

Benedioat  et  custodiat  May  the  almighty  and 
nos  omnipotens  et  miseri-  merciful  Lord,  Father,  and 
cors  Dominus,  Pater,  et  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  blesn 
Filius,  et  Spiritus  Sanctus.   and  preserve  us. 

R-  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Office  2. 
Ant.  Spiritus  Sanctus  in       Ant.    The    Holy  Ghost 
lo    descendet,    Maria:    ne   shall  come  upon  thee,  Mary: 
timeas,   habebis    in    utero   fear  not,  thou  shalt  bear  in 
Filium  Dei.  thy  womb  the  Son  of  God. 

Kyrie  eleison.  Christe  Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ, 
eleison.    Kyrie  eleison.         have    merey.      Lord,  have 

mercv. 


r 


COMPLINE. 

V.  Domi.w,  exaudi  onu 
uontm  iiieaui. 

R.  ^t  cluiuor  luousud  te 
veniat. 

OremuH. 
Deus,  qui  de  beatse  Ma- 


93d 


V.    O    Lord,   hear    mv 
prayer.  ^ 

ii.  And  let  ruy  cry  c(»me 
unto  thee. 

A^et  UM  pray. 

O  God,  wlio  \va«t  n'eased 

lit    f L«i    \ If         I  .' 


riae  Virifinis  utero  Verbum   thai  fhv  w     . 

interces^i(,nibus  udiuvcMnur    hi       .      '  '1'  '''^'   ^^'''^-'^^ 

Pereunideml>oniCnoi       r '   ^  '  '"''^  ' '^^  ^'^^•^^'•-•■ 
truni,  &c  '''*'   "^  ^"1!*'  ^>*  '"^'y  l>e  assisted 

al80  by    her    iiiterce-s-sions 
wiih    thee.      'J'hrou.rh   the 
same  Lord,  «tc. 
H.  Ameii. 

V   O  Lord,  hear,  &c.  ^ai 

above).  ^ 

I,,,""  '  """  «"'  I"''-   beeiime  the  ttini)lcol(i,«l- 

Don.,,"  •  '  -'"•  ^""'\«>;>'"S.OIory  be  to 

K> lie   eleison.      Christe       Lord,  have  mercy.  Christ. 


R.  Amen. 

V,  Doniiiie,  exaudi,  &c. 
(w/  supra). 


•leison     Kyrie  eleison. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  era- 
lionein  uieani. 

R.  Et  ehinior  meusad  te 
veniat. 

Orlmus. 
I^eus,  qui  salutisaeternaj, 


nave    uierey.      Lord,  have 
nierey. 

V.  O    Lord,    heiir    my 
pniyer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Lt't  us  pray. 

O  God.  who,  by  the  fruit- 


936 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIROIIf. 


Lcatflo  Marise  virginitate  fcD- 
cunda,  humano  generi  pye- 
mia prsestitisti;  tribue,  qu£e- 
Bumus,  ut  ipsam  pro  nobis 
intercidere  sentiamus,  per 
quam  i  ieruimus  auctorera 
viUe  sui^eipere,  Dominum 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum 
Filium  tuum.  Qui  tecum 
vivit  et  regnat,  &,c. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Domintt,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  mcus  ad  te 
reniat. 

V.  Benedicamus  Domino. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 


ful  virginity  of  the  blessed 
Mary,  hast  given  to  man- 
kind the  rewards  of  eternal 
salvation;  crant,  wo  be- 
seech thee,  that  we  may  ex- 
perience her  intercession, 
through  whom  we  have 
received  the  author  of  life, 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord.  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee,  &.c. 

K.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  LordL 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God 

The  Blessing, 

Benedicat    et    custodial  May  the  almighty    and 

nos  omnipotens  et  miseri-  merciful  Lord,  Father,  and 

cors  Dominus,  Pater,  et  Fi-  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  blesa 

lius,  et  Spiritus  Sanctus.  and  preserve  us. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

TVten  is  said  one  of  the  Antiphons  of  the  Blessed  Virgm. 
according  to  the  season,  as  at  the  end  of  Lauds,  p.  887. 

After  the  Prayer  is  said: 

V.  Divinum  auxilium  ma-       V.  May  the  divine  assist- 
leat  semper  nobiscum.  ance    remain  always  with 

us. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Then  are  said,  secretly.  Pater.    Are.    Creda 


ffitlU  ©fSte  of  He  Immatttiau  €on«ption 


AT  MATINS. 
Eja,  men  labia,  mine  Jtntiuminte        Pmno  .«..  n 

XT  T%  •  -  _ 


,  V.    Domina,  in    ndjuto- 
num  mtjurn  intende. 

R.  Me  de  m.-iriu  hostium 
potenter  defende. 

y.  Gloria  Patri     AJIe- 
luia. 


A   y*  9  ^^«^y.  make  speed 
♦o  r»ernend  me. 

R.  From  the  IjHnds  of 
the  enemy  mightilv  dtJend 
me. 

V.  Glory  bo  to  the  Fa- 
ther, &o.    Alleluia. 

From  Septuagesima  to  Eanter,  instead  o/ AUeluia  h  said- 

Laus  tjbi   Domine,  Re.Y       Praise    be    to    thee    O 

^  ^"'^«»  ^ing  of  everluBtinff 

glory. 


Salve,  mnndl  Dorafna, 
C(JHl«»rnrii  Kijgiiia: 
Siilve,  Vii^o  virginum, 
StuUu  inaluUna. 

Salve,  plena  ffratla, 
Clani  luce  divina: 
Miiiidi  in  uuxilium, 
Domiiiu,  reutiuu. 

Ab  ieterno  Dominns 
Te  prwunliuavit 

Malnjin   !!|.!gs.}jj»| 

Vei  bi,  quo  creayit. 


HYMN. 


79 


Uail,  Qneen  of  the  hftavensi 
Hail,  iMiairpsa  uruarih  I 

HhH,  Vin(in  most  piir«, 
Ol  iuj maculate  birth! 

Clear  8tar  of  the  m«)rniiig, 
l»  beauty  enalirliied ! 

O  l.aily,  make  Hju-ed 
To  tho  help  ol  mankind. 

Thee  Gcd  In  the  depth 

Of  eternity  chose; 
And  fbriiifd  ihee  ail  fiUr 

Ai  his  glorious  ^'puuae ; 


938 


OFFICE  OF  TUP.  IMMACULA.TK  CONCEPTIOIf 


Terrnm,  pontiim.  iHthura: 
To  piilcliniiii  oniHvlt 
Sib!  i^imhMirn,  qme  in 
Adam  DOD  poccuviL 

Amoo. 

V.  Elegit  earn  Dcub,  et 
proD-olegit  cam. 

R.  In  tubernnculo  suo 
hubitare  fecit  earn. 

V.  Doinina,  exuudi  ora- 
tionom  mcam. 

R.  £t  eliiraor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 


Oremus. 

Snncta  Maria,  Regina 
coBlorum,  mater  Domini 
nostri  Jesu  Christi,  et  mun- 
di  Domina,  quae  nullum  de- 
rclinquis,  et  nullum  despi- 
cia;  respice  me,  Domina, 
clementer  oculo  pietatia,  et 
impetra  mihi  apud  tuum  di- 
lectum  Filium  eunctorum 
veniam  peccatorum :  ut  qui 
nunc  tuam  sanctam  et  im- 
maculatam  Conceptionem 
devoto  affectu  recolo,  jeter- 
noi  in  futuruin  beatitudinis 
bravium  capiam,  ipso,  quern 
virgo  peperisti,  donante 
Domino  nostro  Jesu  Chris- 
to ;  qui  cum  Patre  et  Sanc- 
to  Spiritu  vivit  et  regnat,  in 
Tiinitate  perfecta  Deua  in 
seeoula  sseculorum.    Amen. 


And  culled  ihoehls  Word*! 

Own  Mothur  U»  bt«, 
By  whom  hu  crcnted 

Tbti  uurth,  skv,  und  seiu 

Ameii. 

V.  God  elected  her,  and 
pre-elected  her. 

R.  He  made  her  to  dwell 
in  his  tabernncle. 

V.  O  l^idy,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray 

Holy  Mnry,  Queen  of 
heaven,  Mother  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
Mistress  of  the  world,  who 
forsukest  no  one,  and  de- 
spisest  no  one  ;  look  upon 
me,  O  Lady,  with  an  eye  of 
pity,  and  entreat  for  me,  of 
thy  beloved  Son,  the  for- 
giveness of  all  my  sins  ; 
that,  as  I  now  celebrate 
with  devout  affection  thy 
holy  and  immaculate  Con- 
ception, so,  hereafter,  I  may 
receive  the  prize  of  etern;il 
blessedness,  by  the  grace 
of  him  whom  thou,  in  vir- 
ginity, didst  bring  forth,  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord ;  vi'ho, 
with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and 
reigneth,  in  perfect  Trinity, 
God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


V.  I>oiniuji,  exttudi  oru- 
tionein  iMeurn. 

H.  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
to  vtoiiiat. 

V.  Bonedicam  us  Domino. 

Jl.  Deo  [fratias. 

V.    P'idelium  animao  per 


OF  THE  BLESSED  MARY. 


93« 


V.    O    Lady,  hear    my 
prayer.  ' 

H.  And  let  my  «ry  eomo 
unto  thee. 
V.  Let  us  bleas  the  Lord 
K.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
V.  May  the  souls  of  the 


R,  Amen.  ^^o  "1'  '^'^  "'  P^^- 

«..  Amen. 

AT  PRIME. 

V.  Domina,  in  adjuto- 
rium  meum  intende. 

li.  Me  de  manu  hostium 
potenter  defend©. 


R. 

luia. 


Gloria  Patri.     Alle- 


y.  O  Lady,  make  speed 
to  befriend  me. 

R.  From  the  hands  of 
the  enemy  mitfhtily  defend 
me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther,  &,c.    Alleluia. 


Salve,  Virgo  aaplena, 
Doriius  Dtiu  Uicjiui, 
Ooluiijiw  HeiHemplicl 
Meiujuque  exoriiutu. 

Abomnl  eontagio 
Muiidi  i>ri«8ervitUi : 
Ante  wtncla  in  iiiero 
Pareulia,  quani  jiatu. 

Tu,  Mater  viventfiim, 
lit  porta  eti  siancturiui: 
Nova  HUiiia  Jaaib, 
Dumiua  Augelurum. 

Zabulo  terribilia 
Ados  ciiitrurum : 
Portua  et  refiiKluin 
Sla  Ohriatiunuruin. 


Amen. 


V.   Ipse  creavit 
Spiritu  Sancto. 


illam 


HYM5. 

Hall,  Viigln  most  wise  I 
Hail,  Deity's  shrine  I 

With  seven  fair  pillan, 
And  table  divine  I 

Preserved  from  the  guilt 
Which  hath  come  onua  allt 

Exempt,  in  the  womb, 
From  the  tuiut  of  the  Falll 

O  new  star  of  Jacob! 

Of  Angels  the  Queen! 
O  gate  of  the  Hainisl 

O  mother  of  men! 

O  terrible  aa 

The  embattled  an-ay! 
Be  thou  of  the  faithful 

The  relUge  and  auy. 

Amen. 

V.  The  Lord  himself 
created  her  in  the  Holy 
Ghost. 


m 


940 


OFFICE  OF  THE  IMJHACULA.TE  CO.NCEPTIOR 


R.  Et  effudit  illam  inter  R.   And  poured  her  out 

omnia  opera  sua.  among  .ill  his  works. 

V.   Domina,  exaudi,  &c.  V.    O    Lady,  hear,  &c. 

(p.  939,  cum   Oralione  ut  (wilh  the  Prayer  and  Versi- 

supra).  cleSf  as  at  p.  939). 


AT  TERCE. 


V.  Domlna,  in  adjuto- 
rium  meum  intende. 

R.  Me  de  manu  liostium 
pot  enter  defende. 


V.   Gloria  Patri. 
luia. 


Alle- 


V.  O  liady,  make  speed 
to  befriend  me. 

R.  From  the  hands  of 
the  enemy  mightily  defend 
me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, &c.    Alleluia. 


HYMN. 


Salve,  area  foederis, 
Thrunua  Hulomonis, 
Arcua  pulcher  usthtiris, 
Rubus  viaiuniii : 

Virfca  frondena  gdrminia: 
Vellus  Gedeonis: 
Porta  clmisu  numinis, 
Favusquu  Sainsoiiis. 

Decebat  tam  nobilem 
Natuin,  pnecuvere 
Ab  uriiu:iiiun 
Lab«  Matris  Evas 

Almam,  quain  elegerat, 
Oetiitricem  vere, 
Nulli  proraus  siiiena 
Culpte  sut^ucere. 

Amen. 

V.  Ego  in  altissimis  ha- 
bHo. 

R.  Et  thronus  meus  in 
columna  nubis. 

V.  Domina,  exaudi,  &c. 
(p.  939,  cum  Oralione  ut 
supra, 


Hail,  Solomon's  throne  I 

Pure  iirk  of  the  law  ! 
Fair  rainbow  !  and  bcsh, 

\/hicb  the  Patriarch  saw 

Hail.  Gedeon'a  fleece ! 

Hail,  bloSHominK  ntd! 
Sainnon^s  sweet  houeycomb ! 

Portal  of  God! 

Well  fitting  it  was, 

That  a  t-'on  so  divine 
Should  preserve  from  all  touch 

or  original  sin ; 

Nor  Bufler  by  smallest 

Defect  to  be  stained, 
That  Mother,  whom  he 

For  himself  bad  ordained. 

Amea. 

V.  I  dwell  in  the  highest. 

R.  And  my  throne  is  on 
the  pillar  of  the  clouds. 

V.  O  lindy,  hear,  &c. 
(with  llie  Prayer  and  Versim 
cleSf  as  at  p.  939). 


or  THE  BLESSED  MAJ  Y 


941 


AT  SEXT. 

V  Domina,  in  adjuto- 
rium  meuni  intendo. 

R.  Me  de  munu  hostium 
potenter  defende. 


V.    Gloria  Patri.     Alle- 
luia. 


V.  O  Lady,  make  speed 
to  befriend  me. 

R.  From  the  hands  of 
the  enemy  mightily  defend 
me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa. 
ther,  &c.    Alleluia. 


HYMN. 


Sfjlve,  Vin?o  piinrpera, 
Templiinn  TrinitHtis, 
Anjurelorum  tntudiuna, 
CelUt  puritatia: 

Polamen  mnBrentium, 
Hortiis  vuliipiittis : 
Palmtt  pittieitiiaB, 
Cedrus  custitatis. 

Terra  es  benedicta 
Ei*  BttceniotHlis, 
^;arict«  o!  immiinis 
Culj)ie  origitiulis. 

CivituA  nltissimi, 
Porta  oriuiittilis : 
fn  te  utit  oiniiis  gratia, 
Virgu  siuguluris. 


Amen. 


Hail,  virginal  Mother! 

Hail,  piiriiy'8  cell ! 
Fair  shrine  where  the  Trinity 

Luveth  tu  dwell! 

Hail,  garden  of  pleasure! 

CelHsiia)  balm ! 
Cedarofchiwtiiyl 

Munyrdom'a  palm ! 

Thoti  land  se*  apart 

From  iifles  profane  I 
And_  free  from  the  curse 

VVIiicb  in  Adam  began ! 

Thou  city  of  God  I 

Thou  ^ate  of  the  east! 
In  thee  is  all  (rrace, 

Ojoy  uflfae  blest  1 

Amen. 


V.  Sicut  hhum  inter  spi-  V.  As  the  lily  amoncr 
na?;    _,.'  the  thorns. 

K.  Sic  amica  mea  inter  R.  So  m  my  beloved 
"'^^8  A<*«-  among    the    daughters   of 

Adam. 

/  oon  °^'""'  ^'^^"*'^'  ^^-  ^'  ^  Lady,  hear,  &c. 
yp.  939,  cum  Oraliune  ut  (with  the  Prayer  and  Ter- 
supra),  sicleSf  as  at  p.  939). 

AT  SONE. 

T ,  ^,r^.„,:,«,  ijiovyuiuiiuui        V.  Kj  ijaay,  maiie  epeed 
meum  intende.  to  befriend  me. 

1Q* 


942  OFFICE  OF  THE  IMMACULATE  CONCEPTION 

R.  Me  de  manu  hostium       R.  From  the  hands  of  the 
potenter  defende.  enemy  mightily  defend  me. 

''  '^'    *   " V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa^ 

ther,  &c.    Alleluia. 


V.  Gloria  Ptttri  Alleluia. 


HYMN. 


Faire,  urbs  rerugii, 
Tiirriaqiie  iiiiiiiita 
David,  pr*i|Mi^iHculis 
Arniiuque  iiiaignila. 
• 

In  Ck)nc«ptione 
ChtiritHte  iKiiita, 
Dritcuiiis  polusUlS 
Est  a  U)  cuuirita. 

O  mu!:«l*  fortis, 
Et  in viutH  Judith! 
Piitchra  AbifNig  virj^o, 
Verum  (uveiis  David  I 

Rachel  curatorem 
iCIurypti  ^eatuvit: 
Faiviuureni  iniindi 
Maria  purtaviL 

Amen. 

V.  Tota  pulchra  es,  arnica 
mea. 

R.  Et  macula  originalis 
Bumquum  fuit  in  le. 

V.  Domina,  exaudi,  &c. 
(p.  939,  cum  Oratiune  lU 
supra). 


Hnil,  city  of  refuge ! 

Hail,  David's  high  tower! 
With  battlements  cmwned 

And  girded  with  puwer ! 

Filled  at  thy  Conception 
With  love  and  with  light! 

The  dragon  by  thee 
Was  shorn  of  his  might. 

O  woman  most  valiant! 

O  Judith  thrice  blest! 
As  David  was  nursed 

lu  fair  Abishag's  breast 

As  the  saviour  of  Egypt 

Upon  Rachel's  kne'e; 
So  the  world's  great  Redeemer 

Was  cherished  by  thee. 

I  Amen. 

V.  Thou  art  all  fair,  my 
beloved. 

R.  And  the  original  stain 
was  never  in  thee. 

y.  O  Lady,  hear,  &c. 
(with  the  Prayer  and  Ver- 
sicleSf  as  at  p.  939). 


AT  VESPERS. 


V  Domina,  in  adjuto- 
rium  meum  intende. 

R.  Me  de  munu  hostium 
potent er  defende. 

V.  Gloria  Patri.  Alleluia. 


V.  O  Lady,  make  speed 
to  befriond  me. 

R.  From  the  hands  of  the 
enemy  mightily  d^end  me 

V.  Glorv  bo  to  the  Fa- 

ff  -      —   -- 

th«r,  &c.    Alleluia. 


OF  THE  BLESSED  MARY. 


943 


HYMN. 


Salve,  Korologium, 
QiU)  reirognidiutur 
Sul  in  (lecura  titieis ; 
Verbuin  iucuruutur. 

Homo  ut  ab  Inferis 
Ad  siiinma  utlullatur, 
liniiiHiisiia  ab  Augelia 
Paulu  miuurutur. 

Sella  hi^jiis  radiia 
Maria  curuacut ; 
Conaiin^ciia  aurora 
In  couueptu  micat. 

Liliiim  inter  aplnna, 
Qiifle  serpentia  cotiterat 
Caput:  piilchru  ut  luna 
Erruutes  cuilustrat. 

Amen. 

y.  Ego  feci  in  coelia,  ut 
oriretur  lumen  indeficiens. 

R.  Et  quasi  nebula  texi 
omnem  terrum. 

V.  Domina,  exaudi,  &c. 
(p.  93y,  cum  Oratioiie  ut 
supra). 


Hail,  dial  of  AchazI 
On  thee  the  true  sun 

Told  backward  the  course 
Which  from  old  he  had  run  1 

And,  that  man  mli^ht  be  raised. 

Hiit»niiilin«  to  shame, 
A  liilte  mure  low 

Than  the  Angels  became. 

Thou,  wrapt  in  the  blazo 

or  hisiuHnite  li},'ht. 
Dost  shine  lis  the  ujorn 

On  the  coiiliues  o/  niu[ht ; 

As  the  moon  on  Hie  lost 
Through  obscurity  dawns; 

The  serpent's  doslroyei ! 
A  lily  'mid  thonu ! 

Amen. 

V.  I  made  an  unfailing 
light,  to  arise  in  heaven. 

R.  And  as  a  mist  I  over- 
spread the  whole  earth. 

V.  O  Liidy,  hear,  &c. 
(wilh  the  Prayer  and  Fer- 
siclesy  as  at  p.  939). 


AT  COMPLINE. 

V.  Convertat  nos,  Domi-  V.  May  Jesus  Christ,  thy 
na,  tuis  precibus  plaoutua  Son,  reconciled  by  thy  pray- 
Jesus  Christus  Filius  tuus.   ers,  O  Lady,  convert  our 

hearts. 


R    Et  avertat  iram  suam 
a  nobis. 

^  V.    Domina,  in    adjuto- 
rium  meum  intende. 

R.  J\Ie  de  manu  hoatium 
potenter  defende. 

V.  uioriaPatri.  Alleluia. 


R.  And  turn  away  his 
anger  from  us. 

V.  O  Lady,  make  speed 
to  befriend  me. 

R.  From  the  hands  of  the 
enemy  mightily  defend  me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa. 
toer,  «fcc.    AU'^'.uia. 


944 


OFFICE  OF  THE  IMMACULATE  CONCEPTIOH. 


HYMN. 


Salve,  Virgo  florins, 
Muter  illibata, 
Regiiiu  clomentice, 
.  Stellis  curuiiuUi. 

Super  omnes  Angelos 
Pura,  iininiictiliitH. 
Atqiiu  ud  regis  liexteram 
Staus  vedto  deauruia. 

Per  te.  Mater  gratiae, 
Dulcia  spes  reuruin, 
Fuigciis  Stella  miiriSt 
Portus  naurragorum, 

Pntens  ca>ri  Jnnua, 
8a1us  liiflrinoruinf 
VKIeatniis  Regem 
111  aula  Sanctorum. 

Ameo. 

V.  Oleum  efTusum,  Maria, 
nomen  tuum. 

R.  Servi  tui  dilexeruiit 
tc  nimis. 

V.  Domina,  exaudi,  &c. 
(p.  939.  cum  Oratione  ut 
supr,  ). 


Hail.  Mother  most  pure ! 

Hail,  Virgin  renuwiiu<l ! 
Hail,  Queen  with  the  stars 

As  a  iliailein  crownud  I 

Above  all  the  Angels 

In  glory  untold, 
Standing  next  to  the  Kin;;]; 

In  a  vesture  of  gold ! 

O  Mother  of  mercy ! 

O  star  of  the  wavel 
O  hope  of  the  guilty  I 

U  light  of  the  grave ! 

Through  thee  may  we  come 
To  the  haven  of  rest; 

And  see  heaven's  King 
lu  the  courts  of  the  blest ! 
Amen. 

V.  Thy  name,  O  Mary, 
is  a8  oil  poured  out. 

R.  T^y  servants  have 
loved  thee  exceedingly. 

V.  O  Lady,  hear,  &c. 
(with  the  Prayer  and  Ver- 
sicleSf  as  at  p.  939). 


THE  OMMENDATION. 


Snpplices  ofibrimus 
Tibi,  Virgo  pia, 
Huic  iaudum  prteconia; 
Fac  nos  ut  iu  via 

Ducns  cursu  prospero ; 
Et  in  Hgitnia 
Til  nobis  assiste, 
O  dulcis  Maria. 


These  praises  and  prayers 

I  lay  at  thy  feet, 
O  Virgin  of  virgins! 

U  Mary  most  sweet  I 

Be  (h»»u  my  true  guide 

Through  this  pilgrimage  here; 
And  stand  by  mv  siiie 

When  death  draweth  near. 


R.  Deogratias. 


R.  Thanks '^  to  God. 


945 


«l)e  CDfficc  0f  tlje  Blesseb  birgin  iHars. 


AT  MATINS. 

V.  Now  let  my  lips  sing  and  display 
R.  The  blessed  Virfrin's  praise  tiiis  day. 
V.  O  Ljidy,  to  my  help  intend : 
R.  Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defend. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &,c. 

THE  HYMN. 

Hail,  Lady  of  the  world, 

Of  heaven  bright  Queen  I 
Hail,  Virgin  of  virgins. 

Star  early  seen ! 
Hail,  full  <»f  all  grace, 

Clear  light  divine ; 
Lady,  to  succor  us, 

With  speed  incline. 
God,  from  eternity. 

Before  all  other, 
Of  the  world  thee  ordained 

To  be  the  Mother. 
By  which  \vd  created 

The  heavens,  sea,  land : 
His  fair  spouse  he  chose. 

Free  from  sin's  band. 
V.  God  hath  elected  and  pre-elected  her. 
R.  He  hath  made  her  dwell  iu  his  tabernacle. 

LET  us  PRAY. 

O  holy  Mary,  Mother  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  queen 
of  heaven,  and  lady  of  the  world,  who  neither  forsakest 
nor  despisest  any,  behold  me  mercifully  with  the  eye  of 
H  3 


946 


THE  OFFICE  OF  THE 


pity,  and  obtair  for  me,  of  thy  beloved  Son,  pardon  for 
all  my  sins:  that  I,  who,  with  devout  affection,  do  now 
celebrate  thy  holy  Conception,  may,  hereafter,  enjoy  the 
reward  of  eternal  bliss ;  through  the  grace  and  mercy  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou,  a  virgin,  didst  bring 
forth :  who,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest 
and  reignest  one  God  in  perfect  Trinity,  forever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer : 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  theo. 

V.  Let  us  bl^ss  our  Lord ; 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  And  may  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed, 
through  the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 

AT  PRIME. 

V.  O  Lady,  to  my  help  intend  : 

R.  Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defend. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &-c. 

THE  HYMN. 

Hail,  Virgin  most  prudent ! 

House  for  God  placed. 
With  the  seven- fold  pillar 

And  table  graced  ; 
Saved  from  contagion 

Of  the  frail  earth  : 
In  the  womb  of  thy  parent, 

Saint  before  birth. 
Mother  of  the  living. 

Gate  of  Saints'  merits, 
The  new  star  of  Jacob, 

Queen  of  pure  spirits. 
To  Zebulon  fearful; 

Armies' Array ; 
Be  thou  of  Christiana 


Refuge  and 


,*n. 


BLESSED  VIRGIN   MART.  947 

V.  He  hath  created  her  in  his  Holy  Spirit 

R.  And  hath  poured  her  out  over  all  his  worka. 

LET  Us  PRAT. 

O  holy  Mary,  Mother  of  our  Lord,  &c.,  as  before. 
V.  U  Lord,  near  niy  prayer: 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 
V.  Let  us  bless  our  Lord  : 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.    And  may   the  souls  of   the  faithful  departed, 
tlirouv-h  the  mercy  ot  God,  rest  in  peace. 

AT  THIRD. 

V.  O  Lady,  to  my  help  intend : 

R.  J\le  stron^rly  f,oni  my  foes  defend. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

THE  HTMN. 

,  Hail,  ark  of  the  covenant ! 

King  Solomon's  throne;  ' 

Bright  rainbow  of  heaven, 

The  bush  of  vision. 
The  tleece  of  Gideon, 

The  rtowerinaf  rod ;  * ' 

Sweet  honey  of  Samson, 

Closet  of  God. 
'Twas  meet  Son  so  noble 

Should  save  from  stain 
(Wherewith  Eve's  children 

Spotted  remain) 
The  maid  whom  for  Mcther 

He  had  elected. 
That  she  miicht  be  never 

With  sin  infected. 
V.  I  dwell  in  the  highest : 
R.  And  my  throne  is  the  pillar  of  tht  clouds. 


948 


THE  OFFICE  OF  THE 


LET  US  PRAT. 

O  holy  Mary,  M(  tfier  of  our  Lord,  &c.,  as  before, 
V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer : 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come'  unto  thee. 
V.  Let  us  bless  our  Lord : 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.    And   may  the   souls  of   the  faithful  departed, 
through  the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 

AT  SIXTH. 

V.  O  Lady,  to  mv  help  intend : 

R.  Me  stron'j'iy  from  my  foes  defend. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

THE  HYMN. 

Hail,  Mother  and  Virgin  I 

Of  the  Trinity 
Temple  ;  joy  of  Angels, 

Seal  of  purity. 
Comfort  of  mourners. 

Garden  of  |)Iea8ure ; 
Palm-tree  of  patience. 

Chastity's  measure,     r 
Thou  land  sacerdotal. 

Art  blessed  wholly, 
From  sin  original 

Exempted  solely. 
The  city  of  the  highest, 

Gate  of  the  East ; 
Virgin's  gem,  in  thee 

All  graces  rest. 
V.  As  the  lily  among  thorns : 
R.  So  my  beloved  among  the  daughters  of  Adam. 

LET  us  PRAT. 

O  holy  IMary,  Mother  of  our  Lord,  &c.,  as  before, 
V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer : 


BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY. 


949 


R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 
V.  Let  us  bless  our  Lord  : 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.    And   may  the  souls  of  the  faithfu.  departed, 
through  the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace 
R.  Amen. 

^  AT  NINTH. 

V.  O  Lady,  to  my  help  intend : 

R.  Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defend. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &,c. 

THE  HYMN. 

Hail,  city  of  refuge  ! 

King  David's  tower, 
Fenced  with  bulwark. 

And  armor's  power. 
In  thy  conception 

Charity  did  Hame ; 
The  fierce  dragon's  pride 

Was  brought  to  shame. 
Judith  invincible. 

Woman  of  arms, 
Fair  Abishag,  Virgin, 

True  David  warms, 
Son  of  fiir  Rachel 

Did  Egypt  store; 
Mary  of  the  world 

The  Saviour  bore. 
V.  Thou  art  all  fair,  O  ray  beloved! 
R.  And  original  spot  was  never  in  thee, 

LET  us  PRAY. 

O  holy  Mary,  &c.,  as  before. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer: 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thoe. 

V.  Let  us  bless  our  Lord : 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

80 


960 


THE  OFFICE  OF  THE 


V.    And   may  the  souls   of    the   faithful   departed 
throuirh  the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace.  ^     ^ 

K.  A  ncn. 

AT  EVLN-SONG. 

V.  O  T^dy,  to  my  helj)  intend  : 

R.  Me  stHMigly  from  my  foea  defend. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

THE  HVMN. 

Hail,  dial !  in  which 


The 


Tul-ns  retroirradt 


sun,  ten  deirrees 


The  Word  is  th-sh  made, 
That  man  from  hell  pit 


Th 


To  heaven  micrht  rise, 


e  immense  above  angels. 


In  St 


al)le  hes. 


This  Son  did  on  Mary 


Betim 


es  a{)pear, 


Made  her  oonee|)tion 

A  m(»rnin<r  i-lear. 
Fair  lily  am<»n«r  thorns 


That 


erpent  frii,HitH, 


Clear  moon  th.it  itPdark 
The  wanderer  li(rhls. 


V.  In  heaven  I  made  a  never-tailing  light  rise . 
R.  And  I  covered  all  the  world  as  a  mist. 

LET  us  PRAY. 

0  holy  Mary,  &c.,  as  hcfirrc. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer : 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  nnto  thee. 

V.  Let  us  bless  our  Lord : 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

*i,^*    t""^  "^'"'^   "'*"   '''*"'''  "f   *''e  faithful   departed, 
through  the  mercy  of  ("tod,  rest  in  peace. 


BLESSED   VIRGIN  MARY. 


951 


AT  COMPLINE. 

V.  Let  thy  Son,  Jesua  Christ,  O  I^idy,  paeifieil  by  thy 
prayers,  convert  us: 

II.  And  turn  his  anjror  from  us. 
V.  O  Lady,  to  my  hi^lp  intend  : 
R.  Me  8tron<rIy  from  my  foes  defej  d. 
V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

THE  HYMN. 

Hail,  flourishintj  Virgin! 

Chastity's  renown ; 
Queen  of  clemeney, 

Whom  stiirs  do  crown. 
Thou  pure  above  Angela 

Dost  Son  behold, 
Sitt'st  at  his  right  hand, 

Attired  in  gold. 
Mother  of  grace ;  hope 

To  the  dismayed; 
Bright  star  of  the  sea; 

In  shipwreck,  aid : 
Grant  heaven-gate  open, 

That  by  thee  blest, 
We  thy  S«m  may  see 

In  blissful  rest. 
V.  Thy  name,  Mary,  is  oil  poured  out. 
R.  Thy  servants  have  exceedingly  loved  thee. 

LET  us  PRAY. 

O  holy  Mary,  Mother  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  queen 
of  heaven,  and  lady  of  the  world,  who  neither  forsakest 
nor  despisest  any,  behold  me  tnercifiilly  with  an  eye  of 
pity,  and  obtain  for  me  of  thy  beloved  Son,  p.irdon  for 
all  my  sins ;  that  I,  who,  with  devout  affection,  do  now 
celebrate  thy  holy  Conceptien,  m.iy,  hereafter,  enjoy  the 
reward  of  eternal  bliss ;  through  the  grace  and  mercy 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou,  a  virgii.,  didst 


953 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MART 


brin^  forth;  who,  with  the  1'  ther  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
liveth,  &#.  ''  ^ 

V.  O  l»iml,  h   'r  my  prayer : 

R.  And  let  my    ry  comt^  unto  thee. 

V.  Let  UH  bless  our  Lord : 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  And  may  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed, 
through  the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 

THE  COMMENDATION. 

To  thee,  Virgin  pious. 

We  humbly  present 
These  hours  canonical 

With  pure  intent : 
Guide  pilgrims,  until 

With  Christ  we  meet : 
In  our  agony  aid  us, 

O  Virgin  sweet.  Amen. 

This  Anthem  foliomnf/,  with  the  Prayer  of  the  Immaculate 
Conception  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  is  approved  of  hy  Pope 
Paul  v.,  who  hath  granted  a  hundred  days  of  indulgence 
to  all  faithful  Christians  that  shall  devoutly  recite  the 
same. 

ANTHEM. 

This  is  th'i  branch,  in  which  was  neither  knot  of 
original,  nor  bark  of  actual  sin  found. 

V.  In  thy  cone  ption,  O  Virgin,  thou  wast  immaculate. 

R.  1  ray  unto  the  Father  for  us,  whose  Son  thou  didst 
bring  forth. 

LET  us  PRAY. 

O  God,  who,  './  the  immaculate  conception  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin,  u.  ^-t  t  rep'nre  a  fit  habitation  for  thy 
Son,  we  beseech  i;..:  tunt,  .  .^  by  tlie  foreseen  death  of 
her  same  Son,thra  iu>  t  ,  bserve  h*  r  pure  from  all  spot, 
so  likewide  srant !  h  ,     .  . 


e,  by  her    uercession  made  frei 


•\ 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACHAMENT. 


953 


from  ;»in  may  attain  anto  tl.ee;  tlironir),  our  Lord  Jc  „«, 
UuiMt,  thy  Son,  who,  with  thee  and  tho  IIolv  (ihost 
liveth  und  rei^rnetli.ono  (iod,  world  without  end.    Amen! 

A  Prayer  to  be  dailf,  mid  (,,,  thni*^  who  cairy  about  thnn  an 

A'jnm  Dei. 

O  my  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  true  Lnmh  that  t:tKest 
r.wav  tl.-,  ;ns  of  the  world!  by  thy  mercy,  whieh  i- 
iiitinite,  pardon  my  iniquities;  and  by  thy  sacred  |)as^i(,n 
preserve  me  this  (hiy  t'ron.  ;.I1  sin  and'evif.  I  carry  about 
me  this  holy  A^nas  I),i  in  thy  hot.or,  as  a  preservative 
against  my  own  weakness,  mid  as  an  incentive  to  the 
piMctice  -of  meekness,  humility,  and  innocence,  which 
thou  hast  taught.  I  offer  myself  up  to  thee  as  an  entire 
oblation,  and  in  memory  of  that  sacrifice  of  love  thou 
otleredst  for  me  on  the  Chms,  and  in  satisfaction  for  my 
sins.  Accept,  O  my  God,  the  oblation  I  make,  and  may 
It  be  agreeable  to  thee  in  the  odor  of  sweetness.   Amen 


■♦•» 


m)c  Cittk  ODfficc  of  tl)e  JSlcsseb  Sacrament. 


AT     MATINS. 

V.  Man  hath  eaten  the  bread  of  angels :  and  the  tabic 
of  our  Lord  is  prepared  for  him. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips, 

R.  And  my  mouth  shall  declare  thy  praise. 

V.  O  God,  incline  unto  my  aid. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  Fn«. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  t(  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost,  &c. 

80* 


)54 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACHAMENT. 


THE  HYMN. 

Pange  Lingua. 

Sing,  O  my  tongue,  devoutly  sing, 
Tlie  glorious  body's  mystery ; 
And  of  that  precious  lilood  the  King 
Of  nations  poured  forth,  to  free 
The  world  from  a  disastrous  doom : 
O  blessea  fruit  of  noblest  womb ! 

Anthem.  O  how  sweet,  O  Lord,  is  thy  Spirit,  who. 
that  thou  mightest  show  thy  sweetness  towards  thy 
children,  by  most  sweet  bread  sent  from  Heaven  tilioet 
the  hungry  with  good  things,  sending  the  rich  away 
empty. 

V.  Thou  hast  given  us,  O  Lord,  bread  from  Heaven. 
Alleluia. 

R.  Replenished  with  all  sweetness  and  delight.  Al 
Iduia. 

THE   PRAYER. 

O  God,  who  in  this  wonderful  sacrament  hast  left  us  a 
perpetual  memory  of  thy  passion  ;  grant  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  so  to  reverence  the  sacred  mysteries  of  thy  body 
and  blood,  that  we  may  continually  perceive  in  our  souls 
the  fruit  of  thy  redemption ;  who  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost  livest  and  reignest,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 


AT  TRIME. 

V.  Man  hath  eaten  the  bread  of  angels;  and  the 
table  of  our  Lord  is  prepared  for  him. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  O  God,  incline  unto  my  aid. 
R.  O  liord,  make  ijaste  to  help  me. 
V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c.     Alleluia. 


OFHOE  Of  THE  BLESSED  8ACRAMEST. 
THE  HYMN. 

On  ua  bestowed,  for  us,  l,y  birth, 
He  from  a  virgin  did  proceed, 
And  hein«r  conversai/t  here  on  earth, 
1  III  he  hud  sown  the  Gospel's  seed, 
The  time  of  his  prolonged  stay 
He  closed  in  an  admired  way. 


955 


Ant   O  how  sweet,  O  Lord,  is  thy  Spirit,  &c. 

V.  Thou  hast  given  us  O  Lord,  Wead  from  Hearea. 

U.  Keplenished  wjth  all  sweetness  and  delight. 

THE   PRAYER. 

O  God,  who  in  this  wonderful  sacrament,  &c. 

AT  THIRD. 

y.  Man   hath  eaten  the  bread  of  angels;  and  th« 
table  of  our  Lord  is  prepared  for  him. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  O  God,  incline  unto  my  aid. 
R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 
V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

THE  HYMN. 

He  on  the  final  Supper  night, 
Among  his  brethren  tjiking  seat, 
And  well  observing  the  ancient  rite, 
Touching  the  laws  prescribing  meat, 
Gave  to  the  twelve  (his  chosen  band) 
Himself  for  food,  with  his  own  hand. 

Ant.  O  how  sweet,  O  Lord,  &c. 

V.  Thou  hast  given  us,  O  Lord,  bread  from  Heaven. 

K.  Replenished  with  all  sweetness  and  delight. 

THE   PRAYER. 

O  God,  who  in  this  wonderful  sacrament,  &c. 


956 


OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRA  MRNT. 


iT  SIXTH. 

V.  Man  hath  eaten  the  bread  of  angels;   aid  the 
table  of  our  Lord  is  prepared  for  him. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  O  God,  incline  unto  my  aid. 
R.  0  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 
V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &.c.     Alleluia. 

THE  HYMN. 

"  '         The  incarnate  Word,  by  words  he  said, 
Turned  into  flesh  substantial  bread, 
And  wine  the  blood  of  Christ  was  made, 
Though  sense  found  nothing  altered ; 
This  to  confirm  in  hearts  sincere. 
There  needs  no  more  if  faith  be  there. 

Ant.  O  how  sweet,  O  Lord,  is  thy  Spirit.  &e. 

V.  Thou  hast  given  UvS,  O  Lord,  bread  from  Heaven. 

R.  Replenished  with  all  sweetness  and  delight. 

THE   PR  AVER. 

O  God,  who  in  this  wonderful  sacrament,  &c. 

AT  NINTH. 

V.  Man  hath  eaten   the  bread  of  angels;   and  the 
lable  of  our  Lord  is  prepared  for  him. 
R.  Amen. 

V.  O  God,  incline  unto  my  aid. 
R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 
V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &,c 

THE  HYMN. 

The  angelic  bread  may  now  be  styled 
The  bread  of  mjin;  a  heavenly  bread, 
Which  types  and  figures  hath  exiled, 
And  us  with  wonder  hath  ecstasied. 
That  the  poor  hurnhlo  servant  should 
Receive  his  Master  for  his  food. 


V. 

B 

table 

0 

R. 

V. 

C 

R. 

C 

V. 

G 

OFFICE  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT. 

A?u  O  how  sweet,  O  Lord,  &c. 

THE  PRAYER. 

O  God,  Who  in  this  wonderful  sacrament,  &c. 

AT  EVEN-SONG. 

V.  Man  hath  eaten  the   hrpnH  «f  „„     i 

table  of  our  Lord  is  prepared  forVn,   ""^"^     ""*'  '^ 
Iv.  Ail- en. 

V.  O  God,  incline  unto  my  aid. 

K.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c.     Alleluia, 

THE  HYMN. 

To  this  great  sacrament,  therefore, 
Let  s  give  the  prostrate  worship  due. 
And  may  the  ancient  rites  no  more 
Take  phice,  but  yield  it  to  the  new ; 
Let  taith  m  Jesus  Christ  supply 
Ihe  senses' insufficiency. 

r.^^1'  ^i'u-^  banquet,  in  which  Christ  is  received  th« 

^^|:p?;?edT7ri-f-;^^^ 

THE  PBAYEH. 

O  God,  who  in  this  wonderful  sacrament  hast  l^ft  ■,.  .. 
perpetual  memorial  of  thy  p:.»»ion;  g™rt  usXbese<^h 
and  hllHM'r'"™"  ""^  """"'^  mysteriesof  thy  My 
the  fr  ,it  ;f  ,1.V™r"y  e-,„ti„„,,||y  pe„3eive  in  our  souls 
Z  1,1  ?L'.''r  r«<lemp„o„  ■  who,  with  the  Father  and 
"V  , '  *  "J  ^'"'st,  in uin  ana  reimieUi  t  vf 


Without  end.     Amen. 


^er  one  God,  world 


J»68 

fFFICE  OF  IHE  BLESSLb  SACRilMeNT. 

AT  COMPLINE. 

V. 

Man  hath  e<iten  the  bread   of  angels;  and  the 

table 

of  our  Lord  U  prepared  for  him. 

R. 

Amen. 

V. 

Convert  us,  O  Lord,  our  Saviour. 

R. 

And  avert  thy  anger  from  us. 

V. 

O  God,  incline  unto  my  aid. 

R. 

0  Jjord,  m.ike  haste  to  help  mo. 

V. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &-c. 

THE    HYMN. 

To  Father  and  the  Son  let's  bring 

Triumphant  praises:  let's  aspire 

Their  honor,  power,  nnd  bliss  to  sing, 

9 

While  l)ene(lieti(M)s  fill  the  choir. 

To  him  that  is  from  b«)lh  derived, 

Let  equal  glory  be  ascribed. 

Am.  O  how  sweet,  O  Lord,  &c. 

V. 

Thou  hast  given  us,  O  Lord,  broad  from  Heavoa 

R. 

Replenished  with  all  sweetness  and  delight 

THE    PRAYER. 

(> 

God,  who  in  this  wonderful  sacrament,  &e. 

THE  COMMENDATION. 

Jesus,  Redeemer  of  us  all, 

To  thee  devoutly  I  present. 

These  pious  hours  canonical, 

In  honor  of  the  sjicrament 

Of  thy  blest  body  ;  grant  that  I 

May  iive  in  heaven  eternally.     Amen. 

[Idtanif  of  the  'ilessed  Sacranmit,  see  p.  701.] 

VE^PEKS  FOR  SUXDAVS  AND  FESTIVALS. 


bcpctB  for  Duniatja  an}^  i^cstiuals. 


Pater  noater,  Ave  M;u-la,  in  secret. 

V.  Deua,  in  adjutorium 
nieum  mtende. 

R.  Duniiiu',  ad  adjuvaii- 
duni  me  festina. 

V.  Glcria  Patri,  et  Filio, 
et  Spiritui  Saiicto. 


R.  Sicuteratinpriiieipio, 


y-  ^  f'"d,  come  to  mv 
asHNtiince.  "^ 

R.  O  J.ord,  make  haste 
to  lielp  me. 

V.  (ilory  be  to  the  Pa- 
tile  Holy  Glio.st. 

et  nunc,  et  semi.er''et  "in  s'p'  n-J  ^'  ^'^  -'^  '^*"='  '"  *'•«  l>e- 
euhi  siculo  u  n  '  A  '  n"  ^  ";'/!'-''  '"^  "«^.  and  ever 
Allcluui.  ^'"^"'    1''^'"  '♦^^'  ^•^"•"^1  without  end. 

Amen.     Alleluia. 

^-.  Dixit  Do„i„„.,.    ^'r-rrteii'"^^'- 

Antijihon:  Alleluia 
Psalm  cix.     Dixit  Dominm. 

n«»,^  har.d:                        "^     ^ 

lionec    ponam    inimicos  2    Until    I    m«lro    *\- 

tuoa:  Bcabellum  npdnm  ♦»  .  ""',  ^    "^a^e    thjne 

orum                    ^      ""  *""  enemies:  thy  footstool.          ) 

tuorum   "'         '""""="'■'"»   from  out  „f«ion:  /uirthou 

1"  (lie  midst  of  thine  cnomiea. 


960 


TESPERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS. 


Tecum  principium  in  die 
virtulis  ttjae  in  Hplendoribus 
Sanutoruin:  ex  utero  ante 
luciferura  genui  te. 


Juravit  Dominua,  et  non 
poenitebit  eum:  Tu  es  su- 
cerdos  in  aBternuin  secun- 
dum ordinem  Melciiisedech. 

Dominus  a  dextris  tuis: 
cont'regit  in  die  irae  suae 
regea. 

Judicabit  in  nationlbus, 
implebit  ruinas :  conquassa- 
bit  capita  in  terra  multorum. 


De  torrente  in  via  bibet : 
propterea  exaltabit  caput. 

Gloria  Patri,  &c. 

Anl.  Dixit  Dominus  Dom- 
ino mco:  Sede  a  dextris 
meis. 

Ant.  Fidelia. 


4  Thine  shall  be  the  do- 
minion in  the  day  of  thy 
power,  amid  tlie  brightness 
of  the  Saints:  from  the 
womb,  before  the  d:iy-star, 
have  I  begotten  thee. 

6  The  Lord  hath  sworn, 
and  will  not  repent :  Thou 
art  a  priest  forever  accord- 
ing to  the  order  of  Mel- 
chisedec. 

6  The  Lord  upon  thy 
right  hand  :  hath  over- 
thrown kings  in  the  day  of 
his  wrath. 

7  He  shall  judge  among 
the  nations,  he  shall  fultil 
destructions :  he  shall  smite 
in  sunder  the  heads  in  tlie 
land  of  many. 

8  He  shall  drink  of  the 
brook  in  the  way:  there- 
fore shall  he  lift  up  his  head. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

&.C. 

Ant.  The  Lord  said  to 
my  Lord :  Sit  thou  at  my 
right  hand. 

Ant.  Faithful. 


Psalm  ex.     Confitehor  tibi. 

Confitebor  tibi,  Domine,  1  I  will  praise   thee,  O 

in  toto  corde  meo:  in  con-  Lord,  with  my  whole  heart: 

silio  justorum,  et  congrega-  in  the  assembly  of  the  just, 

tione.  and  in  the  congregation. 

Magna    opera    Domini:  2  Great  are  the  works  of 

exquisita  in  omnes  volun-  the  Lord:  sought  out  are 

tates  ejus.  they  unto  all  his  pleasure. 

Confessio  et  magtiificen-  3  His  work  is  his  praise, 


VESPERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS.  96] 

tia   opus   ejus:   et  justitia  and  his  honor-  and  his  in,, 

ejus  nianet  m  s^culum  sa..  tice  endureth  Sr  S 

';        .       .  ever. 

Memoriam  fecit  mirabi-  4  The  mpr;.if.,l  .„j  » 

liun.  snorum  misericors  et  cious  Urdhu  t  ,rff/„t 

nuseraorDorainus:  escam  morial  of  his   m„-dlZ 

dcd,t  Umentibus  se.  work, :  he  hath  ^"l  en  ",eat 

Ar               -x   .             ,  ^®  ^^^^  *'iat  fear  him 

iMemor  erit  in  sa^culum  5  He  shnll  ever  be  mind- 

testamenti    sui :     virtutem  fnl  of  hi.covennn     k  s  nl 

popuio  suo  the  power  of  his  vvorkH 

Ut  det  illis  liaBreditatem       6  That  he  may  ffive  thm 
gentunn:    opera    m.nuum   the  heritage  of  thXniles 
ejus  Veritas  et  mdic.inm  the  works  of  his  hands  arc 

judgment  and  truth. 

7  Fjiithfui  are  all  his 
commandments;  they  stand 
fast  forever  and  ever :  they 
are  done  in  truth  and 
equity. 

8  He  hath  sent  redemp- 
tion unto  his  people:  he 
hath  commanded  his  cove- 
nant forever. 

9  Holy  and  terrihle  is  his 
name:  the  fear  of  the  Lord 
is  the  beginning  of  wisdom. 

10  A  good  understanding 
have  all  they  that  do  there- 


ejus  Veritas  et  judicium. 

Fidelia  omnia  mandata 
ejus,  confirmata  in  saecu- 
lum  saeculi :  facta  in  veri- 
tate  et  ajquitate. 

Redemptionem  misit  po- 
pulo  suo:  mandavit  in  se- 
ternum  teslamentum  simni. 

Sanctum  et  terribile  no- 
men  ejus:  initiuai  sapien- 
tiae  timor  Domini. 

Intellectus  bonus  omni- 
bus facientibus  eum:    lau 


uu^.  xucieuuuus  eum:  Jau-  have  all  they  that  do  there- 
datio  ejus  manet  in  saecu-  after:  his  prake  endureth 
lum  saecuh.  forever  and  ever. 


Gloria  Patri,  &c. 


&c 


Glory  be  to  the  Father, 


Ant.  Fideha  omnia  man-  Ant.  Faithful  are  all  his 
data  ejus,  confirmata  in  sae-  commandments;  they  stand 
culum  saeculi.  fast  forever  and  ever. 

— -.  ^„  niciDaaiid.  atu.    In   Ins   command- 

ments. 
18  81 


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VESFERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESXKALS. 


Psulra  cxl     Beatun  vir. 


Beatus  vir,  qui  timet  Do- 
miiiutu :  in  uiundutiH  ejus 
vclet  iiimis. 

Potenft  in  terra  crit  se- 
men ejus:  generalio  recto- 
ruin  benedicetur. 

Gloria  et  divitia?  in  domo 
ejus:  et  justiiia  ejus  luunet 
in  8wculuin  sa^euii. 

Exortum  est  in  tenebris 
lumen  reclis:  mlsericors,  et 
miserutor,  et  Justus. 


Jucundus  homo  qui  mi- 
screlur  et  comniodut,  dispo- 
net  aermonea  suoa  in  judi- 
cio:  quia  in  ajternum  non 
fiomniovebitur. 

In  meaioria  seterna  erit 
Justus:  ab  auditione  mala 
non  timebit. 

Paratum  cor  ejus  sperare 
in  Domino,  confirmatum  eat 
ccrejus:  non  commovebi- 
tur  donee  despieiat  inimicos 
suos. 

Dispersit,  dedit  pauperi- 
bus  ;  justiiia  ejus  manet  in 
sajculum  sjecuii :  cornu  ejus 
exaitabitur  in  gloria. 


1  Blessed  is  the  man, 
that  feiireth  the  lord:  in 
his  commandments  he  shall 
have  great  delight. 

2  His  seed  shall  be 
mighty  upon  earth  :  the 
generation  of  the  righteous 
shall  be  blessed. 

3  Glory  and  riches  shall 
be  in  his  house :  and  hia 
justice  endurelh  forever  and 
ever. 

4  Unto  the  righteous 
there  hath  risen  up  light  in 
the  darkness :  he  is  mer- 
ciful, compassionate,  and 
just. 

6  Acceptable  is  the  man 
who  is  merciful  and  lendeth, 
he  shall  order  his  words 
with  judgment :  for  he  sh.il 
not  be  moved  forever. 

6  The  just  man  shall  be 
in  everlastirjg  remembrance: 
he  shall  not  be  afraid  lor 
evil  report. 

7  His  heart  is  prepared 
to  hope  in  the  Lord ;  his 
heart  is  fixed :  he  shall  not 
be  moved  until  he  look 
down  upon  his  enemies. 

8  He  liath  dispersed 
abroad,  he  hath  given  to 
the  poor ;  his  justice  en- 
dureth  forever  and  ever: 
his  horn  shall  be  exalted  in 
glory. 


VESPERS  FOR  SUNIJAYS  AND  FESTIVALS.  963 


Peccator  videbir,  et  iras-       9   Tlio  sinner  shall   see 
eetur,  dentibus  «ui.s  fremet   it  and  be  wr(,th  ;   he  shall 
et    tabe««tet :     dehidenura    gnash  with  his  teeth,  and 
"*  conHuiiie  away  :   the  desire 

of  the  wicked  shall  porish. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father, 


peccatorum  peribit. 
Gloria  Patri,  &c. 


AiU.    In   mandatis    ejus 
cupit  nimis. 

Ant.  Sit  nomen  Domini. 


Am.  In  his  command, 
ments  he  hath  great  do- 
light. 

Ant.  Blessed  be  the 
name. 


Psahu  cxii.     Laudate  pueri. 


Laudate,  pueri,  Domi- 
nuni :  laudate  nomen  Do- 
mini. 

Sit  nomen  Domini  bene- 
dictum :  ex  hoc  nunc,  et 
usque  in  saBculum. 

A  solis  ortu  usque  ad 
oceasura :  laudabile  nomen 
Domini 


1  Praise  the  Lord,  ye 
children  :  praise  ye  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  be  the  name 
of  the  Lord :  from  this  time 
forth  for  evermore. 

3  From  the  rising  up  of 
the  sun  unto  the  goin«» 
down    of   the    same :    the 

j  name  of  the  Lord  is  worthy 

to  be  praised. 
Lxcelsus    super    omnes       4    The    Lord    is    hi.rh 
gentes  Dominus :   et  supir   above  all  nations:  and 
cobIos  gloria  ejus.  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Quis  sicut  Dominus  6  Who  is  like  unto  the 
Deus  noster,  qui  in  altis  Lord  our  God,  who  dwell- 
habitat:  et  humilia  respicit  eth  on  high:  and  regtirdeth 
m  coelo  et  in  terra  ?  the  things  that  are  lowly 

in  heaven  and  in  earth  ? 
Suscitans  a  terra  inopem :       6    Who  raiseth   up   the 
et  de  stercore  erigens  pau-   needy  from  the  earth :  and 
P«*'«ni '  lifieth  the  poor  from  off  the 

dunghill : 
Ut    collocet    eura    c  im       7  That  ho  may  set  liim 


lis 


964     VESPERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS. 

principibus:    cum  principi-   with  the  princes:  even  wit! 
bus  pouuli  8U1.  *u^  r..:,.,L.  ^i-  ui ^'' """ 


ma  populi  sui. 

Qui  habit.'»re  fiicit  steri- 
Icm  ill  dorao .  matrem  filio- 
rum  laetantem. 

Gloria  Patri,  &c. 


Ant.  Sit  nomen  Domini 
benedictum  in  saecula. 
Ant.  Nos  qui  vivimus. 

Psalm  cxiii.    In  exitu  hracl. 


tlie  princes  of  his  people. 

8  Wlio  maketh  the  bar- 
ren  woman  to  dwell  in  aer 
house :  the  joyful  mother 
of  children. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
&c. 

Ant.     Blessed     be    tho 
name  of  the  Lord  forever. 
Ant.  We  who  live. 


1  When  Israel  came  out 
of  E^rypt:  the  house  ol 
Jacob  from  among  a  slranire 
people. 

2  Judah  was  made  \m 


In  exitu  Israel  de  iEgyp- 
to  :  domus  Jacob  de  popu- 
lo  barbaro. 

Facta  est  JudjEa  sanctifi- ^^ 

catio  ejus :   Israel  potestas  sanctuirryT  anT  Israel   \Z 

^J"^-  dominion. 

i>Iarevidit,etfugit:  Jor-  3    The  sea  beheld,  and 

dams  convcrsus  est  retror-  fled  :    Jordan   was    turned 

sum.  back. 

Montes  exultaverunt  ut  4  The  mountains  skipped 

arietes:  et  coUes  sicut  agni  like   rams:    and   the  liitte 

^^'^"°^-  hills  like  the  Iambs  of  the 

flock. 

Quid  est  tibi,  mare,  quod  6    What  aileth  thee,  O 

tugisti:     et    tu    Jordanis,  thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest : 

quia   conversus  es  retror-  and  thou  Jordan,  that  thou 

»""J  •  wast  turned  back  ? 

Monies   exultastis   sicut  6  Ye  mountains,  that  ye 

arietes:  et  colles  sicut  agni  skipped  like  rams:   and  ve 

ovium ]  i-'*-^'    I  •»     •••      •     ■     '    -^  - 


A  facie  Domini  mota  est 
terra:  a  facie  Dei  Jacob. 


little  hills  like  the  lambs  of 
the  flock  ? 

7  At  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  the  earth  was  moved: 
at  the  pre  Hence  of  the  God 
of  Jacob. 


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^  VESPEKS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FE8TIVALS.     966 

Qui  convertit  petram  in       8   Who  ti,rno,i  ♦!  i 


ill  foiites  iiquarum. 

Non  nobis,  Doinine,  non 
nobis:  sed  nomini  tuo  da 
gloriam. 

Super  misericordia  tua,  et 


tlie  stony  iiill  into  a  flovvinrj 
stream.  ** 

9  Not  unto  us,  O  Lord, 
not  unto  um;  but  unto  tliv 
iiaine  give  the  glory. 

10  For  thy  niercy  anc 


cant  ge„,e«.  Ubi  est  Deus   ^e    ^e„£'^  ^J 

n""-        ,  Where  is  their  God? 

Deus    au  em    noster  in        n    But  our  God   is   in 

"uii  S"   ^""^""^"^   '''''''' I  heh^'thdonewha" 

Simulacra    gentmm    ar-       12  The  idols  of  the  cen- 

Suit'  ""'""'^    ^i^^''"   tilesaresilverandgoidftho 
m.uiuum  hommum.  work  of  the  hands  of  men 

Os  habent,  et  non  loquen.       13    They  have  niou    ; 

Sebunt        ''^'"''  ''  "'"   \"^  '""^y  ^^""  "^^T-J^  •• 
''*®''""^-  t*i^^y  have  eyes,  and  they 

.  r  .  shall  not  see. 

Aures  habent,  et  non  au-       14   They  have  ears  an.l 

dient:  nares  habent,  et  non   they  shal/nrL'    'Zy 

odorubunt.  hav'e  noses,  and  they  shaH 

•Mr  1   1  "^^  smell. 

Manus    habent,  et    non       16  They  have  hands  and 

palpabunt;    pedes   habent,   they  shal^u^t  ftJ,   Zv 

et   non   ambulabunt :    non   have   feet,  and   they   shafj 

clamabunt  m  gutture  suo.      not    walk:     neither    shall 

they   speak    through    theii 
throat. 

16  Let  those  that  make 
them  become  like  unto 
them  :  and  al"  such  as  put 
their  trust  in  them. 

17  The  house  of  Israel 


Similes  illis  fiant  qui  fa- 
ciunt  ea :  et  omnes  qui 
confidunt  in  eia. 

Domus  Israel  speravit  in       , ,    i .,«  ,K,use 
Domino:   adjutor  eorum  et   hath   hoped   in   ll 
protector  eoru»2:  est.  '  .  '. 


trie 


he  is  their  helper  and  pro- 
tector. 
81* 


J 


966 


VESPERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  I  ESTIVALS. 


Domus  Aaron  speravit  in  18  Tlie  house  of  Aaron 
Domino:  adjutor  eorum  ot  hatli  ljo|)(;d  in  the  Lord: 
protector  eorum  est.  he  is  their  iielper  and  pro^ 

tec  tor. 

Qui  timent  Dominum,  19  They  that  fear  the 
speraverunt  in  Domino  Lord,  have  hoped  in  the 
adjutor  eorum  et  protector  Lord  :  lie  is  their  helnei 
eornni  est.  and  protector. 

Dominus  memor  fuit  nos-       20   Tiie  Lord  hath  been 


tri;  et  benedixit  nobis. 

Benedixit  domui  Israel: 
benedixit  domui  Aaron. 

Benedixit    omnibus,  qui 


mindful  of  us  :    and  iiath 
blessed  us. 

21  He  httth  blessed  the 
house  of  Israel :  he  hath 
blesstjd  the  house  of  Aaron. 

22  He  hath  blessed  all 


timent  Dominum :   pusillis   that   fear    the   Lord :    the 
cum  raajoribus.  least    together    with    the 

greatest. 
Adjiciat  Dominus  super       23    May  the  Lord  add 
yos :  super  vos,  et  super  til-   blessings  upon  you  :   upon 


ios  vestros. 

Benedicti  vos  a  Domino : 
qui  fecit  coelum  et  terrain. 

Coelum    cceli    Domino : 


you,  and   upon  your  chil- 
dren. 

24  Blessed  be  ye  of  the 
Lord :  who  hath  m:ide  heav- 
en and  earth. 

25  The  heaven  of  heav- 


terram    autem    dedit   tiliis   ens  is  the  Lord's :   but  the 


earth  hath  he  given  to  the 
children  of  men. 

26    The  dead  shall  not 


hoa'iium. 

Non  mortui  laudabunt  te, 
Domine :   neque  omnes  qui   praise  thee,  O  Lord :    nei- 
descendunt  in  infernum.         ther  all  they  that  go  down 

Sed  nos  qui  vivimus, 
benedicimus  Domino :  ex 
hoc  nunc  et  usque  in  saecu- 
lum. 

Gloria  Patri,  &c. 


into  hell. 

27  But  we  who  live, 
bless  the  Lord :  from  this 
time  forth  for  evermore. 


(Sic. 


Glory  b^  to  the  Father, 


VESPERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS.  9U7 

Ant,    Nos  qui   vivimus,       Ant.   We  who  live  bless 
Denodicimus  Domino.  tlio  Lord. 

/n  Pa.,cAa/  time  :-Ant.  Alleluia,  nllclui.i,  ulloluia 
Thert/olhu,  the  Little  Clmpter  and  tl.^  Hymn  ;  after  .hick 
IS  said,  With  itH  proper  Antipkon :     ^ 

The  Mn^^nificat.  or  Canticle  of  the  BlosMcd  Virgin. 


anima  rncu 


^Jagnifieat: 
Dominutii. 

Et  exultavit  spiritua  me- 
us  ;  in  Deo  salutari  meo. 

Quia  respexit    huniilita 


1  My  soul  doth  magnify: 
tlie  Lord. 

,  2  And  my  spirit  hath  re- 
joiced :  ill  God  my  Saviour. 
3   For  he  *hath  ro<r.irded 


tern  ancills  suffi :  ecce  enim  the  lowlinesH'of'his  hand- 

ex   hoe   beatam  me  dicent  maid  :    for    beho  d     IW  m 

omnes  generat.ones.  henceforth  all   generations 

Omo   ft.«-*       -u-  shall  call  me  blessed. 

Quia  fecit   mihi    magna  4   For  he  that  is  mitrhtv 

Z^TZ:''''  ^'"^"•'^""  J-thdonegreanhh.,"t!j 

F f  mf    .       ,.        .  nie  :  and  liuly  is  his  name. 

Et    misericordia    ejus   a  5  And  his  mercy  is  from 

progenie  m  progenies:   ti-  generation  to    gem^ration 

chio   m  o?  r     ""•/"  ^'■'-  ^      "«     ^^'^'      showed 

ht«'  Zlf^rSr"l«"P^^-  strength  with  his  arm:   he 


— ^ — ,.„  ^ 
bos  mente  cordis  sui. 


Deposuit  potentes  de  se- 
de :   et  exaltavit  humiles. 

Esurientes  implevit   bo- 
nis: etdivitesdimisitinanes. 


Suscepit  Israel  puerum 
siium  :  recordatus  miseri- 
cordiae  sujb. 


hath  scattered  the  proud  in 
the  imagination  of  their 
heart. 

7  He  hath  put  down  the 
migiity    from    their    seat 
and  hath  exalted  the  hum 
ble. 

8  He  hath  filled  the  hun 
gry  with  good  things  :  and 
tile  rich  he  hath  sent  empty 
away. 

9  He  hath  holpen  his  ser 
vant  Israel :  being  mindful 
f.f  his  mercy. 


968 


VESPERS  iOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS. 


Sieut  locutus  est  ad  pa-  10  As  he  spake  unto  our 
tres  nostros:  Abraham,  et  fathers:  to  Abraham  and 
seraini  ejus  in  saecula.  his  seed  forever. 


Gloria  Patri,  &c. 


Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
&e. 


Here  follow  the  proper  Collect,  and  the  Commemorations,  if 
any  ;  after  which  one  of  the  Antiplious  of  the  Blessed 
Virgin  is  suna,  as  at  p.  887. 


Common  of  0jpost!es  anti  3Ebanflelf»t». 

FIRST  VESPERS. 

Psalms  as  on  Sundays,  with  the  exception  of  the  last,  for 
wJiich  Psalm  cxvi.,  Laudate  Dominum,  is  used,  as  follows. 

Psalm  cxvi.     Laudate  Dominum. 

Laudate   Dominum,  om-  1  Praise  the  Lord,  all  ye 

nes  gentes :    laudate  eum,  gentiles ;  praise  him,  all  yo 

omnes  populi :  people  : 

Quoniam  confirmata  est  2  For  his  mercy  is  con- 
super  nos  miaericordia  ejus:  firmed  upon  us:  and  the 
et  Veritas  Domini  raanet  in  truth  of  the  Lord  enduretli 
aeternum.  forever. 

SECOND  VESPERS. 

Psalm  cix.  Dixit  Dominus.     Psalm  cxii.  Laudate  puerl 
Then  the  three  following : 

Psalm  cxv.     Credidi. 


Credidi,  propter  quod  lo- 
cutus sum  :  ego  nutem  hu- 
miliatus  sum  nimis. 

Ego  dixi  in  excessu  meo : 
Omnia  homo  mendax. 

Quid  retribuam  Domino : 


1  I  believed,  and  there- 
fore did  I  speak :  but  I  was 
humbled  exceedingly. 

2  I  said  in  my  excess : 
All  men  are  liars. 

3  What  shall  I  rende/ 


VESPERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS. 

pro  omnibus  qua.  retrfbuit   unto  the  Lord :   for  auTe 

Caiicem  salutaris  acoipi.   't  Twutk^et  ™h  V 
arn:  et  numen  Domini  invo-   of  salvatLn    tnr  n  n  ^''^^ 
cabo.  fu\  .;  """  *^^'^  upon 

^  Vota  mea  Domino  red-      ITwirnt''"'^- 

«    .o„    sanetL™  c^st'  .i^^^^f  •;;: 
J  Lord   18  the  death  of  his 

rj  rk      •  .  saints. 

U  JJomme,  quia  esfo  aer.        g  O  T  nr^  T  „«,  *u 
vustuus:  ego  servus  taus,   vant    I  am  thv        *^r''; 
et  filius  ancill*  tu«>.  '   th" son  oni/^T"^.'.*"^ 

Dirupi8ti   vincula    mea  •       7   Thon  hM"^?'^^^* 
tibi  sacrifieaVo  hostiamTau:   holJ^Zlt^'f^SuI 
dis,^et  no..en  Domini  invo.   fer  unto  thee  the 'sl'lfit 

ot  praise,  and  will  call  upon 

Vota  mea  Domino  red-      Vrwilf  f^'^^" 
uam   in.eonspeetu    om"l   unfothr^ZS 
populi  ejus:  inatriisdomus   of  all   his  people     hi   tl« 

^™-  J^ord,  in  the  midst  of  thee, 

O  Jerusalem. 


Psalm  cxxv. 

In  convertendo  Dominus 
captivitatem  Sion :  facti  su- 
raus  sicut  consolati : 

Tunc  repletum  est  gau- 
dio  OS  nostrum :  et  lingua 
nostra  exultatione. 

Tunc  dicent  inter  gentes : 
Magnificavit  Dominus  fa- 
eere  cum  eia. 


In  convertendo. 

1  When  the  Lord  turned 
again  the  captivity  of  Sion: 
we  became  like  men  that 
are  comforted  : 

2  Then  was  our  mouth 
filled  with  gladness;  and 
our  tongue  with  joy. 

3  Then  shall  they  say 
among  the  gentiles:  The 
Lord  hath  done  great  thingi 
for  them. 


n 


h... 

fc    .;  ^   ,   , 

iHii 

PM|i 

'i|H' 

-i--'™*      : 

970 


TESPERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  aND  FESTIVALS. 


Magnificavit  Dominus  fa- 
cere  nobiscuin:  iaciisumus 
Isetantes. 

Coiiverte,  Domine,  cap- 
tivitatem  nostrain :  sicut 
torrens  in  austro. 

Quisemiiiant  in  lacrymis: 
in  exultatione  njetent. 

Euntes  ibant  et  flebantr 
mittentes  semina  sua. 

Venientes  autem  venient 
cum  exultatione:  portantes 
manipulos  suos. 

PsiUm  cxxxviii. 

Domine,  probasti  me,  et 
cognovisti  me :  tu  eognovis- 
ti  sessionem  meam,  et  resur- 
rectionem  meam. 

Inteliexisti  cogitationea 
meas  de  longe :  semitam 
meam,  et  funiuulum  meum 
investigasti. 

Et  omneB  vias  meas  prse- 
vidisti :  quia  non  est  sermo 
in  lingua  mea. 

Ecce,  Domine,  tu  cogno- 
viati  omnia  novissima  et 
antiqua:  tu  formasti  me,et 
posuisti  Buper  me  manum 
tuam. 

Mirabiiis  facta  est  scien- 
tia  tua  ex  me:  confortJita 
est,  et  non  potero  ad  earn. 

Quo  ibo  a  spiritu  tuo :  ot 

inn  ft  fjinift  tna  fiimjiin'? 
^ ^ — a.  . 


4  The  Lord  hath  done 
gieat  things  for  us:  we  are 
become  very  joyful. 

6  Turn  again  our  cap- 
tivity, O  Lord :  as  a  river  in 
the  soulh. 

6  They  that  sow  in  teara; 
shall  reap  in  joy. 

7  Going  on  their  way, 
they  went  and  wept :  scat- 
tering their  seed. 

8  But  returning,  they  shall 
come  wiih  joy  fulness:  bring- 
ing their  sheaves  with  them. 

Dominej  probasti. 

1  O  Lord,  thou  hast 
proved  me  and  known  me : 
thou  hast  known  my  sitting 
down  and  my  rising  up. 

2  Thou  hast  understood 
my  thoughts  long  before ; 
my  path  and  my  line  hast 
thou  searched  out. 

3  And  thou  hast  foreseen 
all  my  ways:  for  there  is 
not  a  word  in  my  tongue. 

4  Behold,  O  Lord,  thou 
hast  known  all  things,  new 
and  old :  thou  hast  formed 
me,  and  laid  thine  hand  up- 
on me.  ^ 

6  Thy  knowledge  is  be- 
come too  wonderful  for  me : 
it  is  strong  and  high,  and 
I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

6  Whither    shall    I    go 

■fr/^m   thi7   unipit  •    ar\i\  xxiUxth- 
'"J    ■t -    •*•"•   "••««•«- 

er  shall  1  flee  from  thy  face  1 


VESPERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS.     971 

Si  asceniero  in  ccelum        i  ifi  ... 

tu  illlc  es:  si  deacenderoTn    iU         f  ?^  "^  "'^^  '^^^^n' 

into    hell,   thou   art    there 

Msumpseropennusnieas       8  If  T  takp   tr.   n,«   iU 
diluculo:  et   hubitavero  in    wimrl  J  t Hm  m       •         *^^ 
extremis  maris;  Ha  fr^    ..      "^^''^'^fe'-'  «"<i 

«»^«"  "itlui  uttermoHt  parts 

i^tenim  illuc  m.inus  tin       q  v..      .u         ... 

dedueetme:  et  teS  me    thv   I n  u?      T  '''"  '^'^' 
dexterutua.  th     '!'"*\''^"?    '»<^-    »nd 

thy  ri^'ht  hand  nhall    hold 

cmMlrn":.''?^'''    "'"'  AndlH.id,Pc.n.dvcn. 

Quia  tenebne  non  obscn-   '"''i  Mi!.!"  "^>' •''"••'«"''7-  „ 
rabUMt  ir  a  to,  et  nox  nicut   not  be  d,.rk    to  thee,  and 

ttncbKB  cyus,  ,ta  et  lumen  the     day:     the     dJkness 

J  thereof  and  the  lijrht  there- 

Q„:„  .  ..    .  of  are  alike  to  thee, 

uiatu  possedisti  renes       12  For  thou   hast  dos. 

meos:     susee|.i«ti    me    de  sessed  mv mxmU:    h  >u  Ci 

utoro  matris  mea..  holpen   me   from   n.;  mol 

n     c,  \      ..1 .      .  ^'^*^'"''*  womb. 

Confitebor  tibi  «,uia  terri-  i .3  I  will  pr;,i«e  thee,  for 
bi  irer  magnihcatus  e«:  mi-  thou  art  feartully  ma.r„ifJed- 
rabiha  opera  tua,  et  anima  marvelioun  are  thy  works; 
mea  eognoseit  nimis.  and  my  soul  knovvelb  them 

.,  right  well. 

Non  est  occultatum  os  14  My  bones  ape  net  nd 
«UMim  a  te,  quod  feeisli  in  from  thee,  which  thou  didst 
oceulto;  et  substantia  mea  fashion  in  secret:  and  mv 
t«  iiiferionbus  terr^.  substance  in  the  lower  parts 

of  the  eiirth. 

Imperfectum    meum   vi-       15  Thh.e  eves  did   see 

dernnf,  opuli  tu!  at  :•!  liK-r.    ^.,  : i«    ..  r   ?  ,  . 

.       , ,  ,,,  ,„_,,„   ,„^.  sj«i>t-iieui,  ut'inif,  ana  in 

tuo  omnes  seribentur :  dies  thy  b«wk  sha  I  all  m«n  be 


972  VESPERS  FOtt  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS. 


formabuntur,  et    nemo  in 
eis. 


Mihi  autem  nirais  honori- 
fi.^ati  sunt  amici  tui,  Deus : 
nimis  confortatus  est  prin- 
cipatus  eorum. 

Dinumerabo  eos,  et  super 
arenam  multiplicabuntur : 
exsurrexi,  et  adhuc  sum  te- 
cum. 

Si  occideris,  Deus,  pecca- 
t«' res:  viri  sanguinum  dc- 
clinate  a  roe : 

Quia  dicitis  in  cogita- 
tions, :  Accipient  in  vanitate 
t'ivitates  tuas. 

^  Nonne  qui  oderunt  te, 
pomine,  oderam  :  et  super 
iniraicos  tuos  tabescebam  ? 

Perfect©  odio  oderam  il- 
los:  et  inimici  facti  sunt 
mihi. 

Proba  me,  Deus,  et  scito 
cor  meum :  interroga  me^ 
et  cognosce  semitas  meas. 

Et  vide,  si  via  iniquitatis 
In  me  est :  et  deduc  me  in 
VI   (eterna. 


wntten-  day  bv  day  shall 
they  be  formed,  while  yet 
there  is  no  one. 

16  But  to  me  thy  friends 
O  God,  are  made  exceeding 
ly  honorable:  most  firmlj 
is    their    dominion    estab- 
lished. 

17  I  will  tell  thc/n,  and 
they  shall  be  more  m  num- 
ber than  the  sand:  I  have 
risen  up,  and  am  still  with 
thee. 

18  Wilt  thou  not  slay 
the  wicked,  O  God :  ye  men 
of  blood,  depart  from  me : 

19  For  ye  say  in  your 
thoughts :  They  shall  take 
thy  cities  in  vain. 

20  Have  I  not  hated 
them,  O  Lord,  that  hated 
thee:  and  pined  away  be- 
cause of  thine  enemies  ? 

21  I  have  hated  them 
with  a  perfect  hatred :  and 
they  became  as  enemies 
unto  me. 

22  Prove  me,  O  God, 
and  try  my  heart :  examine 
me,  and  search  out  my 
paths. 

23  And  look  well,  if 
there  be  in  me  the  way  of 
iniquity:  and  lead  me  in  the 
way  everlasting. 


COMMON  OF  MARTYRS 
COMMON  OF  A  CONFESSOR  AND  BISHOP. 

'  ^^n^ento,  Doinme,  a»  follow  - 
Psalm  cxxxi.    3/bn.n^o.  i)o;«e„,. 


Memento,  Domine,  Da- 
vid ;  et  omnis  mansuetudi- 
nis  ejus. 

Sieutjuravit  Domino  :vo. 
turn  vovit  Deo  Jacob  : 

Si  introiero  in  tabernacu- 
lum  domus  me^  :  si  ascen- 
dero  m  lectum  strati  mei  : 

Sidederosomnumoculis 


vid 


O  Lord,  remember  Da- 
and  all  his  meekness. 


T  L         Y  '"^^"^  ""^o  the 
1-ord    and   vowed  a   vow 

unto  the  God  of  Jacob: 

3  I  will  not  enter  into 
the  tabernacle  of  mine 
l^ouse:  I  will  not  go  up 
into  my  bed ;  ^ 

4  I  will  not  ^ive  sleep  to 


•neis:    et    palpebris    Zu  „,*' ™' "«' Sive  sleep  to 

dormitntionemr  "^f"^  ^y^l  •  "or  slumbe?  to 

Et  requiem   temporibus  TnT""''. 

meis:  donee   inveST!  pie,  of  .rV""^"  ""^  •™'- 

=«e"o"a.  '^-~  ?  "p  s/ortsi 

tabernacle  for  the  God  of 

E,£art:Sur°LL"  Jv-^^  ^'-i  »f '» '» 

i..c.„pi,sUv4""""^    ""  fetofihTiroS"''"""^ 

Introibimusintabernacu.      7  We  wiliZ  ^'.tn  p  •   . 

um   ejus:    adorabinius  in   bernadewe^wi         ",'■"• 

^-    ubi    steterunt   pedes  ftrj^aeeTX  ^ t? 

S„rr,«  n      •       .  "^^'^  Stood. 

^urge,  Domme,  m  requi-       8  Ariso  O  T  ^.^  •  *    *i. 

SIS:  t^* "---  -4f-Srdi!:j; 

>S..erdotes  tui  induantur  "1  Lel^'if  ^ests    be 

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974 


VESPERS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS. 


justitiam  :  et  sancti  tui  ex- 
ultent. 

Propter  David  servum  tu- 
um  :  non  avertas  faciein 
Christi  tui. 

Juravit  Dominus  David 
veritatem,  et  non  frustrabi- 
tur  earn  :  De  fructu  ventris 
tui  ponnm  super  sedem 
tuam. 

Si  custodierint  filii  tui 
t«stamentum  meum  :  et  tes- 
tiraonia  mea  hxc  quae  doce- 
bo  eos. 

Et  filii  eorum  usque  in 
sa3culura:  sedebunt  super 
sedem  tuam. 

Q^uoniam  elegit  Dominus 
Sion :  elegit  earn  in  habita- 
tionem  sibi. 

Haec  requies  mea  in  sje- 
oulum  saeculi :  hie  habitabo, 
quoniam  elegl  eam. 

Viduam  ejus  benedicens 
benedieam :  pauperes  ejus 
saturabo  panibus. 

Sacerdotes  ejus  induam 
salutari :  et  sancti  ejus  ex- 
ultatione  exultabunt 

Illuc  producam  cornu  Da- 
vid :  paravi  lucernam  Chris- 
to  meo. 

Inimicosejus  induam  con- 
fusione :  super  ipsum  autem 
efflorebit  sanctificatio  mea. 


clothed  with  justice:   and 
let  thy  saints  rejoice. 

10  for  thy  servant  Da- 
vid's sake :  turn  not  away 
the  face  of  thine  Anointed. 

1 1  The  Lord  hath  sworn 
the  truth  unto  David,  and 
he  will  not  make  it  void : 
Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  I 
will. set  upon  thy  throne. 

12  If  thy  children  will 
keep  my  covenant:  and 
these  my  testimonies  which 
I  shall  teach  them : 

13  Their  children  also 
for  evermore :  shall  sit  upon 
thy  throne. 

14  For  the  Lord  hath 
chosen  Sion :  he  hath  chosen 
her  for  his  dwelling. 

16  This  is  my  rest  for- 
ever and  ever :  here  will  I 
dwell,  for  I  have  chosen  her. 

16  With  blessing,  1  will 
bless  her  widows:  I  will 
satisfy  her  poor  with  bread. 

17  I  will  clothe  her 
priests  with  salvation :  and 
her  saints  shall  rejoice  with 
exceeding  joy. 

18  There"  will  I  bring 
forth  a  horn  unto  Davi*^  •  I 
have  prepared  a  lamp  for 
mine  Anointed. 

19  His  enemies  will  J 
clothe  with  confusion :  but 
upon  himself  shall  my  sanc- 
tification  flourish. 


COMPLINE.  gfjm 

CHRISTMAS  DAY. 

First  Vespers :  Idst  Psalm,  Laudate  Dominum  «  Qfis   N.      ^ 
Ve,pers  {md  tUroiiirh  the  Octave  W/AP^' fn*'"*' 
luuilis,  ;>.  930.     Za4Y  rfo.,  Memento,  Doniine,  p.  973.     *^ 
THE  EPIPHANY. 

f^rst  Vespers:  lastPsahn,  Laudate  Dominum, p.  968.  Second 
Fe.vpm;  as  on  Sundays. 

SS.  PETER  AND  PAUL. 

First  Vespers:  last  PsalmMudate  Dominum, p.  9G8.  Second 
Vespers:  as  in  Common  of  AposiW 

ALL  SAINTS. 

First  Vespers:  last  Psalm,  Laudate  Dominum,;,.  968.  Second 

Vespers:  last  Pmlm,  Credidi.  ibid, 

ASCENSION  DAY. 

Second  Vespers:  last  Psalm,  Laudate  Dominimi. ;,.  968. 

CORPUS  CHRISTI  AND  FEAST  OF  SACRED  HEART 

Second  Vespers:  Zd  Psalm,  Credidi,;,.  968.      4M  c/o,  Beati 

omnes, ;,.  913.    Last  do.,  Lauda  Jerusalem,  p.  922. 


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Com|jline. 

ji7i<j  Header  begins. 
V   Jube,  domne,  benedi-       V.  Pray,  sir,  a  blessing. 

T'Ae  Blessing. 

Noctemquietam,etfinem  May  the  Lord  Almirrhtv 

pertectura    eoricedat   nobis  grant  us  a  quiet  niffht,"and 

J^ominus  oranipotens.  a  px^rfeet  end. 

ii.  Amen.  "R.  Amen. 


Cfcrc. 


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1  St.  Pet.  V. 

Brethren,  be  sober,  and 
watch :  because  your  adver- 
sary, the  devil,  as  a  roaring 
lion  goeth  about,  seeking 
whom  he  may  devour; 
whom  resist  ye  strong  in 
faith.  But  do  thou,  O  Lord, 
have  mercy  on  us. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  Our  lielp  is  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

R.  Who  natb  miide  heav- 
en and  earth. 

Our  Father,  (fee.  {All  in 
secret.) 


Short  Lesson. 
Fratres,  sobrii  estote,  et 
vigilate :  quia  adversarius 
vester  diabolus  tamquam 
leo  rugiens  circuit,  quaerens 
quem  devoret:  cui  resistite 
fortes  in  fide.  Tu  autera, 
Domine,  miserere  nobis. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  Adjutorium  nostrum 
in  nomine  Domini. 

R.  Qui  fecit  coelum  et 
terram. 

Pater  noster.  (Dicitur  to- 
tum  secreto.) 

Then  the  Hchdomadarius  makes  the  Confession. 
Confiteor    Deo   omnipo-       I  confess  to  almighty  God, 

tenti,  beatae  Maria3  semper  to  blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin, 

Virgini,     beato      Michaeli  to  blessed  Michael  the  Arch- 

Archangelo,    beato   Joanni  angel,  to  blessed  John  the 

Baptist*,  Sanctis  Apostolis  Baptist,  to  the  holy  Apos- 

Petro    et  Paulo,   omnibus  ties  Peter  and  Paul,  to  all 

Sanctis,   et    vobis   fratres:  the    Saints,    and    to    you, 

quia  peccuvi   nimis  cogita-  brethren:  that  I  have  sin- 

tione,  verbo,  et  opere :  mea  ned  exceedingly  in  thought, 

culpa,  mea  culpa,  mea  max-  word,  and   deed  :    through 

ima    culpa.      Ideo    precor  my  fault,  through  my  fault, 

beatam  Mariam  semper  Vir-  through  my  most  grievous 

ginem,  beatum  Michael um  fault.     Therefore  I  beseech 

Archangelum,beatumJoan-  the  blessed  Mary  ever  Vir- 

nem     Baptistam,     sanctos  gin,  blessed    Michael    the 

Apostolos  Petrum  et  Paul-  Archangel,    blessed     John 

um,  omnes  Sanctos,  et  vos  the  Baptist,  the  holy  Apos- 

fratres,  orare  pro  me  ad  Do-  ties  Peter  and  Paul,  all  the 

minum  Deum  nostrum.  Saints,  and  you,  brethren, 

to  pray  to  the  Lord  our  God 

for  me. 


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The  Choir  anstbvrn : 

^-  ^"^^"-  R.  Amen.      ^ 

77<en  <//.<?  CZ/o/r  r^joea^a  ^/<e  Confession. 

tentijbeutae  Mari»  semper   tobleasedMaryevert^^^^^^^^ 

Virgin.,     beato      M  chaeli   to  blessed  Michad  the  S' 

Archangelo,   beato    Joanni   angel,  to  blessed  llnill 

1  ctro    et   Paulo,   omnibus   ties  Peter  and  Paul  to  all 
Sanctis,  et  tibi,  pater:  quia   the  Saints,  and  to  von  Z 
peccavi   mmis   eogitatione,  ther:  that  I  have  simied  et 
verbo,  et  opere  :  mea  culpa,   eeedinglv  in  thought,  word 
mea    cu  pa,  mea     maxima  and  deed:  through m;  fan h 
culpa.     Ideo  preeor  beatam    through  my  fault  thrS 
Mariam   semper  Virginem,   my   most  Vevous    fa^ ' 
beatum    Michaelem    Arch-   Therefore    I    beseech    ?he 
angel  um,  beatum  Joannem    blessed  Mary  ever  Viririn 
Baptistam,  sanetos    Apos-   blessed  Michael  the  Arch-' 
tolos   Petrum   et  Paulum,   angel,    blessed    John    the 
omnes  Sanetos,  ette,  pater,    Baptist,  the  h(.ly  Apostles 
orare  pro  me  ad  Dominum   Peter    and    Paul,  all   the 
Deum  nostrum.  Saints,  and  you,  father,  to 

pray  to  the  Lord  our  God 

for  me. 

JTie  Hehdomadnrius  says : 

ifisereaturvestriomnipo-  May  almighty  God  havu 
tPiis  Deus,  et  dimissis  pee-  mercy  upon  you,  for-rivo 
catis  vestris,  perducat  vos  you  vour  sins,  and  bring 
ad  vitam  ajternam.  you  to  life  everlasting. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Indulgentiam,   absolutio-       May   the    almiirhtv   ;irul 
nem,  et  remissionem  pecca-   merciful  Lord  grant  ua  p..  ■- 
J  3  82* 


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torum     nostrorum    tribuat  don,  absolution,  and  remi»- 

nobis  omnipoteiiset  miseri-  sion  ol"  our  sins, 
cors  Doniinus. 

11.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Then  is  said: 

V.  Convei'te  nos,  Deus 
salutaris  noster. 

R.  Et  iiverte  iram  tuam 
ft  nobis. 

V.  Deus,  in  adjutorium 
meum  intende. 

R.  Do  mine,  ad  adjuvan- 
dum  me  festina. 

Gloria  Patri. 


Sieut  erat. 

Alleluia,   vel    Laus  tibi, 


V.  Convert  us,  O  God 
our  Saviour. 

R.  And   turn   away  thy 
anger  from  us. 

V.  O  God,  come  to  my 
assistance. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste 
to  help  me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
&c. 
^  As  it  was  in  the  begin- 
ning-, &c. 

Alleluia,  or  Praise  be  to 
Domine,  Rex  seternee  glo-  thee,  O  Lord,  King  of  ever- 
riae.  lasting  glory. 

Ant,  Miserere.  AiU.  Have  mercy. 

In  Paschal  time.    Ant.  Alleluia. 
Psalm  iv.     Cum  invocarem. 

Cum  invocarem,  exaudi-       1  When   I  called   upon 

vit  me  Deus  justitiae  meae :  him,  the  God  of  my  justice 

in      tribulatione     dilatasti  heard  me :  when  I  was  in  dis- 

niihi.  tress,  thou  didst  enlarge  me. 

Miserere  mei :  et  exaudi       2  Have  mercy  upon  me ; 

orationera  meam.  and  hear  my  prayer. 

Filii  horainum  usquequo       3  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how 

grayicorde:  utquiddiligitis  long   will   ye    be   dull    of 

vanitatem,  et  quBsritis  men-  heart :  why  do  ye  love  van- 

<ia«ium  ?  ity,  and  seek  after  lying  ? 

Et  scitote  quoniam  miri-  "4  Know  ye  also  that  the 

ficavit    Domiiius    sanctum  Lord  hath  exalted  his  holy 

suum:   Dominus    exaudiet  one:  the  Lord  will  hear  me, 

me,  cum  ciamavero  ad  eum.  when  1  cry  unto  him.;, 


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Irascmuni,  ct  nolite  pec-  5  Be  ye  angry,  and  sin 

care:quaRdieitmncordibu8  not:  the  things   which    ye 

ve-striH,  in  cuhihbus  vestris  say  in  yonr  ht?irt8,be  sorry 

compungimini.  r>^r  upon  your  bcdn.           ^ 

bacnhcatesacnfiemmjus-  6'  Otter  up  the  Hacrifico 

titue  etsperatemDoinmo:  of  justice,  and  hope  in  the 

Diulti  dicunt,  Quis  ostendit  Lord:  there  are  many  that 

°«^''*  ^^^'^  •  -ay,  Who  showeth  us  good 

things? 
feignatum  eat  super  nos       7  The  light  of  tliy  coun- 
lumcn^  vultus  tui,  Doniine:    tenance,  O  Lord,  is  si<r„ed 
dedisti  laetitiam    in    corde    upon   us:    thou   iiast°put 

gladness  in  my  heart. 

8  By  the  fruit  of  their 
corn  and  wine  and  oil :  are 
they  multiplied. 

9  In  peace  in  the  self- 
same :  I  will  sleep  and  take 
my  rest. 

10  For  thou  only,0  Lord: 


meo. 

A  fructu  frumenti  vini,  et 
olei  sui :  multiplicati  sunt. 

In  pace  in  idipsum :  dor- 
miam,  et  requiescam. 

Quoniam  tu,  Domine,8in. 


gulariter  in  spe;  constitu-   hast  established  me' in  hone, 
isti  me. 

Gloria  PatrL  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

die. 

Psalm  XXX.    In  te,  Domine,  speravi. 

In  te,  Domine,  speravi,  1  In  thee,  O  Lord,  have 
non  confundar  in  aeternum :  I  hoped,  let  me  never  be 
in  justitia  tua  libera  me.        confounded:  deliver  me  in 

thy  justice. 


f  nclina  ad  me  aurera  tu- 
*m    accelera  ut  eruas  me. 

Esto  mihi  in  Deum,  pro- 
tectorem,  et  in  domum  re-   protector,  and  a  house  o*f 
fugii:  ut  sal vum  me  facias,   refuge:   that  thou  mayest 

save  me. 

my 


2  Incline  thine  ear  unto 
me :  make  haste  to  deliver 
me. 

3  Be  thou,  my  God,  my 


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Quoniam  fortitudo  mea,       4 


inuU 


art 


fit  refugium  meum  es  tu:   strength   and    my  refuge: 


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VI 


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COMP-.INE. 


et  propicr  nomen  tuum  do- 
ducea  oie,  et  enutriea  me. 

Educes  me  de  laqueo  hoc, 
quein  abMcoiideruiit  mihl: 
quoiiiam  tu  ea  protector 
meua.        ^ 

In  manna  tuas  commendo 
bpiritum  meum :  redemhti 
me,  Domine,  Deua  veritalia. 

Gloria  Patri. 


and  for  thy  name's  sake, 
thou  wilt  lead  me  and  nour- 
ish me. 

5  Thou  wilt  bring  me 
out  of  I  his  snare,  that  they 
have  laid  for  me :  for  thou 
art  my  protector. 

6  Into  thy  hands  I  com- 
mend my  spirit :  thou  lujst 
redeemed  me,  O  Lord,  tiio 
God  of  truth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
&c. 


Psalm  xc     Qui  habitat. 


Qui  habitat  in  adjutorio 
Altissimi :  in  protectione 
Dei  cceli  commorabitur. 


Dicet  Domino,  Susceptor 
meus  es  tu,  et  refu«fium  me- 
um :  Deus  meus,  sperabo 
in  wm. 

Quoni;im  ipse  liberavit 
me  de  laqueo  venantium: 
et  a  verbo  aspero. 

Scapulis  suis  obumbrabit 
tibi:  et  sub  pennis  ejus  spe- 
rabis. 

Scuto  circumdabitte  Ver- 
itas ejus :  non  timebis  a  ti- 
more  uocturno : 

A  sagitta  volante  in  die.  a 
Bcgotio    pufambuianij    in 


1  He  that  dwelleth  in  the 
help  of  the  Most  High: 
shall  abide  under  the  pro- 
tection of  the  God  of  heav- 
en. 

2  He  shall  say  unto  the 
Lord,  Thou  art  my  uphold- 
er, and  my  refuge :  my  God, 
in  him  will  1  hope. 

3  For  he  hath  delivered 
me  from  the  snare  af  the 
hunters :  and  from  the  sharp 
word. 

4  He  shall  overshadow 
thee  with  his  shoulders; 
and  under  his  wings  sha.t 
thou  trust. 

6  His  truth  shall  compass 
thee  with  a  shield:  thou 
shall  not  be  afraid  for  the 
terror  of  the  night : 

6  For  the  arrow  that  fli- 
etli  in  the  dayj  for  Uio  plague 


COMPLIIfE. 


tencLria :  ab  incursu  ct  dae- 
muiiio  meridiunu. 

Cadent  a  latere  tuo  mille, 
et  decom  millia  a  dextria 
tuLs ;  ad  te  autem  non  ap- 
propiiiquabit. 

Veruintamen  oculis  tuis 
considcrahis:  et  retributio- 
neni  peccatorum  videhis. 

Quoniam  tu  es,  Doniine, 
spesmea:  Altissiuiurn  pos- 
uisti  rcfugium  tuum. 

Non  accedet  ad  te  ma- 
hini :  et  flagellum  non  aj). 
propinquabit  tiibeniaculo 
tuo. 

Quoniam  angelis  suis 
mandavit  de  te:  ut  eutsto- 
diant  te  in  omniims  viis  tuis. 

In  manibus  portabunt  te : 
ne  forte  offendaa  ad  lapidem 
pedem  tuum. 

Super  aspidem  et  basilis- 
cuni  anibulabis  ;  et  concul- 
cabia  k  mem  et  <lraconem. 


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Quoniam  in  mo  speravit, 
liberabo  eum :  protegam 
eum,  quoniam  cognovit  no- 
men  meum. 

Claciabit  ad  me,  et  ego 
exaudiam  eum :  cum  ipso 
sum  in  tribuiatione,  eripiam 
eum.  et  gioriticubo  eum. 


that  walketh  in  the  dark- 
ncM8:  for  the  aw.sault  of  the 
evil  one  in  the  nooti-day. 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall 
at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand 
ttt  thy  right  hand:  but  it 
shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

8  But  with  (hine  eyes 
H'lalt  thou  behold:  and 
shalt  see  the  reward  of  the 
wicked. 

y  For  thou,  O  Lord,  art 
my  hope  :  thou  hast  set  thy 
refuge  very  higfi. 

10  There  shall  no  evil 
approach  unto  thee:  nor 
shall  the  scourge  come  ni'^h 
thy  dvvellhig. 

1 1  For  he  hath  given  hia 
nngels  charge  over  thee  :  to 
keep  thcr  ■    nil    hy  ways. 

Ii2  In  uieir  liando  shall 
they  hear  thee  up:  lest 
haply  thou  dash  thy  foot 
against  a  stone. 

13  Thou  shalt  walk  upon 
the  asp  and  the  basilisk: 
the  lion  and  the  dragon 
shalt  thou  tread  under  thy 
feet. 

14  Because      he     hath 
hoped  in  me,  I  will  deliver 
him :  I  will  protect  him,  be- 
cause he  hath  known  m 
name. 

15  He  shall  cry  unto  me 
and  I  will  hear  him  :  I  am 
with  him  in  trouble.  I  will 
delive-  him,  and  glorify  him 


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Longitudinc  dierum  re- 
plebo  eum;  et  ostendam, 
iJli  Buiutare  meum. 


Gloria  Patri. 


16  With  length  of  days 
will  I  fill  him :  and  I  will 
show  unto  him  my  salva- 
tion. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 


Psalm  cxxxiii.     Ecce  nunc. 


Eece  nuncbenedicite  Do- 
minuni:  onines  servi  Do- 
mini. 

Qui  statis  in  domo  Do- 
mini: in  airiis  domus  dei 
nostri. 

In  noctibus  extollite  ma- 
nun  vestras  in  sancta:  et 
benedieite  Dominum. 

IJenedicat  te  Dominus  ex 
Sion:  qui  fecit  coelum  et 
terram. 

Gloria  Patri. 

Ant.  Miserere  mihi,  Do- 
miiie,  et  exaudi  orationem 
meam. 


1  Behold  now,  bless  ye 
the  Lord ;  all  ye  servants 
of  the  Lord. 

2  Who  stand  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord ;  in  the  courts 
of  the  house  of  our  God. 

3  Lift  up  your  hands  by 
nir^ht  to  the  holy  places: 
and  bless  the  Lord. 

4  Miythe  Lord  out  of 
Sion  bless  thee :  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
&c. 

A 71/.  Have  mercy  on  me, 
O  Lord,  and  graciously  hear 
my  prayer. 


HVMN. 


Te  liicis  ante  terminum. 
Rem  in  Cn'iitor,  pusciinus; 
Ul  pro  ln:i  clemtiiititi, 
f^ia  prajaui  et  cudtudio.         ^ 

Procul  reccdimt  somnio, 
£l  iiuciiuin  phHiiimiinatH ; 
IlohUMiiqiif  iioHtniin  cutnpriine, 
Nu  poliuuiiliir  corpora. 


Pnesta,  Pater  piissime, 
Patriqite  coinpar  Uiiiue, 
Cum  r^piritu  Paraclito 
Ret^utu!!*  Mer  uuine  sieculiini. 


Now  with  the  fast-depiirtin?  light, 
Maker  of  all !  we  ask  of  thee, 

Of  thy  xreat  mercy  ihrouj^h  ths 
iiii^ht 
Our  ifuardian  and  defence  to  be. 

Far  off  let  Idle  visions  fly  ; 

No  phantom  of  the  night  molest; 
Curb  thou  our  ra«ing  enemy, 

That  we  ui  chaste  repose  may 
rest. 

Father  of  mercies !  hear  onr  ciy ; 

Hear  us,  O  soie-begolteu  Soii ! 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Gltost  most 
high, 

Reignest  while  endlees  ages  run 


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UdJ 


iMle  Chapter.    Jcr.  xiv. 

Til   autem  in   nobis  es,  Thou,  O  Lord,  nrtamonir 

Doniine,  et  nomen  aaiictmn  us.  and   thy  holy  name   in 

tuuui  invocatum  est  suj.er  iiivoiied   upon   us,  foisuiie 

noy,    ne    dereiinquas    nos,  us  not,  O  Lord  our  Ged. 
i/omine  Deua  noster. 

li.  Deo  gratias.  R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

i2««/>.  Brev,  Short  Re^poHsonj. 

In  manus  tuas,  Domine,  Into  thy  hands,  O  Lord, 
comraendo  spiritum  nieum.  ,1  commend  my  spirit. 

Chor.  In  manus  tuas,  .  Choir.  Into  thy  hands, 
Dornine,  eommendo  spiri-  O  Lord,  I  connnend  my 
turn  meurn.  spirit. 

V.   Redemisti   nos,   Do-       V    Thou  hast  redeemed 


mine,  Deus  veritatis. 

Clior.  Commendo  spiri- 
tum meum. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio, 
et  Spiritui  Sancto. 

Chor.  In  manus  tuas, 
Domine,  commendo  spiri- 
tum meum. 

V.  Custodi  nos,  Domine, 
ut  pupiliara  oculi. 

R.  Sub  umbra  alarum 
tuurum  protege  nos. 


us,  O  Lord,  the  God  of 
truth. 

Choir,  I  commend  my 
spirit. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fju 
ther,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Choir.  Into  thy  h2inds,0 
Lord,  I  commend  my  spirit. 

V.  Keep  us,  O  Lord,  as 
the  apple  of  an  eye. 

R.  Protect  us  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings. 

In  Paschal  time,  the  above  are  said  thus  : 

In  manus  tuas,  Domine,  Into  thy  hands,  O  Lord» 

commendo  spiritum  meum.  I  commend  my  spirit.    Ai- 

Alleluia,  alleluia.  leluia,  alleluia. 

CW.  In     manus    tuas.  Choir.  Into  thy  hands,  O 

Domine,  commendo   spiri-  Lord,  I  commend  my  spirit 


luiii  uluuui. 

iuia. 


AllclUiU,  uiic- 


aiiciuiu,  a 


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V.  Thou  hast  redeemed 
us,  O  Lord,  the  God  of 
truth. 

Choir.  Alleluia,  alleluia. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, &c. 

Choir.  Into  thy  hands,  O 


V.  Redemisti  nos,  Do- 
mine,  Deua  veritatis. 

Chor.  Alleluia,  alleluia. 
V.  Gloria  Patri,  &c. 

Chor.  In    manus    tuas,  ^,.„„.  ,„,„  ,„y  .,„„„h,u 

uomine,  commendo   spiri-  Lord,  I  commend  my  spir- 

turn  meum.    Alleluia,  alle-  it.     Alleluia,  alleluia, 
luia. 

V.  Custodi  nos,Domine,  V.  Keep  us,  O  Lord,  im 
Jit  pupillam  oculi.  Alle-  ,the  apple  of  an  eye.  Alle- 
liiia.  luia.  ^ 

R.  Sub  umbra  alarum  R.  Protect  us  under  the 
tuarum  protege  nos.  Alle-  shadow  of  thy  wincrs  Al- 
luiij.  leluia.  -^        *=  * 

77w  Nunc  Dimittia,  or  Canticle  of  Simeon. 

Nunc  dimittis  servum  tu-  1  Now  dost  thou  dismiss 
urn,  Doniine  :  secundum  thy  servant.  Lord,  in  peace  • 
verbum  tuum  in  pace :  according  to  thy  word  •       ' 

Quia  viderunt  oculi  mei :  2  For  mine  eyes  have 
salutare  tuum.  seen :  thy  salvation. 

Quod  parasti :  ante  faci-  3  Which  thou  hast  pre- 
em  omnium  populorum :        pared  :   before  the  ftjce  of 

all  people  : 

Lumen  ad  revelationem  4  A  light  to  enlitrhten 
gentium:  ct  gloriam  plebis  the  gentiles:  and  the  glory 
tua3  Israel.  of  thy  people  Israel. 

Gloria  Patri.  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

&c. 

Ant.  Salva  nos,  Domine,  Ant.  Save  us,  O  Lord, 
vigilantes,  eustodi  nos  dor-  waking,  and  keep  us  while 
mientes:  ut  vigilemus  cum  we  sleep:  that  we  may 
(Jhristo,  et  requiescamus  in  watch  with  Christ,  and  rest 
pace.  Crempore  Paschali,  in  peace.  (In  Paschal  tijne, 
Alleluia.)  Alleluia.) 


COMPLINE. 


985 


{ThefMounng  Prayer,  are<nnitted  on  Dmb.es,  and  within 

Octaves : 


Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Our  Father,  &c.    In  sa. 
cret. 

V.  And  lead  ua  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  up  from 
evil. 

I  believe  in  God.  &c.     In 
secret. 

V.  The   resurrection   of 
the  body. 

R.  And  life  everlastino-. 
Amen.  °    j 

V.  Blessed  art  thou,  O 


Kyrie  eleison. 
Christe  eleiaon. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Pater  noster.     Secreto. 

V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 
R.  Sed  libera  nos  a  malo. 

Credo  in  Deum.    Secreto. 

V.  Carnis      resurr?  etia- 
nem. 

R.  Vitam   aeternam.    A- 
men. 

V^  Benedictus  es,  Domi-        , .  .„«„««„  ^ri  mou,  u 
ne,Deuspatrumnostrorum.   Lord,  the  God  of  our  fa- 

.  R.  Et  luudabilia  et  glo-       R.And    worthy  to    be 
riosus  m  saecula.  praised  and    glorious  for- 

ever. 
V.  Benedicamus  Patrem       V.  Let  us  bless  the  Fa- 
etl^iliuracumSanctoSpir-   ther  and  the  Son  with  the 
^\    ^     ^  Holy  Ghost. 

K.  Laudemus,  et  super-       R.  Let  us  praise  and  ex- 
exultemus  eum  m  saecula.      alt  him  above  all  forevei- 

y.  Benedictus  es,  Domi-       V.  Blessed  art   thou.  O 
ne,  m  hrmamento  coeli.  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 

heaven. 
^  R.  Et  laudabilis,  et  glo-       R,  And    worthy    to    be 
riosus,  et  superexaltatus  in    praised,  and  glorious,  and 
^J^'^i;  exalted  above  all  forever. 

V.  Benedicat  et  custodiat  V.  May  the  almighty  and 
nos  oninipotens  et  miseri-  merciful  Lord  bless  and 
V  r,,T  ji-'OniiRUa.  preserve  ua. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

83 


936 


COMPLTNE. 


V.  Dignare,  Pomine, 
nocte  ista. 

R.  Sine  peccato  nos  cus- 
todire. 

V.  Miserere  nostri,  Do- 
mine. 

R.  Miserere  nostri. 

V.  Fiat  misericordia  tua, 
Uomine,  super  nos. 

R.  Quemadniodum  sper- 
avimuH  in  te. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Etcum  gpiritu  tuo. 

Oremus. 

Visita,  queesumus,  Do- 
mine, liabitatioMem  istam, 
et  omncs  insiiiias  inimiei  ab 
ea  longe  repelle:  angeii 
tui  sancti  hubitent  in  ea, 
qui  nos  in  pace  eustodiant: 
et  benedictio  tua  sit  super 
nos  semper.  Per  Domi- 
num. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R   Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

V.  Benedicumua  Domino. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 


y.  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord, 
tliis  niofht. 

R.  To  keep  us  without 
sin. 

V.  Have  mercy  on  us,  O 
Lord. 

R.  Have  mercy  on  us. 

V.  Let  thy  mercy,  C) 
Lord,  be  upon  us. 

R.  As  we  have  hoped  in 
thee. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit.] 

Let  us  pray. 

Visit,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord,  this  habitation,  and 
drive  far  from  it  all  snares 
of  the  enemy :  let  thy  holy 
angels  dwell  herein,  to  pre- 
serve us  in  peace  :  and  may 
thy  blessing  be  always  upon 
us.  Through  our  Lgrd, 
&c. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


The  Blessing. 

Benedicat  et  custodiat  May  the  Almighty  and 
nos  omnipotens  et  miseri-  merciful  Lord,  Father,  Son, 
cors  Dominus,  Pater,  et  and  Holy  Ghost,  bless  and 
Filius,  et  Spiritus  Sanctus.    preserve  us, 

R.  Amen.  ""  R.  Amen. 


EXPOSITION. 


987 


ai:i)e  (Drbet  of  tl)e  QtxpoBition  onb  Bencbic- 
tion  of  tl)e  iHost  i^olg  Sacrament. 


Whm  the  Priest  opens  the  Tabernacle,  and  incenses  the 
Blessed  Sacrament,  ts  simg  the  Hymn,  0  salutaris  hostia, 
p.  1000.  ^ 

After  which  follows  the  Litany  of  the  Blessed  Vir^^in  p. 
m  or  some  Psalm  or  Antiphon,  or  Hxp,m  .appropriate 
to  the  Feast,  or  in  honor  of  the  Most  HoU,  Hacrament. 
Here  also  are  recited  the  corresponding  Versicles  and 
rrayers,  as  also  any  Prayer  enjoined  by  \he  Bishop. 

N.  B.  If  the  Te  Doum,  p.  861,  he  recited,  the  persons  present 
stand  until  the  words  Te  ergo  quoesumus  (We  pray  thee 
therefore,  (fee.),  when  they  kneel. 

Then  is  sung  the  Hymn,  Tantum  ergo  Sacramentum,  ».  1000 
all  present  making  a  profound  inclination  {not  prostration) 
while  the  words  Venuremurcernui  are  being  sdid.  To  which 
succeed  the  following  Versiclc  and  Prayer: 


V.  Panem  de  coelo  prae- 
atitisti  eis.  [Alleluia.] 


V.  Thou  didst  give  them 
bread  from  heaven.  [Alle- 
luia.] 

R.  Omne  delectamentum       R.  Containing    5n   itself 
in  se  habentem.  [Alleluia.]    all  sweetness.  [Alleluia.] 

Alleluia  is  said  in  Paschal  time,  and  during  the  Octave  of 

Corpus  Chris  ti, 

Oremus.  Let  us  pray. 

Deua,  qui  nobis  sub  sac-  O  God,  who  in  this  won- 

ramento  mira")ili  Passionis  derful  Sacrament  hast  left 

tuae   memoriam    reliquisti ;  us  a  memorial  of  thy  Pus- 

.■..8.--. v.,   vjucijouiiius,  lUx  iiua  niOij ,  graiiijvvu  liesei'cn  inee, 

Corporis   et  Sanguinis  tui  that  we  may  so   wortiiilv 

. J 


2988 


EXPOSITION. 


ancra  myatcria  venorari,  ut  reverence  the  sacred  mvs- 
redeniptionistui  fructum  in  teriea  of  thy  Body  and 
nobia  jugiter  seniiamus.  Blood,  that  we  may  con- 
Qui  vivia  et  regnaa  in  sae-  tinuaily  find  in  our  aoula 
cuhi  aaBCulorura.     Amen.       the  fruit  of  thy  redemption. 

Who  liveat  and  reignest  for- 
ever and  ever.     Amen. 

When  Te  Deum  is  used  as  a  thanksgiviug  ; 

V.  Benedictua  es  Domi-  V.  Blessed  art  thou,  O 
ne,  Deus  Patrum  nostro-  Lord,  the  God  of  our  fju 
rum.  thers. 

R.  Et  laudabilia,  et  glori-  R.  And  worthy  to  be 
08U8  in  saeeula.  praised  and    glorious  for- 

ever. 

V.  Benodicamus  Patrem  V.  Let  us  blesa  tno  Fii- 
et  Filium,  cum  Sancto  ther  and  the  Son,  with  the 
SpiriLu.  Holy  Ghost. 

R.  Laudemus  et  super-  R.  Let  us  praise  and  mag. 
exnltemua  cum  in  stecula.      nify  him  above  all  forever. 

V.  Benedictua  ea,  Domi-  V.  Bleased  art  thou,  6 
no  Deus,  in  firmamento  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 
co^li-  heaven. 

R.  Et  laudabilia,  et  glori-  R.  And  worthy  to  be 
os^'ua,  et  superexaltatus  in  praised,  glorious  and  ex- 
sfficuia.  alted  above  all  forever. 

V.  Benedic  anima  mea  V.  Bleaa  the  Lord,  O  my 
Dominum.  soul. 


R.  Et  noli  oblivisci  retri- 
butiones  ejus. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meuB  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiacum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Oremua. 
Deus,  cujus  misericoT'diae 


R.  And  forget  not  all  his 
benefits. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  with  thy  Spirit. 

Let  U8  pray. 
O  GX)d,   v»lo8e    mereifti* 


EXPOSITION. 


989 


non  est  nunir^rus  e.  boni-  are  without   number    and 

tatiH  infi.utus  est  t heHuunm :  the  treasure  of  whose  Loo  I 

pnss,ma3  majestuti  tua3  pro  uess  is  infinite  r we  rende; 

coihit  s   doms   guiiuiH  ufri.  thuniis  to  thy  mosTm cbus 

mus,  tuam  semper  clemen-  Majesty  for  the  ^ifts  Vhou 

tiamexorantes:  ut  qui  pe-  ha«t    bestowod    upon     us 

tentibuspostulataeoncedis,  evermore    b(vseccdr    thv 

eosdem   non    desorens,  ad  clemency;    thit    as^  tl    u 


praemia  futura  disponas. 


Deus,  qui  corda  fidelium 


grantent  the  petitions  of 
them  that  ask  thee,  thou 
wilt  never  forsake  them, 
but  wilt  prepare  them  for 
the  rewards  to  come. 
O  Cod,  who  hast  taught 


SanctiSpiritus  illu^tratione  th^  h^r^?  "C ^Z 
docuisti :  da  nobis  m  eodem  by  the  light  of  the  Hoh 
bpiritu  recta  sapere,  et  de  Spirit;  grant  us,  by  thi 
ejus  semper  consolatione  name  Spirit,  to  ha^e  a  right 
-^"'^^'®-  judgment  in  all  things,  and 

evermore  to  rejoice  in  his 
T.  .         .  consolation. 

Dens,  qui  neminem  in  te  O  God,  who  sufTerest 
sperantera  mmium  affligi  none  that  hope  in  thee  to  be 
permittis,  sed  pium  precibus  afflicted  overmuch,  but  dost 
praestas  auditum  :  pro  pos-  afford  a  gracious  ear  unto 
tulationibus  nostris,  votis-  their  prayers:  we  render 
que  susceptis  gratias  agi-  thee  thanks  for  that  thou 
mus,  te  piissime  deprecan-  hast  heard  our  supplications 
tes,  ut  a  cunctia  semper  and  vows;  and  we  most 
muniamur  adversis.  Per  humbly  beseech  thee,  that 
Christum  Dominum  nos-  we  may  evermore  be  pro. 
''*"™*  tected  from  .'ill  adversities. 

„     ^  Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

R   Amen.  R.  Amen. 

83* 


J 


6amn0. 


JBJjmnH  for  JFetfae. 


MOBNING. 


Now  with  the  rising  golden  cawn, 
I*t  us,  ine  children  of  the  day. 

Cast  off  the  diirkneas  which  so  long 
11h8  led  our  guilty  souls  astray. 

Oh,  may  the  raorn  so  pure,  so  clear, 
ILh  own  sweet  calm  in  us  instil; 

A  giiileleiw  mind,  a  heart  sincere, 
tiiuiplicily  of  word  and  will : 

And  ever,  as  the  day  glides  by. 
May  we  the  busy  senses  rein ; 

Keep  giiant  upon  the  hand  and  eye, 
Nor  let  the  body  suffer  stain. 


For  all  day  long,  on  heavei  's  high 
Ujwer, 
There    stands   a   sentinel,  who 
spies 
Our  every  action,  hour  by  hour, 
From  early  dawn    till  daylight 
dies. 

To  God  the  Father  glory  be. 
And  to  his  sole-begotten  Son; 

The  same,  O  Holy  Ghost,  to  thee, 
While  everlasting  ages  run. 


XVENINQ. 


Lord  or  eternal  purity! 
Who  dost  the  world  with  light 
adorn, 
And  paint  the  tracts  of  azure  sliy 
With   lovely  hues  of  eve  and 
morn ; 

Who  didst  command  the  nun  to 
light 
His  fiery  wheel's  eflUlgent  blaze; 
Didst  set   the   moon   her  circuit 
bright; 
The    stars    their    ever-wlndirg 
maze: 

That,    each    within    its   ordered 
sphere, 

Thev  milfht  dividn  thnniorht  from 

-       w        -  — „....._._ 

day; 


And  of  the  seasons,  through  tho 
year. 
The  well-remembered  signs  di»> 
play: 

Scatter  our  night,  eternal  God, 
And  kindle  thy  pure  beam  wiii- 
in: 
Free  us  from    guilt's    opprosslv* 
load, 
Aiid  break  the  deadly  bonds  of 
Bin. 

Father  of  mercies !  hear  our  cry ; 

Hoar  us,  O  sole-begotten  Son  ! 
Who.  with  the  Holy  Ghost  most 
high. 


HYMNS. 


991 


LucIb  Creator  opUme, 
Lucein  dienun  prolerena, 
Primunliia  lucis  no  vaj, 
Mundi  piiruiis  origlncm. 


Qui  mnncjiinctiim  vesperi 
Dloin  vociiri  priecipis; 
Illulxilur  letrum  cluios, 
Audi  precos  cum  fletibus. 


Ne  mens  gravata  crimine, 
VIlHB  sitexul  munere, 
Dum  nil  perenne  cogitat, 
Seseauu  culpia  iUlgat. 


Coeleste  pulset  ostium : 
Vitale  tollat  praeraium : 
Vitemu3  omne  jioxlum : 
Purgemus  omne  pessimum. 

Praesta.  Pater  piissirae, 
Patrique  compar  Unices 
Cum  Spiritu  Puraclito, 
Reguuus  per  omne  saBCUlum. 

Amen. 


AunHafi  Uespeca. 


O  bli^i  Creator  of  the  light  f 
Who  dost  tlie  dawn  from  darlt- 
ne88  bring ; 

^^^^  '•■«'"'»«  nature's  depth  un^ 
,^=^*''K*"'  [begin 

Didst  with  Uie  new-born  light 

Who   gently    blending  eve  with 

morn, 

And  morn  with  eve,  didst  call 

them  day ; 

fhlck  flows  the  flood  with  darltnen 

-down ;  [pr^y  j 

yJh,  hear  us  as  we  weep  and 

Keep  thou  our  souls  from  schemes 
of  crime ; 
Nor  guilt  remorseAil    lot  them 
know; 
Nor,  thinking  but  on  things  of  time, 
Into  eternal  darkness  go. 

Teach  m  to  knock  at  heaven's  high 
door; 

Teach  us  the  prize  of  life  to  win ; 
Teach  ua  all  evil  to  abhor, 

And  purify  ourselves  within. 

Father  of  mercies  1  hear  our  cry  ; 
Hear  us,  O  sole-begotten  Son  ! 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  most 
high, 
Reignest  whilst  endless  ages  run. 
Amen. 


Hyrnn  for  Compline^  see  p.  982. 


-♦♦♦- 


mm  JJto^jer  for  tlje  Qtaaon. 


0tibent. 


Hark !  sm  awful  voice  is  sounding ; 

"  Christ  is  nigh !"  it  seems  to  say : 
^  Cast  away  the  dreams  of  dark- 
ness, 

O  ye  children  of  the  dayT' 


Startled  at  the  solemn  warning, 
Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise ; 

Christ,  her  Sun,  all  sloth  dispelling, 
piiiuus  up'ui  the  morQing  akies. 


992 


HTMNS. 


L<» !  the  Lamb  so  loncf  expected, 
Cumes  Willi  piirduii  duwii  from 
huHven : 

Let  us  hiiHte,  with  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all  to  be  forifiven. 

So,   when   next   ho   comes  with 
fflory, 
Wrapping  all  the  earth  In  feur, 


May  he  then  ns  onr  defAnder 
On  thf  cloudH  of  heaven  api>eaa 

Honor,  glory,  vlrtne,  merit. 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

With  the  everluMtlng  Spirit, 
While  eternal  agua  run. 


^\^vlBtmn8, 


Jesu,  Redeemer  of  the  world ! 

Who,  ere  the  earlieai  dawn  of 
light, 
Wast  from  eternal  ages  bom, 

Immense  in  glory  us  in  might ; 

Immortal  Hope  of  all  mankind! 
In  whom  the  Father's  face  we 
see; 
Hear  thou  the  prayers  thy  people 
pour,  . 

This  day  througl^out  the  world 
to  thee. 

Remember,  O  Creator  Lord ! 

That  in  the  Viri^in's  sacred  womb 
Thou  wast  conceived,  and  of  her 
flesh 

Did»l  our  mortality  assume. 

This  ever-blest  recurring  day 
Ita  witness  bears,  that  ail  alone, 


From    thy   own    Father's  bosom 
forth, 
To  save  the  world  thou  camest 
down. 

O  day !  to  which  the  seas  and  sky, 
And  earth  and  heaven,  glad  wel- 
come sing : 
O  day  !  which  healed  our  misery, 
And  brought  ou  earth  salvation's 
king. 

We  too,  O  I^rd,  who  have  been 
cleansed 

In  thy  own  fount  of  blood  divine, 
Offer  the  tribute  of  sweet  song. 

On  this  blest  natal  day  of  thine. 

O  Jesu !  born  of  Virgin  bright, 
Immortal  glory  be  to  thee ; 

Praise  to  the  Father  Infinite, 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally. 


^este  JfttitUB. 


Adeste  fideles, 

Lteli  Iriumphantes; 

Venite,  venite  in  Bethlehem : 

Natum  videte 

Regem  angelorum : 

Venite  adoremiis, 

Venite  adoremus, 

Venite  udoremus  Dominum, 


Ye  faithful,  approach  ye, 
Joyfully  triumphing; 

Oh,  come  ye,  oh,  come  ye,  to  Beth- 
lehem : 
Come  and  behold  ye 
Born  the  King  of  angels: 
Oh,  come,  let  us  worship, 
Oh^  come,  let  us  worship, 

Oh,  come,  let  us  worship  Christ  the 
Lord. 


HTMRS. 


Deum  de  Deo, 
Lumen  de  liirnine, 
(•t>8taiit  puellas  visoera. 
Dt'uin  vurum, 
(ieniuim,  iion  factum : 
Vuuite  adurumus,  ^c. 

Caniet  nunc  lo  • 
L'liorna  anxtilurum : 
thuiiut  Diuic  aula  ccel«j8Uuin. 
(Jloriii 

III  exctilsis  Dool 
Venite,  Slc. 

t^^fKO  qui  natut 
liie  iKKliurno, 
leau  tibi  sit  gloria: 
Partris  a»temi 
VVrbuin  cai;>  factum  I 
Venite  adurerous, 
Venile  adorenius, 
Venite  adorerr.us  Dominum. 


d03 


TnieGodofGod, 
True  Li^ht  of  IJ^ht, 

Lo,  He  diiMlaiiu  uut  tlM  Vlraia  * 
womb:  "8«« -» 

Very  God, 

Hegotten,  not  created : 

Oh,  come,  lot  ua  woisliip,  fcc 

SiiiK  Halleluiah, 

Let  the  courla  of  Heaven 
Ring  with  the  Angel-chorus,- 

Praiae  the  Lord, 

Glory  to  (J.xi  i„  the  highett: 
Uh,  come,  let  ua  worahip,  tc 

Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  thee, 
Kom  UiiM happy  morning; 

Jeflu,  to  thee  be  glory  giv'n : 
Word  of  the  Father 
In  our  fl'jsh  appearing: 
Oh,  come,  let  uh  worship, 
Oh,  oorne,  let  us  worship, 

Oii,  c(.me,  let  us  worship  Christ  the 
Lord. 


Hpfpl)ans. 


Bethlehem!  of  noblest  cities 
None  can  once  with  thee  com- 
pare; 

Thou  alone  the  Lord  from  heaven 
Didst  for  us  incarnate  bear. 

Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning 
Wiis  the  star  that  told  his  birth ; 

To  the  lands  their  God  announcing, 
Hid  beneath  a  form  of  earth. 

By  its  lambent  beauty  guided, 
^iee,  the  Eastern  king   appear 

k3 


See  them  bend,  their  gifts  to  of- 
fer,— 
Gifts  of  incense,  gold,  and  myrih. 

Offerings  of  mystic  meaning;— 
Incense  doth  the  (;od  disclose ; 

Gol<l  a  royal  child  proclaimeth  ; 
Myrrh  a  future  tomb  Ibreshows. 

Holy  Jesu !  in  thy  brightness 
To  ttie  gentile  world  displaytHlJ 

With  the  Father  and  the  Spirit, 
£r  dless  praise  to  thee  be  paid 


904 


RTMNS. 


^it  i«ost  IDoIu  Name  of  Jfe»us.« 


Jesu!  t\  ,  very  th()ii;;iit  of  thee 
With  iwei;tiu"d  (lll!4  my  hieaat; 

Hut  sweeier  llu  thy  fiiCH  to  setj, 
And  ill  tliy  pioaeiico  reut. 

Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can 
tVutim, 
Nor  CH  t  the  memory  find, 
A   awtfier  eound   Ihuii  ihy  blest 
name, 

O  Saviour  of  mankind  t 

O  hope  of  nvery  contrite  heart, 
Ojoyofallihe  meek. 


To  those  who  full,  how  kind  (ho« 
art! 
How  good  to  those  who  Mek! 

But  what  lo  those  who  And?  al 
thitt 

Nor  tun&riie  nor  ppn  can  show 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 

None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

Jesu !  our  only  joy  be  Ihou, 
As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be  ; 

Jesu  !  be  thou  our  Klory  now, 
And  through  etornity. 


ir. 


O  Jesu !  Kintif  most  wonderful ! 

Thou  Conqueror  renowned! 
Thou  aweelness  most  im^H'able! 

In  whom  all  joys  are  found ! 

When  once  thou  visitcst  th(j  heart, 
Then  truth  begins  to  shine; 

Then  earthly  vanities  cleparl; 
Then  kindlos  love  divine. 

O  Jesu !  Light  of  all  below ! 
Thou  Fount  of  lile  and  lire  I 


Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know. 
All  that  wo  can  desire : 

May  every  heart  confess  thy  nnm«, 

And  ever  thee  adore  ; 
Ami  seeking  thee,  it8»;lf  inflame 

To  seek  thee  more  and  more. 

Thee    may    our   tongues    forevei 
bless ; 

Thee  may  we  love  alone  ; 
And  ever  in  our  lives  express 

'J  he  image  of  thine  own. 


III. 


O  Jesu !  thou  the  beauty  art 

Of  uiigel  worlds  above ; 
Thy  name  is  music  to  the  heart, 

Enchiuiting  it  with  love. 

Celestial  sweetness  unalloyed ! 

Who  eat  thee  hunger  still ; 
Wi.  »  drink  of  thee  still  feel  a  void, 

H  hich  naught  but  thou  can  fill. 

O  my  sweet  Jesu!  h%ar  the  sighs 
Which  unto  thee  1  send ; 


To  thee  my  inmost  spirit  criesi, 
My  being's  hope  and  end! 

Stay  with  us,  Lord,  and  with  thj 
light 

Illume  the  soul's  abyss; 
Scatter  the  darkness  of  our  night 

And  fill  the  world  with  bliss. 

O  Jesu !  spotless  Virgin  flower! 

Our  life  and  joy !  to  thee 
Be  praise,  beatitude,  and  power, 

Through  all  eternity. 


This  is  commonly  called  St.  Bernard's  Hymn. 


HYMNS. 


986 


5lent. 


Th«tu  loving  Milker  of  mniiklnd, 
IMore  thy  limine  we  pniy  and 
Weep; 
Oh,  "trt'iigthen  us  with  grace  dl- 

Vl(.«s 

Duly  this  sacred  licnt  to  keep. 

Searcher  of  hearts !  thou  dost  our 
ills 
Discern,  and  all  our  weakness 
know : 
AR.iln  tt)  ihee  with  tears  we  turn ; 
Agiiiti  to  us  thy  mercy  show. 

Much  have  wesinn'd;  but  we  con- 
,  •i'«8  [plore: 

Our  guilt,  and  all  our  fuulls  de* 


Ob,  for  the  praise  of  th?  groai 
mime,  /   b    « 

Our  fainting  souls  to  health  re- 
store. 

Am',   grant  us,  while  by  HistB  we 
Mrive 

This  mortal  body  to  control, 
To  fust  Ironi  all  »»>    (,  -i  of  sin, 

And  so  to  pUMly  iKu  ..-,  U. 

Hear  us,  O  Triiity  '!imr«bi  -stl 
J^ole  L'nity!  i,  K,,k  v/e  fry; 

Vouchsale  us  frok-  tiie«p  lasts  be- 
low 
To  reap  immortal  fruit  on  high. 


^assfon-tftie.     Cfjc  JIJoI^  «ro«ff. 


Forth  comes  the  standard  of  the 
King: 
All  hail,  thou  mystery  a<l(»red! 
Hull,  Crow  !   on  which   the  Life 
himnelf 
Died,  and  by  death  our  life  re- 
stored. 

On  which  our  Saviour's  holy  side, 

Rent  open  with  a  cruel  spear, 
Of    blood    and    water    poured    a 
stream, 
To    wash    ua    from    defilement 
clear. 

O  BJicred  wood!  in  thee  fulfilled 
VV'as  holy  David's  truthful  lay ; 
Which  told  the  world,  that  from  a 
tree 
The  (iord  should  all  the  nations 
sway. 

Most  rt)yally  empurph  d  o'er. 
How  beauteously  thy  stem  doth 
shiuci 


iUnv  glorious  was  its  lot  to  touch 
Those  Umbs  so  holy  and  divine! 

Tlirice  blest,  upon    whose    arms 
outstretched 
The  Saviour  of   the  world   re- 
clined ; 
Balance    sublime !     upon    whos<> 
beam 
Was   weighed   the   ransom    of 
mtuikind. 

Hail,  Cross!   thou  onlv  hope    of 
man. 
Hail,  on  this  holy  Passion-day ! 
To  saints  int  '.Hse  the  grace  they 
have; 
From  sinners  purge  their  guilt 
away. 

Salvation's  spring,  blest  Trinity, 
Be  praise  to  thee  through  earth 
and  skies: 
Thou  through  the  Cross  the  victory 
Dost  give  ;    oti,  also  gi\e  the 
prize! 


9fi6 


HYMNS. 


Crije  €rucffifi:foii. 


OVrwhelmed  iu  depths  of  woe, 

Upon  the  tree  of  scorn 
Hangs  the  Redeemer  of  mankind, 

With  racking  anguish  torn. 

Sec !  how  ihe  nails  those  hands 
And  feet  so  tender  rend ; 

Bee !  down  hia  face,  and  neck,  and 
breast. 
His  sacred  blood  descend. 

Har^: !  with  what  awAiI  cry 
His  Spirit  takes  its  flight ; 

That  cry,  it  pierced  his  Mother's 
heart, 
And  whelmed  her  soul  in  night. 

Earth  hears,  and  to  its  base 

Rocks  wildly  to  and  fro; 
Tombs  burst;  seas,  rivers,  mount- 
ains quake ; 

The  veil  is  rent  in  two. 


The  sun  withdraws  his  light; 

The  midday  heavens  grow  pale 
The  moon,  the  stars,  the  univeraa, 

Their  Maker's  death  bewail. 

Shall  man  alone  be  mute? 

CJome,  youth !  and  hoary  nairs! 
Come,  rich   and  poor!    come,  all 
mankind  I 

And  bathe  those  feet  in  tears. 

Come !  fall  before  his  Cross, 
„^^Vho  shed  for  us  his  blood ; 
Who  died  the  victim  of  pure  love. 
To  make  us  sons  of  God. 

Jesu    all  praise  to  thee, 
Our  joy  and  endless  rest! 

Be  thou  our  guide  while  pilgrims 
here, 
Ourjcrown  amid  the  blest. 


3Ea»lcr. 


Now  at  the  Lamb's  high  festival 
In    robes  of  saintly  white  we 
sing, 
Through   the  Ked  Sea  in  saifety 
brought 
By  Jesus  our  immortal  king. 

O  charity  divine  I  his  blooo 
He   «:ives   to  crown   the 
feast ; 

Flis  flesh  for  us  he  immolates, 
Himself  the    victim,    lovt    the 
priest. 


royal 


And  as  the  avenging  angel  r-tised 
Ot  old   the   blood  -  besprinkled 
door; 
As  the  cleft  sea  a  passage  gave. 
Then  closed  to  whelm  the  Egyn 
tiaiis  ss'er  • 


So  Christ,  our  paschal  sacnflce, 

Hm  brought  us  safe  all  perils 

through ;  need 

^^ile   for   unleavened  breaci  we 

But  heart  sincere  and  purnose 

true.  '^    *^ 

Hail,  purest  Victim  Heaven  could 
And, 

,-,'P'e  powers  of  hell  to  overthrow ! 
Who  didst  the  chains  of  death 
destroy :  [sfcw 

Who  dost  the  prize  of  life  be^ 

Haul,  victor  Christ !  hail,  risen  King ! 
i»M  ^^^^  "'*'"®  belongs  the  crown; 
Who  hast  the  heavenly  gates  un 

haired. 
And  dragged  the  prince  of  darfe- 

ueta  down. 


r 


OJesu    from  the  death  of  sin 
K^p  U8,  we  pray ;  so  shalt  thou 

The  everinstlnsr  pnachal  Joy 

thS  "*'*''«'"'''  n«w-bom  In 


HTM58. 


997 


With  thee,  O  holy  Comforter 


ifr^"  ^V".™'*'  ^'"^  "'ost  high  ! 
Who  didst  the  world  redeem  • 
And  conquering  death  and   heli 
receive  ' 

A  dignity  supreme. 

Thou  |lhrough  the  starry  o.bs,  this 
Didst  'to  thy  throne  ascend : 

And  glory  without  end. 

There,  seated  in  thy  majesty, 
to  thee  submissive  bow 

earth!"  "'"  *'*'"'''""'  ^^^  "P^*""* 
Tlje  depths  of  hell  below. 

tkI  fl  «*'»"^«1  «8tHte  of  men ; 
The  flesh   which   sinned,  by  flesh 
redeemed ;  ^     ^" 

Man  in  the  Godliead  reign. 


^»cen»fon  IBaj. 


There,^^  waiting   for    ,hy    fimtf,. 

Our  ^peerless  joy  while  here  we 

In  heaV'n  our  great  reward/ 
Renew  our  strength;  our  sina  for- 

Ourrni'seriesefl'ace; 
And  lift  our  Sijuls  aloft  to  thee 
By  thy  celestial  grace.  ' 

With  thy  angelic  train, 
May^we  be  saved  from  vengeance 

And  our  lost  crowns  regain. 

Glory  to  Jesus,  who  returns 
Inumphanily  to  heaven: 

Pra.se  to  the  Father  evermore, 
And  Holy  Ghost  be  given. 


Veni  Creator  Ppfritus, 
Menies  tuoium  visita, 
iniple  superna  urutia, 
Quu)  tu  creasti  pectora. 


Qui  diceris  Paraclitus, 
Altissimi  donum  Dei, 
.reus  viFus,  ignia,  charitas, 
t-t  spiruulia  un<itio. 


8®tift»nn*tnie. 


84 


Come.  O  Creator  Pj  frit  blent ! 
And  m  our  stMih  take  up  thv  ml 

Come,  with  thy  grace  Lj-h^t: 
fnly  11  id, 

To  fill  the  hearts  which  thou  hast 
made. 

Great  raraclefe!  to  thee  we  cry, 

O  tount  of  life  •  o  flro  of  love ' 
And  sweet  anointing  from  above 


996 


HYMNS. 


Tu  septiformio  munere^ 
Digitus  Fultirnui  dexler^e, 
Tu  liie  prtjinissum  Palris, 
Serinonu  dituiis  guttura. 


A.xende  Inineii  i«ienslbus, 
Infuiule  arnorem  cord  i  bus, 
litdrnia  iiualri  corj)uris 
Virtuie  finnans  perpeti. 


Hostem  repRlIas  Ion((lus, 
Pacouiqiie  doncs  prutirius; 
Duclore  sic  te  prwvio 
ViteinuB  oinno  uoxium. 


Per  te  sciamus  da  Patrem, 
Noscainiia  atque  Filium, 
Teqiie  ulriusque  Spirilutn 
Credamua  omni  tempure. 

Deo  Pttri  sit  gloria, 
Et  I'ilto,  qui  a  mortuis 
Surrexit,  uc  Paraclilo, 
Id  Bseculorum  siucula. 

Amen. 


Thou  in  thy  sevenfold    gifta  art 

known: 
The  (Ingtr  of  God's  hand  we  own! 
The  promise  of  the  h'alher  thou! 
Who  dost  the  tougu«  with  pow'r 

endow. 

Kindle  our  senses  from  above, 
And  make  our  hearts  o'erflow  with 

love : 
With   patience    firm,    and   virtue 

high, 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply. 

Far  fWjm  us  drive  the  foe  we  dread, 
And  grant  us   thy  true   peace  in- 

etead ; 
Sf»   shall    we   not,   with   thee  for 

guide. 
Turn  from  the  path  of  life  aside. 

Oh,  may  thy  grace  on  us  bestow, . 
The  Father  and  the  Son  to  know, 
And  thee    through  endless  times 

confessed 
Of  both  the  eternal  JSpIrit  blest. 

All  glory  while  the  ages  run 
Be  to  llie  Father,  and  the  Son 
Who  rose  from  death  ;  the  sume  to 

thee, 
O  Holy  Ghost,  eternally. 

Amen. 


fiequenre. 


Veni  Sancte  Snifitus, 
Et  emitte  coelitus 
Lucis  tuffi  radium : 

Veni  pater  pauperum, 
Veni  dator  munerum, 
Veni  lumen  cordium. 


Consolator  optime, 
Diilcis  hospes  animffi) 
Dulce  refrigerium. 

In  labore  requies, 
In  ajslu  temperios, 
In  fltjtu  solaUu!n» 


Holy  Spirit!  Lord  of  light! 
From  thy  clear  celestial  height, 
Thy  pure  beaming  radiance  give : 

Come,  thou  father  of  the  poor! 
Come,  with    treasures   which  en- 
dure! 
Come,  thou  light  of  all  that  live 

Thou,  of  all  consolers  best, 
Visiting  the  troubled  breast, 
Dust  refresliing  peace  bestow ; 

Thou  In  toil  art  comfort  sweet ; 
Pleasant  coolness  in  liie  heat ; 
Bolacc  lii  thu  inidsi  of  woe. 


O  lux  bealisisiijit', 
Reple  cordis  iniipja 
Tuorum  fidelium, 

Sine  too  numine, 
Nihil  est  in  hoinine, 
Nihil  est  iinioxiujn. 

Lava  qiKKl  est  sttrdidnn, : 
Riga  quod  t-st  iiridinn : 
Sana  quod  est  saucium. 

Flecte  quod  eA  ricridum : 
Fovequotle/iiriKJduin: 
Rege  quod  e»i  devimn. 

Da  tuls  fldelibua 
In  te  confldt'iiiibns 
Sacrum  septenarium 

Da  virtutis  meritum: 
DasaJutisexituin: 
Da  peienne  guudium 


HYMIfi-. 


999 


Amen. 


V18II  thou  these  hearts  of  thine. 
And  our  iuin.>8l  being  fill ; 

Jf,ii*?"'a»'e%  grace  away, 
Nothiiii<  pure  in  man  will  siliy: 
Ail  his  good  is  turned  to  illf  ' 

"""rene"i;'''""'''*~°"'   "'^''^Ui 
On  our  dryness  pour  thy  dew ; 
V\ash  the  stains  of  guilt  away; 

5l'k .H'^"'"^*'"'""  '"•"•■^  "a'«  will; 

Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill ; 
t^uide  the  steps  that  go  astray! 

Thou,  on  those  who  evermore 
J  hee  confess  and  thee  ad(»re. 
In  thy  sevenlbid  gifts  descend: 

riv!  H!*""  f*""'"'^  '•^^'6"  »h«y  die-, 
Oive  them  li/e  wich  thee  on  hiph ; 
t'lve  them  joys  which  never  end. 
A  men. 


*••••- 


§mm  of  tl)e  jBleseeb  Sacromcnt. 


Verb  ira  supernum  prodiena, 
Nee  Pains  Imquons  dexteram; 
Ad  opus  suum  exiuns, 
Venn  ad  vitatj  vesperam. 


In  mortem  a  discipulo 
ouis  tradendus  ainiulis, 
Pnus  in  viite  ferculo 
S^e  tradidit  discipulis. 

Quibus  sub  bina  specie 
Cariiem  deditet  sanguinem, 
m  duplicis  substantitB 
i«)tum  cibaret  hominera. 

_  Se  nascons  dedit  socium. 
^OQVetK^us  in  oduiium, 


The  Word,  descendinsf  from  above. 

Though  with  the  lather  stilJ  ou 

bigh. 

Went  forth  upon  his  work  of  love. 

And  soon  to  lile's  last  eve  drew 

"'«*»•  mm :., 

He  shortly  to  a  death  accursed 
By  a  disciple  sludl  be  given  ; 

But,  to  his  twelve  disciples,  first 
lie  gives  himseli;  the  bread  from 
heaven. 

Himself  in  either  kind  he  gave* 
He  gave  his  flesh,  he  gave  his 
blood ;  [made  • 

Of  flesh  and    blood  all   nun  are 
And  he  ol  man  would  be  the  /(xmI. 

A.  ..irt,,,  our  brother  ho  becjimei 
At   board,  himself  a»   food  he 
gives : 


'-"t\i  f 


ifiM      It 


1000 

Se  moriens  In  pretiura, 

Se  regnuns  diU  in  prtemium. 

O  salutaris  Hostla, 
QusB  cceli  paiidis  ustium  • 
Bella  premunl  hosiilla, 
Da  robur,  ler  auxilium. 


TTni  trinoque  Domino 
Pit  seinpiieriia  gloria, 
Qui  vitam  8ln«  termiiio 
Nobis  donet  in  palria.    Amen. 


HTMN8. 


Pange  lingua  gloriosi 
Corporis  mysleriiim, 
San^uinis^ue  pretiosi, 
Qiiein  in  Hiijiidi  pretium 
Fnictiis  VL-nlria  uenerosi 
Rex  effudit  gentium. 


Nobis  datiis  nobis  natiis 
Ex  inlacta  Vir,;ine, 
Et  in  iniindo  convcrsatiis, 
Sparse)  v«!rbl  scmne, 
Sui  moras  incolaius 
Miro  clausit  ui-dine. 

In  wipremje  nocte  ccenae, 
Recumbens  cum  frntribus, 
Oiiserviitii  leire  piene 
Cihis  in  lesalibiis. 
C'ibiim  turbaps  du^denaB 
Se  dat  suia  manibua 


Verbum  caro,  panera  reruni 
Verbocaruem  efflcit: 
Fitqiie  SHiigiiis  Cliristi  roerum 
El  si  flt^nsuHdifloit, 
Ad  Hrtn,indnm  cor  sincerum 
Sola  tides  sufficit. 


Tnntnm  prpro  Pflcramenlura 
Veneremur  ceniui : 
Et  antiquum  documeutum 

Novo  OJutn*   xUili  • 


To  ransom  ns  he  died  in  shame : 
As  our  reward,  in  bliss  he  live*. 

O  savincf  Victim  !  opening  Wide 

Ihegateofheaveii  toman  belowi 
Our  foes  press  on  from  e>ery  side 

bestow     ''"^*^'*''  '**^  »"*"hUi 

To  thy  great  name  be  endless  praise, 
Immortal  (Jodhead, one  in  three! 

Oh,  grant  us  endless  len!,'th  ofdava 
In  our  true  native  land  with  thee  I 


Sing,   my   tongue,   the   Saviour's 
glory. 
Of  his  Fleah  the  mystery  sing ; 
Of  the  BItMjd,  all  pri(;e  exceeding, 

Shed  by  our  immorUil  Klujr, 
Destined  for  the  world's  redemp- 
tiorj,  *^ 

From  a  noble  womb  to  spring. 

Of  a  pure  and  spotless*  Virgin 
Bor«i  for  us  on  ejirih  below. 

He,  as  man  with  man  conversing, 
etayed,  (ho  seeds  of  truth  to  sow; 

Then  he  closed  in  solemn  order 
Wondrously  his  lifc  ol  woe. 

On  the  night  of  that  Last  Supper, 
Seated  with  his  chosen  band, 

He  the  paschal  victim  eating. 
First  tulflls  the  I  iws  corninnnd  ; 

1  hen,  as  (bod  to  all  lii.s  brethren, 
Gives    himself    with    his   owr 
hand. 

Word  made  flesh,  the  bread  of  n» 
lure 
By  his  word  to  flesh  he  turns; 
Wine  into  his  bloo  I  he  changes: 
What  though  sense  no  change 
discerns  ? 
Only  be  the  heart  in  oirnesS 
Ittith  her  lesson  quiclily  learns. 

Down  in  adoration  falling, 
Lo !  the  sacred  host  we  hail ; 

Lo^  o  er  ancient  forms  departinc, 
wewer  lites  of  gratto  preVaU 


Praelet  Mes  auppiemwituta 
oensiium  dfcfeciai. 

Genitoii,  Oenitoque 
LausetjuJiiljifio, 
SaJus,  honor,  villus  quooue 
^it  (!t  beiiwlictio : 
Procedeiiti  ab  lUroqiw 
Compjir  sit  laudatio. 


HVMNS. 


1001 


FaUh,  for  aji  defects  svppMnff 
Where  the  feeble  senKh 
To  the  everlaatin?  Father 

MiKbt,  and  endless  luujj^t;. 


tMuda,  Siori,  Salvato;em, 
Landa  ducern  el  pjistorenj. 

In  hymnis  et  cauticis. 
Qii.iniuin  poles,  taiitiira  aude. 
Uiri.i  major  oinni  laude, 

Nee  laudare  sutflcia. 

Laudis  thema  speciah'u, 
Piinis  vivus  et  vitalis 

Hodie  proponitur. 
Qiiein  hi  sacra?  mensa  ccenie. 
lurbaj  (rairiiin  duodenaj 

Datum  non  ambigitur. 

Sit  laus  plena,  sit  sonora, 
bit  juctindii,  sit  decora, 

Mentis  jiibiliitio. 
pies  enini  solemnis  a?itur, 
Ju  qua  meriste  prima  recolitur 

Hiijusinstitutio. 

Tn  hac  mensa  novi  Resis, 
Novum  Piischa  nova;  legis, 

Phase  velus  terminal. 
» elu8l  Item  novitas, 
Umbrara  fugat  veritai, 

Noclera  lux  eliminat. 

viuod  in  cwna  Christiis  grcasit, 
lacicndem  hocexpressit 

Jn  sui  memoriam. 
Docti  sacris  instilutis, 
Panem.  viniim,  In  siilutis 

Consecramus  hostiam. 

Dogma  d  itiir  Chrlstianis, 
Quod  ill  carnem  tramit  nanisj 


•Sequence. 


gion,  lift  thy  voice  and  siiijj- 
Pra.se  thy  Saviour  and  thy^Kln^, 

Pra.se  wuh  hymns  thy  ^eXVd 

* ei  doth  he  all  praise  excel  • 
None  can  ever  reach  his  due. 

See  to-day  before  ua  laid 

Thim«^"'"""'^«'"'"«  bread! 
Theme  (or  praise  and  joy  pro 

Was,  by  our  incarnate  Lon|,  ^^ 
Given  to  his  aposUea  ixjund. 

Let  the  prrdse  be  loud  and  hitrh  • 
Sweet  and  tranquil  be  the  joy     ' 

Felt  to-day  in  every  breast  ; 
On  this  festival  divine. 
Which  records  the  orjirin 

Of  the  glorious  Eucbiuist. 

On  this  table  of  the  Kinjf, 
Our  new  paschal  otR^ring 

Brinars  to  end  ihe  o;<len  rite ; 
Here,  for  emjily  shadows  fled, 
13  reality  instead  ; 

Here,  instead  of  darkness,  light. 

His  own  net  at  supper  seated, 
Christ  ordained  to  be  repeatetl, 

In  his  memory  divine; 
yVheretbre  now.  with  juloration. 
We  the  host  of  our  sjdvation 

Consecrate  from  bread  and  wine. 

Hear  what  holy  Church  maintain- 

cih, 

That  the  breafl  its  substance  chan»- 
84* 


I  n 


101  »2 


HYMNS. 


Kt  vlnum  in  snni^uinem. 
Quod  lion  cjipis,  qiio«i  uon  vides, 
^niiiiosa  rtinmt  Hdus, 

Prietor  rtirura  ordineni. 

Sub  diversis  speciebiis, 
Signis  tiintiim  el  nun  i«bu8, 

Laieiit  res  eximiw. 
Ciiro  cibiia,  siiinxius  pouis; 
Manet  Uuntn  (Jhrialus  lotus 

fc^ub  utruquo  specie. 


A  sumente  !;  n  coriclssis, 
Non  cunt'ruclu^),  iioa  diviii.'*, 

UiUmer  ttccipitur. 
Puinit  iinua,  suinunl  millel 
Qimntuin  iste,  tiuuiiin  ille: 

Nee  Buinptua  cunaumilur. 

Punniqt  b  >ni,  siimuut  mail  t 
Borte  liimen  iiia*quuli, 

Vibe,  vel  inleriius. 
Word  est  malis,  vita  bonis: 
Vide  paris  suinpiionis 

Quiira  sit  dispar  ex  it  us. 

Frn.UT  deimim  Sucramento, 
No  v.;s;-lle8,  sed  inenienu>, 
1  unluijr  esse  sub  fmj^rnento, 

Quaniurn  toto  le^itur. 
Nulla  rei  til  Hcieaura, 
Signi  t»»nlutn  it  fraetura, 
Qua  nt'c  statua,  nee  statura 

^ignali  niinuitur. 

Rcce  piinis  AiiRelorum, 
litytUHcibus  viatoruin: 
Verw  paiiis  tii.oruin, 

Noij  mittendus  caiiibus. 
In  fiii,'uri8  pnesiij'niiiur, 
('urn  l*mc  iuiinula«ir: 
Ajrnus  Pasctiie  depiitatur; 

Datur  iQuonu  patribua. 

Bone  pastor,  panis  vere, 
Je!*ii  nostri  nuserere : 
Tu  nos  pasce,  noa  tuere: 
Tu  nos  Oona  lac  videro 

li:  terra  viventiuin. 
Tu,  qui  cuncla  scis  et  vales, 
Qui  nos  piiscis  hie  niortalea: 
luo.s  ibi  cominensales, 
C'jiieredes,  et  sodales. 

Vac  Banciofum  civium. 

Amen. 


Into  Jli'^h,  tJie  wine  to  blood. 
IJotii  ii  p  i8«  thy  comprehending? 
^aitli,  ij.L'  liiw  ofsiyht  tr.uiscen.»-iw 
l-.ea|>a  lu  thmga  not  underslooti. 

Here,  beneath  tliese  aigna  are  hid. 

den  ^ 

Pricelesa  tJi  ti  jts,  to  sense  fo-bilden  • 

Signs,  noi  kniim,  tuv  >m\  we  see' 

Flesh  from  bread,  and  blo.jd  fr  -n 

Yot  is  Christ  in  oiUier  sign. 

All  entire,  confessed  to  be. 
They  too,  wiio  of  him  parUike, 
fowvar  nut.  nor  rt)nd,  nor  break 

8ut.ei:hre,  their  Lord  receive. 
Hhelh.'i  una  or  thoiiwuids  eat. 
As;  «  ctiive  the  sel  ^anie  meaL 

Nor  ttie  lu88  tor  otiiers  leave. 
Both  the  wicked  and  the  good 
tat  ol  this  celestial  (b(xl ; 

But  with  ends  how  opposite ! 
Ilere  'tis  life ;  and  there  Sis  deaCh ; 
1  he  same,  yet  issuini?  to  each 

In  a  diilercnce  intiuite. 

Nor  a  single  doubt  retain. 

When  they  break  the  host  in  twain, 

But  that  ui  each  part  remains 

What  was  In  the  whole  b«ci^«; 
Snwe  the  simple  sign  alone 
puffers  change  in  state  or  form, 
Ihe  signified  rem  ,ining  one 

And  the  same  for  evermore. 

Lo!  upon  the  altiir  lies. 

Hidden  deep  from  human  eyes, 
T,^^  "f '"'Kf's  I'-um  the  skies, 
Made  the  (oimI  of  mortal  man: 

Children's  me  it  to  do;(8  denied ; 

In  old  types  loreaignilied  ; 

In  the  manna  heaven-suppjied, 
Isaac,  and  the  paschal  lamb. 

Jesu !  Shepherd  of  the  sheep ! 
inou  thy  fl«»ck  in  s.ifety  keri). 
1-ivmg  bread!  thy  life  supply  ; 
Sirengtiuai  us,  or  else  we  die  ; 

Fill  us  wuh  celeaJal  grfu-.o: 
Thou,  who  feedesi  us  beluw  ! 
founa  of  all  we  liave  or  know! 
t  rail?  that  with  thy  saints  above. 
Sii^  ij  at  the  fieast  of  juve, 

Wo  may  shh  iiiee  iai'.i  U-.  face. 
AmuQ. 


1 


ood. 

are  bid- 

'biiden ; 
wo  see; 
Mi  t'r  m 


ike, 
eak, 
iceive. 
uut, 

ive. 
K)d 

lile! 
deaCh ; 


1  twain, 
lis 

•m, 

re. 


res, 

i.in : 
9J; 


id, 


wl 
jva 

uo. 


I 

m 


HYMNS. 


a^Dsmt  o£  ^t.  C()oma«  aiqufnas. 


Adoro  te  (.-evofe,  lalens  Delias, 
Uiiw  8iib  his  Hjjiiria  vere  iatitiia ; 
libi  80  cor  nieuin  totiim  subjicit. 
Quia  te  ctJiittsmplans  totiim  deflcit 
Ave  Jesu,  pjwlor  lideiiiirn  ; 
Aduui<«  ildem  omnium  iu  te  cre- 
duutium. 

Jisus,  K^ustus,  lactiis,  in  te  fallitur, 
be<l  audiiii  solo  luiocreditiir 
Citjdo  qiiidquiil  dixil  Dei  Kil'ius- 
Nd  lioc  verbo  Vfiiias  veriiis. 

Ave  Jesu,  Pastor  Hdeliiim  ; 

Adaugi  rldem  orauJum  iu  te  cro- 
dentium. 

In  cruce  latebnt  sola  Deitaa- 

Al  hie  lalet  simid  et  Huinanitas  • 

Ambo  tamfu  credeiw  alque  con- 

litens, 
Peto  quod  petivit  latro  pwnitens. 
Ave  Jesu,  Piistor  Hde.ium  ; 
Adauge  Hdem  omuium  in  te  cre- 
deuiium. 

Piagas,  sicut  Thomag,  non  iiitueor, 
Deum  tamon  meum  »e  coiifiujor. 
fac  me  tibi  semper  magis  credere. 
In  te  spem  habere,  w  ddigere. 
Ave  Jesu,  Pastor  Hdeliuni ;  ' 
Adauge  fldem  omnium  iu  te  cre- 
dent! um. 


ho- 


1^  memoriale  mortis  Domini ! 
Panis  vivus,   vitam  prajstans 

mini  I 

Praesta  meae  menti  de  te  vivere, 
yt  te  iili  SL-mper  dulce  eajwre. 
Ave  Jesu,  l»i»stor  H<leiium ; 
Ad;iu,'e  Hdem  omnium  iii  te  cre- 
dentium. 

Pi(!>>licane-  Jesu  Domine, 

Me  immundum  nmnda    tuo  san- 

guine, 
tujua  inia  stilia  saivum  fncere 

iotummundumquitabonuiisceiere. 
Ave  Jtssu,  Pastor  HdHlium  ; 
Adauge  riUem  omnium  in  te  cre- 
demium. 


O  Goilhead  hid,  devoutly  I  adore 

Who  truly  art  within  the  forms  be. 
'ore  me ; 

To  thee  my  heart  I  bow  with  bend- 
ed knee, 

^^  thee''*  **""®  '"  "'"^'"•P'atiiig 

Sight,  touch,  and  taste  Ir:  thee  are 

each  deceivtid, 
The  ear  alone  must  safely  is  b* 

lieved  ; 
I  believe  all   the  Son  of  God  has 

spoken. 
Than  truth's  own  word  there  is  no 

truer  token. 

God  only  on  the  cross  lay  hid  from 
view  ; 

But  here  lies  hid  at  once  the  man- 
hood too : 

And  I,  in  both  professing  my  be- 
lief. 

Make  the  sjime  prayer  as  tlie  re- 
pentant liiief. 

Thy  wounds,  as  Thomas  saw,  I  do 

not  see ; 
Yet  Ihee  confess  my  LonI  and  God 

to  be: 
Make  me  believe  thee  ever  more 

and  more ; 
In  thee  my  hope,  in  thee  my  love 

to  store. 

O  thou  memorial  of  our  Lord's  own 
dying ! 

O  living  bread  to  mortals  lii'e  sup- 
plying! ^ 

Make  ihou  my  soul  henceforth  on 
thee  to  live; 

Ever  a  taste  of  heavenly  8weetne,s« 
give. 

O  loving  Pelican  !  O  Jesu  Lord ! 
Unclean  1  am,  but  cleanse  mo  in 

thy  blood ! 
Of  which  a  single  drop,  for  sinners 

spilt, 

all  its  guilt. 


1004 


HTMNS. 


Jesu,  quern  vclatum  nunc  aspicio, 
Oro,  flal  illud,  qiUKl  luin  sitio, 
Ut,  to  reveliitii  curiiuiis  Cucie, 
Visa  Him  beauis  tuju  glorijo. 

Ave  J(?»u,  Piujtor  fldeliiiin  ; 

Adaiige  Hdem  umniutn  in  te  cre- 
(leuliuin. 


Je3u !  whom  for  the  present  Tailed 

I  800, 

What  I  8o  thirst  for,  oh,  Touchsafe 
to  me :  * 

That  I  may  see  thy  countenance 

unfolding, 
And  nmy  be  blest  thy  glory  in  be- 

holding. 


[The  following  is  usually  sung'  after  every  stanza.] 

Jesu,  eternal  Shepherd !  hear  our  cry ; 

Incroaao  tiie  lUitn  of  all  whode  souls  on  thee  rely. 


Ave  verum  Corpus,  natum 

Ex  Maria  virgino. 
Vere  passum,  immolatuin. 

In  cruce  pro  homine. 

Cujus  latus  perforatum 
Vero  tluxit  Hiingiiine, 

Esto  nobis  prieguslalura, 
Mortis  in  examine. 


<)  Clemens,  O  pie, 

O  dulcis  Jesu,  Fili  Mari». 


I^tose. 


Hail  to  thee !  true  Body,  sprung 
From  the  Virgin  Mary's  wotnb ! 
'I'he  same  that  on  the  cross  was 

hung. 
And  bore  for  man  the  bitter  doom ! 

Thou,  whose  side  was  pierced,  and 

flowed, 
Both  with  water  and  with  blood; 
Suffer  us  to  taste  of  thee, 
In  our  life's  last  aguny. 

O  kind,  O  loving  One  I 
O  sweet  Jesu,  Mary's  Son  I 


fftie  SacreU  Jl^eart  of  Sesus. 


All  ye  who  seek  a  ct;rtain  cure 
In  trouble  and  distress. 

Whatever  sorrow  vex  the  mind, 
Or  guilt  the  soul  oppress : 

Jesus,  who  gave  himself  for  you 

Upon  the  cross  tt»  die. 
Opens  to  you  his  sacred  heart,— 

Oh,  to  that  heart  draw  nigh .' 

Ye  hear  how  kindly  he  invites  ; 

Ye  hear  his  words  so  blest;— 
**  All  ye  that  labor,  come  to  me, 

And  1  will  give  you  rest." 

What  meeker  than  the  Savioiv'i 
heart'/— 
As  en  the  cross  he  lay 


It  did  his  murderers  forgive, 
And  for  their  pardon  pray. 

O  heart !    thou  joy  of  Saints  on 
high  ! 

Thou  hope  of  sinners  here! 
Attracted  by  those  loving  words, 

To  thee  I  lift  my  prayer. 

Wash  thou  my  wounds  in   that 
dear  blood 
Which    forth    from    thee  doth 
flow ; 

New  grace,  new  hope  insoixe;  a 
new 
And  better  heart  bestow. 


HYMK8. 


1005 


Wjmn  of  tl>e  asiessen  l^frflfn  i«aij. 


Avo  maris  stella, 
Dei  Muter  ulina, 
Atque  semper  Virgo, 
Felix  cujji  porta. 

Sumens  illiid  Ave 
Gabrielis  ore, 
Fiiiida  iius  in  pace, 
Mutana  Eva)  noinen. 

Solve  vincia  reis, 
Prot'er  lumen  cwcis, 
l^Iulu  nostra  pelje, 
Bona  cuucta  posce. 

Monstra  fe  esse  Matrem, 
Siimat  per  te  preces, 
QuJ<j)ro  nobis  uatuti, 
Tulit  esse  tuus. 

Virgo  singularis, 
'titer  t  mnes  niitis, 
Nos  culpis  solulos, 
Aiitesl'uc  etcastos. 

Vitam  prsBsta  puram, 
Iter  para  tutum ; 
J't  videntes  Jesiiro, 
Semper  collwtemur. 

Sit  laus  Deo  Patri, 
Sum  mo  Christo  ducus, 
Spiritui  Sancto, 
Tribua  honor  unus.    Amen. 


Gentle  Star  of  ocean  I 

Portal  or  the  slijr  I 
Ever  Virgin  Moliier 

Of  tlie  Lord  most  high  ! 

Oh !  by  Gabriel's  Ave, 

Uttered  long  ago, 
Eva's  name  reversing, 

Stablish  peace  below. 

Break  the  captive's  feltere; 

Light  on  blindness  pour : 
All  our  ills  expelling, 

Every  bliss  imploitj. 

Show  thyself  a  Mother ; 

Offer  him  our  sighs. 
Who  (or  us  inairnaie, 

Did  not  thee  despise. 

Virgin  of  all  virgins: 
To  thy  shelter  take  us: 

Gentlest  of  the  gentle ! 
Chaste  and  gentle  make  usi 

Still,  as  on  we  journey. 
Help  our  weak  endeavor ; 

1  111  with  thee  and  Jesus 
VVe  rejoice  Ibrever. 

Through  the  highest  heaven, 
To  the  Almighty  Three, 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
One  same  glory  be.    Amen. 


iFeast  of  tfte  annuncfatfon. 


What  mortal  tongue  can  sing  thy 
praise. 
Dear  Mother  of  the  Lord  ?— 


Thy  glory  to  record. 


uciOij^S 


Who  bom  of  man  can  f>enetrate 
Thy  soul's  majesiic  slirine? 

Who   can   thy   mighty   gift*   iint 
fold. 
Or  rightly  them  divine? 


1006 


HYMim. 


H'»y,  Virsflii,  wimt  sweet  forc«  w  • 
thiit. 

Which  (X.iii  the  Fiither'a  bn.ast 
Uruw  lorih  hia  coHJU;rii<U  aou, 

i  o  be  ihy  bosiun's  guoslV 

Twiw  not  thy  Kuilelfss  ftiith  nione, 
Ihiilliluid  Iheem)  hiyf.; 

Twiw  iioi  iliy  pure  mr.iphic  love, 
Orpourleaacijasliiy: 

But,  oh!  it  WHS  thy  lowMnew, 
VV  oil  j>lcusiutf  U>  I  Ik  u>rd, 


•'       K'j  tb*-)   worthy  to  b» 

CUUIO 

The  Mother  jf  the  Word. 

Oh,  loaiestl-whose  huinllitT 

8o8we«iU  WU8  toseel 
TIml  (mmI,  rur;^(.ilul  of  hjm»"jlt 

AbumtahiinsMir'.oriiot,!     ^ 

Pnii8(.  U)the  Father,  with  the  Soil, 

M7  .;'"■*'  **"■"'"  WW  conueive.] 
Within  the  Virgin's  womb. 


STDe  ©r'orB  of  tUe  a3lc«»eli  Vhaln  i«jirD. 


Stiibat  Muter  doiorrsn, 
Juxtii  cnicein  lacr^uiosa, 

Diun  ptjiidi-biU  i-'iliiia. 
Cujui--  aiiiinaiii  aoineiuem, 
CoiiiiisiuUiin,  el  doli'iiluin, 

I'ertraiisivit  gladius. 


(y  quam  tristis  et  afflicta 
Fiiit  ilia  bene(hciii 

MattT  Uiiigeniii ! 
QtiiB  maerebai,  et  dolebat, 
I'ia  Mater  dum  videbut 

Natl  poenaa  iiidyti. 

Quis  est  homo,  qui  non  flerct 
Alatrem  Ohristi  si  vidtret 

In  tanto  supplicio  V 
Quia  non  possei  coiitristari, 
C'hrisii  Mairein  conieinplari 

Dulentem  cum  FilioV 

Pro  peccatis  suae  geatis, 
V  idii  Jenuin  in  luriuentia, 

Euiiigfilissubditiira. 
Viditsuuin  dulct-m  natum 
Morieiido,  dusolatum, 

Dum  eiuisit  spiritum. 

Kia  Mater,  fons  amoris, 
Me  seiitiiv  vnu  doloria 

Fac,  ut  tecum  lui^eara. 
Fac  ut  arde;it  cor  luemn 
lu  amiindo  (Jlirislum  Doum, 

•-i  Sibk  QOtHpliiCViUti, 


At  the  cross  her  station  kenpjnj?. 
Stood  iliL-  inournlid  mother  wJen- 

Close  to  Jesus  to  the  last : 
Through    her    heat,    his    sorrow 

alianng, 
All  his  bitter  anguish  bearing, 
Wow  at  leuylJj   die  swoi-d  had 
passed. 

Oh,  hov^sad  and  sore  distressed 
Wius  that  mother  hii<hly  blust 

or  the  sole  begolten  One ! 
Christ  above  in  torment  hangs: 
fehe  benewlii  biholds  the  pangs 

or  her  dying  gloi    >us  «on. 

l:->there!r  ,.  whow     I,!  not  w.   p, 
V,  iitflmed  in  niiserius  so  deep 

Clirist's  dear  motlur  to  behold  V 
Can  the  hum;ai  heart  lofraia 
tn*  :«  i  ..rtaliing  in  he.  pain, 

lu  that  motiier's  puuj  uutold  i 

Bruised,  derided,  cursecl,  -feilled, 
She  b<jheld  her  tender  .  i.iid 

All  Willi  blo'       scour  -fs  rent; 
For  the  sins  o(  ,       >w       ation 
Saw  him  hang  i     ,t<^       on, 

Tdl  his  spirit     nh  i.v  «ent. 

O  thou  mother!  fount  of  love 
Touch  my  spirit  from  abo\e, 

Mak«  my  lieart  with  thine  nccora 
Jiake  me  feel  ms  t;„)u  hast  felt : 
Make  my  soul  U)  glow  and  melt 

Vv  iih  the  love  oi  Christ  my  Lord 


Saiicta  Muter  istud  ains, 
CruciHxiHgepiaj^aa^"^ 

Ct»r»w  aun»  vuiide. 
Tui  Nali  vulueruli, 
ium  diKiiail  pru  iii«i  nati. 

Planus  fUticuin  divide. 

Fac  me  teciiin  pie  flero, 
CruciHxoconiulero, 

Uouec  ego  vnero. 
Juxla crui'in  lecuin  aUire, 
c-t  ine  libi  wKJiarts, 

lu  pittiictii  desider*!. 

Virtfo  virwnmii  i)rw!olanL 
Mmijain  lion  sis  alnllrl^ 

i-acmr  lecimi  plaii««r«. 
*acuip<.iu.,i,  v;|,h«ti  ,„u,t,.m, 
Pusaioiiis  lac  coiisc.n.iu, 

lit  plaiyras  recolere. 

Fac  me  pliiKis  vuln«rari, 
r ac  me  cii  i. .  iiioOriiui, 

tl  cruore  I  ilii. 
Flammis  lie  mar  aucc^nsus 
Per  te,  VIrKO,  8i!  1  deiei.    m 
•  die  judicii. 

Ohriste,  cum  sit  '  '      exJre, 
iiii  |»er  Alatrein  i  ,c  venire^ 

Ad  palinuiii       loriaj. 
Qiiaiido  corpus  inor  «iur, 
fac  ut  aiiiime  dorieiur 

Paradisi  gloria. 

Amen. 


Willi  lor  mo.i.iorinenu.  died. 
If'  me  iniiiKle  (,.„,^  ^.n,  ^ 
W".."....«n,,,w.,.. n,.di'  me. 

"ytliecr......  win,  Uicfio  Slay  • 

Km  "'J''? '""■••*•'• ''''yp'«r, 

IS  all  I  „ik  „J  tii.-c  (o  give. 

Virt(iiiof,.!|  V,,     ,.,  ,„.pt, 

Listen  tu  ,iiy  loiht  ,,. quest  : 

LKiiie«»iHn- thy  ^'riH  divine: 
U't  me,  I.,  my  (au:.^  |,re,,n,,        ' 

liJ  my  iMMly  hear  the  ile.al, 

Ol  that  dyiiiff  tkiii  ol  ihuie. 

Woim.led  with  his  every  wouiuL 

feleq.  my  su„|  ,i,n,  haih  swu^aa^d 
la  his  V.  ry  t>;o(Hl  away ; 

Be  to  me,  ()  VirKia,  iiii,'li, 

l^l  III  llaines  I  buru  and  die 

liihi8awruljii(igMu-nt-day.' 

Christ,  wli.,11  thou   aMt  call  ate 

hence, 
Be  thy  niotliei  my  defence, 

Be  my  crosH  my  victory; 
hile  my  hoily  hf^,.  decays, 
Aiay  my  s«,iil  it.y  ^tKHlness  praise. 
Sate  m  paradise  wiih  thee. 

Amen. 


'^  rf*"  { ''fe^prin?  of  the  soul ! 
iht'    Hather'a   power,  and  glory 
briKht!  ' 

Tht-e  with  thf  Angels  we  exfol: 
••"in  thee  ihey  draw  their  life 
aim  ii{L(ht 

Thy  thousand  thousand  hosts  are 
spread, 

But  Michael    Ix  ar*    thy  sUindard 
uituu,  IhiKh 

And  lili4»  Uie  mighty  cruM  on 


St.  iWfcJDaer. 


He  in  thru  -i!,n,  the  r»'»  ■)  powers 
Old     viti,    their    d'ugon    trinoij 
expel:  ^ 

And  hurled  them     nii  the  heaven's 
hiKh  lower.H, 
iiown  like  a  thunderbolt  to  h*l! 

Grant  us  with  M    hael  still.  O  r  ord 
At(ainst   ihe     riii<  ■  of    ,ridu  tJ 
(iXht : 

So  UljJV  U  •_     !W!:  :.:■  :;;*r  re«.-=r^ 

BefoVe  tl      lamb's  pure  tbrorip 
of  lighu 


m 


1008 


HYMNS. 


Now  to  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Will)  roue  Irom  death,  all  tflory 
be; 

With  thee,  O  holy  (Comforter, 
liencutbrlh  through  all  eternity. 


IfTithin  the  Octave  of  tke  Jtten 

eioH.] 
Glory  to  Jesus,  who  returns 

In  pomp  triuinphaiil  to  the  skr. 
,Vlth  thoe,  O  l-'iaher,aiul  with  thee 

O  Holy  Ghost,  eternally. 


&t.  SosepI). 


Jofceph,  pure  spouse  of  that  im- 
mortal bride, 

Who  shines  in  ever-virgin  glory 
brij,'nt, 

Thy  pr.ilse   let   all  the   earth   re- 
echo! ni;  StMUi 
Bucli  to  the  realms  of  lijtht. 

Thee,  when  sore  doubts  of  thine 

affianced  wife 
Had  lilled  thy  righteous  spirit  with 

dismay,  [words, 

.An  angel  visited,  and,  with   blest 
Wcaltered  t*iy  tears  away. 

Tiiine  nrins  embraced  thy  Maker 
newly  born; 

With  him  to  Egypt's  desert  d^bt 
thou  fly ; 


Him  in  Jerusalem  didst  seek  and 
tind; 
Oh,  day  of  joy  to  thee! 

Not  until  after  death  their  blissful 

crown 
Olhen  obtain ;  but  unto  thee  was 

given, 
In  thine  own  lifetime  to  enloy  thy 

G»h1, 
As  do  the  blest  in  boaven. 

Grant  us,  great  Trinity,  for  Joseph's 
SJike, 

The  heights  of  immortality  to 
gain ; 
There,  with  glad  tongues,  thy  praise 
to  celebrate 
In  one  eternal  strain. 


^11  Safnts. 


Giver  of  life,  eternal  Lf>rd ! 

Thy  own  redeemed  delerid  ; 
Mother  of  grace :  lh>  children  save, 

And  help  Uieni  to  the  end. 

Ve  thousand  thousand  angel  hosts! 

Assist  us  in  our  utied  ; 
Yp  Patriarchs!  with   the  Prophet 
choir ! 

For  our  forgiveness  plead. 

Herald  of  Christ !  and  thou  who  still 
Dost  heaven's  dreiid  keys  retain ! 

Ye  giorioud  Apostles  all ! 
t'iiiuose  our  ijuiUy  djaia. 


Army  of  Martyrs!  holy  priests 

In  beauteous  array! 
Ye  happy  trmips  of  virgins  chaste  { 

Wash  all  our  sins  away. 

All  ye  who  high  above  the  stars 
In  heuvenly  glory  nifrn! 

May  we  through  your  blest  prayers 
the  gifts 
Of  endless  life  obtain. 

Praise,  honor,  to  the  Father  be, 

Praise  to  his  only  S«»»f ; 
Praise  to  the  Spirit  paraelet«. 

While  ceaseless  ages  ruu« 


HTMNS. 


1009 


at.  JTrancfs  Xabfer. 


Ity  God,  I  love  thee,  not  because 
I  hope  lor  h«;aven  Uieivt)y  ; 

Nor  Iwcuuse  they,  who  love  thee 
not, 
Must  burn  eternally. 

Thou,  O  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me 
Upon  tho  Cross  embrace. 

Tor  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and 
spear. 
And  manifold  disgrace, 

And  griefs  and  torments  number- 

UhS, 

And  sweat  of  agonv ; 
Even  deulh  itself— mib  all  for  one 
Who  was  tliiue  euemy ! 


Then  why.  O  blowed  Jesu  Christ, 

Should  1  not  love  thee  well : 
Not  lor  the  sake  of  winning  hear- 

Or  of  escaping  hell  : 

Not   with    the   hope   of  Bniaiop 
auKht;  »«ui»r 

Not  seeking  a  reward ; 
But  as  thyself  hast  loved  moi 
O  ever-loving  Lord  1 

E'en  so  I  love  thee,  and  will  love, 
And  in  thy  praise  will  sing ; 

Solely  because  thou  art  my  (iod. 
And  my  eternal  King. 


^  ©onfessor  or  BBfstop. 


Iste  Confessor  Dom'ni,  colentes. 
Quern  pie  laudant  populi  per  or- 

bem, 
Hacdie  Itetus  m  rult  beatas 
Scand*  re  sedes. 


The  Confessor  of  Christ,  from  sbora 
to  shore, 
Worahippeil  with  solemn  rite; 
This  day   went  up  with  joy,  his 
labors  o'er. 
To  his  blest  seat  in  light. 


//  it  be  not  the  day  of  kit  dealA,  tke  follvwinff  is  tubatituUd: 


Has  die  Iwtus  meruit  supremos 
Laudis  honores. 


This  day   receives   those   honors 
which  lire  his. 
High  m  the  realms  of  light 

Qui  plus,  prudens,  hyimilis,  pudl-    Holy  and  imiocent  were  all  bis 

c"*"  ,  ways; 

Ntbriain  duxit  sine  labe  ^itam,  Sweel,  temperate,  unstained  ; 

Donee  himiantmanimuvitttune  Ilia    life   was    nniyer— his    every 

Spiritus  artus.  brealb  wiis  prain,,  ' 

While  brealii  lo  i.m  remained. 

Ci^jus  ob  praestans   meritum  fie-    Orttiines  his  merits  high  in  every 
qiienter,  |u„d,  "  ' 

^Egra  qua-  passim  jacuere  membra,       In  cures  have  been  displaytHJ ; 
Vmbiis  niorbi  domitis,  saluti  And  still  dcx^s  hialth  return  at  bil 

»-«4MtiJuuatuf.  cdriimand 

To  many  a  frame  deca/ed. 
L  3  85 


1010 


HYMNS. 


Noster  hlnc  illi  chorus  obseqiicn- 

U'lll 
Concir.if  laudem,  celebresque  pal- 

Vt  j)ii8  ejus  prccibus  Juvemur 
Oinneper  wvuin.. 

Pit  8:ilu8  illi,  decus,  ntque  virtua, 
Qui  sujier  C(«li  eolio  coruscans, 
l(*liU9  ujundi  st'iiern  guberuat 
Trinus  et  uima. 


Therefore  to  him  triumphant  pmbe 

And  yearly  songs  renew  ; 
Praying  our  glorious  Saint  for  us  to 
pray,  ""'*' 

All  the  long  ages  through. 

To  God,  of  all  the  centre  and  the 
source, 
Be  power  and  glory  given ; 
Who    sways    the    n.ighly    ^hIJ 
through  all  its  course, 
From  the  bright  tbrouo  of  Ifeav- 
eu. 


Sequence  fn  iaa»»  for  m  Mtun. 


Dies  irtB,  dies  Ilia, 
Solvet  saeclum  in  favilla, 
Teste  David  cum  Sibylla. 

Quantus  tremor  est  futunis, 
Quando  Jiulex  est  vonturus, 
Cuncta  stride  discussurusi 

Tuba  miruiu  spargens  sonum 
Per  sepulchra  regioiium, 
U)get  omues  ante  thronura. 

Mors  Btupebit,  et  nature, 
Cum  resurget  creatura, 
-udicimU  i-esponsura. 

Liher  scriptus  proferetur, 
In  (juo  totum  coutinetur. 
i/stde  mundusjudicetur." 

Judex  ergo  cum  sedebit, 
Quid(|uid  latet,  apparebit: 
Nil  inultum  remauebit. 

Quid  gum  miser  tunc  dicturus? 
Quem  patrornim  rogaturus, 
Cum  vix  Justus  sit  securus  ? 

Rex  tremend»  malestatln. 
^ui  Bulvandos  salvas  gratia 
Bal?a  me,  fons  pie  talis. 


NIghor  still,  and  still  more  nigh 
Draws  the  day  of  prophecy, 
Doomed  to  melt  the  earth  and  sky. 

»^.:  what  trembling  there  shall  be, 
When  the  world  its  judge  shall  set, 
Commg  in  dread  mtyestv! 


trump,  with  thriUing 


Hark!  the 

tone, 

From  sepulchral  regions  lono. 
Summons  all  before  the  throne: 

Time  and  death  it  doth  appall, 
1  o  see  the  buried  ages  all 
Rise  to  answer  at  the  cjill. 

Now  the  books  are  open  spread : 
™  the  writing  must  be  nad, 
Which  condemns  the  quick  aid 
dead: 

Now,  before  the  Judge  sevtie 
Hidden  things  must  all  appear; 
Naught  can  pass  unpunished  here 

What  shall  guilty  I  then  plead? 
Who  for  me  will  interctHlf, 
When  the  Mints  shall  comfort  need? 

"Sng  of  d~radfui  majcsiy! 
Who  dost  freely  justify  I 
Fount  of  pity,  save  thou  met 


HYMNS. 


Keatrdare,  JesH  pie 
QikkI  Slim  tuiisa  tiiit  vi»: 
Ne  ine  fierdas  ilia  die. 

Qiiierens  me,  sedisti  laasus; 
Kfdernisti,  criictin  passus: 
Tantus  lubur  uuii  aU  cusaus. 

Juste  Judex  ultionis, 
Diiiiiirn  t'lic  rumissiunis 
Ante  dlein  ralioiiia. 

lii!,'emisco  tamqiinm  reus: 
(iilpa  riibet  vullu»  meuH: 
Supplicuiiti  puree,  Duus. 

Qui  Mnriam  ubsolvlsti, 
El  laironem  exiiudisli, 
Mihi  quuque  spera  dedisti. 

•  Prc'ces  mesR  nnn  aunt  dignae : 
fH!d  tu  bonus  tiac  benii^ne, 
Ns  perenni  cremer  iyne. 

Inter  oves  locum  prsesta. 
El  &i}  hcedid  M»e  sequestra, 
Statuens  in  parte  dextra. 

Confutatis  maledictia, 
I'lainniia  acribua  addlctis, 
Voca  me  cum  benediclia. 

Orosupplexet  acclini?. 
Cor  contritum  quasi  cinia: 
Uere  cumm  mei  fiiiia. 

Lacrymoaa  diea  illn. 
Qua  resurj/'-J  ex  favilla 
Judicandus  homo  reus. 
Iluic  ergo  puree,  Deus 


iOl] 


Pie  Joan  Doralne, 
Duttii  eia  requiem. 


Amen. 


Recollect,  O  love  divine! . 
Twaa  for  thia  lost  aheep  of  thiiif 
Thou  thy  glory  didai  resign: 

Sateat  wearied  weking  me: 
Hufferedst  upon  the  tn-e: 
Lei  not  vain  thy  labor  b(> 

Judge  of  justice,  hear  my  praye.- 
Spare  me,  Lord,  in  mercj-  KpuPfl 
Lre  the  reckoning-duy  uppuur. 

Lot  thy  gracious  face  I  aeek ; 
^hame  and  griif  are  on  my  chwk  : 
Sigha  and  tears  my  sorrow  ajH-'ak. 

Thou  didst  Mar>'a  guilt  forgive; 
Didst  the  dying  tliief  receive; 
Hence  dolh  hope  within  me  live. 

Worthless  are  my  prayers,  I  know; 
Yet,  oh,  cause  me  not  to  go 
Into  everlasting  woe. 

Severed  from  the  guilty  band, 

R  ake  me  with  thy  sheep  to  stand, 

Flacmg  me  on  thy  right  hand. 

When  the  cursed  in  anguish  flee 

Into  flames  of  misery; 

With  the  blest  then  call  thou  me. 

Suppliant  in  the  dust  I  lie ; 

My  heart  a  cinder,  crushed  and  div; 

Help  me,  Lord,  when  death  is  nigh  I 

Full  of  tears,  and  full  of  dreml, 
Is  the  day  that  wakes  the  dead, 
Calling  all,  witlj  solemn  blast. 
From  the  ashes  of  the  past. 

Lord  of  mercy !  Jesu  blest ! 
Grunt  the  faithful  light  and  real,         i 

Ameo.        I 


Ummbxanu  of  the  iHieaion 

Prayer  for  Perseverance. 
Oh  !  Mnrv.  Mother  of  God,  and  my  own  hclovn.l  iir«M  i 
I  cnat  my.offut  thy  toot  to  th^.k  thoc^wrall  tS^^rL^^llfj' 
rhou  httHt  obt^uncd  for  mo  durin^f  this  Holy  MEm  Ah. 
howHwoct  ,t  i«  t(,  rcnunubor  all  those  ctSulru^vlh 
et.i,^l,te.icd  ,ny  numl,  inHumod  n.y  hcurt,  u,  d  uS 
propuro  for  death  and  judK.nont!  ^IIow  joyful  was  U  „t  S.  ? 
mo.nent,  ;vhon  I  resolved  to  chan^^o  n.y^itl  and  k«"'  ,"1 
con.i.uuulnuMitH  of  God  !  How  urcat  tlm  «?.!.«  l/f  .  ?  ^''® 
•m,r  I  hud  made  that  sincere  cin^ssion  o  U  Zins  T'l^^r' 
Hha  1  I  forget  that  delightful  hour  when  I  re "nn me.  ded  n.v 
B(ul  and  salvation  to  thy  ni()thcrly  eure-tluit  «fr,    ?  i.    ' 

Never  will  I  sin  any  more.    Never  will  I  i.tter  ii,  tt  lu^  ^ 

the  Tu  s^  o  •  ..  ^  "  "^'V"«'"'*«^l  -i",  "'Hi  so  lose  Ip.in  all 
me  iriuts  of  my  conversion.  Now,  ]  am  u  child  of  (Jo. 
Jesus  C  inst,  thy  divine  Son,  is  my  fi-iJ,,  1  1  o  a  iels  are  .,; 
companions.  1  mn  a  dear  cl'iihl  of  thine.'  oV  fhlyTu KM 
keep  mo  ever  in  thy  loving  heart!  Maintain,  tS.tSo 
resolutions  in  rny  soul.     I'ray  for  mo,  thy  child   to    es us  thv 

l„.'InJ  ^''r'"^  l'«l|>  ii'o,  wuteli  over  mo,  aupportino ;  novor 

Remember,  dear  Christian! 
1.  To  follow  the  coui.8«l8  of  y.uir  spiritual  fattier. 

p^^pZ'iiZJit^!^?^  '"'"••"-  '"'^  --*»«••" »--  Of  tb. 

3.  To  inaimala  in  your  lieart  a  dovoliun  tn  th-  h.»ly  Rowirv 
voUlSjrr^u'l'rt^::.^.  ^^-.-'^  "'  -  Koo<1  Cl.ri.,iJj  Vrie„dedto 


Ci0t  of  tl)e  ^open. 


Papa,  or  pope  was  a  name  anciently  jriV.^n  to  beWod  aji  " 
respe<.te(    8upenor«.  especially  eccle.4st.cal  wl  oTst  tT.n 

urn.  m,n   l,y  tur,  in   the   Kast  than  in  the  West.     An.on.r.fc 

^o  Greeks,  .t  was  extensively  in  use ;  an.l  the  .rtT^^' 

)er   >t  their  ancent  bishops  were  a.l.Jresse.l  and  describe  j 

H  .lUml  to  desi^Miato  he  niure  cn-.in.nt  or  venerable  an,<.„.. 
to  prelacy  ;  and  ni  the  West  it  came  to  be  employ  !i: 
c    ;ively,,us  peculiar  to  the  bishop  of  iiome,  who  i.  the  uui- 

e-!    b     '/•  H    ';  n\  '^'"i  "^''^^  •-•^Jn.p-the  visible  head,  upoi 
a  th.ot  tKt    CluPch    of   which    the  Lord  Jesus  Chris    h 
the  invisible  head,  ui  heaven. 

The  supremacy  of  the  pope  is  not  men-ly  one  of  diirnity 
or  honor,  but  it  ,s  ahso  one  <,f  junsdictiou.  lie  preside!  by 
dmne  njjht,  over  the  entire  society  which  formi  the  Cathi 
IK  Lhiirch  upon  earth,  as  in  the  several  districts  or  dioct-e8 
into  which  .hut  Ohnrch  is  divided,  each  bi.shop  preside, 
over  that  one  which  us  committed  to  his  care.  The  ix.pe  i.s 
bisliop  of  the  diocese  of  Rome;  but  he  has  jurisdiction  al.o 
in  every  du.ceSM  m  the  Christian  world,  and  has  care  of  nn^ 
vHima  u,i'  those  parts  where  the  faith  luis  been  preachid 
out  whose  oi-jjuuizatiou  is  not  yet  perfect;  ju  -xh.M'or  ihoJ 

85* 


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LIST  OF  THE  POIES. 


places  which  are  overshadowed  by  darkness  of  en  or  or  in 
fidehty.     He  is  burdened  witli  the  solicitude  of  all  the 
churches,  and  is  sent  to  teach  all  nations.     He  has  the  ri<'ht 
of  exaniinhig  into  the  soundness  of  faith  of  every  other 
bishop,  and  of  inspecting  and  requiring  an  account  of  his 
administration.     He  is  oblij^'ed  to  see  that  not  only  is  the 
law  of  God  everyAvhere  adhered  to,  but  also  to  examine 
how  the  laws  of  discipline  are  executed  ;  and  he  is  empow. 
ered,  where  he  »ee8  xutficient  cause,  to  dispense  with  the 
obligation  of  the  general  laws  of  the  Church,  especially  in 
those  cases  whei  3  it  was  manifestly  the  intention  of  "the 
legislature  that  they  should  not  bind,  though  their  letter 
would  appear  to  sustain  the  obligation.     It  is  not,  however 
in  his  power,  nor^n  that  of  any  other  tribunal,  to  dispense 
•  with  the  obligations  of  the  divine  law,  nor  of  the  law  of 
nature.     It  is  his  privilege  to  call  general  councils— to  pre 
Bide  in  them  in  person,  or  by  deputies,  who  are  called  le 
gates— to  see  their  decrees  executed.     It  is  also  his  privi 
lege,  in  like  manner,  to  sit  in  judgment  upon  bishops,  and 
m  the  higher  and  more  important  eccleaiflstical  causes'  and 
those  which  regard  the  doctrine,  the  general  discipline,  or 
the  ejeneral  welfare  of  the  Church. 

His  decisions  upon  cases  tried  before  him  are  those  of 
the  highest  court  on  earth,  in  which  ecclesiastical  causes 
are  cognisable,  and  from  which  of  course  there  lies  no 
appeal. 

JS'o  Catholic  has  the  folly  to  imagine  that  he  is  impeccable, 
for  he  is  but  a  frail  human  being,  though  bearing  a  heavenly 
commission ;  but  the  authority  of  this  commission  is  net  im- 
paired by  the  weakness  or  the  criminality  of  him  who  holds 
the  power  which  it  confers. 

His  supremacy  in  the  Church  was  established  by  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  himself,  as  an  essential  part  of  the  con- 
Btitiition  of  that  body,  and  no  power  inferior  to  that  of  the 
Saviour  who  gave  that  constitution  could,  or  can,  make  any 
alteration  therei?-. 

In  the  early  part  of  the  Saviour's  public  ministry,  two 
brothers,  Andrew  and  Simon  (the  sons  of  Jona),  were  fish- 
ermen, and  originally  fn-m  Bethsaida  (John  i.  44)  in  Galilee, 
on  the  shore  of  the  I'ke  of  Genn.nsareth.  Thence  they  re- 
moved to  Capernaum  (Mark  i.  29 1.  near  the  mouch  of  the 
Jordan,  on  the  same  lake.     They  were  religious,  and  lived 


LIST  OF  THE  POPES. 


1016 


In  expectation  of  the  coming  of  the  Messisw  An,u  v 
c  me  a  disciple  of  St.  John  ?he  Bapf.X  Sobt^vi  J 
point  out  Jesus  as  the  Lamb  of  Gocf  rJohn  i  SfirhTf  f  ^ 
the  Saviour  and  staid  with  Inm  that^  day  H  \t  tXht 
his  brother  Simon,  ffave  him  the  hannv  f  !r1mr7  i  i  ^^"^,"' 
him  to  Jesus  (John  i.  42)  upon  wlH  !^  ',''";  ^'^^^^^^ 
Simon,  said,  4hou  art  stn"rthT  on  of  S^fe  Tu 
be  called  Cephas,  which  is  interpreted  Peter "    '  "^""^^ 

It  may  be  here  remarked,  once  for  all,  that  the  meaning 
b  nor  ^'^^"^  '"^  ^^^^^'  ^°  *^>^  ^"^'^^^^h  h^gu^4 

Towards  the  close  of  that  year,  when  the  mnlfif,,.?.- 
pressed  up  him  to  hear  I„s  discourseron  tL  W     rfo 
thelake,fie  went  into  Simon's  boat,  and  having  put  a 
tie  from  the  land  (Luke  v.),  he,  sitting,  taught  the  mu  ti 
tude ;  then  launching  out  into  the  deepjie  caused  the  men 
to  draw  miraculously  an  immense  quantity  of  fishes  to  the 
gathering  m  of  which,  James  and  J^hn,  tlisons  of  Z^-bedee 
were  called.     Simon,  astonished,  besought  Jesus  to  cleS 
from  him,  for  he  was  a  sinful  man.  unworthy  of  the  pres.'rce 
of  this  mighty  one  of  L.rael.    Jesus  told  him  :  "  tiar  no? 
from  henceforth  thou  shait  catch  men."    And  these  d  Li  nil' 
havmg  brought  their  ships  to  land,  leaving  all  S. TtEev 
followed  the  Saviour  (Mark  i.  17— Luke  v  II)  ^ 

About  the  feast  of  the  passover,  in  the  year  31,  Christ 
chose  his  twelve  apostles,  and  at  the  head  of  the  list  we 
find     bimon,  who  is  called   Peter."     (Matt.  x.  2-L„ke  vi 
if^/"         «"^^«^"tl»  cjiapter  of  the  gospel  acc.nling  to 
St.  iJatthew.  we  read  the  following  passage,  beginning  at 
verse   thirteen:  ''And  Jesus   came^'  Lo  the   quarters  of 
Ciesaiea    Philipp, :   and    he   asked    his   disciples,   savin-- 
VV hom  say  men,  that  the  son  of  man  is?    But  they  said* 
borne  John  t.ie  Baptist,  and  some  Elias,  and  others  Jere- 
mias,  or  one  of  the  propjiets.    Jesus  sarM)  to  them:   Whom 
do  you  say  that  I  am?    Simon  iVtor  answered  and  said- 
Thou  art  Christ,  the  son  of  the  I'vin-  God.     And  Jesus  an- 
ewermg,  said  to  him  :  Blessed  ar    Oiou,  Simon,  son  of  Jona  ■ 
because  flesh  and  bhxnJ  liath  not  revealed  it  to  thee-  but 
my  Father  who  is  in  heaven.     And  I  say  to  thee  that  Vitoi; 
ART  Petkr:  and  upon  rnis  ro(k  I  will  buihl  my  church,  and 

Ci""'*'^ '     ♦s^-*5     dia.zi    II'  '      ~       "  -        -    - 


And  I  will 


^,  ,    w      ^^,,  „;;,  pii-vau  iigiiiiui  R.     Ami  I  will 

give  to  thee  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heavea    And 


m  i 


I 


1016 


LIST  OF  THE  TOPES 


^huimever    hou  shalt  Mnd  upon  earth,  it  Bhall  he  b.>unc 
al...  i.i   the  heavens:  and  whatsoever  thoi    shalt  W.. 
enrth,  it  shall  be  loosecJ  in  the  heavens"  ^''"'  *'" 

At  f)ie  ha  supper,  St.  Luke  informs  us  (xxii  31)-  "Tl.« 
Lord  said-  to  I'eter,  "  Si.non,  8„non,  hel oUJ  S  t  I'n  h .  h 
desn-c,d  t<,  have  thee  that  he  nn.d.t  sld  thee;;  w  C  ' 

.^.ve   prajed  for   thee,  that  thy  faith  fail   not-  ad   t     u 
b.n,jr  „„ee  converted,  amfirni  thy  brethren."     St  J  1,      ' 
lon.Ks  n.s   (XX..  15,  etc.)  of  the  manner   in  which  af         k' 
resu,reetj.;n,  our  Lord  gave  to  Peter  the  charlie  o      ■,  1] 
not  <mlv  h.s  hunbs,  but  also  the  sheep  from  which  tev? 
nve^tl.ejr  sustenance;  and  signified  lo  him  the  mam^;tf 

Thus  (hd  tho  SavioTir,  acconh'ng  to  all  ancient  writ^.ra 
cnnst.rute  Peter  the  visible  heacl  of  that  Sh  w  '' 
constm,t,on  wa.s  ordained  by  the  .same  Jesus  to  be  one  fd 
under  one  shepherd.     (Johr.  x.  16  ) 

It  was  necessary  that  this  office  of  supreme  visible  he  id 
Jl  ou  d  contmue  as  long  as  the  Church'  itself  w,  „  d     ,'t 
M.;;""'  ''"•  "f '''"^\  t''^t  i.s,  until   the  end   of  the  w      j 
(Matt  xxvm.  20,  etc.  :  and   during  this  period    tl  e  o     i 
was  t<>   be  perpetual  to  the  successors  of  pI-       I       « 
count  the  days  of  his   pontificate   from   the  dea  h  <     tie 
Snv.our,  or  from  the  time  of  the  descent  of  the  Hoiv  (Um 
ami  say  that  Jesu.  sum.red   in  the  H^d  year  o/   2    Z^ 
era:  Peter  presided  over -the  universal  church   ,hn-    "  i 
penod  <,f  83  years;  for  he  suffered  martyrd.>n     n  t      St? 
of  K,.me  on  the  2'.)th  of  June,  in   the   vear  66.     Hov.v  i? 
as  the  computation  of  tune  from  the  birth  of  Christ  did  n,  t' 
comn.ence  for  several  centuries  after  his  death,  i    i       ^^^ 
discovered  and  acknowledged,  that  wliat  we  cal    the     e^ 
66  was  ,n  fact  the  year  7.),  and  that  the  head  of  t he  io - 
tol.c  CO  h.ge  survived  his  master  about  Si  years.     Dut 
Ju.  hrst  tour  years  after  our  Saviour's  death.  St  l^t^r  N^nf 
round,as  did  the  <^her.postles,  visiting  the  clnl^di^lt      " 
m  the  vH>imty  of  Judea;  but  in  the  fifth  year  he  fixed  his 
residence  at  Ant  och  in  Asia  Minor,  that  is.  in  the  yea     3 
00,,,  era.     Whilst  he  presi.led   in  a  special  manne    ovfr 
;  Hn  '  '•  r  ^'■'^']";''Vlyj'-'^ited  Jerusalem  and  other  nei.h- 

(t'.U.it  1.  18).     In  the  year  40  of  the  vulgar  era.  St   Peter 

went   to  Romp    nn,J  a^,..}    !.:„  o,.  .  •       .,     .'^  .        .    •    .'^-  '^"*^^ 


went  to  Kome,  and  fixed  his  See  i;--  Vj 


«at  citj  m  tne  eaiij 


LIST  OF  THE  POPES. 


1017 


part  of  the  year  41.  He  returned  on  a  visit  in  i^  ^  . 
and  in  the  year  44  was  cast  into  prison  bvH  *^'^^«•«*. 
he  waa  miraculously  delivered  bv^/n  an  ^'f  ,^^''^*''  ^J^e»ce 
went  back  to  Rome  Xre  hp  rL     f^  ^^''^''  ^"•)     ^^e 

when  the  Jews  wc^'o  expel  "^  fZ  ^h!^.""!''  l^^  ^'^'^^  ^^' 
the  emperor.     He  ajruiiVvisi^'n  ?"?  ^'"'^  ^'^y  bv  Claudius 

Cour.eifof  JerusaLX  th  year IT V^  ''TT^  ^'  ''>« 
he  visited  several  churches  ofllretmn  to  K^  Atter  thia, 
as  was  before  rem-irUv.H  h«  return  to  Itome— where. 

the  29th  of  June  66  iwr''  Tf'."^  ""^^«'-  ^^'o  "« 
the  Church  near?;.  38  yea  s  ^,  "in  f^A  M,  '''^'^''  ^'^'^^  "^ 
the  time  is  calculated  Cn  ihe  ner L  oM  'I;'"^^  ^^?^'*'«"« 
in  that  citv  which  frnm  h;  ^  ^  "^  his  hxmg  his  8ee 
<=apitalof"ChT£dom  '"''^''^''-^^-' ^^  become  the 


•^'«.      J\rames. 

1  St.  Peter, 

2  S.  Linus, 

3  S.  Aimcletus,* 

4  S.  Clement  1. 

5  S.  EvariHtus, 

6  S.  Alexander  I. 

7  f*.  Sixtus  I, 

8  S.  Teiesphorua, 

9  S.  Hyginus, 
10  8.  Plus  I. 

li  •"^.  Anicetus, 

12  S  tJ(Her, 

13  .'•'.  Kleutherius, 

14  S.  Victor  I. 

15  S.  Zuphyrinus, 
1«  8.  Oalliatus  1. 

17  S.  I  rban  (. 

18  y,  Pi>ntianus, 

19  S.  Anterua, 

20  S.  Fabian, 
2 J  S.  C'orneiius, 


J^ovatiauy  first  ^ntipape. 


Country, 

f'alilee, 

Tuscany, 

Athens, 

Rome, 

Syria, 

Rome, 

Greece, 

Athens, 

•Aqulleia, 

Syria, 

Fundi, 

Greece, 

Africa, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

<>reece, 

Rome, 

Rome, 


22  S.  I.miua  I. 

23  S.  Stephen  I. 

24  S.  Sixtus  II. 

25  S.  Dionysius, 

26  S.  Felix  I. 

27  S.  Kutychianus, 


Rome, 

Rome, 

Athens, 

Kome, 

Rome, 


Recession, 
Date  of 

41 

66 

78 

0\ 

irj 

lUO 

119 

127 

139 

143 

157 

168 

177 
193 
203 
219 
8S23 
230 
235 
236 
2SX 

252 
253 
257 
8S9 
209 
275 


Oovemed, 
Vrs.   vtus.    ds. 

etc.    etc. 
etc. 
etc. 
etc. 

3 

5 

IQ 

f'Ul. 

etc. 
'tt. 

fir. 

0 

1 
etc. 
etc. 
etc. 
etc. 

1 


25 
12 
12 
9 
9 
10 

11 
4 

t; 


9 

15 

9 

17 
4 
7 
5 
0 
15 
1 


etc. 
etc. 

etc. 

9 

etc. 

etc. 

eta 

aw, 

93 

28 

etc. 

etc 


0 
4 

0 

10 

5 

8 


0 
3 

6 

6 

il 

5 

etc. 

a 


etc 

0 

5 
10 


0 
0 

etc 
etc 

etc. 


r^I^el""  '''^'''"""'  '^""''guUh  two  popes,  whereinlhi;;  pii^  Jul^  ^"^ 

86 


II  i 


m 


1018 

JVb.      A'ameg, 

2»  H.  Caiuis 
i!0  S.  ftliiiwlllnus, 
:M  a.  Mamflhw  I. 
HI  H.  Kiiwibin.s, 
3i>  S,  M.-lcliiiides, 
3:J  S.  SyivtHior  1. 
84  S.  M.irk, 
3.'»  S.  Jiiliiiit  I. 
30  S.  Lilnriiia, 
37  ».  F.Mlx  II. 


LIST  OF  THE  POPES. 


Country. 

Ddlmutia, 

Rome, 

Koine, 

(irist'ce, 

Africji, 

Rome, 

Rornu, 

Ruine, 

Rome, 

Rume, 


^ccetsion. 
Date  of. 

283 

awj 

3(18 
310 
311 
314 
33(S 
337 
35^i 


Oovernei, 
Yra.  num.   dt 


12 
8 
2 
0 
2 

21 
0 

15 

14 


4 

etc 
etc. 

U 

6 
II 

2 
4 


17 


0 

etc. 
U 

15 
2 


LibiTiiis  havn^  been  haniahed  hy  tlio  Arinns,  Felix  <l..rin„ 
upw.r,  .  or  two  yearn  of  his  abnence,  govermJl  ti( h'  ;i  "J 
coi..H«„Uor.ial.isvlc«r,or,a8  Home  say,  usurped  the  r.iua'  ' 

..sen.  Pope.     However  that  nno  l>e,  l.e  resigned  upo.S'er...    a 
'•I  l-d)eriuH      So  ll.at  n.)  date  of  accession  is  Kiven,  for  hi!  ..id 
r.lers  mt«  the  time  of  l.ibe.ius.    tiome  omit  the  nmne  altu^i.i.n 
Damasus  F.  Spain, 

Umicinugt  or  Ursinun,  an  JliUipope. 
39  S.  Sinciiw,  Rome, 


38  S 


36U 


40  S.  Anartiimius  I. 

41  s.  Innocent  I. 
4'i  S.  /o/imuH, 
43  S.  Koniiace  I. 


Rome, 
Alhano, 
Greece, 
Rome, 


384 
3U8 
401 
417 
418 


EuJaiius,  the  Jtrchdcaain,,  third  Jtntipope. 


44  S.  Celestiiie  I. 

45  S.  Sixtus  III. 

415  r-,  |.,o  I.  (groat) 

47  S.  Hilary, 

48  S.  Simphciiu, 
4!l  S.  I'Viix  III. 

.  t^x'la^uiB  I. 
S.  Ana-sitisiue  \\. 
S.  c«yni:n..cl«U8, 


5i» 
51 
55> 


Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Sardis, 

Tibur, 

Rome, 

Hume, 

Home, 

Sardinia, 


422 
4;)2 
440 


483 
4I>6 

^8 


53 
54 


Laurence^  the  Archdmcon,  fourth  .^ntipope. 


!^-  Hormisdas, 
s.  John  I. 


55  H.  I  Vlix  IV. 
50  B.  Boniface  IL 


Campania, 
Tusciuiy, 
Sanniis, 
J  Rome,  (Gothic 
(  race) 

DioseoruH,  fifth  Jintipope. 

37  John  n.  (.Merciu-ius)  Rt>me, 

«f  S.  Auapetus,  Rome, 

59  8.  Hiherlua,  Campania, 

bit  Vii^iljiis,  Rome, 

61  p».  PflaKliiR  f.  , 

6l»  .l.)hn  III,  (Catellin)  Pome, 

tt3  Uuiiedict  I.  Ruiae, 


514 
533 
520 

530 


\- 


ssa 

536 
538 
555 
500 
574 


18 


2  etc 


14 

etc. 

3 

U 

10 

15 

2 

10 

1 

9 

9 

3 

8 

7 

10 

etc. 

etc. 

7 

U 

"29 

21 

1 

4 

5 

9 

29 

13 

5 

10 

y 

etc 

etc. 

4 

8 

19 

1 

11 

'n 

15 

7 

iJ7 

» 

0 

11 

2 

8 

12 

4 

2 

etc 

S 

0 

3 

2 

4 

ftO. 

0 

10 

19 

2 

0 

etc. 

15 

5 

18 

4 

10 

18 

12 

11 

16 

4 

1 

1^ 

4 

17 

elc. 

tile. 

0 

0 

6 

etc 

II 

U 

H 

y2 

2 

15 

i 

2 

etc 


0 

10 

2 

U) 

9 

t» 

8 

7 

etc. 

etc, 

1> 

'29 

1 

4 

9 

29 

5 

10 

etc 

etc. 

8 

19 

11 

i3 

/ 

i.7 

4 

ftO. 

10 

19 

0 

etc. 

5 

Id 

10 

1!* 

11 

16 

1 

'28 

LIST  OF  THE  POPES. 


Ct 

fi.) 

6t) 

<)7 

CH 

4i!) 

70 

71 

7:2 

7.{ 

71 

7.> 

76 


Mtnua. 


iVhijrius  rr. 

•"^i.  "iretrory  [.  (great) 

''*.il)iniiimiH, 

nmiitiu^  III. 

I!i>iii('ace  IV. 

Deiiwifdit, 

Hoiiiiace  V. 

llDiioriiiii  1. 
"evciiiiua, 
■I nil II  IV. 
Tli»M»(l()re, 
^;.  Miirlin  I. 

l'^Ut(UHiU8    I. 


Country. 
Rome, 

HolMU, 

Tnwiiny, 
Kninc, 

M)ir«i, 
liiuiie, 

t'imi  pallia, 

Koine, 

I>:iiinatia, 

(•'reece, 

T(Mli, 

Ruiiie, 


'^eeestion. 
Date  of. 

578 
590 
6((4 
607 
608 
015 
G19 
(5125 

(HtO 

040 
042 
640 
655 


1019 
Yr$.  viiiH.  da. 


0 
0 

0 
o 

5 

\'i 

0 

I 

(i 
0 

1 


•2 
«) 
\\ 

H 
H 

n 
lu 
11 

2 

9 


77 

7;^ 
7!i 
8;) 
HI 
8-2 
83 
84 


.u^o™,,,,,  „„a  „„„u,fa,„  „„  -i.,tc.a'";,„;'r,2'z'j:,u',"i;  .1;:,,';;,! 


^.  Vitaliaims, 
AdeiHlulutj, 

iJollll!)  1. 

t'-  Aj,'atho, 
^^.  l.«o  II. 
>'.  «eiie<lict  II. 
lohii  V. 

CollO, 


Carn[)ania, 

Ibilllt;, 
Uoiiie, 

Sicily, 

t<icily, 

Rome, 

•*^>rin. 

Tlirace, 


C:)7 
Qli 
67(i 
678 
083 
684 
685 
687 


14 
4 
1 
3 
0 
G 
1 
0 


5 
•2 
5 
0 
10 
10 
0 
II 


'27 
17 
II 
15 
14 
12 
10 
U 


•"ri^^ti/X"./  "  """"''''  '^-"■-'  -  -^-A  P^ter  ana  t1 


85  S.  Soixina, 


Sicily, 


687 


13       8     24 


Pfl 

8h 

8!l 

iH) 

9! 

9-2 

93 


John  VJI. 

5*1881111113, 

t'oiiHiaiiliiie, 


C  reece, 
(•rrece, 
Pyria, 


^.  ("rej^ory  FI. 
s*.  <!re},'ory  111. 
f'.  Zachai^, 
s^lephen  II. 


t-yria, 
Roma, 
S.ria, 
^  reece, 
Rome, 


701 

705 
708 
708 


713 
731 
741 
758 


3 
2 

0 
7 
15 
10 
10 
0 


2 
7 
0 
0 
8 
8 
3 
0 


94 
95 

90 


.•:,;;"  i.r  ""-v:  "^  -^  -^"^  *'/- — . 


13 
17 
'20 
1-2 
'24 
I '2 
14 
3 


97 

98 

lOi 
'Oi» 


J..'phenlll.  R„n„,, 

St.  Stephen  IV.        .    Sicily, 
Constantiua,  an  Jlntipape. 

^U^)l.en  y  R,„„^ 

f>.  Paschal  f.  » ' 

H>i«e„iu3  II.  r;;;^^; 

ViJeaiine,  RomeJ 


1 


III 

10 

!» 
•SA 

13 
etc- 

0 
10 

4 
18 

9 
1-2 

0 


752 
757 
768 


77'> 
795 
816 
817 
824 
827 


5 

10 

3 


23 
20 
0 
7 
3 
0 


0 
1 
5 


iO 
5 
7 
0 

2 
I 


29 
0 

27 


17 

10 

3 

17 

•23 

lu 


1020 


LIST  OF  THE  POPE?. 


AV>.      Mimet. 

103  Gregory  IV. 
KM  StTKius  11. 
105  I.U0IV. 
IW  Benedict  III. 

107  S.  Nicliolua  I. 

108  8.  Adriiiii  II. 

109  John  VIU. 

110  Marinus  I. 

111  Adriim  IH. 

112  Stephen  VI. 

113  Porinusus, 


Country. 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rume, 

Rume, 

Kume, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Gallicia, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Cumpanin, 


AeeiJts'on, 
Date  of, 

837 
844 
817 
855 
858 
887 
873 
888 
884 
885 
891 


Ooverned, 
Yra.  mot.  Us. 

16 

3 

8 

2 

9 

4 
10 

1 

1 

6 


0 

0 

0 

SO 

3 

6 

6 

10 

0 

20 

10     17 
0       2 


4 
3 
0 
U 


19 
5 
0 


Srr^ius  and  Boniface  cause  troubles.  Boniface  is  omitted  by  some 
who  crnstderhts  apjwintment  irregular ;  by  others,  because  of  the 
short  period  between  his  election  and  death. 


114  Boniface  VI. 

115  Stephen  VII. 
110  RoMiuniis, 

117  Theodore  II. 

118  John  IX. 

119  Benedict  IV. 

120  l,eo  V. 

121  Christopher, 

Christ)ijilier,  who  toe ' 
his  successor. 

125  Sergius  III. 

123  AnnHtu?.iu8  III. 

124  Lundo, 

125  fohn  X. 

126  Leo  VI. 

127  Stephen  VIII. 

128  John  XI. 

129  Leo  VII. 

130  Stephen  IX. 

131  Muriniis  If,  ^ 

132  Afrapefiis  II. 

133  John  XII. 

Leo  VIII.^  Jlnttpopr. 

134  Benedict  V. 

135  John  XIIL 
130  Donws  IL 
137  Benedict  VL 


Rome,  896  0 

Rome,  897  2 

Wonteflaacone,  899  0 

Rome,  899  0 

Tivoli,  «K)  3 

Rome,  B!i3  0 

I -iipania,  903  0 

Ka-rst,  904  0 

/:.»vii!f/c  possession  of  the  See,  was  ejected  bv 


0  15 

2  10 

4  20 

0  20 

0  19 
10  eta 

1  9 
6  0 


i'.u*.ie, 

Rome, 

Sabinum, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

Rome, 


Rome, 
Rome, 
Rome, 
Rome, 


904 
911 
913 
913 
928 
929 
931 
936 
939 
943 
946 
956 


964 
965 
972 
972 


7 
2 
0 
15 
0 
2 
4 
3 
3 
3 
0 


etc.    etc 
2      0 


6 
0 


etc. 
0 


6     15 


1 
10 
6 
4 
6 
7 


12 
0 

10 

15 
0 

lU 


Boniface  11.^  or  Franco,  Antipope, 

138  Benedict  VII.  Rome, 

139  John  XIV.  Pa  via, 

140  John  XV.  Rome^ 

He  is  omitted  by  some  at  not  having  been  eonteerated. 
I4i  John  XVI. 


8    etc   etc. 


1    -^tc.  etc, 

6     '.1  6 

0       3  0 

13  7 


975 
983 


8 
1 
0 


10 

etc, 


etc 
etc 
2    etc 


BomOf 


988 


10      4     12 


0 

0 

0 

so 

3 

6 

0 

10 

G 

20 

10 

17 

0 

2 

4 

5 

3 

19 

0 

5 

U 

0 

0     15 


2 

10 

4 

'JO 

0 

20 

0 

19 

10 

ela 

1 

9 

G 

"ject 

0 

edh 

2tC. 

etc 

2 

0 

G 

etc. 

0 

0 

6 

15 

1 

J  2 

10 

0 

G 

10 

4 

15 

G 

0 

7 

10 

i3 


LIST  OF  THE  popes. 


142 


A'amet.  Country. 

Gregory  V.  Germany, 

John  XVII    /Intipope. 

143  -yjvester  II  Am.iioi- 

144  John  XVIll  )  Aqtiltatn, 

John  XIX.  \' 

(Fatanus.)  \   '       '«' 

ii...edict  Vlir.  Ke"; 

Gregory,  an  JSntipope. 
•'"»"'-    ^-  Rome, 

H-dict  IX.  R, 

Svu^etter  and  John,  Jlntip    ,t 
«"    ory  VI.  Rome, 


145 

146 
147 


148 
140 

150 


•^ceeaiton. 
Date  of. 

996 

999 

1003 

1003 

1009 
1012 


1021 

GoternrA, 
Yrt.  mot,  (it. 

9       9      la 


1 


4 

0 


1      10 


5       5 


3 

IS 


8 
0 


1024 
1033 


151 
152 
153 
154 
155 

156 

157 
158 


Clement  11. 
l>amjidU8  U. 
S.  Leo  IX. 
Victor  II. 
Stephen  X. 

Benedict  X.— 


Saxony, 

Bavarid, 

Alsace, 

Sunbiii, 

Lorrain, 


1044 

1046 
1048 
1049 
1055 
1057 


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10    etc.    etc. 


2       8 


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Burgundy, 
Milan, 


1058 
1061 


159 


Nicholas  II. 
Alexander  II. 

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S.  Gregory  VII.  i  ^ 

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164 


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166 


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1088 
1099 


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A*0.      Barnes, 


167 
Kits 
169 
170 
171 
172 


Celesline  II. 
LuciiiH  II. 
EtiueaiuH  HI. 
Ari;iSt:i»iU8  IV. 
Adriiin  IV. 
Alexander  III. 


Country. 

Tuscany, 

Bulognu, 

Piuu, 

Koine, 

EhKliind, 

Siunnu, 


^Accession. 
Date  of. 

1143 
1144 
1145 
II. IS 
1!54 
1159 


Oovemed^ 
JTra,  moa.  fU~ 


Octavian,  called  Victor  /f  . 

Gnij  of  Cremona,  called  Paschal  III. 

John  the  jibbot,  called  Call  is t  us  11 J 


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173  Lucius  HI. 

174  Urban  III. 

175  < injury  VIII. 

176  Cleinfut  III. 

177  Olesline  III. 

178  huKtcent  III. 

Cimti, 

179  Hunorius  III. 

i)aniUl\ 
ISO  Gregory  IX. 
Qniti, 

181  Celefline  fV. 

Omttjrtione^ 

182  Innocent  iV. 

Fieschi. 

183  Alexiuuler  IV. 

Conti, 

184  Urbim  IV. 

135  Clement  IV. 
Fulcodiy 


Lucca, 

Milan, 

Benevento, 

Rome, 

Rome, 

I  Anugni, 

I  RumCf 

I  Auugni, 

I  Milan, 

I  Genua, 

I  AnatniU 

Troyes 
(Frunct?,) 
St.  <>illes 
(France,) 


Vacancy  of  two  years  and  nine  months, 
i  Piacenza, 


186  Gregory  X. 

Finconti, 

187  Innocent  V. 

di  Tarentaaiay 

188  Adrian  V. 

Fieschi^ 

189  John  XXL 

190  Nicholas  IIL 

Orsini, 

191  Martin  II. 

Ue  lirion^ 


Genoa, 
Lisbuti, 
I  Rome, 

I  France, 


jJnt'popes. 

1181 
1185 
1187 
1187 
1191 

1198 
1216 
1227 
1341 
1243 
1254 
1261 
1265 

1271 

1276 

1276 
1276 
1277 

1281 


0 
9 
8 
1 
4 


21      II 


5  13 
II  14 
10 
23 
23 
23 


4 
4 

2 


He  is  more  generally  called  Martin  IV.,  becaute  the 
rinua  are  also  called  Martin. 


19\ 


Honor!  us  IV. 
Sanrlli, 
193  Nicholas  IV, 


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i 


Rome, 
AscolU 
Vacancy  of  two  years  and  one  month. 


1285 


4 

1 
0 
3 
6 

2 
10 
2 
3 
9 

18 

25 

0 

9 

10 

18 

6 

9 

10 

8 

1 

14 

5 

3 

0 

0 

18 

11 

5 

14 

6 

5 

14 

3 

1 

4 

3 

9 

24 

4 

4 

10 

0 

8 

2 

0 

1 

3 

0 

3 

5 

2 

9 

3 

4 

1 

6 

100  named  Ma> 

S 

0 

S 

4 

1 

!4 

medf, 

ua. 

df. 

!> 

13 

1 

14 

4 

10 

4 

23 

3 

23 

1 

23 

9 

1 

3 

18 

14 


24 


4 

10 

B 

3 

1 

3 

3 

5 

9 

3 

1 

6 

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LIST  OF  THE  POI  ES. 


ATfl.      Xatnet. 

194  8.  CelMUne  V. 
I)e  Murrone^ 


Country, 
I  Isemia, 


•^eeetnion. 
Uate  of. 

1294 


1023 

Governed^ 
Ym.  moa.  da. 


\7!^fr^'-'\f  ^'•">''^^i'f'>r  the  Papacy,  and  reaigmd  throujrk 
humtlUy,  and  luvt  of  retirement  and  emtemplation!  ^ 

195  nonifHce  VIII.  J    . 

C'ljetnn,  \  Ana^i,  1294  g 

196  Deiierlict  XI.  *  n.      , 

BocciHinu  \  Treviw,  1303  j 

197  Cletn.-nt  V. 

I)e  Outh^ 


j  France,  1305 


8 


9 

10 


11^ 

n 

15 


'^''iLncT'  '""'  '"""  "-^  *"  *^ceaaora,  resided  at  .Avignon,  ,n 
Vacancy  of  two  years,  .hree  months,  and  seventeen  days. 


I 


198  John  XXII. 

199  Benedict  XII. 
FiiurnipT, 

JOO  Clement  VI. 

201  Innocent  VI. 
n\aihrrt, 

202  Urban  V. 
Orimnnldi, 

203  GreB;(»ry  XI. 
Roger, 

This  Pope  went  to  reside  at  Rome.     Urban  had  gone,  but  retumea 
to  Jtmgnon. 

204  Urbiin  VI.  )  „    , 

Priimano,  j  Naples,  1378  11       C       6 

Commencement  of  the  nn-nt  Kh\nm.  cnuwd  bv  wime  of  the 
Carchrmls  hnvintc  retinnl  to  Avii^ion.  Hrid  thore  (lecliVrinK.  ihHl  they 
chose  (Jrbun  l)y  consinitnl.  nnd  iMid««r  «^M'rcion:  eU^jied  RoIm-iI 
Geneve,  an  Antipofie,  who  t(M>k  the  iiume  of  Cieoieiit  VlU  and  he 
was  supported  by  sevorul  princes. 


I  ('ahonj 

(  (Fniiicc,) 

{  .Siverdiin 

)  (IVauiv.) 

<  i.imos^i'iS 

)  (Km nee,) 

I  Liino(f(>8. 

\  Monde 

(  (Frrtiict',) 

I  Mmogefl, 


1316 

10 

3 

2» 

.334 

7 

4 

6 

1342 

10 

aw 
1 

0 

I3A2 

9 

8 

26 

1362 

8 

1 

23 

1370 

7 

2 

28 

203  Boniface  IX. 
TomacMi, 


>  Naples, 


1389 


Peter  de  Luna^  Antipope,  called  Benedict  XIII. 


306  Innocent  VII. 

MitjIiorrM, 
20f7  Gregory  XII. 

Ck)riairoy 

«08  Alexander  V. 
PhilargOy 


\  Pulmona 
\   (SicHy,) 

I  Venice, 


\ 


1404 
1 406* 


I  CoDdlH,  1409 


14  U  0 

3  0  91 

3  6  4 

0  10  • 


1024 


LIST  OF  tHE  POrtb, 


•^.      Barnes. 

aOO  John  XXIIL 

CutaMy 


Country. 
I  Naples, 


Jleeeaainn, 
Date  of. 

1410 


Gmemed^ 
Yra.  moa.  da. 

5       0     19 


♦«T?a,  ^'*""<'''  o^  Constance,  in  order  to  terminate  the  schism,  and 
to  restore  the  peace  of  the  Church,  reqiii-ed  of  th<j  I'odo  and  hta 
competitors  to  resign  his  right  and  their  preteiisionr  ffio??XII 

Ixiu'i  b^*^"  ^«Pr^  '^t /!««-  ?ave  hi?  formal  reslgSaTS?.?  Joh2 
XX  ni.  hesitating,  he  was  deposed,  and  Peter  de  Luna  was  d^Iared 

SCaSirC'    ^^«  ^--  then  vacant  two  yelS!";;^ 


210  Martin  V. 
ColonnOf 


>  Rome, 


1417 


13 


9 


Effidiua,  called  Clement  F///.,  .antipope,  succeeded  to  Peter  il« 
Luna  in  1424,  and  In  1429  he  made  hi?  submSion  to  Mwt  n  and 
thus  terminated  the  great  schism.  '  ^ ' 


211  EugenlusIV.  /  v    . 

Condulmero,  \  Venice,  1431 


15     11     SO 

.amadeua^Duke  of  Savoy,  called  F'Jix  V.,  Antif^,  from  1439  t» 
1449,  when  he  was  reconeUed  to  JVi^holaa. 


212  Nicholas  V. 
2i3  Calllstus  III. 

Borffia, 
814  Pius  if. 

Piceolominu 

215  Paul  11. 

Barbo, 

216  Sixtus  IV. 

Delia  Rovercy 

217  Innocent  VIII. 

Cibo, 

218  Alexander  VI. 

Lenioli  Borttia. 

219  Pius  HI. 

Piceolominu 

220  Julius  II. 

Delia  Rovere. 

221  Leo  X. 

Medieiy 


Sarzana, 
>  Spain, 

I  Sienna, 

I  Venice^ 

I  Savona, 

I  Genoa. 

(  Valencl» 
I  (Spain,) 

I  Sienna, 
I  Savona, 
>  Florence, 


1447 
1455 

1458 

1464 

1471 

14«4 

1492 

1503 

1503 

1513 


Martin  Luther  aommeneea  hia  achiam  in  1517 
Utrecht,  1523 

I  Florence,  1523 

I  Rome,  1534 

I  Rome,  1650 

I  Montenulciano,  1555 


222  Adrian  VI. 

223  Clement  VIII. 

Medici, 

224  Paul  III. 

fhrneacA 

225  Julius  III. 

De  Monte, 

226  Marcellus  II. 

Csrvinii 


8 
3 

5 

6 

13 

7 

11 

0 

9 

8 

1 
10 

15 

5 

9 


0 
3 

11 

10 

0 

10 

0 

0 

3 

8 

8 
10 

0 

1 


19 
29 

etc 

26 

5 

27 

18 

27 

21 

90 

6 
7 

18 

1« 


n  oi 


IS 


9 


5 
27 
18 
27 
21 


6 
7 


A'b.      J^ames. 

227  Puiil  IV. 

Carnfa. 

228  Pius  IV.' 

229  St.  I'i„8  V. 
O/u's/ieri, 

*30  Gregory  XIII. 

231  Sixitis  V. 

232  Urbu.i  VI I. 

233  Gregory  XIV. 
a/rohdati, 

•*34  lunoceni  IX. 
f'lcr.kinetti^ 
235  Clenieiu  VIII. 

23G  Leu  XI. 

Mfdieu 

237  P,:ui  V. 

Binrgkese. 

238  Gn^rory  XV. 
„„„       I'UdooisL 

239  Urban  VIII. 

Barberini. 

240  Innocent  X. 

PavipkUy, 

241  Alexander  VII. 

Chiffi, 

242  Clement  IX. 
o,.„       Bo.ipigUosu 

243  Clement  X. 

244  Innocent  XI. 

Odeacalcki, 

245  Alexander  VIII. 

246  Innocent  XII. 

247  Clement  XI? 

248  Innocent  XIIL 

C«««/, 

249  Benedict  XIII. 

250  Clement  XII. 

251  Benedict  XIV. 

J-'iinhertinif 

252  CieiiieniXill. 

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LIST  Of  THE 

ropEs. 

1025 

Naples, 
Milan, 

Date  of. 

QoverriKi, 
Yrs.  moa.  da. 

1555 

«       2     27 

1359 

5      11      15 

Lomhardy, 

1 

15(36 

6       3     24 

Bologna, 

1572 

'2     10     29 

Ancona, 

1.W5 

5       4       3 

[  Rome, 

1 

1590 

0       0     13 

Milan, 

1590 

0     10     10 

Bologna, 

1591 

0      2     eta 

Fano, 

1592 

13       i       3 

Florence, 

1 

leos 

0      0     27 

Rome, 

1 

1605 

15      8     12 

Bologna, 

1621 

2       5       0 

Florence, 

1623 

20     11     23 

1  Rome, 

1 

1844 

10       3     23 

Vienna, 

1655 

12       1      16 

Pistoja, 

1667 

2       5     19 

Rome, 

1670 

6       2     24 

Como, 
Venice, 

1676 

13     10     23 

1689 

1       3     27 

Naples, 

1691 

0       2     10 

Urbiuo, 

1700 

20       3     25 

Rome, 

1721 

2       9     27 

1  Rome, 

1724 

5       8     23 

Florence, 

1730 

9       6     25 

1    Bologna, 

1740 

17       8     16 

Venice, 

1759 

10       6     38 

80* 

1 

loau 


yo.      Mimes. 

253  Clement  XfV. 

Kiaiuranellu 

254  Pius  VI. 

braachu 

255  Pius  VII. 

iMaramontu 
255  lAio  MI. 

J)ella  Oenjra, 

257  Hus  viil. 

Caatiglionu 

258  Gregory  XVI. 

Ckippellari, 

259  Pius  IX. 


LIST  OF  THE  IMPES. 


Country. 

SSt.  Angelo    ( 
In  Viulo,     \ 

I  Cesenu, 
I  Cesenu, 
•  Spoleto, 
Cingoli, 
'  Belluno, 


.ieeeaaion. 
Date  of. 

1769 

1775 

1800 

1823 

1829 

1831 


Oovemeiy 
Yra.  moa,  da, 

5       4       3 

24       6     14 


23 


ius  IX.  1  „,  , 

Maatai  FerrettU     \  Sinlgaglia,  1846 


15 


•  13 
7  38 
3       8 


In  ihe  preceding  catalogue,  the  reader  will  perceive  a 
number  of  antipopes,  some  schisms,  and  a  few  years  of 
vacancy  Several  of  our  adversaries  have  thence^a?gued 
a  cessation  of  tlie  succession.  A  very  few  remarks  will 
suffice  to  show  the  fallacy  of  their  argument.  ^^ 

It  IS  no  destruction  of  power  in  a  rightful  possessor,  that 
an  ambitious  opponent  should  endeavor  to  wrest  it  from 
iiim.  Ihe  true  pope  was  known  by  the  judgment  of  the 
church  rightly  informed  of  the  merits  of  the  claims  and 
rwS'fnnT^  ^""f^  may  exist  during  the  discussion,  yet  the 
dec  sion  terminates  this  doubt.  A  schism  is  but  an  obstinate 
continuance  of  the  contest,  and  however  protracted  it  may 

me'^n't  TiCt  'tl'"^  ^^  terminated  b/the  acknowledg- 
ment of  the  lawful  successor.  A  7acancy  is  always  un- 
pleasant,  but  during  its  existence  there  Is  a  provisional 
presidency,  and  the  authority  is  preserved.  "^««^na^ 

tvrYnn  "  T  *^P"*^™Pl«te  ^hc  efforts  made  by  ambition,  by 
tyranny,  by  vice,  by  heresy,  and  by  so  man/  other  a-^ents 
of  destruction,  to  ruin  the  holy  See;  when  ie  see  human 

1  e  woi  'oM' ^^^  ^''^"^^ '  ^'  '"^  «*  -^'  "^^  -  t-^^ 


3nh 


t% 


AbnW;  of  Christian  doc. 

Abstinence,  days  of,  80. 
^^^  of  filial  reverence  to  Mary, 

- —  resignation,  94. 
Acts  of  devotion  after  Com- 
munion, 491. 

77*  the  love  of  God,  777. 
Advent,  hymn  for,  991. 
—  litany  for,  682. 
Afflicted,  prayer  for,  118. 
Agnus  Dei,  the,  515. 
Agony,  the  hwt,  817. 
All  bamts,  hymn  for,  1008. 
-— —  vespers  for,  9«S. 
Altar  of  the  Blessed  Vu-ffin 
visit  to,  542.  ^    ' 

Aloysius,  St.,  litany  of,  758 
— :  prayer  of,  to  the  Blessed 

Virgin,  92. 
;; —  prayers  to,  758. 
Angol  Guardian,  litany  of,  7X9 
7— prayer  to.  75.  '       * 

Angels,  holy,  litany  of,  715. 
Angelus,  the,  83. 
Annua  Ghristi,  505. 
Anne,  St.,  litany  of,  721. 
— --   indulgenced    prayer  in 

honor  of,  722. 
Anniversary  of  Baptism,  564. 
- —  Conhrmation,  580. 
Annunciation,  hymn  for,  1005. 
Anointing,  the,  in  Baptism, 


^"'Snlls?"'^'^'^^^^-^^ 

aSw  ^^^.'^^P^  «3^- 
- — .vespers  of,  y68. 

o",'l"008."-  ^''"""''  "'J™* 
Arch-Confraternity  of  the  Im- 
maculate  Heart    of   Mary, 

Ascension  Day,  hymn  for,  997. 
htany  for,  655. 

■——  vespers  for,  968. 
Anprnjes,  the,  266. 
Aspirations    before    or   after 

<^omm  union,  484. 
arter  ditto,  489. 

■~r  ^«^«J*f  or   after  Confes- 
sion, 4o4. 

tue  Blessed  Sacrament,  518. 

Association  of  the  Holy  and 

Immaculate  Heart  of  Mary, 

—  Propagation  of  the  Faith. 

Athannsian  Creed,  607. 
Aoe  Marla^  hh. 

Baptismal  vows,  renewd  of. 

Baptism,  sacrament  of,  551. 

anniversary  of,  564. 

-—ceremonies  of,  expiuinod. 
001.  *         ^ 

lav.  34. 


Order  of,  554. 


1028 


INDEX. 


BeatUudea,  tlie  eig-Tit,  33. 
Bed,  pniyer  on  getting  into, 

93. 
Jien^dmte,  tlie,  873. 
Benediction  of  ii  woman  after 

child-birth,  .%!. 

in    child-birth,    where 

there  i?  danger,  o9o. 

Benediction  of  tiic  Blessed 
Sacrament,  Order  of,  987. 

Benedictut*,  the,  988. 

Bernard,  Father,  prayer  of,  68. 

litanv  of,  7o7. 

St.,  hymn  of,  937. 

Bishops,  prayer  for,  111. 

vespers' of,  973. 

Blessing,  a  way  of  asking  our 
Lady's,  rA(\. 

last  and  plenary  indiil- 

jQfence,  797. 

Bridget,  St.,  six  prayers  of, 

143. 
Burial  of  the  dead,  819. 
of  infants,  827. 

Calendar,  the,  13. 

Candle,  lighted,  meaning  of, 
in  Baptism,  554. 

Canon  of  the  Mass,  299. 

Capital  sins,  the  seven,  33. 

examination  of  conscience 

upon,  450. 

Cardinal  virtues,  32. 

Ciirmel,  Mount,  Confraternity 
of  our  Lady  of,  547. 

Causes  invalidating  confes- 
sion, 437. 

Celebration  of  Matrimony, 
^  ritual  for,  583. 

Ceremonies  of  Baptism  ex- 
plained, 551. 

Confirmation,  572. 

Chaplet  for  the  souls  in  Pur- 
gatory, 837. 

of' St.  Joseph,  627. 

Child-birth,  benediction  ofter, 
591. 


Cl.ild-biith,    benediction    in, 
where  there  is  danger,  5$'8. 

Childhood,  the  Holy,  institu- 
tion of,  549. 

Child,  prayer  for  a,  118. 

Children,  prayer  for,  117. 

Chiiieso   children,   uistitution 
in  behalf  of,  549. 

Choosing  state  of  life,  prayer 
for,  118. 

Chrism,  use  of,  in  Confirraa- 
tior),  572. 

Christian  doctrine,  81. 

Christmas  Dav,  hymn  for,  992. 

vespers  tor,  968. 

Church,  Catholic,  prayers  for, 
110. 

— —  prayer  on  going  into,  82. 

Circumcision,  vespers  for  feast 
of,  968. 

Commandments  of  God, -31. 

examination  of  conscience 

upon,  440. 

of  the  Church,  32. 

exaniination  of  conscience 

upon,  449.  [884. 

Commemoration  of  the  saints, 

of  St.  Gregory  (the  great), 

639.  [639. 

of  St.    Ignatius  Loyola, 

Collects  and  Gospels,  379. 

Communicant,  methodof  hear- 
ing Mass  for  intending,  496. 

Communion,  holy,  aspirations 
before  aiul  after,  484. 

aspirations  after,  489. 

devotions  for,  471. 

prayers  after,  477. 

acts  of  devotion  for,  486. 

instructions  for,  463. 

Mass    of     thanksgiving 

after,  505. 

meditation  before,  464. 

Order  of  administering 


to  the  sick,  782. 
Compline,  975. 
li)  mu  for,  982. 


INDEX. 


Office  of,  937.  ^^^7  ^'^^  ^'»^.  727. 

Concord,  prayer  for,  245.  ZZ  Ks  for  i?°'  ^^^• 

Confession,  devotiorls  for  438  r^    ^  ^^h  ^^^- 

directions  for,  ise    '  ^i^'^-V^''  ^?'^  »2,  830. 

instructions  fir,  435  l!!.,  ^  **'"''  ^'^  ««^«n.  88. 

"^onfessor,  hymn  for  a,  1009. 
Lontessors,  vespers  for,  973. 
Lonflnnation,  ceremonies  of 

explained,  572. 
—devotions  before  and  after, 

■ instructions  on,  467. 

-—Order  of,  578. 
Confiteor,  the,  56. 
Confraternity  of  the  Blessed 

Sacrament,  584. 
-—  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus, 

524. 

—  our  Lady  of  Mount  Car- 
mel,  647. 

Congregation  or  family,  pray- 
er fo^^  111.  •^'  ^  ^ 

Contrition,  act  of,  62, 7l,  453. 
- —  prayer  for,  458. 
Convert,  form  of  reconciling. 
&c.,  765.  ^' 
Corporal  works  of  mercy,  83. 
Corpus  Christ!,  hymn  for,  999. 
litany  for,  701 


1029 


- —  vespers  of,  968. 
Counsels,  evangelical,  84. 
Cretto,  the,  56. 
Creed.  Apostles',  the,  06. 

•  Athanasian,  the,  607. 

Nicene,  the,  56. 

- —  of  Popp  Pius  IV.,  769. 
Cross,  Hoi},  ftymn  of  the,  995. 

Litany  ot  the,  693. 

- —  the  way  of  the,  165. 
CrucifiXj  prayer  before,  514. 
Crucifixion,  hymn  of  the,  996. 

Days  of  abstinence,  80. 

fastingj  29.  ^.^^^^ 

' ob%atiOD,  29.  I  "^^^^ 


- — examination  of  conscience 

upon,  450. 
Death,     happy,    litany    an^ 

prayers  tor,  146. 
- —  meditation  on,  121. 
Degrees  of  men,  prayer  for  aU, 

Departing  soul,  recommenda- 
tion ot;  799. 

Depro/undis,  the,  601,930. 

Devotions  for  Communion. 
471.  ' 

— --  second  and  shorter  me- 
thod, 486 

Confession,  488. 

Coiifinnaiion,  569. 

-gaining  plenary  indul- 
gences, 248. 

—  -orning,  60. 

-  -  evening,  84. 

•  the  sick,  773. 

— --to  the  Sacred  Heart  of 

Jesus,  524. 

ditto  oi  Mary,  536. 

-- —  to  St.  Aloysius,  758. 
Devout  client,  address  to  St. 

Aloysius,  759. 
- —  recommendation,  a,  80. 
Doctrine,  Christian,  31. 
Dolors  of  the  Blessed  Virgin, 
hymn  of,  1006. 

litany  of  the,  713. 

-- —  prayers  on  the,  222. 
Bomine,  non  sum  dionus,  355 
Doxology,  the,  59. 
Dying,  litany  for  the,  815. 
— — •  three  devout  prayers.  &o. 
for,  812. 

Easter  hymn,  996. 


litany  for,  696. 


I   1 


1030 


IKDEX. 


Ejaculrttions,  pioua,  281. 
Ej;iciilut<>ry     i»ni>er     to    the 

BIosHod  Sucraiiiciit,  fiSS. 
Ejdplmiiy,  liyinu  fur,  998. 

Iitun.y  tor,  681. 

-; —  VCr*])ors  of,  y(J8. 

Eternal  liaj»pii»css,  meditation 

on,  iiio. 

Euoliarist,  Holy,  figures  of  the, 

4t)4. 
-^ —  niysterie.s  of,  4({7. 
Evan<,'elical  coinisels,  34. 
Eviinirolists,  vcnpers  for,  9G8. 
Evening  liynni,  l»yu. 

ppiyers,  84.  98. 

-; —  ditto^  anotlier  form,  89. 
Exuminution    of    conseience, 

daily,  85. 

before  Confession,  440. 

on  the  Ten  Command- 
ments, 441. 

Exercise  of  union  with  tlie 
Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  dur- 
ing Mass,  369. 

Explanation  of  the  Ceremo- 
nies of  Baptism,  551. 

Conlinnation,  572. 

holy  Muss,  252. 

of    the    Rosary    of    the 

Blessed  Virgin,  190. 

of  the  Fcstivjils,  85. 

Exposition  of  the  Blessed  Sa- 
crament, (.)rder  of,  987. 

Extreme  Unction,  Sacrament 
of,  786.  [788. 

Order  of  administering, 


Faith  nnd  practice,  summary 

Faitii,    Association     for    the 

J'ropagation  of,  548. 
Family  prayers,  94. 
——or   congregation,   prayer 

for.  111.  *     "^ 

Famine,  prayer  in  time  of,  112. 
Fastnig  days,  29. 
Fa.sts  of  obligation,  29. 


Feast  of  the  Sacred  ITeart  of 

Mary,  540. 
Feasts,  movublo,  15. 
-; —  obligiition,  29. 
Fesii»..!s,  vespers  for,  968. 
Fifteen  mcilitations,  182. 
Figures  of  tlie  Holy  Eucharist 

m  oil!  Testament,  464. 
Forgiveness    of  sins,   prayef 
^for,  113.  ^     ^ 

Form   of  conferring  the  last 
blessing  and  plenary  irdul- 
^  genee,  797. 

Form   of  reconciling  a    con- 
vert. &c.,  765. 
Forty  Jiours'  prayer,  the,  516. 
tour  lust  things,  the,  34. 
Francis,  St.,  of  JSales,  protes- 
tation after  Confession,  ro- 
^  commended  by,  460. 
Friday,  devotion's  for,  139. 

meditation  fur,  126. 

Friends,  prayer  f<;r,  114. 
Fruits,    the    twelve,    of    the 

Holy  (ihost,  82. 
prayer  for,  570. 


Gertrude,  St.,  prayer  of,  to 
the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus. 
532.  • 

ilitto  of  Mary,  588. 

Ghost,  Holy,  hymns  of  the. 
997.  • 

litany  of,  680. 

seven  gifts  of  the,  82. 

prayer  for  the,  569. 

sins  aguinst  the,  88. 

twelve  fruits  of  the,  82. 

— -  prayer  for  the,  570. 

irloria  in  excelftia,  275. 

Gloria  Patil,  57. 

Glorified,  litany  of  Jeans,  698. 

Gojiij^  forth,  prayer  at,  81. 

into  church,  82. 

Golden  Litany,  the,  741. 

Good  Friday,  hymn  for,  99«. 

GtM  vvorktf.threeejiunerit,  Sl» 


Oospel  of  St.  John,  322. 

Grace  bof  )re  mout,  82. 

- — urtor,  8:i.  ry,Q 

Guara.un    Angel,    litauy    it; 
" pruyer  to,  75.  ^       ' 

llail  Mary,  55.  (o,    ^gO 

lappincsH  eteruuU.;,ditution 
Weart,  bacred,   of  Jcmi^,   hii 
exorcise  of  union  witJi,  dur- 
ing AIjuss,  3«ii.  ' 

■         t'outnitoriiit.v  of  the,  534. 

■  devotion  to  the,  oL'-i. 

■ lyiiinof  tlie,  lu()4. 

—  litany  of,  7(>5. 

Mary,  AMsociatiouof,540 
- —  devo-ion  to,  5a(i. 

— ^u:'lulgenced    prayer    to, 

- —  litany  of,  ror>, 

eati.ens   prayer  f.T,  114. 
iloil,  meditation  ou,  |24 

eretio,  prayer  fur,  113* 
Lioly  water,  prayer  ut  taking, 

Husljaurl  or  wife,  prayer  for, 
Uyjias,  9yu. 


LATIN  AND  ENULfSH. 

AUe^ie  Jideles,—\Q  taithful, 
apI*oacli  \e,  siyy. 

head  hid,  devoutly  I  udore 
tlieo,  liM>3. 

Mmu  /^^deoiptrjns,~.}>U  tlier 
ot  (-  irist,  hear  thoi.  thy 
people's  cry,  syo. 

^iJ*  wwWv  rf^/!^7,— Gentle 
star  of  ocean,  924,  lu(»5. 

^yeW««,_Ilaii,o  Queen 
ot  lieaven,  887. 

lliee!  true  body,  lov4. 


INDEX. 


103] 


ilyinnB :— . 

8oro<  Christ,  liHtS). 
/Mad,  .SVo,.,-Sion,  lin  thv 
voice,  pMii.         '  •* 

•^l«;Ht  Creator  of  \h»,liVlt, 

w;r8'r  ^^  ^-''^- 

Qt'eeii  of  all   tiie   virgin 
cJioir.  «7i).  '^'" 

•lig  Vic-til,,,  i,H,„; 
t^;"^"«,      the     !Sat  ,.ur'^ 

^''*^'« /*''•'•"', />'^/'^/^  /r/,W 
-ll'e  I.<.rd  u-hun,  earih 
"Mil  m;„  and  sky,  «43, 

y  U'leen  of  heaven,  ssh. 
'V/fr.,    am,  ./;«,/^,v:x,_ii;ji 
J>«»Joiii()ij  s  thrniiu,  !i4o. 

chal  of  Acha/.,  y43.  ' 

Jiueen    of    the    heavens! 

^«^/.'«,    %<•//■<,,— MotJier   of 
mercy,  nail,  8«8. 

_  City  ot  rufiiiic,  j>42, 

M(tthcr  iiiost  pure,  }»44, 

ilaii,  virginal  Mot),er,!»41. 
.,!*'  .'  "'.'/"  i»i>i*t"i,~\hi\\ 
\  irgin  most  wise,  !i;j!(      * 
i>tixUt  JJa/r,-,-At  the  crosa 
her  station  keeping,  loutf. 

adoration  tailing,  Jwu. 


1032 


llflEX. 


Hymns  :— 

prftjRe  thee,  861. 
2t  iucia  ante   Utimmm,— 
Now  with  the  fuat-doport- 


o 


in^  liKht,  982. 
^«n»     6V«?a^r,— Como, 

Creator  Spirit,  097. 
reni  SancU  SpiHtiM.—UoW 

Spirit  I    Lord  of  Liglitl 

998. 

Ferhum  aunemnm  prodiens, 
--The  Word  deMcondiiiff 
from  above,  909. 


JENGLISH    ONLY. 

All  ye  who  seek  a  certain 
cure.  1004. 

Botlileiiem,  of  noblest  cities, 
993. 

FortJi  comes  the  standard 

of  the  king,  995. 
Giver  of  life,  eternal  Lord, 

Hark  !   an    awful    voice  is 

sounding,  991. 
Josu,    Kedeenier     of    the 

world,  992.. 
Jesu,  tlie  very  thought  of 

thee,  994. 
Joseph,  pure  spouse,  1008. 
Lord  of  ctornai  purity,  O'JO. 
My  God,  I  love  thee,  1009. 
Now  at  the  Lamb's    hiirh 

festival,  906. 
Now  with  the  rising  golden 

dawn,  990. 

(»'orwheImed  in  deptlis  of 

^  woe,  906. 

C  Jesu,  life-spring  of  the 

soul,  1007. 
0  thou  eternal  King,  997. 
Thou  loving  Maker  of  man- 

knid,  995. 
What   mortal   tongue    can 

8iag,1005.  ■ 


Ignatius,  St.,  prayer  of.  606. 
Image  of  Blessed  Virgin,  visit 
to,  542. 

Immaculate  Conception,  litany 
of  the,  706.  '       ^ 

Office  of  the,  987. 

—--  Heart  of  Mary,  Associa- 
tion of,  540. 

Incarnate  Word,  litany  of  the, 

Indulgoncod    prayer    before 

crucifix,  514. 
Indulgence,  plenary,  and  last 

blosKing,  797. 
Indulgences  granted  by  Tope 

I  uis  IX,  242.  ^ 

Instructions  on,  286. 

•  list  of,  287. 

Intant  Jesus,  litany  of,  684. 
Infants,  burial  of,  827. 
Institution  of  the  Holy  Child- 

liood,  549. 

Instructions  and  devotions  for 
morning,  60. 

tor  Communion,  468. 

- —  Confession,  485. 

hearing  Mass,  252. 

the  sick,  778. 

on  Conflrmution,  567. 

mdulgences,  286. 

the  sacrament  of  Matri- 
mony, 581. 

—-or  sermon,  prayer  before, 

Intending  communicant,  mo- 
496        ^^'^^^ff  ^»88  for  an, 
Intr&Uf  the,  841. 

Jesus  glorified,  litany  of,  698. 

Holy  Name,  ditto  of,  75. 

hymn  of,  994. 

/.'/"">  !!*"ny  of  the,  684. 

lite  of,  ditto  of  the,  687. 

Psalter  of,  154. 

— 7  Sacred    Heart  of,  devo- 
tion to  the,  £24. 


INDl.X. 


J««U(>,  Sacred  Heart  or,  hymn 

of  tlif,  Km.  '    ^ 

- —  litany  of  the,  703. 
Jews,  piuyor  for,  113. 
Joseph,  St.,  untipliou  to,  884. 
— —  liyniti  to,  1UU8. 

litany  of,  fiiy. 

Journey,  prayer  heforo  n,  lU 
JmljfuKMit,  meditation  on,  128. 

Last  Atrony,  the,  817. 

Last  hle..>in^,  und  plenary  in- 

duljfenee,  7H.5. 
- —  toni-  thini^s,  the,  84. 
Uioiiho,  the,  '21(0. 
Lay  Baptism,  84. 
Lent,  devotion  for,  189. 

hynuj  for,  »!I5. 

rr-  'it  "ly  for,  736. 
Litanies,  «),')y. 

Lituny  for  a  happy  death,  146. 

tor  tlie  dead,  727. 

another  form,  730. 

\'<}T  the  dyii%  815. 

of  Anirel  Guardian,  719.    ' 

Ble.ssed  Sacnwnent,  7ui. 

lilcssed  Virgin,  107. 

■ Golden,  the,  741. 

Holy  Anjrols,  7l5. 

Holy  Gross,  693. 

Holy  (Jliost,  680. 

!!<'!>■  ;>''"V""  ^^  Mary,  708. 

iloly  Trinity,  674. 

~— •  Immaculate  Conception 
706.  ' 

Incarnate  Word,  682. 

Infant  Jesus,  684. 

Je.«*iis  jrloritied,  698.    [75. 

Jesus,  or  the  Holy 'Name, 

- —  Life  of  Jesus,  687. 
- —  Life  of  Mary,  710. 

of  Loretto,  217. 

our  Lady  of  Sorrows,  739 

J'assion,  689. 

■ Ponaiiee,  736. 

Kesurrecfion.  695. 

Sacrodlloart  of  Jesus,  703. 


1033 


Litany  of  the  Sacred  Heart  of 
Maryj  705. 

Samts,  662. 

Scriptural,  the,  676. 

—-Seven     Dolors     of    the 

Jilessed  Vir,;in,7l3. 

Jt-  AI(.ysiM.s(j„i,zaffn.7C0 
M.  Anne,  721.  ' 

St.  Francis  Xavier,  631. 
—--•M.  Josejdi,  fill). 

St.  Stanislas  Kotska  723 

'^;- Vincent  of  Paul,' 7^5.' 
■  St.  J'atriok,  614. 

^^t. 'John  the  Baptist,  616. 
M.  UuirlesBorromt'o  (ji8. 

M.  Ignatius,  642. 

St.  Teresa,  649. 

—--  for  the  souls  in  Purga- 
tory, 734.  ^ 

St.  i'eter,  749. 

Jt.  Mary  Magdalen,  7/>0. 

St.  I'Inlomena,  752. 

" St.  I'aul,  7.)4. 

St.  Stephen,  755. 

St.  Bernard,  757. 

-^St.   Alphonsus    Liguori, 

Lord's  Prayer,  55. 
Loretto,  litany  of,  107. 
paraphraao  on,  217. 

M,ujnijicat,  the,  925,  967. 
Manna,  ligure  of  the  Iloly  Eu- 

/^Itik  1*!.  .4       Ant  *' 


of, 


ch.'irist,  464. 
Marriage^      solemnizing 

when  torbidden,  32. 
Married  persons,  prayer  for, 

Martyrs,  vespers  for,  973. 

Mary  Association  of  the  Holy 
and  Immaculate  Heart  of 
540.  ' 

devotion  to,  536. 

litany  of  the  Holy  Name 

of,  708. 

ditto  of  Sacred  Heart  of, 


ro5. 


87 


1034 


INDEX. 


Mnsa,  an  cxereipe  of  union 
With  the  Siicrcd  Heart  of 
Jesus,  (lurinjf,  869. 

Vuiutu  of  tlie,  299. 

devotions  for,  840. 

expJanution  of  the,  256. 

• for  tlie  dejul,  325. 

■ instructions  for  hearing, 

inotliod  of  Jiearincr,  for 

an  intending  conunuuieunt, 
496.  ' 

— --  of     tlianksgiving     after 

toinnnnnon,  356. 
-—  Ordinary  of  the,  268. 
Matnnioiiy,  KituaJ  of,  583. 


sacrament  of,  581. 

Meditation  before  Commu- 
nion, 4(14. 

■ thiil V,  sub^'ects  for,  84. 

— — -  method  vi  hearing  Mass 
by  way  of,  361. 

Meditations,  tifteen,  on  tlio 
Passion,  132. 

for    (ivary   day    ia    the 


Mysteries  in  the  Holy  Euch*. 
rial,  467. 

— -  of  tlie  RoHary,  prayers  on 
the,  218. 

Nume,  Holy,  of  Josus,  hymn 
of  tlie,  mi4.  '  V     « 

litany  of  the,  75. 

dittoof  Mary,  708. 

Necessity,  praver  in  any,  112. 
Wew  \ear'a  day,  vespera  of, 

Nicene  Creed,  56. 
Night  i)rayers,  104. 
Novenas,  60y. 

and  otiier  devotions,  081. 


week,  120. 


Mem^ifdrt,  the,  58. 

Mercies    of  God,  meditation 


on,  125. 


Mercy,  corporal  works  of,  83. 

spiritual  works  of,  32. 

Metliod  of  hearing  Mass  by 
way  of  meditation,  361. 

for  an  intending  commu- 
nicant, 496. 

for  the  dead,  825. 

Micitael,  St.,  hymn  of,  1007. 

MimUiy,  meditation  for,  121. 

Morning  hymn,  990. 

■ piiiyer,  60. 

second  form,  66. 

third  ditto,  69. 

Mortal  sins,  the  seven,  83. 

examination  of  conscience 

on,  450. 

Moveable     feasts,    table    of, 
16. 


Novena  in  honor  of  the  Name 

of  Jesus,  609. 

to  the  Sacred  Heart,  610. 

to    the    Blessed   Virjrin. 

612.  *^    ' 

to  St.  Patrick,  618. 

to  St.  John  the  Baptist, 

to  St.  Charles  Borromoo. 

617.  ' 

to  St.  Joseph,  621. 

to  St.  Francis  Xaverius. 

633.  ' 

St.  Ignatius,  644. 

— —  to  St.  Teresa,  650. 
JSum  UiMittigj  the,  984. 

Obligation,  davs  of,  29. 

fasts  of,  2*9. 

Occasional  prayers,  HO. 

Offertory,  the,  285. 

Oliice  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 
839.  *  ^ 

another,  of  ditto,  945. 

of  the  hnmaculate  Con- 
ception, 937. 

of  the  Blo.sso'l  Sacramout, 

9<)o. 
On  Prayer,  7. 
Onler  of  a.lministerintr  Holv 

C(.  mmunion  to  the  sick,  784. 


INDEX. 


Ordor  of  administering  Ex- 
treme Unction,  788. 

• Baptism,  554. 

( •oiitinnHtion,  573. 

the  Buriul  of  the  Dead. 

81  y.  ' 

infants,  827. 

— ;-  Kxfto.-sition  and  Benedic- 
tion of  tlie  Blessed  Suora- 
niiMit,  9c<7. 

Ordinary  of  .Mohs,  268. 

0  mlaUrln  Jiustia^  looo. 

Popes,  list  of,  1018. 
Pajjranrt,  prayer  fur,  114. 
Purapliruse  on  the  litany  ol' 

Lorctto,  217. 
Parents,  prayer  for,  117. 
Partial  indulgence  explained, 

237.  ' 

Paschal  lamb,  a  %ure  of  the 

Holy  Kucliarist,  4i)4. 
Passion,  rirteen  meditations  on 

the,  182. 

hyum  of  the,  995. 

litany  of  the,  689. 

meditation  on  tlie,  126. 

method  of  hearinj?  Mjuss 

by   way  of  meditation  on, 

361. 

scapnlar  of  the,  550. 

thirty    days'    prayer    in 

honor  of,  139. 
■ to    the    Blessed   Vircfin, 

87. 
PaUr  nnntefy  55. 
Penance,  litany  of,  736. 

parts  of,  436. 

sacrajnent  of,  435. 

Persecution,   prayer   against, 

X  i  ^* 

Perseverance,  prayer  for,  113. 
Pestilence,  prayer  in  tinj3  of, 

112. 
Peter  and  Paul,  SS.,  vefpcrs 

Pious  ejaculations,  231. 


1035 


Pins  IX.,  indulgences  granted 

by,  242. 
Plenary  indulgence  and  lost 

blessing,  797. 

exjdained,  286. 

Pope,  prayer  for  the,  110. 
Practice,  summary  of,  51. 
Prayer,  Lord's,  tlie,  55. 
for  the  whole    state    of 

Christ's  Church,  246. 

indulgenced,    before    a 

crucifix,  514, 

of  iSt.  iMoysius,  92. 

of  St.        nard,  58. 

of  St.  Ija-natius,5u5. 

IVayors,  evenhig,  84. 


fur  a  family,  94. 
for  the  Church  and  Rul- 
ing Powers,  &c.,  25i>. 
for  obtaining  Plenary  in- 
dulgences, 243. 

for  the  dead,  92,  830. 

morning,  60. 

night,  84. 


occasional,  110. 

six  of  St.  Britlget,  143. 

to    the    Blessed    Vir"-in. 

542.  °    ' 

various,  110. 

Prayer,   thirty  days',  to  oui 

Blessed  Keileenrcr,  137. 

the  Blessed  Virgin,  139. 

to  St.  Augustine,  G28. 

^  to  St.  Angela,  iVi'.K 

to  St.  Ursula,  629. 

to  St.  Aloysius,  630. 

to  St.  Francis  Xavcrius, 

637. 
to  our  Angel  Guardian, 

720. 
in  honor  of  the  Blessed 

/irgin,  722. 
for  guidance  into  Truth, 

764. 

for  a  hajipy  death,  146 

universal,  13i.  [ri2. 


I'rccept: 


six,  of  the  Church, 


1036 


)NDEX. 


Precepts  of  the  Churcli,  ex- 
ami  nution  of  conscieuee  on, 
449.  ' 

Prefaces  at  Mass,  the,  293. 

Prejruaiiey,  pniver  for  a  wo- 
mm  in  state^of,  589. 

Presorvjition  of  concord,  pray- 
er for,  112. 

Propiiirntion  of  the  faitli,  As- 
sociation for  the,  548. 

Protestation  after  Confession. 
460. 

concerning^  death,  780. 

Psalms,  Gradual,  603. 

other  occasional,  603. 

Penitential,  596. 

LATIN  AND  ENGLISH. 

Psalm  cxix.  ^f/     Dominum,— 
When    1   was   in 
trouble,  &c.,  899. 
cxxii.  Ad  te  lemvl, — Un- 
to   thee    Imve    I 
lifted    up    mine 
eyes,  Ac,  905. 
cxviii.  lieati  ifMndcuUiti, 
— Blessed  are  the 
undeliled  in   the 
way,  &c.,  809. 
cxxvii.  Bmti     omnes,   — 
Blessed    are    all 
they  that  fear  the 
Lord,  &c.,  913. 
oxi.  Beatus  vir^ — Bless- 
ed   is    the    man 
that  fear.ch   the 
Lordj  <fec.,  962. 
Ixuiv.  JSen^luisti  iJoml- 
w«,— Thou     hast 
blessed  thy  land, 
0  Lord,  &c.^  893. 
*«^   Jantate  Ihrmiuo  .  . 
canttite^   —  Sing 
unto    the    Lord, 
«fec.     Sing,   <kc., 
858. 


Ps.  cxlix.  Cantate  Domwa  . , 
lam  ejuH^  &c.,— 
Sing     unto    the 
Lord,  Ac,  let  his 
_      praise,  ifec,  877. 
xcvii.  Cantate  lUninno  .  , 
(/via  mlra/iilia^—. 
Sing     unto    the 
Lord,  A'c,  for  he 
hath  done,   &c., 
856. 
xviii.  CofU    emirrant,  — 
The  heavens  de- 
clare, <fee.,  845. 
ex.  Conjitelxir   tlhi  .  .  , 
in      cmisLlio^  —  \ 
will   praise  thee, 
&c.,intheassem- 
blvj  tfcc,  960. 
cxvii.  Conjitemhil  Domi- 
no^—O  praise  ye 
the    Lord,    &c., 
806. 
cxv.  Credlill^  —  I     ])e- 
lieved.  and  there- 
fore, (tc,  968. 
iv.  Cum  invucufom, — 
"When    I    culled 
upon    him,   <Ke., 
978. 
''xxix.  De    jirofnndis^  — 
Outofthe  depths, 
&e.,  6nl,  yj^o. 
Ixii.  Deiis,  Jjeus   7neu8, 

—  O     (iod,     my 
God,  &c.,  870. 

Ixix.  Beus  in  adjutori- 
'um,  —  O  (Jod, 
come  to  my  jis- 
sistan.  e,  668. 

liii.  I>eu8  in  nomine  tno^ 

—  O    God,    save 
me  in  tiiy  name, 


<fec.,  892. 


lx\ i.  Den^ in'tMereat'ir,—' 
May  Grod  bo  u.cr- 


ciful. 


CiCt;.,  o{. 


INDEX. 


&c., 


Pb.  xlv.  Lent   no/tter   refa- 
IS     our    re  luge, 

&C.,  (>')(>. 

cix.  JJixU  iJomlnuN^ — 
Tlie  Lord  said, 
&0.J  917. 
Vkii.  Uonu/te,  DomiiiuH 
mj.iUir,—0  Lord, 
our  Lord,  Ac. 
843.  ' 

cxxx.  Do f nine,  mm  ent,— 
Lord,    my   licurt 
i«  not  lifted  up, 
&c.,  9aL 
oxxxviii.  JJoiniiie,    prohadi, 
—O    Lord,  thou 
Imst  proved  uie, 
&c.,  970. 
xxiii,  Domini  est  terra, — 
The     eartli      iu 
the  Lord'b,  &c., 
847. 
xcii.  Doviinm  regnavit, 
decoi'em,   —  The 
Lord  hutli  rei»;ii- 
ed,  he  is  clothed, 
ifee.,  8<)7. 
xovi.  Dominas    regnavit, 
exulteL    —    Tiie 
Lord  hath  reij,'n- 
ed,  let  the  earth, 
(fee.,  855. 
cxx.\iii.  Ecce    nunc,  —  Be- 
hold   now,    &c., 
982. 
xliv.  Eructavit  cor  me- 
■um,  —  My    heart 
Imth        uttered, 
&e.j  848. 
izxxvi.  Fundtimenta  ejun, 
—  licr     foundu- 
tioiis,  &e.,  852. 
OXXV.  In    conoertetulo, — 
When  the  Lord 
turned        again, 
&0.,  969. 

87 


1037 


P«.  cxiii. /,»  exitu  Israel,— 
—•VVIien  larael 
cnine  out,  A'c., 
9«4.  ' 

XXX.  In  te,  Domine,  upe- 
ra/)i,— In    thee. 
O   Lord,  have   I 
hoped,  Ac,  979. 
XCIX.  Juhittlte        1  CO  — . 

SiiJg  jovfiilly 
unto  God,  &c'., 
8(59.  ' 

cxxi.  LiKtatiis  mm  in  ?d», 
—\  was  ^'jatl  ut 
tlio  thingrt,  &e., 
9(Jl.  ' 

cxlviii.  Laudate  Dominvm 
de  e(xliH,—VviiiA9 
the  Lord  from 
the  Ijeuven.s,  &c., 
875.  ' 

d.  LoMtLiU  doininum 
in.  HunotiM  ejua, — 
J'raise  the  Lord 
in  his  liuly  places, 
•fee.,  873. 
CXvL  Luudtite  Ihminiim 
omues     aentex^  — 
I'raise  tlie  Lord, 
all    ye    gentiles, 
&e.,  894. 
cxii.  Ltindate.    piieri,  — 
i'raisc  tha  Lord, 
ye  children,  tVrc, 
919. 
xlvii.  Lauda   Jerusalem, 

—  J 'raise  the 
Lord,  O  Jeru- 
Halem,  Ac,  922. 

CXX.  Leeavi     tn-ulox, — I 

have     lifted     up 

mine   eyes,  Ac, 

900. 

cxxxi.  Mf.mento,  Doming, 

—  (J  Loril.  re- 
member Jjiavid, 
Ac.,  973. 


1038 


INDEX. 


Psalm  1.  Miserere,  —  Have 
iiiDrey  upon  lije 
rfw.,  5«JU,  7<)6. 
cxxvi.  iV/<<i    iJunilnuxi^  — 
Unless  the  Lord 

^    ...    ,!'."Jl'^,  &e.,  yi2. 
cxxm.  i\wt   ,^«.j:<^   Ay/wi- 

-;*«*,— Unless  tlic 
Lord  hud  been 
•with     us,     &c., 

oxxiv.  4>«i  confidant,  — 
They  who  trust 
in  tiio  Lord,  «fee., 
907.  ' 

.     xc.  ^«4    habitat,— \\q 
that       dvvellcth, 
..,     &c.,  980. 
oxxvm.  ii(kpe     exmignave- 
ruut, —\\l^i\y    a 
time    have    tliey 
.      ,/"H*(''t,  &.Q.,  1129. 
XCIV.  Vtmittexidtemus,— 
O  come,   let    ua 
Biug,  (fee.,  841. 


ENGLISH   ONLY. 

xxxi.  ^i-aii  qnorum,  — 
BloHscd  are  they 
whose  sins  are 
forgiven,  &e., 
597.  ' 

cii.  Benedic  anima,— 
■Bless  the  Lord, 
O  my  soul,  *fee., 
612.  ' 

e3ixx\\i.  CuufitSor  tibi... 
qi(oni4irn,~i  will 
praise,  &c.,  for 
thou  hast  heard, 

cxiuj.  Vomine,  exaiidi . . . 
auribus,  —  Hear 
my  prayer,  o 
Lord,  &t'.,  give 
«Hr,  (fee,  602. 


Psalm  ci.  Doini  u,  fxavdi . . . 
€t     cUtiiiur,  —  0 
Lord,    liear    my 
prayer,  ki\,  and 
let  m>   3ry,  &c.. 
6'.i(). 
vi.  Dumine,  ne  iti  fu- 
rore.        Miiifrcrg 
Tfiei,  —  0     i^ord, 
rohuke   me    not, 
V  &e.    lliiveuiercy 

...    ,*'"  »>e,  ;-)ii6. 
xxxvui.  Ifontlne,  ne  in  fu- 
rore.      Q  It  on  i  am 
M(/Ut(e,—{j  Lord, 
rebuke    me  not, 
Ac.      For    thine 
.„      arrows,  du-.,  oitr. 
cxxxni.  Xtre  nunc    Unedi- 
cite,  —    Lehold, 
wow  bless  ve  the 

CXXXU.  M-vce  qiioin.  honiim 
—  Behold     hovv 
good     and    how 
pleasant,       ^fco., 
6o8.  ' 

XIX.  Exauduit  te  I)o- 
7m.nm,~yiixy  the 
Lord  hoi.r  thee 
m  the  day,  &o., 

XXXV.  Inelina  Dt^iine 

Incline         tlii'ne 
C""*,     O      Lord, 
,       ...    ,*c-»  60,-). 

ixxxni.  Quam     diUcta  

How    lovojy    are 
thy    tabenlacles, 
&c.,  604. 
Psalter  of  Jesus,  154. 
Purgatory,    chaplet     for    the 
souls  in,  837. 

litany  for  ditto,-704. 

prayers  for  ilitt..,  8;30. 

— -seven    supplications  foi 
ditto,  833. 


INDEX. 


Quaranf  Ore,  the,  516. 

litiuiy  and   prayers   for, 

6()2.  ' 


1039 


Rccommondation,  devout,  a, 
80. 

of  a.  departing  soul,  799. 

--—  Hhort.  to  God,  114. 
Ee4jiha  coeli,  888.  [1012. 

Eeiiiciiibranee  of  the  raiusion, 
ioncwtil  of  baptismal  vows, 

the  grace  of  Confinna- 

tioi;,  prayer  for,  580. 

Kc.si«ruutiori,  act  of,  94.    [695. 

Kesurreotion,   htany  of   tho 

Ehymo  of  St.  Thomas  Aqui- 
nas  1003. 

Kitiuil  for  celebration  of  Ma- 
trimony, 583. 

Rosary  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 
190.  *    ' 

tirst  method,  i92. 

second  ditto,  202. 

tliird  ditto,  207. 

- — <■  prayer  for,  218. 

Eosary  of  the  Blessed  Name  of 
Jc8us,  224. 

Saci-ament.  Blcpsed,  Benedic- 
tion of  the,  987. 

— —  Confraternity  of  the,  534. 

ejaculatory  prayer  to  tlic, 

53"). 

hymns  of  the,  999. 

• litany  of  the,  701. 

visit  to  the,  517. 

Sacrament  of  Baptism,  551. 

— —  Confirmation,  567. 

■ Extreme  Unction,  786. 

Matrimony,  581. 

Penance,  435. 

Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  an 
exorcise  of  union  with,  dur- 
ing Mass,  369. 

=—  Coufrateriiity  of  the,  524. 

devotion  to,  524. 


Sacred  heart  of  JeauH,  hymn 
ot  tlie,  1004.  ^ 

litany  of,  708. 

Sacred  Heart  of  Marv,  devo- 
tion to,  586. 

fcjwt  of,  640. 

-; —  litany  of,  705. 

Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  ex- 
plained, 256. 

Saints,  commemoration  of  the, 

884. 

- —  litany  of  the,  662. 
Salt,  use  of,  hi  Baptism,  652. 
Salve  Refjina,  57. 
Saturday,  meditation  for,  127. 
Scapular,  Confraternity  of  the, 

Scapular  of  the  Passion,  550. 
Schismatics,  prayer  for,  118. 
Scriptural  litanv,  676. 
Secreta,  the,  292. 
Sermon,  prayer  before,  283. 
Seven  Sacraments,  the,  82. 

■    supplications     for    the 

souls  in  purgatory,  883. 
Sick,  devotions  and  instruc- 
tions for,  773. 
— —  Order   of  administering 

Holy  Communion  to,  782. 
- —  prayer  for,  114. 
Simeon,  canticle  of,  984. 
Sin,  another's,  nine  ways  of 

heini?  accessory  to,  34. 
Sins  against  the  HolyGliost,83. 
Sins  crying  to  heaven  for  ven- 
geance, 33. 

the  seven  dcadlv,  33. 

Sorrows,  litany  of  our  Lady 
of,  739.  ^ 

Soul  departing,  recommenda- 
tion of,  799. 
Souls    in  purgatory,  chaplet 
for,  837. 

litimy  for,  727,  784. 

prayers  for,  8«3. 

seven  tfui)pliCJitiorjs  for. 

833.  ' 


J  040 


INDEX. 


Spirit,  Holy.   See.  Ghost,  Holy. 
Spiritual  works  of  mercy.  82. 
Stiuiialas    Kotska,  St.,  litanv 

of,  723.  ^ 

State  of  life,  prayer  for  choos- 
^  uitr  118. 
Stations,  or  way  of  the  cross, 

pr:i}er.s  for  the,  165. 
etu(ly,  prayer  before,  116. 
Subjoettj  for  daily  meditation, 

Suffering,  prayer  in,  780. 
Summary  of  Christian    faith 

and  practice,  61. 
Sunday,  meditation  for,  120. 

vespers,  959. 

hymn  for,  991. 

Tantum  ergo,  the,  1000. 

7e  Deum,  the,  861. 

Tempted,  praver  for  the,  118. 

Ion  Commandments,  81. 

rimnksgiving    after  Commu- 
nion, Mass  of,  505. 

Thayer  F.,  prayer  of,  764. 

llieological  virtue     82. 
Three  devout  and  profitable 
prayers,  &e.,  for  the  dying, 

Tlmrsday,     meditation     for. 

125.  ' 

Tree  of  life ; .  a  figure  of  the 

Ihwy  Eucharist,  464. 
Trinity,  Holy,  litany  of,  674. 
Inmalum,  the,  93. 
Tuesday,  meditation  for,  123. 
Tj  i  es  of  the  Holy  Eucharist, 

464.  ' 


0   'tion,  Extreme,  sacrament 

of,  786. 

•—Order  of  administering, 

78°. 

Union  with  the  Sacred  Heart 
ot  Jesus  during  Mass,  an 
exercis^e  of,  869. 

Universal  prayer,  13]. 


Various    prayers   and    devo- 
tions, 128. 

Vespers  for  Sundays  and  Fes- 
tivals, 959. 

of  All  Saints,  968. 

—7-  of  Apostles  and  Evanffel- 
ists,  968. 

of  Ascension  Day,  968. 

of  Christmas  Day,  968. 

of  Confessors    and    Bi- 
shops, 973. 

of  Epiphany,  988. 

of  Martyrs,*'973. 

of  New  Year's  Day,  917. 

-      "*'  SS.  Peter  and  Taul, 


the    Blessed  Virgin, 
Holy 


and 


of 
968. 

—  of 
917. 

—  of    Virgins 
Women,  968. 

Via  Ctucis,  165,  178. 

Viaticum,  Holy,  the,  782. 
^  igils,  29. 
Vincent,  St.,  of  raul,  litany  of, 

Virgin,  Blessed,  antiphons  of. 

887.  ' 

hymn  of,  1005. 

litany  of,  107. 

meditation  on,  127. 

little  Office  of,  839. 

the  Immaculate  Concep- 


tion,  987. 
-  prayer 


of  St.   Aloysius 

to,  92. 

Kosary  of,  190. 

seven  dolors  of,  222. 

-;;—  visit  to,  542. 

Virtues  contrary  to  the  sevqu 

deadly  sins.  33. 

four  cardinal,  32. 

-^7-;-  tliree  theological,  0% 
Visit  to  the  altar  or  image  of 

the  Blessed  Virgin,  542. 
Blessed  Sacrament,  517. 


533. 


Biicred  Heait  of  ucaus, 


INDEX. 


1041 


Vocation,  prayer  for  knowing, 

118. 
Votive  oblation  to  St.  Joseph, 

626.  [564. 

Vows,  baptiamnl,  renewal  of, 

Water,  Uoly,  praver  at  taking, 
82.  f  blessing,  546. 

Way  of  asking   our  Lady's 

tlie  Cross,  165. 

Wednesday,  meditation  for, 
124. 

Whitsuntide,  hymn  for,  997. 

lituny  for,  680. 

Wife  or  husband,  prayer  for, 

lie. 


Women,    holy,    vespers    of, 

968. 
Word,  Incarnate,    litany  of, 

682. 
Works,   corporal,   of  mercy, 

88. 

spiritual,  ditto,  82. 

tnreo  eminent  good,  84. 

Wounds,  live,  of  our  Saviour, 

prayers  on,  150. 
sacred,    prayers    of   St. 

Bridget  in  honor  of,  143. 

Xavier,  Francis,  St.,  hymn  of« 

1009. 
Utaiiy  of,  681. 


